MGM Struggles Amid Duo-Vision Gimmick Failure
The review condemns MGM for floundering finances and a weak plot in a film at Grandview Hotel with a psycho killer premise. Duo-Vision split screen gimmick distracts from a thin story, despite synchronized sound and moving shots. Nora Nobody and Anthony Anonymous head a muddled cast delivering uninspired performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.G.M
Grandview Hotel
Nora Nobody
Anthony Anonymous
Local theaters list weekend film showings across Bridgeport area
A compiled schedule lists showtimes for films at multiple venues including MeDynss Bridgeport, Merritt, Darien Playhouse, Fairfield Community, County Cinema, New Canaan Playhouse, Norwalk, Theatre, Drive-In, Orange Cinema, Ridgefield, South Norwalk, Westport, and Wilton. Titles include The Mack, Hitler The Last 10 Days, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, Man of La Mancha, Poseidon Adventure, Sounder, French Connection, Last Tango in Paris, and Class of 42/44, with daily and weekend matinee times and across various formats.
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Bridgeport
UA Trumbull
High Plains
Hitler
Paris
They Only Kill Their Masters and Wicked Wicked Film Review
A critic savages MGM quickies in color with big budgets and notable names. They argue the double bill devalues cinema, though Garner and Ross are praised as attractive, while the other film’s pace and content prompt mixed take. See you at the movies.
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William T. Orr
Ramrod
Warner Bros. T.V. Empire
77 Sunset Strip
Et al
James Garner
Katherine Ross
Miss Ross
M.G.M
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Sounder
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