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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 27/04/2014 by

WHAT A WHOPPER! 1961 A silly, but rather enjoyable romp with the late actor/singer Adam Faith and a group of friends that take a trip in a hearse to Scotland in search of the Loch Ness monster. Packed with more … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 23/04/2014 by

The Way Ahead 1944 The other evening I decided to dust off and blow the cobwebs away from this 70 year old film from my collection and give it another airing. I must confess its a long time since I … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 20/04/2014 by

The Bridal Path 1959 I just love this film and managed to get a copy some years ago. It features Bill Travers as a Hebridean farmer who is not allowed to marry his first cousin by the councilors of the … Continue reading →

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Spitalfields Antiques Market…

Posted on 13/04/2014 by

It was a busy week away from the blog, however, Adrian and Myself did manage to visit Spitalfields Antiques Market on Thursday in the heart of a sunny and warm East London. The market was opened way back by Queen … Continue reading →

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Surviving Picasso…

Posted on 04/04/2014 by

Surviving Picasso 1996 This could almost be a forgotten film, it’s not shown on any UK or US lists that I can find. In fact, I obtained my DVD copy from Youn Yong Woon in Seoul South Korea, and I … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 29/03/2014 by

Where’s That Fire 1939 Nearly a lost film at one time but has now resurfaced on Amazon. It’s a Will Hay comedy vehicle that can almost match his big success of 1937 Oh Mr Porter! As bungling Captain Viking, Will … Continue reading →

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Forgotten British Films…

Posted on 24/03/2014 by

Snowbound 1948 This is almost a lost film, there are certainly no available copies around that I can find. Based on the novel by Hammond Innes and featuring Herbert Lom, incidentally not listed in his filmography, Dennis Price and Robert … Continue reading →

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The Calthorpe Project…

Posted on 10/03/2014 by

Adrian and me still pass The Calthorpe Project every few months when we make a visit to the Eastman Dental Hospital built by George Eastman of the Kodak Company for the research and treatment of dental health. Set beside the … Continue reading →

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Reflection of The Thames…

Posted on 20/02/2014 by

Often, I think Rob Morey’s intriguing and dramatic view of The Thames captured in the reflective windows of the many office buildings that line the River Thames still holds a fascination after 6 years. First featured on my blog in … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 13/02/2014 by

Episode 9…Love and Captive Prey By noon there had been two callers on the telephone. Esme had rushed from her room each time with raised expectancy; both disappointingly friends of her mother. Surely he would phone; he said he would. … Continue reading →

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