THE PALEFACE (Released to Theaters USA 1948)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  The Paleface—cute—pairs Bob Hope and Jane Russell for a little dance with comedy and romance. The movie has good presentation,  story, portrayal, and acting. This is a fun romp and worth a family's   one time watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  Calamity Jane can earn a government pardon from jail time if she accepts a government assignment.      Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Norman Z. McLeod for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Robert L. Welch for making the film possible. Cast includes Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong, Iris Adrian, Bobby Watson, Jackie Searl, Joseph Vitale, Charles Trowbridge, Clem Bevens, and Jeff York.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This movie allows a full swing at comedy and serves as a light, feel good film.  Video Critique Available Here:

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JOHNNY TREMAIN (Theatrical Release USA 1957)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Johnny Tremain—okay/good story—presents an easy-to-digest history lesson that is simply written. It’s a quiet reminder of the American Revolution and the concerted effort it took to win that war. 

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Storyline 

This action film is about: Johnny Tremaine and his activity with the Sons of Liberty and the events leading to the American Revolution. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Robert Stevenson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes: Hal Stalmaster, Luana Patten, Jeff York, and Sebastian Cabot. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. It’s not an outstanding or high quality movie but it works as a simple reminder of a piece American history…that phrase “One if by land, two if by sea”…is good to hear again. It’s a good watch share for children and adults and provides some good discussion material both before and after watching. 

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SAVAGE SAM (Theatrical Release USA 1963)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

Savage Sam—sequel to the movie Old Yeller—is a sweet revisit to a more innocent era of storytelling. This sequel does not compare favorably with its prequel movie in storyline or presentation, but it still deserves its watch as a good family share movie and has its own spark of creativity due to its simple, straightforward storyline. Several actors reprise their roles from the first film and supplementation is provided with the addition of Brian Keith, Slim Pickens, Marta Kristen, and Royal Dano. The movie is a welcome revisit to past film-ology efforts with a strong focus on late western Americana pioneer history. 

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Storyline 

Three children are abducted by Native American raiders and a party of rescuers track them with the help of the children’s dog. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Norman Tokar for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Bill Anderson for making the film possible. Cast includes: Brian Keith, Tommy Kirk, Marta Kristen, Kevin Corcoran, Dewey Martin, and Jeff York. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a good and worthy watch for the whole family. Look for some terrific stunt work involving horses and their riders. 

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