Library of the Lost: "Seven Keys to Baldpate" by Earl Derr Biggers

When writer William Magee retires to the closed-for-the-winter Baldpate Inn to write his novel he discovers that he is not the only occupant of the deserted hotel.  A mystery that's been adapted countless times for the stage, screen, and radio, "Baldpate" is the first novel of Earl Derr Biggers who would later create the famous detective, Charlie Chan.

Here in multiple formats is "Seven Keys to Baldpate" by Earl Derr Biggers from ManyBooks.net.

MST3K Mondays: "Last Clear Chance"

Sunday Night at the Movies: "T-Men" (1947)

Two Treasury agents go undercover to infiltrate a counterfeiting ring.  Directed by Anthony Mann. Cinematography by John Alton.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Popeye the Sailor in "The Hyp-Nut-Tist"

Friday Favorites from American Retro & Movie Buffs

The Tiny Spacegirl! T-Shirt by AmericanRetro

Lovelorn #5 - Princess of Love Card by AmericanRetro

Snake People T-Shirt by moviebuffs

Indestructible Man iPad Case by moviebuffs

Thrilling Friday Serials: "King of the Rocketmen" - Chapter 9: "Ten Seconds to Live!"

Rocket man flies to Von Strum and Glenda's rescue and into a deadly hail of bullets as "King of the Rocketmen" continues in Chapter 9 "Ten Seconds to Live!"

Old Time Radio Thursdays: "X Minus One" - "A Saucer of Loneliness"

A mysterious message from a flying saucer drives a women to attempt suicide in "A Saucer of Loneliness" by Theodore Sturgeon.  First presented by "X Minus One" on January 1, 1957,

Listen to "X Minus One" - "A Saucer of Loneliness"

Trailer Wednesdays: "Eega" (2012)

Murdered by an evil rival, a reincarnated man seeks revenge -- as a housefly.

Library of the Lost: "Max Carrados" by Ernest Bramah

This collection of stories first published in 1914 relates the adventures of blind amateur detective Max Carrados, considered a "rival of Sherlock Holmes."

Here in multiple formats is "Max Carrados" by Ernest Bramah from ManyBooks.net.

MST3K Mondays: "What To Do On A Date"

Sunday Night at the Movies: "The Mole People" (1956)

Archaeologists seeking Noah's ark find a world within our own - "The Mole People."  Stars John Agar and Hugh Beaumont.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Popeye the Sailor in "Pleased to Meet Cha!"

Friday Favorites: Cool Stuff from Movie Buffs & American Retro

Angels Hard As They Come Mousepad by moviebuffs

Gladiators 7 T Shirt by moviebuffs

The Anyweight Champion Card by AmericanRetro

Death's Bony Hand - Advs into the Unknown T Shirt by AmericanRetro

Thrilling Friday Serials: "King of the Rocketmen" - Chapter 8: "Suicide Flight!"

Rocket Man, Glenda, and Burt attempt to escape the cave, but the Decimator is bringing it down around them as "King of the Rocketmen" continues with Chapter 8: "Suicide Flight!"

Old Time Radio Thursdays: "X Minus 1" - "A Pail of Air"

Desperate survivors battle to stay alive after the Earth has been torn away from the Sun by a passing rogue star in Fritz Leiber's "A Pail of Air," first broadcast on February 28, 1956.

Listen to "X Minus One" - "A Pail of Air"

Trailer Wednesdays: "Stilyagi" (2008)

A love story/musical set in Moscow of the fifties when liking western culture was considered treasonous - "Stilyagi."

Library of the Lost: "Pellucidar" by Edgar Rice Burroughs

David Innes discovers a savage world at the center of the Earth in this 1923 fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Here in multiple formats is "Pellucidar" by Edgar Rice Burroughs from ManyBooks.net.

MST3K Mondays: "Body Care and Grooming"

Sunday Night at the Movies: "Kronos" (1957)

"Kronos - Ravager of Worlds" crashes to Earth and begins to consume the Earth's energy, growing larger as it does.  A great little scifi film starring Jeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, and George O'Hanlon (the voice of George Jetson).

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Popeye in "What -- No Spinach?"

Friday Favorites: Cool Stuff from Movie Buffs & American Retro

The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant T-Shirt by moviebuffs

The Heavens Call (Russian - 1959) Mousepad by moviebuffs
Design your own mouse pads with pictures.

CI: "Adventures in Science" Tee Shirt by AmericanRetro

Houdini in Liverpool Mousepad by AmericanRetro

Thrilling Friday Serials: "King of the Rocketmen" Chapter 7: "Molten Menace!"

Professor Millard flies to Jeff's rescue in the Rocket Man suit as "King of the Rocketmen" continues - Chapter 7: "Molten Menace!"

Old Time Radio Thursdays: "Suspense" - "Blood Sacrifice"

Based on a short story by Dorothy L. Sayers, "Blood Sacrifice" stars Joseph Cotten as a playwright put in a tight situation after surviving a car accident that has critically injured his leading actor and impresario, Garrick Drury.  First broadcast on March 30, 1950.

Listen to "Suspense" - "Blood Sacrifice."

Trailer Wednesdays: "The Master" (2012)

Library of the Lost: "The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu"

Oxford educated scientific genius, the evil Doctor Fu Manchu, made his debut in this book in 1913 (originally titled "The Mystery of Fu Manchu), along with his nemesis, Sir Denis Nayland-Smith, and has remain a figure of villainy (often imitated) for nearly a hundred years.

Here in multiple formats is "The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu" by Sax Rohmer from ManyBooks.net.

Walt Disney presents "I Captured the King of the Leprechauns"

Sunday Night at the Movies: "The Fly" (1958)

The mysterious death of scientist Andre Delambre (David Hedison) leads his brother Francois (Vincent Price) to uncover a terrible secret in the 1958 horror classic, "The Fly."  Based on the story by George Langelaan and written by James Clavell.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Popeye in "Axe Me Another"

Friday Favorites: Cool Stuff from American Retro & Movie Buffs

 

Co-Ed Brand T-Shirt by AmericanRetro

Adventures into the Unknown #67 Mousepad by AmericanRetro

 

The Devil's Hand T-Shirt by moviebuffs

Thrillng Friday Serials: "King of the Rocketmen" Chapter 6: "Mystery of the Rocket Man!"

Glenda lies unconscious in plummeting airplane as "King of the Rocketmen" continues in Chapter 6: "Mystery of the Rocket Man!"

Old Time Radio Thursdays: "Suspense" - "Early to Death"

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz star in this story of thieves battling over a buried payroll heist from April 12th, 1951.  (Note: This one has a good deal of static - be warned.)

Listen to "Suspense" - "Early to Death."

"The Stars & Stripes Forever" presented by The Muppets?

Happy July 4th everyone -

Library of the Lost: "The Well at the World's End" by William Morris

Said to have influenced J.R.R. Tolkien and Sinclair Lewis, William Morris' "The Well at World's End" is a fantasy relates the adventures of Ralph of Upmeads, who quests for a magic well that will confer longevity and strength on all who drink from it.  First published in 1896.

Here in multiple formats is "The Well at the World's End" by William Morris from ManyBooks.net.

Walt Disney presents "All About Magic"

Sunday Night at the Movies: "When Worlds Collide" (1951)

Rogue planets, Bellus and Lyra, are on a collision course towards Earth and humanity's only hope for survival is a desperate cosmic gamble.  Based on the classic science fiction tale by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer "When Worlds Collide," and produced by George Pal.