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Synopsis: Author and big game hunter Bob Rainsford is the lone survivor of a shipwreck and takes refuge in a secluded island home owned by Russian Cossack Count Zaroff and meets two survivors from a previous shipwreck, Eve and her brother, Martin. After Martin is murdered, Bob learns Zaroff is a hunting enthusiast who, because of boredom, began using his island to hunt people. When Bob refuses to join him as a hunter, he is forced to be the prey. If he survives the night, he and Eve are free. If he dies, Eve will be forced to stay with Zaroff forever. Who's in it? The movie stars Joel McCrea , Fay Wray , Leslie Banks, Robert Armstrong and Noble Johnson. Review: Interesting enough, even though I've known about the movie The Most Dangerous Game and had multiple opportunities to watch it, the closest I ever did to doing so is the episode of Gilligan's Island that spoofs it. I finally decided to change that today and it turned out to be an excellent choice. One of the thin...

Synopsis: On her way to prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder, Ann Gray is involved in a car accident orchestrated by the group of mobsters that framed her and escapes. She hitches a ride with an engaged attorney, Tony Baxter, who agrees to hide her from both the police and the mobsters while trying to clear her name. Who's in it? The movie stars Maureen O'Sullivan , Joel McCrea , Lewis Stone , Louis Calhern and Adrienne Ames . Review: I had a little bit of time to watch a movie this morning before work and, mostly because the plot of this one reminded me a bit of what I'd expect from a Perry Mason book, decided to give it a try. Overall, I have to say the movie met my expectations. The main story was entertaining and offered a good mix of drama and comedy, especially when Tony (McCrea) was trying to hide Ann (O'Sullivan) in his small apartment with the help of his butler, Peedles ( Robert Greig ). His on-again-off-again fiancée (Ames) being there only m...