Sheldon Leonard – IDLIX

Color Adjustment

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:36:10 +0000

From Amos ‘n’ Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television. Brilliantly weaving clips from classic TV shows with commentary from TV producers, black actors and scholars, Marlon Riggs blends humor, insight, and thoughtful analysis to explore the evolution of black/white relations as reflected by America’s favorite addiction.

The Brink’s Job

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:01:24 +0000

In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink’s main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot…

Pocketful of Miracles

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:56:51 +0000

A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.

Guys and Dolls

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:11:13 +0000

Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky negotiates a date with her in exchange for bringing people into her mission. Meanwhile, Nathan’s longtime fiancée, Adelaide, wants him to go legit and marry her.

Money from Home

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:56:09 +0000

Herman owes a lot of gambling debts. To pay them off, he promises the mob he’ll fix a horse, so that it does not run. He intends to trick his animal-loving cousin Virgil, an apprentice veterinarian, into helping him. Of course, he doesn’t tell Virgil what he is really up to. Mistaken identities are assumed, while along the way, Virgil meets a female vet and Herman falls for the owner of the horse.

Young Man with Ideas

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:52:02 +0000

A Montana lawyer gets distracted after moving to California with his wife and children.

Breakdown

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:36:31 +0000

A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend’s (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:56:28 +0000

As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.

Take One False Step

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:46:25 +0000

Catherine Sykes disappears after a midnight drive with Professor Andrew Gentling . When she’s presumed murdered, his friend Martha convinces him that he’s a prime suspect and should investigate before he’s arrested.

My Dream Is Yours

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:12:26 +0000

Conceited singer Garry Mitchell refuses to renew his radio contract, so agent Doug Blake decides to find a new personality to replace him. In New York, he finds Martha Gibson, a single mother with a great voice. He arranges for her to move to Hollywood, but then has a problem trying to sell her to the show’s sponsor. Doug tries every trick he can think of to make Martha a star, and as the two work more closely, he falls in love with her. Complicating matters further, Martha meets and becomes attracted to Garry.