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Alan Ladd Jr.
Alan Walbridge Ladd Jr. (October 22, 1937 – March 2, 2022) was an American film industry executive and producer. He was president of 20th Century Fox from 1976 to 1979, during which he approved the production of ''Star Wars'', on his confidence in George Lucas, which proved well-founded. He later established The Ladd Company and headed MGM/UA. Ladd won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1996 for producing ''Braveheart''. Early life Ladd was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 22, 1937. He was the only child of Alan Ladd and Marjorie Jane (née Harrold), who divorced when he was two years old. He initially stayed with his mother, but lived with his father at his estate in Holmby Hills due to her poor health. He later recounted how the time he spent with his father was sparse, and described their relationship as "basically nonexistent". Ladd served in the U.S. Air Force and was called up as a reservist during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, before being employed by his st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creative Management Associates
Creative Management Associates (CMA) was an American talent booking agency. Co-founded by Freddie Fields and David Begelman, CMA was instrumental in the development of movie stars, prominent directors, and popular musicians. CMA is credited with pioneering the movie "package", where the talent agency put their stars, directors, and writers together on a single project. The agency was deeply involved with numerous blockbuster films, including ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'', ''American Graffiti'', and ''Star Wars.'' CMA was one of two agencies that formed International Creative Management in 1975. History CMA was founded as a boutique agency in 1960 by Fields and Begelman. (Both Begelman and Fields had previously worked at the Music Corporation of America.) One of CMA's first partners was producer Richard Shepherd. Harvey Orkin, who won an Emmy award as a writer for The Phil Silvers Show, headed a creative services department and represented, at various times, Peter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northpoint Theatre
This is a list of theatres and live performance venues in San Francisco, California. For more information on theater in San Francisco, see Culture of San Francisco - Theater. Theatres in San Francisco Former theatres * Amado's (c. 2015–2023), formerly known as Viracocha (2010–2015), 998 Valencia Street in the Mission District; Viracocha was an underground music venue, and Amado's was later a licensed venue * Balancoire, 2565 Mission Street; restaurant, bar, club with live performances in the Mission District * Center for Sex & Culture, 1349 Mission Street; hosted live theater and other events in South of Market * The Dark Room Theatre (2008–2015), 2263 Mission Street * El Capitan Theatre and Hotel, 2353 Mission Street; Mission District * EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy Street * Grand Opera House (San Francisco) * The Hypnodrome (?–2017), 575 10th Street; once home of The Thrillpeddlers company * Imperial Palace restaurant, 818 Washington Street; formerly hosted ''Tony n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Stulberg
Gordon T. Stulberg (17 December 1923 – 12 October 2000) was a Canadian-American film executive and lawyer, best known for a long stint as president and chief operating officer of 20th Century Fox and Cinema Center Films and PolyGram Pictures.Gordon Stulberg obituary at Early life and education Stulberg was born into a family in Toronto, the son of a labor organizer. He graduated with a B.A. from the |
X Y & Zee
''X Y & Zee'' (also known as ''Zee and Co.'' and ''Zee and Company'') is a 1972 British drama film directed by Brian G. Hutton and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, and Susannah York. Released by Columbia Pictures, it was based upon a novel by Edna O'Brien. The screenplay concerns a middle-aged, bickering couple whose marriage is near its end, and the woman who comes between them. Plot Zee Blakely is a loud, coarse, 40-something socialite, whose marriage to her architect husband Robert is on the rocks as witnessed by their frequent verbal sparring matches. Sick of Zee's antics, Robert is drawn to quiet boutique owner Stella who is the complete antithesis to Zee in terms of personality. Feeling bored and rejected, Zee attempts several methods to regain Robert's sympathy, such as attempting suicide, but these do not work. Zee discovers that Stella had a lesbian affair in the past, and uses this against both her and Robert and then dares him to partake in a love triangle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nightcomers
''The Nightcomers'' is a 1971 British horror film directed by Michael Winner and starring Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, Harry Andrews and Anna Palk. It is a prequel to Henry James' 1898 novella '' The Turn of the Screw'', which had already been adapted into '' The Innocents'' (1961). Plot Recently orphaned, Flora and Miles are abandoned by their new guardian and entrusted to the care of housekeeper Mrs. Grose, governess Miss Jessel, and Peter Quint, the former valet and now gardener. With only these three adults for company, the children live an isolated life in the sprawling country manor estate. The children are particularly fascinated by Peter Quint due to his eclectic knowledge and engaging stories, and willingness to entertain them. With this captive audience, Quint doses out his strange philosophies on love and death. The governess, Miss Jessel, also falls under Peter's spell, and despite her repulsion the two embark on a sadomasochistic love affair. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villain (1971 Film)
''Villain'' is a 1971 British gangster film directed by Michael Tuchner and starring Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport and Donald Sinden. It is based on James Barlow's 1968 novel '' The Burden of Proof''. ''Villain'' was director Michael Tuchner's first feature film after directing in television. Plot Vic Dakin is a ruthless and sadistic London gangster. Dakin’s sadism toward his associates and rivals is contrasted by his care for his elderly mother, who seems unaware of his criminal activities. Dakin is planning an ambitious robbery of a delivery of wages to a factory but as the robbery will take place on villain Frank Fletcher’s patch, he must reach agreement with him over it. They decide that Fletcher and his brother-in-law Edgar Lowis will accompany Dakin and his crew on the robbery. Police detective Bob Matthews and his colleague Tom Binney are determined to put Dakin away and keep tabs on him through an informant, Danny, in Dakin’s circle of associates. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Severed Head (film)
''A Severed Head'' is a 1970 British comedy-drama film directed by Dick Clement, and starring Claire Bloom, Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, and Ian Holm. It was written by Frederic Raphael based on the 1961 A Severed Head, novel of the same name by Iris Murdoch.A Severed Head (review). ''Variety (magazine), Variety''. 31 December 1970. Via Variety.com. Retrieved 10 April 2020. Plot The story is set in and around London. Antonia is the pampered wife of an upper class wine merchant Martin Lynch-Gibbon. She tells her husband that she is in love with their best friend psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. Palmer and Antonia wish to deal with the situation in a civilized manner by remaining friends with Martin. Meanwhile, Martin tries to keep his mistress, Georgie Hands, a secret. Palmer's sister Honor Kle ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Walking Stick
''The Walking Stick'' is a 1970 British crime drama film directed by Eric Till and starring David Hemmings and Samantha Eggar. It was based on the 1967 novel of the same title by Winston Graham. Plot Deborah Dainton suffers from a limp as a result of polio. Treatment for the disease as a child has left her claustrophobic and reclusive in large crowds. Her rigid and controlled life is transformed when she meets a struggling artist, Leigh Hartley, at a party she begrudgingly attends to please her parents. Although she is not interested in Leigh, his persistence pays off when she finally agrees to go out on a date with him. Deborah is initially defensive toward Leigh, but he begins to grow on her. Leigh brings Deborah home for some coffee, where he asks to paint her portrait, which she declines but, eventually, allows. Some time later, Deborah persuades Leigh to see if he can sell some of his artwork to an art museum but his work is bluntly rejected by the curator. The couple t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Gershwin
Jerome "Jerry" Gershwin (April 20, 1926 – September 17, 1997) was an American film producer. He was best known for his long collaboration with Elliott Kastner. His credits include ''Where Eagles Dare'' (1968) and '' Harper'' (1966). He was a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Gershwin was born in New York City. He died at the age of 71 in Los Angeles, California from leukemia. Partial filmography * '' Bound By Honor'' (1993) * ''Nomads'' (1986) * '' Breakheart Pass'' (1975) * '' Your Three Minutes Are Up'' (1973) * '' When Eight Bells Toll'' (1971) * '' A Severed Head'' (1970) * ''The Walking Stick'' (1970) * '' Tam-Lin'' (1970) * '' The Night of the Following Day'' (1968) * ''Where Eagles Dare ''Where Eagles Dare'' is a 1968 action adventure war film directed by Brian G. Hutton and starring Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood and Mary Ure. Set during World War II, it follows a Special Operations Executive team charged with saving a ca ...'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Kanter
Jay Ira Kanter (December 12, 1926 – August 6, 2024) was an American film producer and talent agent, best known for his long association with Alan Ladd Jr. He was an agent at MCA for a number of years. He is also known for his biographical works such as ''Grace Kelly: The American Princess'' (1987), ''Brando'' (2007), and ''Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire'' (2014). Personal life Kanter was born to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Judy Balaban (daughter of Barney Balaban) from 1953 until they divorced in 1961. Then he was married to Kit Bennett from 1965 until her death in 2014. He had two daughters with Balaban, Amy and Victoria. Kanter died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, on August 6, 2024, at the age of 97. Selected credits * ''Villain'' (1971) - producer * '' Fear Is the Key'' (1972) - producer References External links * Jay Kanterat TCMDB Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is an American movie-oriented pay-TV network ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waco Tribune-Herald
The ''Waco Tribune-Herald'' is an American daily newspaper serving Waco, Texas, and vicinity. Background The newspaper has its roots in five predecessors, beginning with the ''Waco Evening Telephone'' in 1892. The ''Tribune-Herald'' took its current identity when E.S. Fentress and Charles Marsh, who owned the ''Waco News-Tribune,'' bought the ''Waco Times-Herald.'' That purchase was the beginning of Newspapers, Inc., a chain that eventually owned 13 newspapers. The newspapers stayed in the Fentress family until 1976, when they were sold to Cox Newspapers, which continued to own the chain until 2009, when Waco businessman Clifton Robinson bought the paper. In 2012, Robinson sold the newspaper to Berkshire Hathaway. The ''Tribune-Herald'' is best known for "The Sinful Messiah", a series of stories in February and March 1993 about the Branch Davidian sect headquartered in a compound in Mount Carmel, near Waco. The series reported that leader Vernon Howell, later known as David K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
