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Monday, April 22, 2019

Junction 88 (1947)





































Starring:

Storyline
In the small town of Junction 88, young Buster Jenkins dreams of songwriting stardom, but his low-paying job as choir-master at the local church is getting no where. He's gotten no response from the songs he sent out under the pseudonym "Hewlett Green" to some big-time music publisher. Buster's even got competition for the hand of his girlfriend, lovely Lolly. Just when his dreams seem to be forever dashed, two well-heeled gentlemen come to Junction 88 looking for Hewlett Green. 

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Life Goes On [a.k.a. His Harlem Wife] (1938) [Lost Film]








The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sat, Jan 29, 1938 · Page 21

The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Georgia
Sun, Apr 03, 1938 · Page 31

The New York Age
New York, New York
Sat, Feb 12, 1938 · Page 6

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sat, Jan 08, 1938 · Page 20

Starring:
Storyline
Sally (Beavers) is a loving widow mother who raises two sons, Bob and Henry. Bob grows up to become a lawyer and Henry grows up less successful and associates with the wrong crowd. Henry is wrongly accused of murder and his brother Bob is appointed his lawyer. Bob is forced to fight against a powerful D.A. bent on sending his brother to the gallows.

*** This film is considered lost until notified otherwise. ***

Monday, April 8, 2019

Love in Syncopation (1946) [Lost Film]





The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sat, Aug 03, 1946 · Page 18
The Central New Jersey Home News
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Thu, May 15, 1947 · Page 8

The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Georgia
Mon, Apr 21, 1947 · Page 9

The Mexia Daily News
Mexia, Texas
Wed, Sep 17, 1947 · Page 6

Delaware County Daily Times
Chester, Pennsylvania
Wed, Aug 17, 1949 · Page 19

The Daily Record
Long Branch, New Jersey
Wed, Apr 06, 1949 · Page 4

The Decatur Daily
Decatur, Alabama
Sun, Jul 16, 1950 · Page 5

Starring:

Storyline
Typical forties musical is a showcase for the Henry Woode Band.It traces the band's rise in show business, starting with its origins in the Navy during World War II and their struggle to make it.

*** This film is considered lost until notified otherwise. ***