Turner Classic Movies’ July salute to Alfred Hitchcock

“Rebecca.”  “Notorious.” “Strangers on a Train.”  “Dial M for Murder.” “Rear Window.”  “The Trouble with Harry.”  “North by Northwest.”  “Vertigo.”  “Psycho.”  “The Birds.”  “Torn Curtain.”

1963 National Screen Service still with Alfred Hitchcock, promoting “The Birds.”

Turner Classic Movies presents “The Master of Suspense: 50 Years of Hitchcock” (Wed. and Fri. evenings in July, as part of TCM’s “Spotlight” series)

Turner Classic Movies will kick off the month of July with a tribute to the “master of suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock and the five decades of his cinematic career, ranging from “The Ring” (1927) to “Family Plot” (1976).

44 of Hitchcock’s films will be shown throughout TCM’s salute, airing Wed. and Fri. evenings at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central throughout the month of July.  Here is a sampler of the films that will be shown during TCM’s Hitchcock festival:

“Svengoolie” to showcase “This Island Earth” (1955), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy this Sat. as he will be presenting a Universal science fiction epic from 1955.

“Svengoolie” presents: “This Island Earth” (1955)

1955 Universal lobby card for “This Island Earth.”

The iconic Berwyn/Chicago-based horror host will be showing “This Island Earth” (1955), this Sat., June 24 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The film was directed by Joseph Newman.  The screenplay was written by Franklin Coen and George Callahan (who received credit as “Edward G. O’Callaghan”). The film was adapted from Raymond F. Jones’ novel of the same name.

This isn’t the only time that Sven has shown “This Island Earth” on Me-TV.  He had previously showcased Newman’s film back in Oct. 2012 (Me-TV was unavailable in the Frederick/Washington, D.C. television market until early 2013), April 2015 and Jan. 2016.

“RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party” to be shown in theaters on June 15 (with a pre-recorded encore on June 20)

Castle Films.  Jerry Fairbanks Productions.  The Jam Handy Organization.  Coronet.  Alfred Higgins Productions.  Centron Corporation.  Encyclopaedia Britannica Films.  ACI.

Fellow fans of RiffTrax and “Mystery Science Theater 3000” will be excited about an upcoming live telecast of cheesy educational and industrial shorts in select cinemas.

It’s time for “RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party!”

RiffTrax, in association with Fathom Events will be presenting “RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party” in select cinema venues from coast-to-coast coast on Thu., June 15 at 8 p.m. (local time).  An encore pre-recorded screening will be shown in select theaters on Tue., June 20 at 7:30 p.m. (local time).

Featuring MST3K alums Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, the “RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party” show will be broadcast live to participating cinema venues nationwide via satellite from the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.

The RiffTrax Live event will contain unusual educational and industrial short subject films.

But wait…. there’s more (in addition to Mike, Kevin and Bill)!

In addition to the RiffTrax trio, there will be several notable guests in the “RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party,” including MST3K alums Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl and Bridget Jones Nelson.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie will be excited this Sat. when he will be showing a 1973 horror entry that was released by Universal.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973)

1973 trailer for “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.”

The iconic Chicago-based horror film host will be showcasing the 1973 film, “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” this Sat., June 17 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.  The feature was directed by Nathan H. Juran and was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.

This isn’t the first time that Sven has shown “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.”  He had previously showcased Juran’s 1973 horror feature on Me-TV in June 2011, Aug. 2012 and Feb. 2016 (Me-TV was unavailable in the Frederick/Washington, D.C. television market until early 2013).

Who was in “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?”

The actors who appeared in “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” were Kerwin Matthews (as Robert Bridgestone), Elaine Devry (as Sandy Bridgestone), Scott Sealey (as Richie Bridgestone), Robert J. Wilke (as a Sheriff), Susan Foster (as Jenny), Jack Lucas (as Harry), Bob Homel (as Brother Christopher), George Gaynes (as Dr. Marderosian), Loretta Temple (as Monica), Harold Goodwin (as Mr. Duncan, Goodwin was credited as “Herold Goodwin” in the film), Eric Gordon (as a Hippie) and Paul Baxley (as the first “Werewolf”).

According to Turner Classic Movies’ database entry on “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf,” actor Bob Homel also wrote the screenplay for Juran’s feature. Harold (Herold) Goodwin also worked as a dialogue coach for the 1973 film, according to the American Film Institute’s database portal.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of “Svengoolie” and Universal Studios’ horror flicks will be excited as he will be showing a 1942 entry in the studio’s monster franchise.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942)

Realart re-issue trailer for the “The Mummy’s Tomb.”

1942 Universal poster for “The Mummy’s Tomb.”

The legendary Chicago-based horror host will be showcasing “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942), this Sat., June 10 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.  Directed by Harold Young, “The Mummy’s Tomb” is the third cinematic installment in Universal’s “Mummy” film series.

Young was also known for directing the live action sequences for Walt Disney’s “The Three Caballeros” (1944) and Universal’s “The Frozen Ghost” (1945, as part of the studio’s “Inner Sanctum” film adaptations).

This isn’t Sven’s first time showcasing “The Mummy’s Tomb.”  He had previously shown the 1942 feature in June 2012 and Aug. 2013 on Me-TV (the network was not available in the Frederick, Maryland/Washington, D.C. area until early 2013).

Who was in “The Mummy’s Tomb?”

The actors who appeared in “The Mummy’s Tomb” were Lon Chaney, Jr. (as Kharis, “The Mummy”), George Zucco (as Andoheb), Turhan Bey (as Mehemet Bey), Wallace Ford (as Babe Hanson), Dick Foran (as Stephen A. Banning), Elyse Knox (as Isobel Evans), John Hubbard (as John Banning), Mary Gordon (as Jane Banning), Virginia Brissac (as Mrs. Evans), Frank Reicher (as Professor Norman), Glenn Strange (in a non-credited role as a farmer), Grace Cunard (in a non-credited role as the farmer’s wife) and Vinton Hayworth (in a non-credited role as Frank, a reporter).

“Summer Classic Movies” series returns to Gettysburg’s Majestic Theater

Classic and cult cinema fans in the area will be excited about the return of a vintage film showcase in Gettysburg.

Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater: 2017 Summer Classic Film Series

The Majestic Theater marquee  in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Gettysburg College’s historic Majestic Theater will be bringing back their “Summer Classic Movies” series.  The Majestic will be showcasing classic and cult feature films Wed. evenings at 7:30 p.m., beginning on June 7 and will end on Aug. 24.

Each film that will be showcased in the series will have a special on-stage introduction by Jeffrey Gabel, area cinema aficionado and founding executive director of the theater.   The Majestic will also have a special raffle prize giveaway during each show.

There’s something for everyone in the theater’s “Summer Classic Movies” showcase, ranging from classic flicks to cult favorites and modern features.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie and vintage Universal monster features will be excited this Sat. as he will be presenting an iconic 1935 sequel.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR2uBTMBKVg

1950s Realart re-release trailer for Universal’s “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935).

1935 Universal publicity still of Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff in “Bride of Frankenstein.”

The legendary Chicago-based horror host will be presenting the landmark sequel to “Frankenstein” (1931), “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935).   The fun starts this Sat., June 3 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

This isn’t the first time that Sven has shown “Bride of Frankenstein” on Me-TV.  He had previously shown the Universal horror gem back in June 2011, Sept. 2012, April 2014, June 2015 and Sept. 2016 (Me-TV came to the Frederick, Maryland/Washington, D.C. area in early 2013 as part of the classic/cult TV network’s coast-to-coast expansion).

“Bride of Frankenstein” was directed by James Whale, who also directed the original 1931 Universal cinematic adaptation of “Frankenstein” and “The Invisible Man” (1933).