A muddled mess of a mystery from Monogram has the “Curse of Kali” striking down those who claim a share in riches that an archaeologist who has gone bad, and who is now in a wheelchair, brought back from his expedition. The performers and the performances are undistinguished at best. Even the presence of a …
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Mountie Rod Webb (Kirby Grant) investigates a murder with the help of his dog Chinook; he is also aided by the victim’s niece (Martha Hyer). This is another enjoyable entry in our dog’s favorite movie series. Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK.
After a friend is killed in the boxing ring, the Bowery Boys (Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, and the rest) go after crooked fight promoters. Frankie Darro has a decent role as a comeback kid with a tie to the victim, and Lyle Talbot makes an effective heavy. The thirteenth entry in the series is a …
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