Convict’s Code, 1939
A film by Lambert Hillyer
“A man is framed and sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. When he is let out on limited parole, he sets out to clear his name and find the real criminals.” (IMDB)
The traditional event, a yearly suaret celebrating journalism since 1911, will be very different this year. Not only is President Trump boycotting, but he has forbidden his staff to attend, in light of the harsh criticism levied against him and his administration in previous years.
In addition, and even more surprising, the tradition of the event as a comedy roast will be broken: today an historian (The writer of Hamilton) is the featured speaker. It will be a very different, and interesting correspondents dinner, dedicated to the 1st amendment and the role of journalism in American society.
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The Man Who Cheated Himself, 1950
A film by Felix E. Feist
“A veteran homicide detective who has witnessed his socialite girlfriend kill her husband sees his inexperienced brother assigned to the case.” (IMDB)
Malice in the Palace, 1949
A short film by Jules White
“Set in a desert land where the stooges run a restaurant, the boys set out to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond after they learn from the thieves that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise as Santa Clauses and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.” (IMDB)
City of the Dead/Horror Hotel, 1960
A film by John Llewellyn Moxey
A beautiful young student researching New England witchcraft checks into a hotel, recommended to her by her Professor (Christopher Lee) on a foggy night. What could go wrong? The film has some plot elements that lead critics to compare it with Hitchcock’s Psycho.
The Ghoul, 1933
A film by T Hayes Hunter
Boris Karloff portrays a deceased Professor of Egyptology who sought immortality. When his tomb is violated, he rises from the grave to seek retribution. (Browse our Movie Archive)
The Sun Sets At Dawn, 1950
A film by Paul Sloane (as Paul H. Sloane)
“A young man is wrongly convicted and sentenced to be executed. Reporters covering the execution relate the story, each from his own perspective.” (IMDB)
The Phantom Creeps, 1939
A film by Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
Bela Lugosi stars as Dr. Zorka, in this B movie Science Fiction classic. He and his nefarious side kick are pitted against CIA agents and some reporters and local law enforcement. (Browse our Movie Archive)
Oh, Mr. Porter, 1937
A film by Marcel Varnel
“With the help of a relative, a hopeless railway employee is made stationmaster of Buggleskelly. Determined to make his mark, he devises a number of schemes to put Buggleskelly on the railway map, but instead falls foul of a gang of gun runners.” (IMDB) (Browse our Movie Archive)
Lonely Wives, 1931
A film by Russell Mack
“A lonely husband, whose wife has been away, hires a look-a-like impersonator to fill his place and fool his mother-in-law while he plays around with a pretty coquette. His wife returns that night and confusion prevails.” (IMDB.com) (Browse our Movie Archive)
