Films Incorporated General Entertainment 1956-1957 Catalog (1956)

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liroken Arrow BOOMERANG Dana Andrew*, Jane Wyattt lee J. Cobb Truth and honesty and the district attorney. . . A reform government and machine politicians . . . these are the meat of this film which is almost documentary in its approach to the problem of justice. 20th Century-Fox. 90 mins. THE BOUNTY HUNTER Randolph Stott, Dolores Dorn, Marie Windsor A western thriller about a man who hunts outlaws for pay. This is the story of a man who is hired to find three bandits who have become respectable citizens of a Western community in order to hide their past crimes. Warner Bros. 79 minutes. THE BOY FROM OKLAHOMA WIN Rogers, Jr., Nancy Olson The delightfully warm-hearted story of the no-gun, sarsaparilla-drinking Sheriff of Bluerock County. Armed with nothing but a grin, he tames the toughest town and cutest cowgal in the West! Warner Bros. 88 minutes. BREAKTHROUGH David Brian, John Agar A warm-hearted story of some wonderful guys who form the backbone of a colorful infantry assault company. Three fighting men hold the key to the company's destiny: the Company Commander, a young lieutenant and a veteran sergeant. The Captain develops a hard exterior crust in dealing with his men so that his deep personal feelings for them will not break through -to destroy his efficiency as an officer. In combat the company piles up an enviable record against the enemy, and in their search for feminine companionship their romances become the talk of the surrounding outfits. Warner Bros. 100 minutes. /UlA BRiGHAM YOUNG In In I Tyrone Power, Unda Darnell, ^**r4r Dean Jagger One of the great epics of American history is the westward trek of the Mormons from their eastern persecution to their western sanctuary. There they created an empire for the United States. The film dramatizes this unforgettably. 20th Century-Fox. 90 minutes. BROKEN ARROW James Stewart, Jefl Chandler, Debra Paaet (Technicolor) A beautiful account of the negotiations that led to the treaty between the United States government and the Indians. This is the first adult Western to give some insight into the Westward Movement from the Indian point-ofview. It is tragic and beautiful. 20th Century-Fox. 100 minutes. No shorts included. BUFFALO BILL Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, Thomas Mitchell (Technicolor) Photographed in full color amidst the grandeur, of our West, the life of William Frederick Cody becomes one of the most thrilling screen plays of recent years. A spectacular battle between Cheyenne Indians and the U. S. Cavalry led by Cody highlights the film. 20th Century-Fox. 90 minutes. No shorts included. BUGLES IN THE AFTERNOON Ray Mllland, Helena Carter, Hugh Marlowe, Forrest Tucker ERNEST HAYCOX Bivalry over rank and a woman in this action-offering centered about a number of soldiers stationed in North Dakota shortly before the Sioux massacre at Little Big Horn. Warner Bros. 85 minutes. 10 BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON Doris Day, Gordon MatKae A nostalgic musical-comedy with many hit songs of yesteryear. Young love, a happy family, and the overactive imagination of a twelve-year-old boy spell fine entertainment for young and old. Warner Bros. 102 minutes. CALAMITY JANE Doris Day, Howard Keel, Phillip Carey (Color or Black and White) A hilarious and tuneful musical comedy based on the exploits, true or legendary, of the straight shooting Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok in the hey-dey of Deadwood City when South Dakota was "the Wild West" Warner Bros. 101 minutes. CALL ME MADAM Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor Vera Ellen Ethel Merman, as a lady ambassador, brings her down-to-earth Americanism to the grand duchy of Lichtenburg and manages to stand that tiny country on its ear. Irving Berlin's music and the dancing of Vera Ellen blend with Miss Merman's great singing style. 20th Century-Fox. 114 minutes. CALL ME MISTER Betty Orable, Dan Dattey, Danny Thomas (Technicolor, black and white) A tuneful musical revue featuring eight song and dance numbers. Story presents Betty Grable as a star and producer of camp shows for troops in Japan. Dan Dailey as her improvident spouse unheard from for three years, tries to get back into her good graces— and does. 20th Century-Fox. 96 mins. CALL NORTH SIDE 777 James Stewart, Richard Conte, lee J. Cobb A drama of hard-hitting realism and authenticity. The story of a usually mild-mannered and cynical reporter whose stubbornness and courage breaks wide open one of the most scandalous injustices of a decade; an innocent young man is sentenced to lifeimprisonment for a murder he did not commit. Filmed on location in Chicago under the direction of the noted Henry Hathaway. 20th Century-Fox. 120 minutes. Call Northside 777 22