The Woman of the Town

Starring:Albert Dekker
Studio: Alpha Video
Product Type: DVD

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A 1970s Softcore Extravaganza!

Abigail Leslie Is Back in Town
Starring: Rebecca Brooke , Jamie Gillis , Sonny Landham , Sarah Nicholson , and Jennifer Welles
Director: Joe Sarno
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ASIN: B000BQ7J5M
Release Date: 2006-02-21

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A 1970s Softcore Extravaganza!.......2006-05-04

All movies get kitsch after a few decades, but this movie had that quality from the jump. This was made in the 1970s, so it's full of loud clothing and furniture. The actresses have overdone makeup. There are turtlenecks and butterfly collars too.
Still, other flaws are purposeful and specific. Though not related, every actress in this had reddish-brown hair. When the film's title comes on the screen, "Lesley" is spelled differently from the disc cover. Every actor has bad timing and the script is terribly weak.
I wonder if the director Joseph Sarno and hottie Sonny Landham have beef with each other. The disc description calls Sonny a "B [movie] favorite." On Sonny's website, he does not include this work in his filmography. Still, he is on the cover, though he is not the main male actor. Then again, they don't list his name on the front cover of the disc. At one point, he wears an Elvis outfit which must be a reference to his incredibly low voice that sounds like the late singer. Most importantly, you get to see more of Sonny than you do in any other non-adult film, if you know what I mean.
Actually, every man in this film has an adult industry background. I wonder if this is why they were comfortable in exposing themselves as much as the actresses did. Too bad more actors don't take their lead. There is much girl-on-girl action here. This is decades before it become a major trend. Still, it is more about titillating straight men than empowering lesbians.

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Possibly one of the poorest engineered DVDs I've ever gotten---Spoilers

Small Town Conspiracy
Starring: Zen Gesner , Jeanetta Arnette , William Morgan Sheppard , James Bates Jr. , and Patrick Cherry
Director: Ralph Clemente
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ASIN: B000MTEFSW
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Product Description

Based on a true account. In Pearl Harbor, no one saw it coming. In Florida City, one man did. When a Japanese woman is found murdered outside a small Florida town in December of 1941, police chief John Haleran sets out to unravel the mystery. The investigation leads him to a U.S. military base, where he uncovers a shocking government conspiracy...one that will forever change the course of American history.

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Possibly one of the poorest engineered DVDs I've ever gotten---Spoilers.......2007-06-17

"Small Town Conspiracy" is supposedly loosely based on a true story that the body of a murdered Japanese woman found in Florida City led to the discovery that the US military knew about the Pearl Harbor invasion in advance and were suppressing this information. That President Roosevelt knew of the attacks on Hickam Air Force Base and allowed them to happen to break the US out of their isolationism has been a popular--and persistent--rumor throughout history. I won't speculate on whether those rumors are true or not. I will sum up the movie's premise and mention its quality and allow you to make up your own mind as to whether you want to watch it.

The story opens in Florida City, December 1941. Police Chief John Halloran is called out to investigate the murder of a young Japanese woman. The town doctor mocks him--the Chief doesn't have a clue about what forensics and what the girl's body can tell him.

Worse, John Halloran is seriously encumbered by an alcohol problem. He struggles through the investigation and when he gets a lead, Halloran manages to involve the old chief. Together, they start chasing down a conspiracy that could change the face of the nation.

Halloran ultimately discovers the US military possesses foreknowledge of the Japanese invasion on Pearl Harbor. Halloran attempts to stop the invasion by sending a message to the War Department which was never received.

The film sounded like it'd be an interesting mystery when my husband and I rented it. "Small Town Conspiracy" might have been good had the quality of the DVD been sufficient. We noted several problems:

The soundtrack was out of synch with the speaking and action--particularly noticeable was when a gun was fired out of synch

The soundtrack volume was very poorly engineered. It was impossible to find a good volume level. Music was too loud, speaking was too low, and any gunfire or mechanical noises almost shook the floor.

All in all, I'm grateful I only paid $4 to rent the film. I doubt a purchased copy would be better and I personally would not choose to buy this DVD.

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Romantic supernatural thriller for nostalgia buffs.
It's Not Val Lewton But It'll Do.
Review on IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT DVD Quality only
CAT PEOPLE made how much???!!!!!!!
You Should Stay Away

The Woman Who Came Back
Starring: John Loder , Nancy Kelly , Otto Kruger , Ruth Ford , and Harry Tyler
Director: Walter Colmes
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B00000JWXB
Release Date: 1999-09-28

Description

An engrossing tale of horror and suspense. They say you can't go home again, and this time it might be for a very good reason. After a bus accident, Lorna Webster (Nancy Kelly) returns to her New England hometown, convinced she is a witch, the target of a 300-year-old curse. Strange happenings soon persuade the townsfolk that she's right as Lorna cannot shake the evil that seems to follow her. Caught up in a wave of hysteria, the entire town is driven to extremes.

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Romantic supernatural thriller for nostalgia buffs........2007-05-17

This is a wonderfully atmospheric "horror" movie. All the supernatural stuff is explained away at the end, but there is a great deal of over-the-top acting, shadowy backgrounds and enough tension generated by mere suggestion to make it a fun movie. (You just gotta love that maid!)

I purchased this DVD sight unseen, merely because of the other great reviews. I was not disappointed! The Woman Who Came Back is just the kind of film that held me mesmerized as a kid when ALL the movies on TV were B&W and really, really old!

It's Not Val Lewton But It'll Do........2006-07-31

This film has the misfortune of being constantly likened to a Val Lewton film and, as such, ends up disappointing first-time viewers. It's not a Lewton film. It doesn't have the literate tone of a Lewton production, nor does it have the subtlety of a Lewton film. What it is is an imaginative "B" movie that generates a few supernatural frissons enroute to being explained away in a thouroughly rationalistic finale. It's also a pretty good study of small-town prejudices and mass hysteria at work. "The Woman Who Came Back" works best as a sociological document whereasthe Lewton's work best as "filmed literature."

Review on IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT DVD Quality only.......2006-01-16

RE: DVD by "Image Entertainment" only. I own this dvd and it has great Sound Quality and Sharp/Clear Black & White Video. I highly recommend purchasing dvds by Image Entertainment.

CAT PEOPLE made how much???!!!!!!!.......2001-10-04

It goes without saying that horror films were aplenty in
first half of the 1940's. What with the war raging on two
fronts the general public, god bless 'em, needed that good old
commodity, Escapism! And boy oh boy, did Hollywood do its
best to deliver. Universal gave us its stock in trade with
the Frankenstein's, Mummy's, Invisible men, and even an
occasional Dracula. But respectability was not Universal's
forte and they liked to cut to the chase, something for which
we were all very grateful. Love stories were kept to a minimum
and the monsters prevailed, sending scores of youngsters under
their seats to the crashing cords of Hans Salter's thundering
symphonies. Other studios tried their hands, albeit awkwardly,
at frightening the masses but couldn't seem to find a formula
to call their own. The die had been cast. Universal's stamp
seemed irrevocable until RKO Studios threw a title to a former
Selznick man named Val Lewton. If the audiences would flock
to see a Wolfman... why not Cat People? One can only imagine
what went through Lewton's mind at the thought of producing
this "epic". And yet, it is sometimes the most adverse
elements that produce the most intriguing results. Thus it
was that a whole new body of work found its mark in horrordom.
The pychological, poetic terror that comprises Val Lewton's
efforts almost succeeded in giving the horror market a measure
of respectability, that up until that time, was unheard of.
Critics had tolerated the public's indulgence in "spook shows"
but now eyebrows were being raised. Gone were the boogey men,
the monsters, and the mad scientists. This was the real McCoy!
Deft performances,offbeat stories, and intelligent screenwriting
moved these efforts up a notch. One could actually watch these
films and not feel guilty. Though there were a number of
attempts to duplicate Universal's take on horror, the Val
Lewton approach seemed more elusive. Oddly enough, it was
Universal's WEIRD WOMAN that probably came closest to imitating
Lewton's stock in trade. Curiously, and quite late in the
cycle, Republic Pictures decided to jump on the merry-go-round
and churn out some Universal-style programmers. Again the
formula proved elusive and their oddball efforts like VALLEY
OF THE ZOMBIES and THE PHANTOM SPEAKS remain novelties at
best. But somehow, this poverty row wonder, know for its
riproaring serials and numerous oaters, achieved a much higher
rate of success with its Lewtonesque imitations. THE WOMAN WHO
CAME BACK, along with WHISPERING FOOTSTEPS and STRANGERS IN THE
NIGHT score high marks for attempting to do what other "more
respectable" studios dared not touch. After all, what did
Republic have to lose. They made shoot-em-ups, cornpone
comedies, and ersatz programmers, why not take a stab at
something different? Couldn't hurt? Perhaps that philosophy
allowed a free hand to weave this interesting tale. THE WOMAN
WHO CAME BACK spins an intriguing web. The opening is
exceptional and sets a tone that is never quite matched but
serves its story well. Witchcraft, reincarnation, curses
and mysterioso dominate this Salemesque tale. Nancy Kelley
is sometimes over-the-top but effective nonetheless, John
Loder's leading man seems as much a steal of Kent Smith's
character from CAT PEOPLE as should be expected, right down to
his stoic performance. By far, the most consistenly interesting
character is Otto Kruger, the cleric who serves as the voice
of reason. This production, though released by Republic, was
apparently an independently produced effort. What is odd, is
that Republic would choose to release such an uncharacteristic
item, especially so late in the horror cycle. As a guilty
pleasure, it ranks as a rather polished example of just how
good the poverty row fare could be. But alas, the ending is
a definite mishmash of how not to end a supernatural thriller.
Some things are best left unexplained, especially as in the case
of this minor gem. Unfortunately, no strings are left dangling
here, and every fantastic element is rationalized and refuted.
Still, for the most part, save for the ending, the story plays
fair and delivers what it promises, a stylish tale that merits
a sincere look. This film definitely deserves more attention
then it has received and makes one wish that Republic would have
pursued this type of chiller more often. If your tastes lean
toward atmospheric B-movies then this one is for you.

You Should Stay Away.......2001-01-07

A contrived B-movie chiller about a woman who returns to her small New England hometown, and becomes convinced that she is possessed by the spirit of a witch who was burned 300 years before. The implausible coincidences of the storyline are almost made acceptable by the earnest performances of a fine cast (including Nancy Kelly, who would leave Hollywood the year after this film was released and return a decade later to win an Oscar nomination for recreating her Tony-award winning role in "The Bad Seed"), as well as some occasionally interesting cinematography and set decorations.

Customer Reviews:

What A Letdown.............2006-02-26

First of all, I must say that the box to this movie is very misleading! With statements like.... He's Watching, He's waiting, He's not alone and a picture of someone holding a chainsaw!!!, I thought wow, this will be a really good movie. Not the case. This moving is very boring. It takes place in an isolated cabin in the forest with a widowed woman living alone. She meets a man named Michael Bodine and eventually finds out that he is a serial killer on the loose. Before finding this out, Bodine cleverly tries to take on the personality of Lacey's late husband in hopes of gaining her trust and possibly start a romance. Once Lacey discovers who Bodine really is, she begins a fight for her life. This movie could have been worse but it is not a true horror movie for horror movie fans. I've learned not to let the box fool you!!!

How can I put this without ruining the movie?.......2006-02-05

This movie was an unexpected gem...

I bought it for less than three dollars at a BIG LOTS department store and came home expecting a typical slasher Friday The 13th meets My Blood Valentine type movie..

was I wrong..

what I got was something amazing.. somethign smart and clever.. something way more than the DVD box or the trailer promised.. and that was a beautiful thing

I promise you.. if you like obscure movies find this for less than 5 bux and buy it..

At least if you don't like it you won't have spent more than a rental fee..

THIS IS THE WORST MOVIE EVER MADE.......2005-08-27

I really only give this movie 0 stars. I absolutely hate this movie! I couldnt even watch the whole thing, because I'm sure that if I watched 5 more minutes of this movie, my eyes would explode!!!! I would rather gnaw my toes off, eat them, skin myself alive and jump into a swimming pool filled with lemon juice than watch this again. I wouldnt even buy this movie if it was free! NOT RECCOMENDED!

im glad it was only 4.99.......2004-05-20

seriously, sometimes i watch a movie and i think to myself "do the people involved in this project really even care how bad their work is?" or did someone order a group of people to come up with an idea for a movie and make it in a month. to say this movie is bad would be like saying rosie odonnell is kinda ugly. i wont give it the honor of the worst movie ever made, but it is irrelavent, boring, unconvincing, stupid, unstimulating, i could go on. and on. and on... look at the price tag and youll realize there is a reason that its so freaking cheap. its filmed and acted like a soft core porn movie without the sex(which would have made it bearable) DO NOT BY THIS MOVIE!!!!!! or buy it, whatever i dont care

SOMEBODY HELP ME.......2004-01-01

This movie, obviously a labor of love from star/producer Catharina Conti, is one strangely crafted film. Visually, it's very beautiful with the real house, the surrounding woods and the naturally falling snow. It has a haunting ethereal balance that lends much suspense to the story. Basically, it's a two character story, starring Ms. Conti and Brennan Elliott. Now, I have to admit that it does seem long and there are some plot holes that are hard to justify. But I was extremely impressed with the acting. Ms. Conti has a vulnerability and a charm not usually seen in other actresses. She had an identity of her own; a woman still grieving over the death of her husband, unable to let him go, commenting at one point, she'd hold on until something really drastic happened. This happens when an escaped serial killer manages to worm his way into her home. Here's where Elliott comes in. His performance could have been taken overboard; after all, when you're playing multiple personalities, it's easy to go from mild to malevolent. Elliott does it convincingly, sometimes in a quiet look or an unexpected outburst. It's rare to see an actor with such smoldering sexuality bashfully peck a kiss on a woman in such a childish, adolescent way, without coming across as forced.
His game of cat and mouse with Conti is suspenseful, if a little slowly dished out, but the performances are so good, I didn't mind staying with them. And in his last scene, Elliott gives one of the best speeches for a soon to be dead villain I can recall. He actually made me feel a little sorry for him.
HOBB'S END is by no means a classic, but I would certainly enjoy seeing these two actors in future movies.

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Luella Miller
Starring: Luella Miller
Manufacturer: Lifesize Ent.
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The Islander
Starring: Julie Johnson , Celia Klehr , Mary Ann McHugh , Jacob Mills , and Sheri Parish
Director: Phyllis Berg-Pigorsch , and Nancy Thurow
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ASIN: B000PKG8WY
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Description

Inga was young, beautiful and naive - a budding sixteen year old growing up in the mans world of commercial fishing in the freezing waters of Lake Michigan. At an age where dreams and ambitions conflict with brutal reality, Ingas life changes forever. Filled with passion and excitement, THE ISLANDER is an unforgettable story of discovery, tragedy, distress, joy, beauty and love as a young woman weathers the storm and comes of age.

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Hobbs End
Starring: Catherina Conti , and Brennan Elliott
Manufacturer: Trinity Home Ent
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Starring: Melanie Doane , and Michael Riley
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ASIN: B0007YXQO6
Release Date: 2005-04-12

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Claire Trevor ...The Saloon Singer With A Heart Of Gold!

The Woman of the Town
Starring: Clem Bevans , George Cleveland , Joseph Crehan , Wade Crosby , and Albert Dekker
Director: George Archainbaud
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
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ASIN: B000641ZOA
Release Date: 2004-11-23

Customer Reviews:

Claire Trevor ...The Saloon Singer With A Heart Of Gold!.......2005-09-25

This review refers to " The Woman Of the Town" (1944)

This film is a real treat for fans of Claire Trevor. Filmed in Black and White, it's a wonderful old oater and a great story.

Bat Masterson(Albert Dekker), now an old newspaper man, sits behind the desk at his job in New York. The year is 1919 and a gun collector is interested in obtaining the guns that cleaned up Dodge City when Masterson was Marshal. Masterson, has long since buried his guns in the Boot Hill Cemetary, and he takes us back 50 years earlier to tell us the story.

Dodge City...Newly appointed as Marshal, Masterson meets Dora Hand(Trevor), a charming saloon singer with a heart of gold. Bat's first order of business though, is to save the town from cattle kingpin, King Kennedy. Kennedy and his men have control over the town, and Kennedy also turns out to be a rival to Masterson for Dora's affection(although neither Dora nor Bat will admit how they feel about each other). When a tragic turn of events occurs, Bat vows to clean up Dodge!

Trevor is as always,wonderful. Barry Sullivan is King Kennedy and watch for Charley Foy reenacting a performance of Eddie Foy Sr. Also included in the cast are Dewey Robinson and Henry Hull.

I have this on DVD but it is not from the studio listed on the buying info here. It is part of "The Great American Western Series" put out by Platinum Disc and is on Volume 16, which also includes 3 other films. From 1931 "The Fighting Caravans" with Gary Cooper, "The Proud and the Damned" from 1969 with Chuck Conners, and a recent fabulous documentary about real cowboys who drove cattle.

If you have been looking for this film(I see there are 2 buyers waiting for it), try these Western series. The DVD's are not pristeen, the older films really show their age at times, the ones from the 60's and 70's may seem a little washed out, but they are a great price,there's nothing to interfere with the viewing pleasure of these old films, there are many to choose from and a great deal for the true oater lover.

Saddle Up and Happy Trails....Laurie

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