MPD Theatre

George Orwell’s novel 1984 was broadcast on 12 December 1954. Its vision of a future authoritarian state shocked viewers. When it was repeated days later it drew the largest audience since the Coronation.1984 was broadcast live (as was usual at the time) so the repeat was a new performance. Pre-cut scenes were inserted into the action, making time for more complicated changes between the live sections. Winston Smith - Peter Cushing / Yvonne Mitchell - Julia / Andre Morrell - Smith’s tormentor O’Brien. 1984 was revised and revived in 1965.

Directed by George A. Romero. With Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman. A group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a bloodthirsty, flesh-eating breed of monsters.

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.

A science fiction horror film based on the 1954 novel "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson. The film was produced by Robert L. Lippert and directed by Ubaldo Ragona and Sidney Salkow, and stars Vincent Price and France Bettoia.
Dr. Robert Morgan (Vincent Price) lives in a world where everyone else has been infected by a plague that has turned them into undead, vampiric creatures that cannot stand sunlight, fear mirrors, and are repelled by garlic.

A millionaire offers $10,000 to five people who agree to be locked in a large, spooky, rented house overnight with him and his wife. Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long.

A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer. Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry. (Silent Film)

On an isolated island, a small group of people are terrorized by giant voracious shrews in the midst of a hurricane. Staring James Best, Ingrid Goude, Ken Curtis.

After robbing a Mexican bank, Dad Longworth takes the loot and leaves his partner Rio to be captured but Rio escapes and searches for Dad in California. Staring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Pina Pellicer.

A crazed killer known as "The Bat" is on the loose in a mansion full of people. - Staring: Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon.

Cautionary tale features on the use of marijuana. A trio of drug dealers lead innocent teenagers to become addicted to "reefer" cigarettes by holding wild parties with jazz music. Cult classic.

On their way to Africa are a group of rogues who hope to get rich & a seemingly innocent British couple. Staring: Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida.

A young man seeks vengeance for the death of his teacher. Staring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien.

After their latest rocket fails, Dr. Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer have to start over again. This time, Gen. Thayer approaches Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will take them to the moon.

Quirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in. Staring: John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey

An insane hunter arranges for a ship to be wrecked on an island where he can indulge in some sort of hunting and killing of the passengers. Staring: Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Leslie Banks.

Dick Tracy goes up against a villain who robs banks using a nerve gas. Starring: Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, Anne Gwynne.

Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. Staring: William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter

A town's corrupt officials think a fool is actually an investigator in disguise. Staring: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates.

An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi. Staring: Orson Welles, Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young

A runaway teenager and a mixed-race horse breeder strike an unlikely friendship in the context of common hardships. Staring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Marcel Bozzuffi.

In the city of Suddenly, three gangsters trap the Benson family in their own house, on the top of a hill nearby the railroad station, with the intention of killing the president of the USA. Staring - Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason

An early version of the classic, based more on the 1902 stage musical than on the original novel. Staring - Bebe Daniels, Hobart Bosworth, Eugenie Besserer.

There's no record of this film ever being registered for copyright and there are no credits for director or cast. It was distributed by The Mogull Film Company of New York who supplied 16mm prints for home use and traveling theaters (who were notorious for chopping up old films and creating "exclusives"). This film may be part of a longer movie.

Dorothy, heir to the Oz throne, must take it back from the wicked Prime Minister Kruel with the help of three farmhands. Staring - Dorothy Dwan, Charles Murray, Oliver Hardy

Cult Classic. In a dystopian future, a cross country automobile race requires contestants to run down innocent pedestrians to gain points that are tallied based on each kill's brutality. Staring - David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, Simone Griffeth.