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ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: January 27th, 2014, 9:21 pm
by CineMaven
Now I suppose I could have put this in the "Bridesmaid" thread seeing as
Ralph Bellamy is the star of these
ELLERY QUEEN crime dramas. And Lord knows Margaret Lindsay deserves to be spotlighted in that same bridesmaid thread Wendy started. Lindsay was featured in a number of 30's films, but couldn't really break through that glass ceiling to command "A" list status like Bette Davis. By the 40's Lindsay served as a supporting second lead. William Gargan lends a hand in detective duty as Ellery Queen.
I can't go wrong listing these films in this Film Noir and Crime forum as a "go to" place for anyone who wants to see them. I'm so happy these films have been uploaded on YouTube where I can kill two birds with one stone: I can gorge on my favorite genre - short, sweet and
"B" programmers
and get my fix of Margaret Lindsay:
Re: ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: January 28th, 2014, 3:57 am
by Vienna
Love all those posters of Ellery Queen - none of which I've seen. Must try and get hold of these films.
I agree Margaret Lindsay should have been a bigger star.
Re: ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: January 28th, 2014, 11:15 am
by JackFavell
Vienna I love your avatar!
Maven, Thanks for mentioning that these are on youtube. I have to get a little lowbrow fix after my trip through French films lately.
These sound like perfection. Did you mention Mantan Moreland over at the FB page? I'm there! Love him.
Re: ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: January 28th, 2014, 1:18 pm
by RedRiver
Fascinating graphics, Cine-something hopefully clever! I don't think I've ever seen an Ellery movie. That's hard to believe, but they don't turn up much.
Re: ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: August 2nd, 2014, 2:24 pm
by Brian McFadden
Margaret Lindsay is so underrated and it's so good to see her mentioned. I grew up with the Ellery Queens, which ran on TV when I was a kid. If you can, try and catch her in Tragedy at Midnight. It's a nifty murder mystery with John Howard as a mystery-solving radio sleuth and Margaret as his quick-witted wife. The two have great chemistry and the supporting cast, headed by Roscoe Karns and Key Luke, adds to the fun.
Unfortunately, since this is a little gem from Republic Studios, it isn't on TV, but I think Netflix has it. And my campaign to get Republic features back on television continues. I should have Republic Mysteries, a companion volume to my current book, Republic Horrors, out later this year.
Brian
Re: ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: August 2nd, 2014, 2:44 pm
by RedRiver
I grew up with the Ellery Queens, which ran on TV when I was a kid
That is so odd. As I said in my previous post, I don't think I've ever seen one. I liked the TV show, though!
Re: ELLERY QUEEN, DETECTIVE
Posted: August 4th, 2014, 6:33 am
by CineMaven