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Sherlock Holmes vs. the Nazis
The story begins with a printed disclaimer explaining why the famous Victorian-era detective is living and working in London of the 1940s. Sherlock Holmes' appeal is timeless, they claim, and he is quite capable of living in the then-present day. They are, of course, correct, although the real reason for updating him was that it allowed the filmmakers to produce a series of propaganda films wherein the greatest British detective of all time goes head to head with German spies and emerges victorious. The format works. I love these films, as far removed as they are from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories.

The beginning film in this Sherlock Holmes series as produced by Universal jumps right into its Sherlock Holmes vs. the Nazis motif. The British government is stumped. At regular intervals, a radio signal is beamed in from Germany. A voice (of terror) gloats about terrible acts of sabotage that occur just as the signal begins. The British Intelligence agency, unable to locate the source of the broadcasts or prevent the acts of terrorism is forced to call for Sherlock Holmes.

Many of the films in this series were less mysteries, and more straightforward thrillers. This is no exception. In fact, this is one of the weaker entries in the series as far as its plot is concerned. The storyline relies a bit too strongly on leaps of logic and sheer coincidences, and the climax is just a bit too silly. If you're looking for a mystery in the style of the original Doyle stories, you'll be disappointed. There's too much that is held away from the audience, meaning that there's not much left for the viewer to figure out before the detective does.

But where this film succeeds is in its style, regardless of its actual substance. A lot of the story takes place in dark rooms, smoky bars and other sinister locales. The direction, lighting and cinematography are great. The scene in the saloon where Holmes (via a widow) turns a den of criminal elements into a force fighting for the Allies is particularly strong. The director plays the visuals for all they're worth; the craggy faces of the outlaws peering out of the dark, raising drinks to their lips, while Sherlock Holmes' sharp features gaze out into the light. It's scenes like this that raise the film above the limitations of its plot.

The acting also serves to this film's advantage. Honestly, I could watch Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce reading the phone book. Yes, I realize that Bruce's interpretation of Dr. Watson is quite at odds with the original (in Doyle's stories, Watson, while not the equal of Holmes, is an intelligent and insightful character, capable of logic and independent thought; on the other hand, one wonders how Nigel Bruce's Watson manages to feed himself every day). But I don't care; I think the two of them are great fun and play off each other well. Henry Daniell makes the first of several appearances in the Sherlock Holmes movies here, playing a member of the intelligence council.

The DVD features are rather light (there aren't any), but the restoration that's been done to the print is astounding. The picture couldn't be any sharper and the sound is very crisp.

As the film reaches its conclusion, the plot holes become harder to ignore. It's a pity because the movie has so much going for it. It is worth watching though, just because it is so successfully stylish. The propaganda elements aren't at all distracting and in fact have become rather endearing as time has passed. This probably isn't the place for a newcomer to the series, as there are better films to choose from. But fans of these Sherlock Holmes films will almost certainly enjoy it as I did.

Soild start to a popular series
This was the first in the 11 film series featuring Basil Rathbone ( excellent ) and Nigel Bruce (irritating ) as the great team of Holmes and Watson respectively .They are called in by the British government ,then conducting the war against Hitler , to unmask a traitor ,the eponymous Voice .He is infiltrating the airwaves broadcasting dire prophecies of defeat to the British nation .His prophecies of impending military disaster come true .In the face of opposition from some Cabinet members Holmes digs into the case uncovewring a traitor from within the Cbinet itself ,eventually unmasking the culprit in a climax in a ruined church
Good performances all round apart from Bruce ,who to be fair was compelled to play the role as bumbling comic relief and not the stalwart comrade that Doyle wrote .Henry Daniell is excellent as a supercillious civil servant who turns out to be on the side of the angels .

Enjoyable B -movie that shows what an accomplished actor Rathbone was -pure class in every role however under-written

Great Movie
I assume that they changed the timeline; can't you understand that, that they moved the movies from the Victorian age to WWII?

the time element
Anybody besides me ever wonder why Holmes, Watson,Mrs. Hudson, etc., don't age a day between ADVENTURES OF SH and VOICE OF TERROR? 45 years go by inbetween the films! ADVENTURE is set in 1897; VOICE in 1942. Yet nobody has aged a day! I wish they would have explained this in some way, maybe Moriarity froze them all in ice or something ... as is, it makes no sense.

Beautifully atmospheric
The first in Universal's series of Sherlock Holmes films, "The Voice of Terror" was widely condemned at the time of its release by critics who were offended by the studio's attempt to modernize the great detective for 1940's audiences whom, they believed, would consider Holmes irrelevant in the age of the Holocaust. Holmes resembles James Bond (not yet created) more than Arthur Conan Doyle's creation in this effort. He's less a private detective than a secret agent, working with the British government that is helpless in dealing with a series of taunting radio broadcasts that predict widespread destruction.

If this film is not true to Doyle (the credits claim the story is based on "His Last Bow," but other than the name of the chief villain and Holmes' closing remarks, there is no resemblance), it is nonetheless a fascinating time capsule that demonstrates the way Hollywood aided the war effort, using a beloved character from fiction to propagandize against the Nazi threat.

But the film has other virtues. Film scholars generally credit director Roy William Neill for the beautifully mysterious atmosphere that was as much an attraction of the Holmes series as Basil Rathbone's portrayal, but that atmosphere is apparent even here with John Rawlins at the helm. Much of "Voice of Terror" is cloaked in dark shadows that will make you forget the more awkward aspects of the screenplay. The scene in which Holmes and Watson visit a waterfront saloon is superbly staged with a noirish quality not found in 20th Century Fox's earlier Holmes adventures.

The dialogue also deserves praise, and as another reviewer pointed out, puts today's films to shame. Thomas Gomez makes an excellent villain, and, of course, Rathbone is brilliant, further putting his stamp on the role. ... Read more

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Green Hornet Strikes Again!
The company known as Video Treasures has done it. They have successfully raised a film from the dead A long, long, time ago a list was published called "The Lost Sound Serials" GHSA was one of them. There was no hope to ever see this story again, until Anchor Bay makes a fine print brought fromk Universals original film negatives. As for the movie, it's good but not great. Warren Hull brings more dignity to the role of GH. Keye Luke is a passable Kato, but expect no Bruce Lee, Kato rarley gets into a fight. The story is full of action, adventure and heart stopping cliffhangers. It's great fun for children and adults.

The Green Hornet Strikes Again
Warren Hull replaces Gordon Jones in the lead role in this sequel to The Green Hornet. Hull, who is best known in his role as The Spider and who also played Lee Falk's Mandrake is a welcome improvement for Jones. Keye Luke returns as the sidekick Kato. Y'know next to Clark Kent's glasses as a disguise, how could you not figure out who the Green Hornet and Kato was. A white guy and an oriental kinda stands out, huh? But, despite the lame secret identity (you have to suspend some disbelief), this is a fair serial despite it's Columbia label (sorry, but I have a real prejudice for Columbia serials). It contains a fair amount of action, a good cast and some semblence of a story. If you want to view Hull's best work, however, find a copy of "The Spider Strikes" and avoid at all costs "The Spider Returns."

Lots of action
Fran Striker, co-creator of The Green Hornet radio show, was script supervisor and two actors, William Hall and Jay Michael were from the popular radio show. Hall was the voice of radio's Hornet for a time. So what we see here is a first-rate serial that really tried to be faithful to the radio series.

ALMOST BETTER THAN THE GORDON JONES SERIAL
Britt Reid the Grandson of Dan Reid nephew of The Lone Ranger,is a masked crime fighter like his "Famous" Great Uncle whose mask is to strike fear into the hearts of the criminals of his city. Resoursefull,well funded,and aided by his faithfull servent and sidekick Kato,The "Green Hornet" rides across the city in the "Black Beauty"a car,But like his famous ancester does not want to kill but disable his prey,not with Silver Bullets but a gas gun.Actor,and 50s game show host Warren Hull does a nice job with the material,and keeps the legend alive. Great fun either in episodic form or as a feature film. A breif footnote;prior to the Second World war,Kato was a Japanese,but not so mysteriously became Phillipino at the outbreak of War. On Radio the character was created by George W. Trendle of "The Lone Ranger" fame. Should you ever be able to hear the old radio show I know you will like them as well. ... Read more

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Colorful adventure of brotherly ill will
Ancient fantasy of two brothers who are caliphs-in-waiting is a dazzling, colorful film presented in lush Technicolor. Nature's beauty of deep blue skies, thick white clouds and golden desert sand dunes are well-served in this yarn of palace intrigue and murder as Kamar [Leif Erickson] usurps the throne that rightfully belongs to his brother Haroun [Jon Hall]. The beautiful and exotic Sherazade [Maria Montez] aspires to marry a caliph and is instrumental along with Ali Ben Ali [Sabu] in rescuing Haroun from his brother's henchmen and nursing him back to health. Chase scenes, swordfights and comedy are sprinkled throughout the story but it is the vibrant color interiors and exteriors that arrest all attention in this film. Hall is a virile and likeable hero, Montez a lovely girl who vows no man will ever win her heart, Erickson a narrow-eyed plotter and Edgar Barrier's Nadan is a dark shadow who hovers about the film as an evil opportunist.

Scherezade in Arizona
One of the most beloved escapisms from 40's Warner Bros., that features Maria Montez, Sabu and Jon Hall as the most energetic trio in this sexy camp classic, that it's a sure, colorful entertainment; a rollercoasting Hollywood carnival.
The real show on this is the presence of that genius named Maria Montez, an incredibly bad actress, that finds her way in this type of nonsensical "It is Written" adventures, that makes the desert of Arizona the ideal faking for Arab-themed stories. She's ideal with cheap jewelry and exaggerated make-up, and dancing with an inneffable style (her dancing shows in these films are astonishing, specially in Cobra woman).

ARABIAN NIGHTS (1942)
(Action/Adventure, 1 hr 26 min, Technicolor) Universal - U.S.A.

DIRECTOR: John Rawlins

CAST: Edgar Barrier, Leif Erickson, Billy Gilbert, Thomas Gomez, Jon Hall, John Qualen, Sabu, Shemp Howard, Maria Montez (As: Sherezade)

COMMENTS: The legal heir to the throne of the Caliph, played by Jon Hall, is attacked and almost murdered by his evil brother, played by Leif Erickson, who seizes the throne.

A dancing girl (Maria Montez) finds the wounded heir and nurses him back to health. They fall in love, and he sets off on a series of adventures accompanied by a trusted friend (Sabu), an aging Aladdin in search of his mislaid lamp (John Qualen), and a bragging, shiftless Sinbad in his declining years (Shemp Howard).

It's all adolescent adventure but great fun and the production is lavish in all areas, particularly the costumes, sets, and wonderful, lush color which the public was impressed with. The film earned Oscar nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Interior Decoration, Best Sound, and Best Score.

To Maria, it was her first important role, as the beautiful dancer Scherezade, considering that she had to deal with an absurd dialogue. And this was the movie that gave her the nickname of "The Queen of Technicolor".

GREAT ADVENTURE TALE FOR WHOLE FAMILY
From the foolish acts of her father, Sheherazade is cast under a spell by evil caliph. But, true love (Shemp) is artfully working to save her. The forty-thieves come to ride. Sabu (from the Jungle Book) helps until he finds a curiosity in an old Genie's lamp. This is the first teaming of Montez, Hall, and Sabu. Thankful the successful trio went on to make more. If some reviewers find this tale trite, perhaps it is because it lacks the gore and step-by-step sex of other flicks. This is for the whole family and to me, a fun tale. Enjoy ... Read more

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Look Out For The Claw
Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy in RKO Radio's DICK TRACY'S DILEMNA. Tracy is helped by Vitamin Flintheart (Ian Keith) as they match wits with a gang of fur thieves and a criminal named "The Claw" who uses his articial hand as a weapon. Jack Lambert has the role of "The Claw" and Kay Christopher plays Tess Truehart.The cast also includes Bernadene Hayes as Longshot Lillie and Jimmy Conlin as Sightless. The movie sometimes goes by the title of the MARK OF THE CLAW. ... Read more

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Boris Karloff Is The Main Attraction
In DICK TRACY MEETS GRUESOME the famous detective is able to trick Gruesome by placing a false story in the newspapers about another criminal who is going to squeal on Gruesome. Boris Karloff plays the part of Gruesome and he dominates the movie. Ralph Byrd has the role of Dick Tracy and Anne Gwynne is Tess Truehart.

The film was a big success for a "B" movie in both the United States and in Great Britain.

Dick Tracy takes on Gruesom Boris Karloff
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

Will Dick Tracy be a match for Boris Karloff? Yes, BUT...
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

1940's Nostalgia
Boris Karloff certainly looks the part as the recently released convict named Gruesome. The nerve gas story is corny as is the bank robbery scene especially when one bloke is frozen just as he is about to sneeze. Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy and he later starred in the early 50's TV series. People who are familiar with the B movies of the 1940's will recognise character actors Milton Parsons and Skelton Knaggs as a professor and his assistant respectively. If you feel like going on a nostalgia trip watch this. ... Read more

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Boris Karloff Is The Main Attraction
In DICK TRACY MEETS GRUESOME the famous detective is able to trick Gruesome by placing a false story in the newspapers about another criminal who is going to squeal on Gruesome. Boris Karloff plays the part of Gruesome and he dominates the movie. Ralph Byrd has the role of Dick Tracy and Anne Gwynne is Tess Truehart.

The film was a big success for a "B" movie in both the United States and in Great Britain.

Dick Tracy takes on Gruesom Boris Karloff
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

Will Dick Tracy be a match for Boris Karloff? Yes, BUT...
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

1940's Nostalgia
Boris Karloff certainly looks the part as the recently released convict named Gruesome. The nerve gas story is corny as is the bank robbery scene especially when one bloke is frozen just as he is about to sneeze. Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy and he later starred in the early 50's TV series. People who are familiar with the B movies of the 1940's will recognise character actors Milton Parsons and Skelton Knaggs as a professor and his assistant respectively. If you feel like going on a nostalgia trip watch this. ... Read more

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Look Out For The Claw
Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy in RKO Radio's DICK TRACY'S DILEMNA. Tracy is helped by Vitamin Flintheart (Ian Keith) as they match wits with a gang of fur thieves and a criminal named "The Claw" who uses his articial hand as a weapon. Jack Lambert has the role of "The Claw" and Kay Christopher plays Tess Truehart.The cast also includes Bernadene Hayes as Longshot Lillie and Jimmy Conlin as Sightless. The movie sometimes goes by the title of the MARK OF THE CLAW. ... Read more

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Boris Karloff Is The Main Attraction
In DICK TRACY MEETS GRUESOME the famous detective is able to trick Gruesome by placing a false story in the newspapers about another criminal who is going to squeal on Gruesome. Boris Karloff plays the part of Gruesome and he dominates the movie. Ralph Byrd has the role of Dick Tracy and Anne Gwynne is Tess Truehart.

The film was a big success for a "B" movie in both the United States and in Great Britain.

Dick Tracy takes on Gruesom Boris Karloff
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

Will Dick Tracy be a match for Boris Karloff? Yes, BUT...
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

1940's Nostalgia
Boris Karloff certainly looks the part as the recently released convict named Gruesome. The nerve gas story is corny as is the bank robbery scene especially when one bloke is frozen just as he is about to sneeze. Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy and he later starred in the early 50's TV series. People who are familiar with the B movies of the 1940's will recognise character actors Milton Parsons and Skelton Knaggs as a professor and his assistant respectively. If you feel like going on a nostalgia trip watch this. ... Read more

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Billy Halop and the Dead End gang help Little Tough Guys.
Billy Halop was part of the Dead End Kids gang that did many films after Broadway, starting with Dead End (1937). The Dead End Kids films lasted from 1937-1939 with seven films and some of the cast including Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and Bernard Punsly crossed over to be with The Little Tough Guys from 1938-1943. By 1940, Billy Halop wanted to branch out on his own. They also made Saturday matinee serials by Universal Pictures. Junior G-Men (1940), Sea Raiders (1941), Junior G-Men of the Air (1943). 12 chapters, 11 cliffhangers. Each new chapter was shown every week in the local theatre. Each episode was only 18-21 minutes long. Now on VHS and DVD, you can see all of the chapters together. With some searching you can find them in a two-tape pak or a two volume-dvd pak. Volume 1, chapters 1-6. Volume 2, chapters 7-12 or each volume may be available separatly. Alpha Video with Nina's Discount Oldies or Amazon.com may have a good deal for you. Buy both volumes so you can see all of the cliffhanger episodes together. Total running time: 3 hours and 58 minutes. The story is: Billy Barton (Billy Halop has been looking for his father who he has not seen in five years. His father left him at the military academy. The government sent his father on a secret mission. This special medal was left in a briefcase for Billy. Billy left the academy to look for his father, but he was mugged, wallet taken and left for broke. The FBI tells Billy that his father was looking for him. Six months ago, Billy read in the newspaper that his father was dead. He blames it on the coppers. This is why Billy is so tough and has an attitude. The FBI tells Billy that his father is alive and is being held captive by a dangerous organization, The Flaming Torch. The Flaming Torch is trying to overthrow the present social order. They want the formula that Admiral Barton (Russell Hicks) has. Billy must join the Junior G-Men to help save his fathers life. In 1940, the Dead End Kids changed into The East Side Kids. Billy Halop and Bernard Punsly did not join them, but continued as the Dead End Kids with The Little Tough Guys in films until 1943. The dead End Kids in this film are: Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and bernard Punsly. Kenneth Howell plays "Harry Trent". Phillip Terry plays "Jim Bradford". Florence Halop (Billy's sister) plays "Mary", the waitress. You might remember her in the NBC tv series "Night Court" in the 1980's. Bernard Punsly's last film was MUG TOWN (1943). Bernard Punsly became a gynocologist M.D. in Torrence, California and recently passed away on January 20, 2004. He was the last surviving Dead End Kid. Huntz Hall passed away January 30, 1999. Billy Halop said goodbye to the Dead End Kids with MUG TOWN (1943) as well. Billy Halop continued to make films, but getting parts was hard. In his final years, he became a male nurse. You may remember Billy Halop as "Bert Munson" on the CBS tv series "All in the Family". A role he played from 1972 to 1976, which ran through 1977. Billy Halop died in 1976 of a heart attack. Suddenly his career of 50 years which started in the 1920's on radio was over. But thanks to radio CD's (Radio Spirits) and films on VHS and DVD, Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Bernard Punsly, Gabriel Dell and the rest of the film gang will still be around to entertain us. Followed by SEA RAIDERS (1941) and Junior G-Men of the Air (1942). ... Read more

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Billy Halop and the Dead End gang help Little Tough Guys.
Billy Halop was part of the Dead End Kids gang that did many films after Broadway, starting with Dead End (1937). The Dead End Kids films lasted from 1937-1939 with seven films and some of the cast including Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and Bernard Punsly crossed over to be with The Little Tough Guys from 1938-1943. By 1940, Billy Halop wanted to branch out on his own. They also made Saturday matinee serials by Universal Pictures. Junior G-Men (1940), Sea Raiders (1941), Junior G-Men of the Air (1943). 12 chapters, 11 cliffhangers. Each new chapter was shown every week in the local theatre. Each episode was only 18-21 minutes long. Now on VHS and DVD, you can see all of the chapters together. With some searching you can find them in a two-tape pak or a two volume-dvd pak. Volume 1, chapters 1-6. Volume 2, chapters 7-12 or each volume may be available separatly. Alpha Video with Nina's Discount Oldies or Amazon.com may have a good deal for you. Buy both volumes so you can see all of the cliffhanger episodes together. Total running time: 3 hours and 58 minutes. The story is: Billy Barton (Billy Halop has been looking for his father who he has not seen in five years. His father left him at the military academy. The government sent his father on a secret mission. This special medal was left in a briefcase for Billy. Billy left the academy to look for his father, but he was mugged, wallet taken and left for broke. The FBI tells Billy that his father was looking for him. Six months ago, Billy read in the newspaper that his father was dead. He blames it on the coppers. This is why Billy is so tough and has an attitude. The FBI tells Billy that his father is alive and is being held captive by a dangerous organization, The Flaming Torch. The Flaming Torch is trying to overthrow the present social order. They want the formula that Admiral Barton (Russell Hicks) has. Billy must join the Junior G-Men to help save his fathers life. In 1940, the Dead End Kids changed into The East Side Kids. Billy Halop and Bernard Punsly did not join them, but continued as the Dead End Kids with The Little Tough Guys in films until 1943. The dead End Kids in this film are: Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and bernard Punsly. Kenneth Howell plays "Harry Trent". Phillip Terry plays "Jim Bradford". Florence Halop (Billy's sister) plays "Mary", the waitress. You might remember her in the NBC tv series "Night Court" in the 1980's. Bernard Punsly's last film was MUG TOWN (1943). Bernard Punsly became a gynocologist M.D. in Torrence, California and recently passed away on January 20, 2004. He was the last surviving Dead End Kid. Huntz Hall passed away January 30, 1999. Billy Halop said goodbye to the Dead End Kids with MUG TOWN (1943) as well. Billy Halop continued to make films, but getting parts was hard. In his final years, he became a male nurse. You may remember Billy Halop as "Bert Munson" on the CBS tv series "All in the Family". A role he played from 1972 to 1976, which ran through 1977. Billy Halop died in 1976 of a heart attack. Suddenly his career of 50 years which started in the 1920's on radio was over. But thanks to radio CD's (Radio Spirits) and films on VHS and DVD, Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Bernard Punsly, Gabriel Dell and the rest of the film gang will still be around to entertain us. Followed by SEA RAIDERS (1941) and Junior G-Men of the Air (1942). ... Read more

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Dull, poorly produced serial
This serial is an outstanding example of why so many of the Universal serials of the 1940-1944 period were inferior to their Republic counterparts. In this case much of the Universal formula for making inferior serials is evident: intensive use of stock-shots, very poor production values, dull writing, continuous use of Mendelssohn's Fingal Cave Overture which is completely unrelated to the action that is going on screen. Universal's good serials in the forties are few and far between. This is one of their worst. ... Read more

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Billy Halop and the Dead End gang help Little Tough Guys.
Billy Halop was part of the Dead End Kids gang that did many films after Broadway, starting with Dead End (1937). The Dead End Kids films lasted from 1937-1939 with seven films and some of the cast including Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and Bernard Punsly crossed over to be with The Little Tough Guys from 1938-1943. By 1940, Billy Halop wanted to branch out on his own. They also made Saturday matinee serials by Universal Pictures. Junior G-Men (1940), Sea Raiders (1941), Junior G-Men of the Air (1943). 12 chapters, 11 cliffhangers. Each new chapter was shown every week in the local theatre. Each episode was only 18-21 minutes long. Now on VHS and DVD, you can see all of the chapters together. With some searching you can find them in a two-tape pak or a two volume-dvd pak. Volume 1, chapters 1-6. Volume 2, chapters 7-12 or each volume may be available separatly. Alpha Video with Nina's Discount Oldies or Amazon.com may have a good deal for you. Buy both volumes so you can see all of the cliffhanger episodes together. Total running time: 3 hours and 58 minutes. The story is: Billy Barton (Billy Halop has been looking for his father who he has not seen in five years. His father left him at the military academy. The government sent his father on a secret mission. This special medal was left in a briefcase for Billy. Billy left the academy to look for his father, but he was mugged, wallet taken and left for broke. The FBI tells Billy that his father was looking for him. Six months ago, Billy read in the newspaper that his father was dead. He blames it on the coppers. This is why Billy is so tough and has an attitude. The FBI tells Billy that his father is alive and is being held captive by a dangerous organization, The Flaming Torch. The Flaming Torch is trying to overthrow the present social order. They want the formula that Admiral Barton (Russell Hicks) has. Billy must join the Junior G-Men to help save his fathers life. In 1940, the Dead End Kids changed into The East Side Kids. Billy Halop and Bernard Punsly did not join them, but continued as the Dead End Kids with The Little Tough Guys in films until 1943. The dead End Kids in this film are: Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and bernard Punsly. Kenneth Howell plays "Harry Trent". Phillip Terry plays "Jim Bradford". Florence Halop (Billy's sister) plays "Mary", the waitress. You might remember her in the NBC tv series "Night Court" in the 1980's. Bernard Punsly's last film was MUG TOWN (1943). Bernard Punsly became a gynocologist M.D. in Torrence, California and recently passed away on January 20, 2004. He was the last surviving Dead End Kid. Huntz Hall passed away January 30, 1999. Billy Halop said goodbye to the Dead End Kids with MUG TOWN (1943) as well. Billy Halop continued to make films, but getting parts was hard. In his final years, he became a male nurse. You may remember Billy Halop as "Bert Munson" on the CBS tv series "All in the Family". A role he played from 1972 to 1976, which ran through 1977. Billy Halop died in 1976 of a heart attack. Suddenly his career of 50 years which started in the 1920's on radio was over. But thanks to radio CD's (Radio Spirits) and films on VHS and DVD, Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Bernard Punsly, Gabriel Dell and the rest of the film gang will still be around to entertain us. Followed by SEA RAIDERS (1941) and Junior G-Men of the Air (1942). ... Read more

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Dull, poorly produced serial
This serial is an outstanding example of why so many of the Universal serials of the 1940-1944 period were inferior to their Republic counterparts. In this case much of the Universal formula for making inferior serials is evident: intensive use of stock-shots, very poor production values, dull writing, continuous use of Mendelssohn's Fingal Cave Overture which is completely unrelated to the action that is going on screen. Universal's good serials in the forties are few and far between. This is one of their worst. ... Read more

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Boris Karloff Is The Main Attraction
In DICK TRACY MEETS GRUESOME the famous detective is able to trick Gruesome by placing a false story in the newspapers about another criminal who is going to squeal on Gruesome. Boris Karloff plays the part of Gruesome and he dominates the movie. Ralph Byrd has the role of Dick Tracy and Anne Gwynne is Tess Truehart.

The film was a big success for a "B" movie in both the United States and in Great Britain.

Dick Tracy takes on Gruesom Boris Karloff
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

Will Dick Tracy be a match for Boris Karloff? Yes, BUT...
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

1940's Nostalgia
Boris Karloff certainly looks the part as the recently released convict named Gruesome. The nerve gas story is corny as is the bank robbery scene especially when one bloke is frozen just as he is about to sneeze. Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy and he later starred in the early 50's TV series. People who are familiar with the B movies of the 1940's will recognise character actors Milton Parsons and Skelton Knaggs as a professor and his assistant respectively. If you feel like going on a nostalgia trip watch this. ... Read more

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Boris Karloff Is The Main Attraction
In DICK TRACY MEETS GRUESOME the famous detective is able to trick Gruesome by placing a false story in the newspapers about another criminal who is going to squeal on Gruesome. Boris Karloff plays the part of Gruesome and he dominates the movie. Ralph Byrd has the role of Dick Tracy and Anne Gwynne is Tess Truehart.

The film was a big success for a "B" movie in both the United States and in Great Britain.

Dick Tracy takes on Gruesom Boris Karloff
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

Will Dick Tracy be a match for Boris Karloff? Yes, BUT...
In "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the 1947 RKO film based on Chester Gould's comic strip detective, Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff play the title characters. L. E. Thal (Edward Ashley), a disreputable doctor, gains possession of a gas, which temporarily paralyzes people. Gruesome uses the gas to stage a daring bank robbery, but the crime is witnessed by Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne) who calls Tracy. At that point the entire affair becomes standard cops and robbers, although I have to admit that Karloff steals every scene from the hero. Director John Rawlins creates a serial-style with a series of episodes of varying degrees of excitement until the climax. It just seems to be that Gruesome does not look that, well, gruesome. Given all the times they insisted on burying the actor beneath makeup, it is rather ironic that there do not put much on Karloff to play "Gruesome."

1940's Nostalgia
Boris Karloff certainly looks the part as the recently released convict named Gruesome. The nerve gas story is corny as is the bank robbery scene especially when one bloke is frozen just as he is about to sneeze. Ralph Byrd returns as Dick Tracy and he later starred in the early 50's TV series. People who are familiar with the B movies of the 1940's will recognise character actors Milton Parsons and Skelton Knaggs as a professor and his assistant respectively. If you feel like going on a nostalgia trip watch this. ... Read more

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Billy Halop and the Dead End gang help Little Tough Guys.
Billy Halop was part of the Dead End Kids gang that did many films after Broadway, starting with Dead End (1937). The Dead End Kids films lasted from 1937-1939 with seven films and some of the cast including Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and Bernard Punsly crossed over to be with The Little Tough Guys from 1938-1943. By 1940, Billy Halop wanted to branch out on his own. They also made Saturday matinee serials by Universal Pictures. Junior G-Men (1940), Sea Raiders (1941), Junior G-Men of the Air (1943). 12 chapters, 11 cliffhangers. Each new chapter was shown every week in the local theatre. Each episode was only 18-21 minutes long. Now on VHS and DVD, you can see all of the chapters together. With some searching you can find them in a two-tape pak or a two volume-dvd pak. Volume 1, chapters 1-6. Volume 2, chapters 7-12 or each volume may be available separatly. Alpha Video with Nina's Discount Oldies or Amazon.com may have a good deal for you. Buy both volumes so you can see all of the cliffhanger episodes together. Total running time: 3 hours and 58 minutes. The story is: Billy Barton (Billy Halop has been looking for his father who he has not seen in five years. His father left him at the military academy. The government sent his father on a secret mission. This special medal was left in a briefcase for Billy. Billy left the academy to look for his father, but he was mugged, wallet taken and left for broke. The FBI tells Billy that his father was looking for him. Six months ago, Billy read in the newspaper that his father was dead. He blames it on the coppers. This is why Billy is so tough and has an attitude. The FBI tells Billy that his father is alive and is being held captive by a dangerous organization, The Flaming Torch. The Flaming Torch is trying to overthrow the present social order. They want the formula that Admiral Barton (Russell Hicks) has. Billy must join the Junior G-Men to help save his fathers life. In 1940, the Dead End Kids changed into The East Side Kids. Billy Halop and Bernard Punsly did not join them, but continued as the Dead End Kids with The Little Tough Guys in films until 1943. The dead End Kids in this film are: Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell and bernard Punsly. Kenneth Howell plays "Harry Trent". Phillip Terry plays "Jim Bradford". Florence Halop (Billy's sister) plays "Mary", the waitress. You might remember her in the NBC tv series "Night Court" in the 1980's. Bernard Punsly's last film was MUG TOWN (1943). Bernard Punsly became a gynocologist M.D. in Torrence, California and recently passed away on January 20, 2004. He was the last surviving Dead End Kid. Huntz Hall passed away January 30, 1999. Billy Halop said goodbye to the Dead End Kids with MUG TOWN (1943) as well. Billy Halop continued to make films, but getting parts was hard. In his final years, he became a male nurse. You may remember Billy Halop as "Bert Munson" on the CBS tv series "All in the Family". A role he played from 1972 to 1976, which ran through 1977. Billy Halop died in 1976 of a heart attack. Suddenly his career of 50 years which started in the 1920's on radio was over. But thanks to radio CD's (Radio Spirits) and films on VHS and DVD, Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Bernard Punsly, Gabriel Dell and the rest of the film gang will still be around to entertain us. Followed by SEA RAIDERS (1941) and Junior G-Men of the Air (1942). ... Read more

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SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VOICE OF TERROR
Digitally Restored in 35mm

The master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.

The Voice of Terror (1942) is loosely based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story "His Last Bow."It was the first film in the Sherlock Holmes series to bring the master detective Dr. Watson into the terrifying modern world of Nazi sabotage and spies.

When taunting saboteurs warn of a Nazi invasion of the British Isles through theirhorrific radio menace the Voice of Terror, the British Intelligence's Inner Council calls in Sherlock Holmes to help in the crisis.

On the first night of their inquiry, Holmes and Watson find a dying man on their doorstep.His last word sends Holmes to London's seedy Limehouse district, where he enlists the aid of Kitty, the sweetheart of the slain man, to help find the saboteurs.

With the Voice of Terror promising new destruction in the coming days, Holmes and Watson must hurry to solve a complicated puzzle of terrorism and espionage.Preserved and restored in 35mm by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. ... Read more

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Sherlock Holmes vs. the Nazis
The story begins with a printed disclaimer explaining why the famous Victorian-era detective is living and working in London of the 1940s. Sherlock Holmes' appeal is timeless, they claim, and he is quite capable of living in the then-present day. They are, of course, correct, although the real reason for updating him was that it allowed the filmmakers to produce a series of propaganda films wherein the greatest British detective of all time goes head to head with German spies and emerges victorious. The format works. I love these films, as far removed as they are from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories.

The beginning film in this Sherlock Holmes series as produced by Universal jumps right into its Sherlock Holmes vs. the Nazis motif. The British government is stumped. At regular intervals, a radio signal is beamed in from Germany. A voice (of terror) gloats about terrible acts of sabotage that occur just as the signal begins. The British Intelligence agency, unable to locate the source of the broadcasts or prevent the acts of terrorism is forced to call for Sherlock Holmes.

Many of the films in this series were less mysteries, and more straightforward thrillers. This is no exception. In fact, this is one of the weaker entries in the series as far as its plot is concerned. The storyline relies a bit too strongly on leaps of logic and sheer coincidences, and the climax is just a bit too silly. If you're looking for a mystery in the style of the original Doyle stories, you'll be disappointed. There's too much that is held away from the audience, meaning that there's not much left for the viewer to figure out before the detective does.

But where this film succeeds is in its style, regardless of its actual substance. A lot of the story takes place in dark rooms, smoky bars and other sinister locales. The direction, lighting and cinematography are great. The scene in the saloon where Holmes (via a widow) turns a den of criminal elements into a force fighting for the Allies is particularly strong. The director plays the visuals for all they're worth; the craggy faces of the outlaws peering out of the dark, raising drinks to their lips, while Sherlock Holmes' sharp features gaze out into the light. It's scenes like this that raise the film above the limitations of its plot.

The acting also serves to this film's advantage. Honestly, I could watch Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce reading the phone book. Yes, I realize that Bruce's interpretation of Dr. Watson is quite at odds with the original (in Doyle's stories, Watson, while not the equal of Holmes, is an intelligent and insightful character, capable of logic and independent thought; on the other hand, one wonders how Nigel Bruce's Watson manages to feed himself every day). But I don't care; I think the two of them are great fun and play off each other well. Henry Daniell makes the first of several appearances in the Sherlock Holmes movies here, playing a member of the intelligence council.

The DVD features are rather light (there aren't any), but the restoration that's been done to the print is astounding. The picture couldn't be any sharper and the sound is very crisp.

As the film reaches its conclusion, the plot holes become harder to ignore. It's a pity because the movie has so much going for it. It is worth watching though, just because it is so successfully stylish. The propaganda elements aren't at all distracting and in fact have become rather endearing as time has passed. This probably isn't the place for a newcomer to the series, as there are better films to choose from. But fans of these Sherlock Holmes films will almost certainly enjoy it as I did.

Soild start to a popular series
This was the first in the 11 film series featuring Basil Rathbone ( excellent ) and Nigel Bruce (irritating ) as the great team of Holmes and Watson respectively .They are called in by the British government ,then conducting the war against Hitler , to unmask a traitor ,the eponymous Voice .He is infiltrating the airwaves broadcasting dire prophecies of defeat to the British nation .His prophecies of impending military disaster come true .In the face of opposition from some Cabinet members Holmes digs into the case uncovewring a traitor from within the Cbinet itself ,eventually unmasking the culprit in a climax in a ruined church
Good performances all round apart from Bruce ,who to be fair was compelled to play the role as bumbling comic relief and not the stalwart comrade that Doyle wrote .Henry Daniell is excellent as a supercillious civil servant who turns out to be on the side of the angels .

Enjoyable B -movie that shows what an accomplished actor Rathbone was -pure class in every role however under-written

Great Movie
I assume that they changed the timeline; can't you understand that, that they moved the movies from the Victorian age to WWII?

the time element
Anybody besides me ever wonder why Holmes, Watson,Mrs. Hudson, etc., don't age a day between ADVENTURES OF SH and VOICE OF TERROR? 45 years go by inbetween the films! ADVENTURE is set in 1897; VOICE in 1942. Yet nobody has aged a day! I wish they would have explained this in some way, maybe Moriarity froze them all in ice or something ... as is, it makes no sense.

Beautifully atmospheric
The first in Universal's series of Sherlock Holmes films, "The Voice of Terror" was widely condemned at the time of its release by critics who were offended by the studio's attempt to modernize the great detective for 1940's audiences whom, they believed, would consider Holmes irrelevant in the age of the Holocaust. Holmes resembles James Bond (not yet created) more than Arthur Conan Doyle's creation in this effort. He's less a private detective than a secret agent, working with the British government that is helpless in dealing with a series of taunting radio broadcasts that predict widespread destruction.

If this film is not true to Doyle (the credits claim the story is based on "His Last Bow," but other than the name of the chief villain and Holmes' closing remarks, there is no resemblance), it is nonetheless a fascinating time capsule that demonstrates the way Hollywood aided the war effort, using a beloved character from fiction to propagandize against the Nazi threat.

But the film has other virtues. Film scholars generally credit director Roy William Neill for the beautifully mysterious atmosphere that was as much an attraction of the Holmes series as Basil Rathbone's portrayal, but that atmosphere is apparent even here with John Rawlins at the helm. Much of "Voice of Terror" is cloaked in dark shadows that will make you forget the more awkward aspects of the screenplay. The scene in which Holmes and Watson visit a waterfront saloon is superbly staged with a noirish quality not found in 20th Century Fox's earlier Holmes adventures.

The dialogue also deserves praise, and as another reviewer pointed out, puts today's films to shame. Thomas Gomez makes an excellent villain, and, of course, Rathbone is brilliant, further putting his stamp on the role. ... Read more

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Colorful adventure of brotherly ill will
Ancient fantasy of two brothers who are caliphs-in-waiting is a dazzling, colorful film presented in lush Technicolor. Nature's beauty of deep blue skies, thick white clouds and golden desert sand dunes are well-served in this yarn of palace intrigue and murder as Kamar [Leif Erickson] usurps the throne that rightfully belongs to his brother Haroun [Jon Hall]. The beautiful and exotic Sherazade [Maria Montez] aspires to marry a caliph and is instrumental along with Ali Ben Ali [Sabu] in rescuing Haroun from his brother's henchmen and nursing him back to health. Chase scenes, swordfights and comedy are sprinkled throughout the story but it is the vibrant color interiors and exteriors that arrest all attention in this film. Hall is a virile and likeable hero, Montez a lovely girl who vows no man will ever win her heart, Erickson a narrow-eyed plotter and Edgar Barrier's Nadan is a dark shadow who hovers about the film as an evil opportunist.

Scherezade in Arizona
One of the most beloved escapisms from 40's Warner Bros., that features Maria Montez, Sabu and Jon Hall as the most energetic trio in this sexy camp classic, that it's a sure, colorful entertainment; a rollercoasting Hollywood carnival.
The real show on this is the presence of that genius named Maria Montez, an incredibly bad actress, that finds her way in this type of nonsensical "It is Written" adventures, that makes the desert of Arizona the ideal faking for Arab-themed stories. She's ideal with cheap jewelry and exaggerated make-up, and dancing with an inneffable style (her dancing shows in these films are astonishing, specially in Cobra woman).

ARABIAN NIGHTS (1942)
(Action/Adventure, 1 hr 26 min, Technicolor) Universal - U.S.A.

DIRECTOR: John Rawlins

CAST: Edgar Barrier, Leif Erickson, Billy Gilbert, Thomas Gomez, Jon Hall, John Qualen, Sabu, Shemp Howard, Maria Montez (As: Sherezade)

COMMENTS: The legal heir to the throne of the Caliph, played by Jon Hall, is attacked and almost murdered by his evil brother, played by Leif Erickson, who seizes the throne.

A dancing girl (Maria Montez) finds the wounded heir and nurses him back to health. They fall in love, and he sets off on a series of adventures accompanied by a trusted friend (Sabu), an aging Aladdin in search of his mislaid lamp (John Qualen), and a bragging, shiftless Sinbad in his declining years (Shemp Howard).

It's all adolescent adventure but great fun and the production is lavish in all areas, particularly the costumes, sets, and wonderful, lush color which the public was impressed with. The film earned Oscar nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Interior Decoration, Best Sound, and Best Score.

To Maria, it was her first important role, as the beautiful dancer Scherezade, considering that she had to deal with an absurd dialogue. And this was the movie that gave her the nickname of "The Queen of Technicolor".

GREAT ADVENTURE TALE FOR WHOLE FAMILY
From the foolish acts of her father, Sheherazade is cast under a spell by evil caliph. But, true love (Shemp) is artfully working to save her. The forty-thieves come to ride. Sabu (from the Jungle Book) helps until he finds a curiosity in an old Genie's lamp. This is the first teaming of Montez, Hall, and Sabu. Thankful the successful trio went on to make more. If some reviewers find this tale trite, perhaps it is because it lacks the gore and step-by-step sex of other flicks. This is for the whole family and to me, a fun tale. Enjoy ... Read more