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THE SUNSHINE BOYS (1975) Lauded as one of the greatest Neil Simon adaptations of all time, Walter Matthau and George Burns play feuding vaudevillians re-teaming for a TV special – if they can only survive rehearsals. The Sunshine Boys not only sealed Matthau’s status as one of cinema’s supreme talents (and
Swinging Sixties Comedy
QUICK, BEFORE IT MELTS (1964) Delbert Mann directs Robert Morse and George Maharis in this Cold War Sex comedy set amidst the wonders of Antarctica’s Little America. Nebbish magazine scrivener Oliver Cromwell Cannon (Morse) is engaged to the girl of his dreams, Sharon Sweigert (Yvonne Craig). Unfortunately Sharon is the spawn of Cannon’s boss, so it’s off to Antarctica in search of an international scoop. Joined by gentleman gent photog Peter Santelli (George Maharis), Cannon is soon drawn into the art of seduction – seducing a Soviet to defect, that is! With Anjanette Comer, Michael Constantine, and James Gregory. 16×9 Widescreen.
DOCTOR, YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! (1967) Sandra Dee (in one of her final features films) stars as Heather Halloran, a good girl who does instead of don’ts… and hereby hangs the tale. Bill Bixby, Dwayne Hickman and Dick Kallman play the trio of suitors striving to make an honest woman out of the fallen angel, while George Hamilton is the cad who may be behind Heather’s troubles. Celeste Holm, Mort Sahl, Nichelle Nichols and Allen Jenkins (that’s Uhuru AND Dibble!) co-star. Directed by Peter Tewksbury. 16×9 Widescree.
nTHREE BITES OF THE APPLE (1967) David McCallum stars as accidental rich man Stanley Thrumm, a tour guide who hits it big at a casino. Seeking to avoid taxes, Stanley decided to stash the cash in a Swiss bank cache. Unfortunately, Stanley – and his fortune – has caught the seductive eye of Carla Moretti (Sylva Koscina). While Stanley takes the long route to Switzerland, Carla and her ex (Domenico Modugno) pursue Stanley and his tour group. Co-starring Harvey Korman and Tammy Grimes. Directed by Alvin Ganzer. 16×9 Widescreen.
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