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Heaven Only Knows (1947)
Heaven Only Knows 1947 Western/Fantasy
This is a must see movie if you can find it. Robert Cummings is an angel sent down to earth because a cowboy (Played by Brian Donlevy) destined for good is turning bad with influence of the devil (Played by Gearld Mohr) I had never seen Robert Cummings in a role so perfect for him until I saw this movie on television in the 1950.s He was portrayed on television at that time in his own weekly show titled: Love that Bob, AKA: The Bob Cummings show. It was funny I guess but the role he plays in this movie is simply outstanding. Many events during film occur which causes Bob Cummings to perform a few miracles and the end of the film is very memorable as the stagecoach gradually starts to fly toward heaven. This film was also known as "Montana Mike" and I believe many film goers avoided the film because of it's false Western theme. In Fact, I am not a real fan of Western movies and the night it appeared on television as "Montana Mike" happened to be an evening when nothing else worth watching was on the tube. Much to my surprise, this was more a fantasy film then a western. This film was released thru United Artist and is very hard to find. If anyone knows where a decent DVD copy is available Please inform everyone on this web page. Thank You.
Murder in Times Square (1943)
Murder in Times Square
This was considered a "B" picture when Columbia pictures released it in 1943 so it lacked the usual promotion. Edmond Lowe is at his best in this role as an actor turned detective. Although another critic on this web page made the comment that the murder weapon is not shown, it is clearly shown by the murderer when he prepares the snake poison for another victim and is very similar to the murder weapon utilized in "The Falcon Out West". I first saw this movie while growing up in San Diego on television and consider it to be as good as the "Thin Man" movies, etc. Rated "G" for all ages. The plot is that Edmond Lowe is a struggling stage actor/writer in New York City and finally hits it big on Broadway with a play he wrote. His good luck turns bad when he refuses to join a club ran by an old lady. Imediately after wards he becomes a prime suspect for the murders of snake bite victims because the plot of his play is very similar. He must become a detective in order to clear himself and the film does a great job of placing Edmond Lowe at his best acting role. The only regret is that he did not continue making similar movies in the golden years of the 1940's.