THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG (Released to Theaters USA 1975)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  The Apple Dumpling Gang—cute with low key comedy—serves as a good example of two comedians, Don Knotts and Tim Conway, who enhance value in a movie's story.  Watch for Harry Morgan's performance for added comedic effect as well as actor John McGiver. It's clean, honest, bumbling fun. Film Poster Courtesy of Amazon.com   Storyline   A gambler agrees to a proposition before knowing what the 'package' includes.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Norman Tokar for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Bill Anderson for making the film possible. Cast includes Bill Bixby, Susan Clark, Don Knotts, Tim Conway, David Wayne, Slim Pickens, Harry Morgan, John McGiver, Don Knight, Clay O'Brien, and Brad Savage.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. The light comedy is in place and it serves as a good child/adult share. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

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. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

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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Ben Meyers