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39 Steps -- DVD211 When the secret agent he has befriended is murdered in his flat, Canadian Richard Hannay finds himself the target of a police manhunt and a deadly ring of spies intent on silencing him forever. Stars Richard Donat and Madeleine Carroll. 1935.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes -- DVD247 Professor Moriarty taunts Sherlock Holmes that he's about to retire after committing the greatest crime of his career. Then he orchestrates a bizarre murder to serve as a fiendish diversion for the great detective. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1939.
And Then There Were None -- DVD212 At the invitation of an unknown host, ten total strangers are assembled to spend the weekend in an imposing manor on a remote island. Each of the guests, it transpires, has a dark secret in their past. And one by one they begin turning up dead. A superb adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie mystery. 1945.
Canterville Ghost -- DVD156 After leasing an old castle in England, an American family gets involved in a supernatural adventure with the ghost (Patrick Stewart) whom has haunted the castle for 400 years. But when the daughter (Neve Campbell) learns why he’s condemned to eternal unrest, she risks her life to help him escape the curse. 1995
Creature From Black Lake -- DVD133 Two University of Chicago anthropology students venture deep into the Louisiana bayous in search of a large, shaggy, man-eating monster. They track the beast to its lair -- only to discover how badly they've underestimated its strength, ferocity and thirst for blood. 1976
D.O.A. -- DVD159 Someone has poisoned Frank Bigelow (Edmond O'Brien). With time running out on him, Frank must discover who and why before he’s dead on arrival. A suspense-filled story of a man racing against the clock to unmask his own murderer. A succession of ingenious twists will leave you breathless. 1950
Dinner At The Ritz -- DVD22 When her father is found dead after his bank fails, a naive young Parisian socialite (Annabella) refuses to believe it was suicide. A handsome young count (David Niven) helps her search for the men who swindled her father and arranged his death. An early David Niven displays unique qualities in this blend of comedy and light drama. 1937
Dishonored Lady -- DVD42 Madeleine Damien (Hedy Lamarr) is the editor of a slick magazine by day and a party girl by night. Her lifestyle has a price and she seeks the help of a psychiatrist and under his orders, takes a new identity. She becomes interested in a handsome neighbor but he soon finds out about her past when she is implicated in a murder. 1947
Eyes In The Night -- DVD266 Nazi spies posing as servants, infiltrate the household of Norma Lawry (Ann Harding) and her husband, Stephan (Reginald Denny), the inventor of a top-secret formula vital to the American war effort. Norma clals in blind private detective Duncan Maclain (Edward Arnold) and Friday, his canny guide dog, to solve a murder. 1942.
Fixer -- DVD43 After a lifetime of greasing the wheels and the palms of the movers and shakers on both sides of the law in Chicago, lawyer Jack Killoran (Jon Voight) undergoes a crisis of conscience and determines to change his life. Only there's too much riding on him and he's become too indispensable for them to let go. A saga of corruption and intrigue gives Voight a vehicle to transport him from evil characters to a repentant would-be hero. 1998
Girl Hunters -- DVD32 To find his beloved girl Friday Velda, Mike Hammer (Mickey Spillane) plunges into a murky world of deception, murder and cold-war espionage. Finally his prying sparks a lethal confrontation -- and Hammer more than lives up to his name. Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan co-star in this thriller. Many of Spillane's favourite hangouts are recreated in this film. 1963
Holcroft Covenant -- DVD164 Forty years after WWII, Noel Holcroft (Michael Caine) learns he’s the heir to an immense fortune in stolen Nazi money — if he can survive to claim it. Based on the book by suspense master Robert Ludlum, and powerfully directed by John Frankenheimer, this is a complex thriller. 1984
Human Monster -- DVD67 A series of strange deaths takes place in London. All are accidents but the victims are single men with no family and all have a link to a life insurance company run by the mysterious Dr. Orloff (Bela Lugosi). Scotland Yard assigns D.I. Larry Holt (Hugh Williams) to the case and he receives help from the daughter of one of the victims. This fine B movie mystery demonstrates Lugosi's outstanding acting talent. 1939
Jamaica Inn -- DVD49 In the early 1880s, on the remote coast of Cornwall, destiny leads a lovely young woman seeking refuge to a gang of cutthroats who lure ships to their death and steal their cargo. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with Charles Laughton, Robert Newton, Maureen O'Hara. A murky melodrama - the cast makes this movie! 1939
Kennel Murder Case -- DVD262 On show days, high society meets at the Long Island Kennel Club to see and be seen. But this veneer of civility is craked when a prominent member of the club is found dead -- in a room locked from the inside, with a gun in his limp hand. The police assume suicide. William Powell starts as the debonair super-sleuth Philo Vance. 1933.
Lady Vanishes -- DVD54 When a woman mysteriously vanishes during a train ride, her very existence is questioned. This twisting film saga is an early Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece. Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave and Dame May Whitty star. Still looking fresh and funny, the witty dialogue throughout and excellent cast make this a true pleasure to experience. 1939
Murder By Decree -- DVD201 The City of London is under siege by the bloodthirsty killer known only as "Jack the Ripper" and police appear unable to stop him. But Sherlock Holmes is called in and with his faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson, at his side, he solves the crime. Stars Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Donald Sutherland, and Sir John Gielgud. 1978.
Murder Once Removed -- DVD251 When Frank Manning suspects that his doctor and his beautiful wife are having an affair, he digs into the doctor's past and discovers a string of suspicious deaths. Stars John Forsythe, Barbara Bain, and Joseph Campanella. 1971.
Nancy Drew, Reporter -- DVD250 Nancy Drew displays her delightful blend of curiousity, quick thinking and exuberant charm as she parlays a school contest with the local newspaper into a murder investigation. Stars Bonita Granville as Nancy Drew. 1939.
Nero Wolfe -- DVD249 Nero Wolfe is called away from his beloved orchids to assist a wealthy realtor who is being pressured by the FBI. It seems she sent out dozens of copies of a book that paints the agency in a bad light and they're paying her back in nasty ways. 1981.
Sabotage -- DVD102 A power outage plunges London into darkness and leaves the city at the mercy of saboteurs. Their principal agent is an unassuming middle-aged man (Oscar Homolka). Under police surveillance himself, he enlists an unsuspecting 12-year-old to deliver a bomb. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock -- one of his most playful! 1936
Sherlock Holmes and The Secret Weapon -- DVD246 Holmes and Watson take time out from being detectives to help the Allies rescue the inventor of a bombsight from the Nazis. Based on The Dancing Men by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 1942.
Sherlock Holmes and The Spider Woman -- DVD214 The Spider Woman, an arch-villain as clever and ruthless as Professor Moriarty, haunts gambling houses in search of luckless victims. After lending them money in return for an insurance policy, she arranges their apparent suicide by means of the undetectable bite of a deadly spider. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1944.
Sherlock Holmes and The Voice of Terror -- DVD182 During WWII, the British Government's Inner Council implores Sherlock Holmes to track down a Nazi agent whose deadly acts of sabotage are terrifying England. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1942.
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death -- DVD194 When Sherlock Holmes is summoned by Dr. Watson to Musgrave Manor, the detective arrives too late to prevent the murder of the head of the family. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1943.
Sherlock Holmes in Washington -- DVD205 During WWII, a British Secret Service envoy travels from London to Washington with top-secret documents. When the envoy disappears, the British government asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to investigate. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1943.
Sherlock Holmes: Dressed to Kill -- DVD210 Holmes' interest is piqued by the seemingly trivial theft of a music box purchased for a few pounds at an auction. When murder ensues, he discovers the box holds the key to a plot which could bankrupt Great Britain. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1946.
Sherlock Holmes: Pearl of Death -- DVD204 The Borgia Pearl has earned a sinister reputation for bringing misfortune to its owner. When the gem is stolen while under the protection of Sherlock Holmes, he's honor-bound to track down the criminal responsible for the theft. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1944.
Sherlock Holmes: Pursuit to Algiers -- DVD203 When their king is assassinated, representatives of the monarchy of Ravenia implore Sherlock Holmes to safeguard Nikolas, the endangered heir, on his journey home from Britain. Suspense, humor, and surprises spice this addition to the series. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1945.
Sherlock Holmes: Terror by Night -- DVD197 Sherlock Holmes is hired to protect the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond pendant. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1946.
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles -- DVD207 Following the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, Sherlock Holmes is asked to solve the case. The young heir receives death threats and a ghostly hound is heard howling on the moors. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
Sherlock Holmes: The House of Fear -- DVD206 Approaching retirement, seven wealthy men have chosen to live together at a remote manor on the Scottish coast. One of the members receives an envelope containing orange pips, and dies that night. When the second member dies under the same circumstances, Sherlock Holmes is called in. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1945.
Sherlock Holmes: The Scarlet Claw -- DVD196 Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson journey to Canada to attend a meeting. When news of a horrific murder interrupts the proceedings, the two travel to the tiny village where the slaying happened. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1946.
Sherlock Holmes: The Woman in Green -- DVD195 Scotland Yard is baffled by the seemingly motiveless crimes of a serial murderer who kills women and sends the Yard the right forefingers of the victims. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1945.
Third Man -- DVD121 Author Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) searches for his friend (Orson Welles) in post-war Vienna. Holly's suspicions of foul play lead him into murkier depths and more trouble than he ever imagined. Written by Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed. 1949
Time To Die -- DVD125 Toward the end of WWII, S.S. troops torture an American spy and brutally murder his wife and her entire village. After the war, hell-bent on vengeance, the American sets out to hunt the killers down, one by one. Starring Rex Harrison, Rod Taylor and Edward Albert Jr. 1983
Touch of Frost: Care and Protection -- DVD147 As his terminally ill wife languishes in bed, Frost investigates a missing child case. Meanwhile a chance digging turns up a skeleton chained to a strongbox is murdered and Frost must find the killer. 'A Touch Of Frost' screenplays as written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992
Touch of Frost: Conclusions -- DVD149 The son of a prominent Denton official is involved in a hit-and-run that kills an elderly man. After a casino is robbed of the night's takings, an armed and dangerous fugitive takes a pair of hostages. 'A Touch Of Frost' screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992
Touch of Frost: Not With Kindness -- DVD148 As Frost grieves for his newly deceased wife, her visiting sister from the States makes his life unbearable. On the job, Frost searches for a missing teenager and a victim of threatening phone calls wakes in the night to find her home engulfed in flames. 'A Touch Of Frost' screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992
Who Is Cletis Tout? -- DVD136 After escaping from jail, a forger (Christian Slater) steals the identity of a man wanted by the mob. He's soon caught by a legendary hit man (Tim Allen) whose only weakness is a good yarn. The forger obligingly spins one in this funny, fast-paced, twist-laden thriller. Violence and coarse language. 2000

39 Steps -- DVD211
When the secret agent he has befriended is murdered in his flat, Canadian Richard Hannay finds himself the target of a police manhunt and a deadly ring of spies intent on silencing him forever. Stars Richard Donat and Madeleine Carroll. 1935.

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes -- DVD247
Professor Moriarty taunts Sherlock Holmes that he's about to retire after committing the greatest crime of his career. Then he orchestrates a bizarre murder to serve as a fiendish diversion for the great detective. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1939.

And Then There Were None -- DVD212
At the invitation of an unknown host, ten total strangers are assembled to spend the weekend in an imposing manor on a remote island. Each of the guests, it transpires, has a dark secret in their past. And one by one they begin turning up dead. A superb adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie mystery. 1945.

Canterville Ghost -- DVD156
After leasing an old castle in England, an American family gets involved in a supernatural adventure with the ghost (Patrick Stewart) whom has haunted the castle for 400 years. But when the daughter (Neve Campbell) learns why he’s condemned to eternal unrest, she risks her life to help him escape the curse. 1995

Creature From Black Lake -- DVD133
Two University of Chicago anthropology students venture deep into the Louisiana bayous in search of a large, shaggy, man-eating monster. They track the beast to its lair -- only to discover how badly they've underestimated its strength, ferocity and thirst for blood. 1976

D.O.A. -- DVD159
Someone has poisoned Frank Bigelow (Edmond O'Brien). With time running out on him, Frank must discover who and why before he’s dead on arrival. A suspense-filled story of a man racing against the clock to unmask his own murderer. A succession of ingenious twists will leave you breathless. 1950

Dinner At The Ritz -- DVD22
When her father is found dead after his bank fails, a naive young Parisian socialite (Annabella) refuses to believe it was suicide. A handsome young count (David Niven) helps her search for the men who swindled her father and arranged his death. An early David Niven displays unique qualities in this blend of comedy and light drama. 1937

Dishonored Lady -- DVD42
Madeleine Damien (Hedy Lamarr) is the editor of a slick magazine by day and a party girl by night. Her lifestyle has a price and she seeks the help of a psychiatrist and under his orders, takes a new identity. She becomes interested in a handsome neighbor but he soon finds out about her past when she is implicated in a murder. 1947

Eyes In The Night -- DVD266
Nazi spies posing as servants, infiltrate the household of Norma Lawry (Ann Harding) and her husband, Stephan (Reginald Denny), the inventor of a top-secret formula vital to the American war effort. Norma clals in blind private detective Duncan Maclain (Edward Arnold) and Friday, his canny guide dog, to solve a murder. 1942.

Fixer -- DVD43
After a lifetime of greasing the wheels and the palms of the movers and shakers on both sides of the law in Chicago, lawyer Jack Killoran (Jon Voight) undergoes a crisis of conscience and determines to change his life. Only there's too much riding on him and he's become too indispensable for them to let go. A saga of corruption and intrigue gives Voight a vehicle to transport him from evil characters to a repentant would-be hero. 1998

Girl Hunters -- DVD32
To find his beloved girl Friday Velda, Mike Hammer (Mickey Spillane) plunges into a murky world of deception, murder and cold-war espionage. Finally his prying sparks a lethal confrontation -- and Hammer more than lives up to his name. Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan co-star in this thriller. Many of Spillane's favourite hangouts are recreated in this film. 1963

Holcroft Covenant -- DVD164
Forty years after WWII, Noel Holcroft (Michael Caine) learns he’s the heir to an immense fortune in stolen Nazi money — if he can survive to claim it. Based on the book by suspense master Robert Ludlum, and powerfully directed by John Frankenheimer, this is a complex thriller. 1984

Human Monster -- DVD67
A series of strange deaths takes place in London. All are accidents but the victims are single men with no family and all have a link to a life insurance company run by the mysterious Dr. Orloff (Bela Lugosi). Scotland Yard assigns D.I. Larry Holt (Hugh Williams) to the case and he receives help from the daughter of one of the victims. This fine B movie mystery demonstrates Lugosi's outstanding acting talent. 1939

Jamaica Inn -- DVD49
In the early 1880s, on the remote coast of Cornwall, destiny leads a lovely young woman seeking refuge to a gang of cutthroats who lure ships to their death and steal their cargo. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with Charles Laughton, Robert Newton, Maureen O'Hara. A murky melodrama - the cast makes this movie! 1939

Kennel Murder Case -- DVD262
On show days, high society meets at the Long Island Kennel Club to see and be seen. But this veneer of civility is craked when a prominent member of the club is found dead -- in a room locked from the inside, with a gun in his limp hand. The police assume suicide. William Powell starts as the debonair super-sleuth Philo Vance. 1933.

Lady Vanishes -- DVD54
When a woman mysteriously vanishes during a train ride, her very existence is questioned. This twisting film saga is an early Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece. Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave and Dame May Whitty star. Still looking fresh and funny, the witty dialogue throughout and excellent cast make this a true pleasure to experience. 1939

Murder By Decree -- DVD201
The City of London is under siege by the bloodthirsty killer known only as "Jack the Ripper" and police appear unable to stop him. But Sherlock Holmes is called in and with his faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson, at his side, he solves the crime. Stars Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Donald Sutherland, and Sir John Gielgud. 1978.

Murder Once Removed -- DVD251
When Frank Manning suspects that his doctor and his beautiful wife are having an affair, he digs into the doctor's past and discovers a string of suspicious deaths. Stars John Forsythe, Barbara Bain, and Joseph Campanella. 1971.

Nancy Drew, Reporter -- DVD250
Nancy Drew displays her delightful blend of curiousity, quick thinking and exuberant charm as she parlays a school contest with the local newspaper into a murder investigation. Stars Bonita Granville as Nancy Drew. 1939.

Nero Wolfe -- DVD249
Nero Wolfe is called away from his beloved orchids to assist a wealthy realtor who is being pressured by the FBI. It seems she sent out dozens of copies of a book that paints the agency in a bad light and they're paying her back in nasty ways. 1981.

Sabotage -- DVD102
A power outage plunges London into darkness and leaves the city at the mercy of saboteurs. Their principal agent is an unassuming middle-aged man (Oscar Homolka). Under police surveillance himself, he enlists an unsuspecting 12-year-old to deliver a bomb. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock -- one of his most playful! 1936

Sherlock Holmes and The Secret Weapon -- DVD246
Holmes and Watson take time out from being detectives to help the Allies rescue the inventor of a bombsight from the Nazis. Based on The Dancing Men by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 1942.

Sherlock Holmes and The Spider Woman -- DVD214
The Spider Woman, an arch-villain as clever and ruthless as Professor Moriarty, haunts gambling houses in search of luckless victims. After lending them money in return for an insurance policy, she arranges their apparent suicide by means of the undetectable bite of a deadly spider. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1944.

Sherlock Holmes and The Voice of Terror -- DVD182
During WWII, the British Government's Inner Council implores Sherlock Holmes to track down a Nazi agent whose deadly acts of sabotage are terrifying England. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1942.

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death -- DVD194
When Sherlock Holmes is summoned by Dr. Watson to Musgrave Manor, the detective arrives too late to prevent the murder of the head of the family. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1943.

Sherlock Holmes in Washington -- DVD205
During WWII, a British Secret Service envoy travels from London to Washington with top-secret documents. When the envoy disappears, the British government asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to investigate. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1943.

Sherlock Holmes: Dressed to Kill -- DVD210
Holmes' interest is piqued by the seemingly trivial theft of a music box purchased for a few pounds at an auction. When murder ensues, he discovers the box holds the key to a plot which could bankrupt Great Britain. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1946.

Sherlock Holmes: Pearl of Death -- DVD204
The Borgia Pearl has earned a sinister reputation for bringing misfortune to its owner. When the gem is stolen while under the protection of Sherlock Holmes, he's honor-bound to track down the criminal responsible for the theft. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1944.

Sherlock Holmes: Pursuit to Algiers -- DVD203
When their king is assassinated, representatives of the monarchy of Ravenia implore Sherlock Holmes to safeguard Nikolas, the endangered heir, on his journey home from Britain. Suspense, humor, and surprises spice this addition to the series. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1945.

Sherlock Holmes: Terror by Night -- DVD197
Sherlock Holmes is hired to protect the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond pendant. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1946.

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles -- DVD207
Following the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, Sherlock Holmes is asked to solve the case. The young heir receives death threats and a ghostly hound is heard howling on the moors. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

Sherlock Holmes: The House of Fear -- DVD206
Approaching retirement, seven wealthy men have chosen to live together at a remote manor on the Scottish coast. One of the members receives an envelope containing orange pips, and dies that night. When the second member dies under the same circumstances, Sherlock Holmes is called in. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1945.

Sherlock Holmes: The Scarlet Claw -- DVD196
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson journey to Canada to attend a meeting. When news of a horrific murder interrupts the proceedings, the two travel to the tiny village where the slaying happened. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1946.

Sherlock Holmes: The Woman in Green -- DVD195
Scotland Yard is baffled by the seemingly motiveless crimes of a serial murderer who kills women and sends the Yard the right forefingers of the victims. Stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 1945.

Third Man -- DVD121
Author Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) searches for his friend (Orson Welles) in post-war Vienna. Holly's suspicions of foul play lead him into murkier depths and more trouble than he ever imagined. Written by Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed. 1949

Time To Die -- DVD125
Toward the end of WWII, S.S. troops torture an American spy and brutally murder his wife and her entire village. After the war, hell-bent on vengeance, the American sets out to hunt the killers down, one by one. Starring Rex Harrison, Rod Taylor and Edward Albert Jr. 1983

Touch of Frost: Care and Protection -- DVD147
As his terminally ill wife languishes in bed, Frost investigates a missing child case. Meanwhile a chance digging turns up a skeleton chained to a strongbox is murdered and Frost must find the killer. 'A Touch Of Frost' screenplays as written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992

Touch of Frost: Conclusions -- DVD149
The son of a prominent Denton official is involved in a hit-and-run that kills an elderly man. After a casino is robbed of the night's takings, an armed and dangerous fugitive takes a pair of hostages. 'A Touch Of Frost' screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992

Touch of Frost: Not With Kindness -- DVD148
As Frost grieves for his newly deceased wife, her visiting sister from the States makes his life unbearable. On the job, Frost searches for a missing teenager and a victim of threatening phone calls wakes in the night to find her home engulfed in flames. 'A Touch Of Frost' screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992

Who Is Cletis Tout? -- DVD136
After escaping from jail, a forger (Christian Slater) steals the identity of a man wanted by the mob. He's soon caught by a legendary hit man (Tim Allen) whose only weakness is a good yarn. The forger obligingly spins one in this funny, fast-paced, twist-laden thriller. Violence and coarse language. 2000

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