Friday, January 10, 2025

On this day in movie history - Shock (1946)

Shock

directed by Alfred L. Werker,

written by Eugene Ling and Martin Berkeley,

based on a story by Albert DeMond,

was released in the United States on January 10, 1946.

Music by David Buttolph.

Cast:
Vincent Price, Lynn Bari, Frank Latimore, Anabel Shaw, Stephen Dunne, Reed Hadley, Renee Carson, Charles Trowbridge, Robert Adler, Margaret Brayton, Harry Carter, Ruth Clifford, John Davidson, Selmer Jackson, Ruth Nelson, Claire Richards, George E. Stone, Charles Tannen, Pierre Watkin, Cecil Weston, Mary Young.

On this day in movie history - Black Moon Rising (1986)


Black Moon Rising


directed by Harley Cokliss,

written by John Carpenter, William Gray and Desmond Nakano,

based on a story by John Carpenter,

was released in the United States on January 10, 1986.

Music by Lalo Schifrin.


Cast:
Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Hamilton, Robert Vaughn, Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving, Bubba Smith, Dan Shor, William Sanderson, Keenan Wynn, Nick Cassavetes, Richard Angarola, Don Keith Opper, William Marquez, David Pressman, Stanley DeSantis, Edward Parone, Al White, Bill Moody, Townsend Coleman, Dalton Cathey, Frank Dent, Steve Fifield, Dave Adams, Lana Lancaster, Enrique Castillo, Peterson Banks, Rudy Daniels, Carl Ciarfalio, Don Pulford, Vincent Pandoliano, Lisa London, Doug MacHugh, Eric Trules.

On this day in television history - M Squad (1958)

 

M Squad
Season 1. Episode 16.

Episode entitled: The Cover Up.


Released January 10, 1958.

Directed by Edward Ludwig.

Written by Paul Gangelin and Frederick Nebel.

Music by Stanley Wilson.
 

Cast:
Lee Marvin, Willard Parker, Dan Tobin, Paul Langton, Jeanne Cooper, Michael Granger, William Bakewell, George Taylor.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Ray Bradbury, on intuition and writing:


Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.

- Ray Bradbury.


Recommended reading - The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet

 
The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet

by Burton E. Stevenson.
 
Filmed as The Case of the Black Parrot (1941), directed by Noel M. Smith.
 
Published by Legare Street Press.
First published 1962.
Hardcover.

ISBN-10: 101977469X
ISBN-13: 978-1019774694
 
Description:
 
The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet is a classic detective novel written by Burton Egbert Stevenson. The plot revolves around a crime committed against a wealthy family, and a detective is brought in to solve the case. Along the way, the detective must navigate a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth. The book is a fast-paced and thrilling read, sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Born on this day – Adolphe Barreaux:


Adolphe Barreaux


Artist

Illustrator

Writer

January 9, 1899 – October 23, 1985

Credits:
A Treasury of Good Night Stories; A Treasury of Humor for Boys & Girls; Breezy Stories; Dan Turner; Diana Daw; Enchanted Stone; Flip Falcon; Flossie Flip; Ginger; Hollywood Detective; Marcia of the Movies; More Fun Comics; New Fun Comics; Patty O'Day; Pep; Polly of the Plains; Sally the Sleuth; Seven Round the Mountain; Snappy Stories; Spicy Adventure; Spicy Detective; Spicy Detective Stories; Spicy Mystery; Tad Among the Pirates; The Black Spider; The Blazing Scarab; The Comics; The Dragon's Teeth; The Enchanted Stone of Time; The Girl with the X-Ray Eyes; The Magic Crystal of History; The Police Gazette; The Raven; Trojan Comics; Trojan Magazines; Vera Ray.

Born on this day – Anita Louise:



Anita Louise


Actress

January 9, 1915 – April 25, 1970


Credits:
Mod Squad (1970); Mannix (1969); The Doctors (1963); Kraft Theatre (1962); The Loretta Young Show (1957); Playhouse 90 (1957); The Millionaire (1957); Ethel Barrymore Theater (1956); Matinee Theatre (1955–1956); My Friend Flicka (1955–1956); Lux Video Theatre (1955); The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1955); Fireside Theatre (1953); Your Favorite Story (1953); Personal Appearance Theater (1952); Retreat, Hell! (1952); Hollywood Opening Night (1951); Hollywood Theatre Time (1951); Stars Over Hollywood (1950); Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1947); Blondie's Big Moment (1947); Shadowed (1946); Personality Kid (1946); The Devil's Mask (1946); The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946); The Fighting Guardsman (1946); Love Letters (1945); Casanova Brown (1944); Nine Girls (1944); Dangerous Blondes (1943); Harmon of Michigan (1941); Two in a Taxi (1941); The Phantom Submarine (1940); The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940); Glamour for Sale (1940); Wagons Westward (1940); Reno (1939); Main Street Lawyer (1939); Hero for a Day (1939); These Glamour Girls (1939); The Gorilla (1939); The Little Princess (1939); Going Places (1938); The Sisters (1938); Marie Antoinette (1938); My Bill (1938); Tovarich (1937); First Lady (1937); That Certain Woman (1937); The Go Getter (1937); Call It a Day (1937); Green Light (1937); Anthony Adverse (1936); Brides Are Like That (1936); The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936); Personal Maid's Secret (1935); A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935); Here's to Romance (1935); Lady Tubbs (1935); Bachelor of Arts (1934); The Firebird (1934); Judge Priest (1934); I Give My Love (1934); Cross Streets (1934); Madame Du Barry (1934); Are We Civilized? (1934); Most Precious Thing in Life (1934); Our Betters (1933); The Phantom of Crestwood (1932); Heaven on Earth (1931); The Woman Between (1931); Everything's Rosie (1931); Millie (1931); The Great Meadow (1931); The Third Alarm (1930); Just Like Heaven (1930); What a Man (1930); The Florodora Girl (1930); The Marriage Playground (1929); Wonder of Women (1929); Square Shoulders (1929); The Spirit of Youth (1929); A Woman of Affairs (1928); 4 Devils (1928); Mary's Little Lamb (1927); Memories (1927); The Music Master (1927); The Untamed Lady (1926); The Street of Forgotten Men (1925); Lend Me Your Husband (1924); The Sixth Commandment (1924); Down to the Sea in Ships (1922).