Author Archives: William Arney

Gaslight

Posted on February 28, 2015 by William Arney

TONIGHT ON CHEESE THEATRE: Sorry it’s been a while since we posted, but a new job, along with an uncooperative computer, has limited my energy. Tonight, a film few have seen – GASLIGHT. I mean the original, 1940 British version. … Continue reading →

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The Dark Hour

Posted on October 4, 2014 by William Arney

TONIGHT ON CHEESE THEATRE: The Dark Hour, from 1936. You wouldn’t recognize any of the actors, except maybe Hedda Hopper, that red-baiting-for-profit co-conspirator of J. Edgar Hoover. But hey, it’s a good murder mystery, featuring two good imitations of the … Continue reading →

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Cold Sweat

Posted on July 12, 2014 by William Arney

THIS WEEK ON CHEESE THEATRE: Rarely do we get this many stars on our show. Charles Bronson, Liv Ullmann, James Mason and Jill Ireland all star in “Cold Sweat,” a movie shot in France. Like all Bronson movies, this one … Continue reading →

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THE LAST CHANCE

Posted on July 5, 2014 by William Arney

THIS WEEK ON CHEESE THEATRE: Comcast 26 at 10 PM on Saturday night (in Marin). This week’s offering is THE LAST CHANCE, from 1945. Some allied POWs try to escape from Italy with a rag tag band of civilians. They … Continue reading →

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INTERNATIONAL CRIME

Posted on June 28, 2014 by William Arney

THIS WEEK ON CHEESE THEATRE: Comcast 26 at 10 PM on Saturday night (in Marin). This week’s offering is INTERNATIONAL CRIME, from 1938. A decent mystery, dressed up with the character of Lamont Cranston, aka THE SHADOW. In this version, … Continue reading →

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Neath Brooklyn Bridge

Posted on June 21, 2014 by William Arney

THIS WEEK ON CHEESE THEATRE: Comcast 26 at 10 PM on Saturday night (in Marin). This week’s offering is ” ‘Neath Brooklyn Bridge” featuring the East Side Kids. Leo Gorcey, Hunz Hall, Bobbie Jordan and the rest MOIDAH the English … Continue reading →

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Back Room Boy

Posted on June 14, 2014 by William Arney

THIS WEEK ON CHEESE THEATRE: This week we offer a cute little comedy called “Back Room Boy,” starring Arthur Askey and featuring Googie Withers, from 1942. It’s the tale of a man frustrated with women who takes an assignment on … Continue reading →

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MA BARKER’S KILLER BROOD

Posted on June 7, 2014 by William Arney

TONIGHT ON CHEESE THEATRE: Every once in a while a movie comes along that justifies the name of the show, “Cheese Theatre.” This week we feature such a film, MA BARKER’S KILLER BROOD, from 1960. The movie starts with Ma … Continue reading →

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BACK ROOM BOY

Posted on June 6, 2014 by William Arney

TONIGHT ON CHEESE THEATRE, PACIFICA Yes, the show airs on Pacifica TV. If you live there, or down the coast, you can pick it up on Comcast 26 at 11 PM on Friday nights. This week’s offering is a cute … Continue reading →

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DANGER ON THE AIR

Posted on May 31, 2014 by William Arney

THIS WEEK ON CHEESE THEATRE: Soft drink magnate Caesar Kluck gets bumped off at a radio station where he is a sponsor. Well, with a name like that, he needed killing. Nan Grey “stars” in this 1930s mystery, DANGER ON … Continue reading →

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