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State Trooper: Mystery Sniper (1957)
It's That Good
This is another solid and highly watchable episode of State Patrol. The stories are almost always interesting and entertaining. Rod Cameron as the main character is excellent as usual.
I rated Mystery Sniper a 7. I would say 7 out of 10 is just an average rating for any episode from this fine TV series, with several episodes in this series worthy of an 8 or maybe even a 9 rating.
The setting of this series in Nevada, the locations chosen for the individual episodes, and the authentic no nonsense tone to the entire series takes us back to life in the 1950s in Nevada and gives us compelling stories and characters.
It is also one of the best TV shows for seeing cars and trucks from the 1950s.. It gives Highway Patrol and Perry Mason good competition in that department.
I have the complete DVD set of seasons 2 and 3. I would like to find a complete Season 1 DVD.
It's that good!
Barefoot Boy (1938)
Charming Americana - liked it as much as Harry Potter
This is an absolutely charming movie! I think it should be shown in schools so kids can enjoy it and soak up some nostalgia from the 1930s era.
Full of adventure and friendship, it doesn't have a dull moment. It's extremely entertaining and the actors, young and old, do a fine job. What's not to like? Captures the exuberance of youth in a way that very few movies today do.
Low budget, schmo budget - this movie gets the cars, the clothes, elements of country life, moral values of America, and the perspective of young teens down to a tee and it is just plain fun! You couldn't replicate this movie today for millions of dollars and get the props, the atmosphere, and the acting correct to match the period of time on display in this vintage movie!
It's in the public domain, so why not watch it for free on your smart phone or better yet use screen sharing and see it on your large screen smart TV?