Anna Lee

Non-Stop New York is a non-stop delight for classic film lovers, and especially those who like “B” productions. This one is so stylish, so fun and entertaining, that if Hitchcock’s name were attached to it, it would surely be ranked with the best films from his British period.

Robert Stevenson directed this little British gem from 1937 with quick pacing and much humor — not to mention a dash of style and romance. Anna Lee is simply wonderful as a charming girl who is finding it tough going. She is befriended by an honest attorney who has found himself among criminals and wishes to make a clean break.

John Loder winningly plays a policeman who doesn’t at first believe Lee when she turns to him in order to save the man accused of murder. She has reason to know the convicted man is innocent, however, and has seen his killers.

Francis L Sullivan, Frank Cellier, Desmond Tester, Athene Seyler, William Dewhurst and Drusilla Wills all offer fine support in this adaptation of a book by Ken Attiwill called Sky Steward. The second half of the film takes place on a transatlantic flight aboard the dandiest and most luxurious sea plane you’re ever likely to see on-screen, much less in a British “B” film.

A humorous crook trying to blackmail the killer, a mischievous pre-teen violin prodigy who only wants to play the sax and a parachute all play a part in a truly exciting ending at least equaling if not topping any of Hitchcock’s during this period of British cinema. A delightful little find for “B” movie fans.… (mehr)

A hurt-comfort story about Aaron and Bryan and what happens when Bryan makes a late night trip to purchase some diapers.

I don't know why, but I couldn't really get into the characters, they didn't grab me. They were both sweet people, and I really liked their love and connection with each other and how much they loved their little girl, but Aaron and Bryan just didn't call to me.

I did like the contrast between their sleepy little daughter and how she was completely oblivious to the stressful events that surrounded her fathers that evening.… (mehr)