Lions, Towers & Shields

122: The Only Way To Win Is Not To Play

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Stanwyck Summer continues with a “noir tragedy.” She finds herself involved with Kirk Douglas (his film debut), Van Heflin and Lizbeth Scott. Did Missy kill her very mean aunt, many years ago? Let’s find out, shall we?

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman, Micheline Maynard and Randy Dotinga

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