The Yellow Canary
Andy is an arrogant pop singer about to be divorced by his wife who treats his staff badly. On the same night he starts a job at a theater in Los Angeles his infant son is kidnapped. Despite requests from the lead police officer on the case, Lieutenant Bonner, Paxton plays along with the kidnappers as they string him along even though they are willing to kill.
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“Intriguing conspiracies” “Enjoyable spy thriller” “Watchable long after the end of the war” “Anna Neagle’s finest role” (IMDB reviews quotes). A wartime transatlantic suspense drama co-starring Richard Greene and Anna Neagle with comedy relief supplied by the indomitable Margaret Rutherford. Superior production values for type. IMDB rating 6.4. Produced and directed by Herbert Wilcox. UK release 1943. US release 1944. Complete print.
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- Buzz Kulik
- Starring
- Pat Boone, Barbara Eden, Steve Forrest, Jack Klugman, Jesse White, Steve Harris, Milton Selzer, Jeff Corey
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