Norman Panama
THE JAYHAWKERS
Pre-Civil War Kansas is the backdrop of this tale about farmer/rebel leader Luke Darcy who battles to save his land from a militant posse of private raiders. Starring Jeff Chandler and Fess Parker, and directed by Melvin Frank.
The Trap
A lowlife thug, Ralph Anderson (Richard Widmark), returns home in an attempt to hide his mob boss from the law. Ralph’s father, who is the town’s sheriff, is killed by the mob boss’ minions while they await rescue. This galvanizes Ralph who then sets out to bring the mob boss and his men to justice.
White Christmas
Two army buddies who have become entertainers travel to a Vermont ski resort for a well-earned rest. But on arrival, they find the resort, run by their old army commander, in need of a helping hand. There's only one answer - put on a show! Christmas classic with a memorable score by Irving Berlin.
Knock On Wood
Discovering that a ventriloquist (Danny Kaye) is travelling to Zurich, a spy ring hides plans for a deadly secret weapon in his dummies' heads. When a second spy ring learns of the secret plans in his possession, they descend upon his hotelroom. The result is two dead agents, and Jerry is blamed. Hunted through London as the "Red-Headed Ripper", Jerry flees both police and spies. Eventually, the ringleader of the spies is apprehended by Jerry who is hailed a hero and is free to marry his beautiful lady psychiatrist Ilse Nordstrom (Mai Zetterling).