Based on the Edgar Wallace mystery 'The Man Who Changed His Name', the plot centres on the recently-married young wife of a wealthy aristocrat who gradually becomes convinced that her new husband is in fact a coldblooded murderer hiding behind a false identity. An early sound comedy-thriller from Mario Camerini clearly playing on the success … Continue reading Giallo (1934)
Month: August 2018
Before the Jury/Corte d’Assise (1931)
A wealthy banker is murdered in his home during a reception. Among the guests is a journalist who carries out his own investigation in order to track down the culprit. The second Italian sound feature film, the first being 'La Canzone del Amore' directed by Gennaro Righelli, grandfather of Sergio and Luciano Martino. 'Corte d'Assise' … Continue reading Before the Jury/Corte d’Assise (1931)
Call 22-22, Call Lieutenant Sheridan/Chiamate 22-22, Chiamate Tenente Sheridan (1960)
Based on the popular television series 'Giallo Club' which debuted the year before in 1959. The stories centred around Lieutenant Sheridan from the San Francisco homicide squad, played by theatre and television actor Ubaldo Lay. Sheridan went on to become a major television icon in the sixties. "(...) La regia di Giorgio Bianchi è pregievole: … Continue reading Call 22-22, Call Lieutenant Sheridan/Chiamate 22-22, Chiamate Tenente Sheridan (1960)
