The James Logan Courier

By Steven Rea and Carrie Rickey
The Philadelphia Inquirer
(MCT)

ARMY OF SHADOWS 4 stars. Jean-Pierre Melville's taut 1969 study of the French Resistance movement during World War II — and a small band of men (and a few women) who risked to fight the Nazi occupation — is nothing short of a masterpiece. 2 hrs. 25 No MPAA rating (violence, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea.

First up we have the story of Gabby, who tries to put a diaper on a cranky baby. Animation by David Tendlar and William Nolan. Music by Sammy Timberg. Produced in 1941.


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Next we have the story of Hector, a messy family dog that is told by its owner that it will be thrown out in the cold, after three puppies show up on the doorstep, complicating the dog's life. The owner, thinking the dog is responsible for the mess, finally discovers the puppies and all ends well. Animation by George Germanetti and Steve Muffatti. Story by Joe Stultz and Larry Riley. Scenics by Robert Connavale. Music by Winston Sharples. Produced in 1948.


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Colette was the pen name of the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (January 28, 1873

Read Colette's Barks and Purrs, one of three of her books available free from Project Gutenberg.