128 - Passport to Pimlico (1949) - 7/10 - A prank by a group of boys leads to the discovery of an ancient treasure and the news that part of ancient London is actually the Duchy of Burgundy and separate from England. This leads to a number of things, including ignoring rationing, black marketeers setting up openly, and England restricting access to/from Burgundy. I found the movie amusing and entertaining.
129 - The Man in the White Suit (1951) - 7/10 - Alec Guinness plays Sidney Stratton, an inventor who has to do his experiments in secret in the labs of places where he works. He creates a fabric which will not tear or stain and could revolutionize the clothing industry. At first people are excited about it, but soon realize what it could mean for many workers and industries. The film is a decent comedy and I enjoyed it.
130 - The Jazz Singer (1927) - 5/10 - This movie about a Jewish boy who runs away from home to be a jazz singer is interesting as the first movie to incorporate synced sound to the actual voices on the screen, though I thought it was a bit disappointing in how much of the film did not feature that. The story itself and the acting aren't that great. The use of blackface and some of the songs that were used seem pretty antiquated these days.
131 - Genevieve (1953) - 8/10 - This is a fun comedy about two friends who take their antique cars to Brighton every year for a vintage car rally. Alan brings his wife, Wendy, who really isn't too keen on attending this year. Ambrose brings his latest girlfriend, Rosalind, along. Alan and Ambrose are friends, but also have a rivalry centered around their cars. They make a bet as to who can make it home first from the rally. Along the way, there are numerous mishaps and pranks that lead to delays. It was an enjoyable film.
132 - The Desert Rats (1953) - 7/10 - Richard Burton plays a British officer who is put in charge of Australian troops at Tobruk in North Africa while Rommel's army lays siege. The movie started out pretty slow, but I thought it got better as it progressed and I ended up liking it.
133 - Boomerang! (1947) - 7.5/10 - Elia Kazan directed this dramatization of a real murder case. A popular priest is murdered one evening on a fairly busy, but dark street corner. There are many witnesses, but the killer gets away. The police don't make any progress for weeks until a drifter is arrested. His conviction seems certain based on various evidence, except that a state prosecutor investigates further and believes that the man is innocent. This is a decent crime noir film. Dana Andrews does a nice job as the prosecutor. The supporting cast is pretty good, too, with Jane Wyatt, Arthur Kennedy, Lee J. Cobb, and others.