A corrupt city council and arrogant governor in early America are reformed by a newspaper editor with radical ideas of liberty. [ Knickerbocker Holiday credits: Dir: Harry Joe Brown/ Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn, Constance Dowling/ 85 min/ Musical-Dance, Comedy/ Corrupt Government, American Revolution, Anti-Taxation] “This light, upbeat comedy is likely to have a special … [Read more...]
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
When a young Spaniard finds his hometown squeezed by the high taxes of an authoritarian government, he responds in the guise of the masked-hero Zorro. [ The Mark of Zorro credits: Dir: Rouben Mamoulian/ Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell/ 93 min/ Action-Adventure/ Anti-Taxation, Corrupt Government] “This upbeat, enjoyable picture is my favorite Zorro film.” Fresh … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE When an evil prince uses state power to rob his subjects, Sir Robin of Lockesly turns outlaw to defend justice and the poor. [ Adventures of Robin Hood credits: Dir: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley/ Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains/ 102 min/ Action-Adventure, Romance/ Anti-Taxation, Corrupt … [Read more...]
Dr. Syn (1937)
A country vicar leads a band of smugglers in an effort to benefit his parish. [ Dr. Syn credits: Dir: Roy William Neill/ George Arliss, Margaret Lockwood, John Loder/ 72 min/ Action-Adventure/ Britain/ Anti-Taxation, Voluntarism] "There is tremendous craftsmanship to this production, including elaborate sets complete with trap doors everywhere, first-rate acting from … [Read more...]