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The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954)
Super classic British comedy
This is certainly the best a of a series of 4 (if you include The Great St. Tinian's Train Robbery from 1966). Made better by the host of British character and comedy actors of the time.
Chaotic, fun and innocent. This is British comedy at its best, even the clichés and stereotypes are funny. With superb performances from Alistair Sim and George Cole. Other cast members include Joyce Grenfell, Beryl Reid and Sid James. And also a joy to see Betty Ann Davies as the Morticia Addams lookalike teacher. What more could you want?
This is up there with Alec Guinness and The Lady Killers.
This 1954 classic is in Black and White, but does not detract in any way from the shere joy of watching it.
Full star rating for being one the the best of the era.
The Haunted House of Horror (1969)
Plodding 60s melodrama
Good 60s colourful sets, full of TV character actors from the era. But a slow plodding drama that is heavy on dialogue and little action. This is more of a TV soap opera than a horror movie. I was expecting the Monkeys pop group to make an appearance at any moment.
This film is definitely lacking in many things such as suspence and needs something to boost it. Hardly a horror film at all and only a few theatrical slasher moments, mainly towards the end at the big finish. But you may have nodded off by then.
Some good 60s imagery though, but basically a slow paced thriller.
The Terrornauts (1967)
60s Dr Who
I can't add much to this that hasn't already been said in the other reviews.
The storyline, sets, aliens and acting are rather reminiscent of the 1960s Dr Who TV series (especially the Patrick Troughton years), but in colour.
The target audience appears to be directed at older children. The budget is devastatingly low and the dialogue is simple and amateurish.
That's the worst of it. The good points are that the film does not take itself too serious and provides a enjoyable romp through space with visible strings attached. The comic elements are played by Patricia Hayes ( as Mrs Jones the tea lady) and Charles Hawtrey as the visiting accountant caught up in the melee.
The whole mass should provide laughable moments at the simple scripts and cheapness of the sets, with a nostalgic nod to 60s children's British TV programs.
One can't help thinking that Gerry Anderson would have made a better job of it. But the cheapness of it is part of the fun.
From Hell It Came (1957)
One for the Children's Matinee movie list
Clumsy amateur dramatics on this film. Not a patch on other films from this era or genre. The vengeful tree stump is quite amusingly unique. But the suspence is weak, while the dialogue is laughable and the entertainment value is limited. Not bad enough to be funny, so one for the kids to watch instead. 3/10.