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Claudia Drake
Claudia Drake (born Olga Gloria Fishbine, January 30, 1918 – October 19, 1997) was an American actress and singer. At age 5, Drake and her sister Ella (age 8) formed the La Marr sisters, and the duo performed in vaudeville. When she was older, Busby Berkeley saw her singing in a casino and signed her to a contract with Warner Bros. Her roles in films included being leading lady in Hopalong Cassidy Westerns. She appears in both leading and supporting roles in a variety of B movies, mostly Westerns, from the 1940s and 1950s. One of her more memorable supporting roles is the character Sue Harvey in the 1945 '' film noir Detour __NOTOC__ A detour or (British English: diversion) is a (normally temporary) route taking traffic around an area of prohibited or reduced access, such as a construction site. Standard operating procedure for many roads departments is to route an ...''.Renzi p.203 During the 1950s she also performed in several American television series. Filmography R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Woods (actor)
Donald Woods (born Ralph Lewis Zink; December 2, 1906 – March 5, 1998) was a Canadian-American film and television actor whose career in Hollywood spanned six decades. Life and career Woods was born in Brandon, Manitoba, and moved with his family to California, where he was raised in Burbank. His parents were William and Margaret Zink, Presbyterians of German descent. His younger brother, Clarence Russell Zink, also became an actor (Russ Conway). Woods graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and made his film debut in 1928. His screen career was spent mostly in B movies, for example as lawyer Perry Mason in the 1937 film ''The Case of the Stuttering Bishop''. He also played romantic leads in B comedies, notably the popular ''Mexican Spitfire'' series opposite Lupe Velez. He also occasionally played major roles in bigger feature films like ''A Tale of Two Cities'' (1935), ''Anthony Adverse'' (1936), ''If I Had My Way'' (1940, as a doomed bridge worker), ''W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Girls Leave Home (1945 Film)
''Why Girls Leave Home'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by William Berke, written by Fanya Foss and Bradford Ropes, and starring Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, and Pamela Blake. The film's composer, Walter Greene, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1945. Also, Jay Livingston and Ray Evans were nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Cat and the Canary". Cast * Lola Lane as Irene Mitchell *Sheldon Leonard as Chris Williams *Pamela Blake as Diana Leslie *Elisha Cook Jr. as Jimmie Lobo *Paul Guilfoyle as Steve Raymond *Constance Worth as Flo * Claudia Drake as Marien Mason *Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Leslie * Thomas Jackson as Reilly *Peggy Lou Bianco as Peggy Leslie *Evelynne Eaton as Alice *Fred Kohler as Ted Leslie Production Philip Yordan says he wrote the script in three days. He says he was approached by Edward Small who had set up the picture at Republic for which actors had been hired and sets built, but Herbert Yate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Patrol (film)
''Northern Patrol'' is a 1953 American Northern film directed by Rex Bailey and starring Kirby Grant, Marian Carr and William Phipps. The film was the ninth in a series of ten films featuring Kirby Grant as a Canadian Mountie.Drew, p. 225. Cast * Kirby Grant as Corporal Rod Webb, RCMP * Marian Carr as Quebec Kid * William Phipps as Frank Stevens * Claudia Drake as Oweena * Dale Van Sickel as Jason * Gloria Talbott as Meg Stevens * Richard Walsh as Constable Ralph Gregg * Emmett Lynn as Dad * Frank Lackteen as Dancing Horse * Frank Sully as Bartender * Chinook as Chinook, Webb's dog See also * ''Trail of the Yukon'' (1949) * '' The Wolf Hunters'' (1949) * ''Snow Dog'' (1950) * ''Call of the Klondike'' (1950) * ''Northwest Territory'' (1951) * ''Yukon Manhunt'' (1951) * '' Yukon Gold'' (1952) * ''Fangs of the Arctic'' (1953) * ''Yukon Vengeance ''Yukon Vengeance'' is a 1954 American Northern film directed by William Beaudine and starring Kirby Grant, Monte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pace That Thrills (1952 Film)
''The Pace That Thrills'' is a 1952 American action film directed by Leon Barsha and written by Robert Lee Johnson and DeVallon Scott. The film stars Bill Williams (actor), Bill Williams, Carla Balenda, Robert Armstrong (actor), Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh and Michael St. Angel. The film was released on March 21, 1952, by RKO Pictures. Plot Los Angeles newspaper reporter Eve Drake is assigned to cover a motorcycle race. There she sees Dusty Weston win a race using questionable tactics. She is asked to present the winner's trophy afterward, but when Dusty plants a kiss on her, she slaps his face. Eve's critical article irks Dusty and his employer, J.C. Barton, who owns a motorcycle factory. At a home belonging to his mechanic pal Rocket Anderson, they discuss Eve with rival cyclist Chris Rhodes, another friend. Chris suggests softening her up and invites Eve to pay another visit. She enjoys a cycle ride until Chris and Dusty try to elude two motorcycle police officers and cras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cowboy And The Indians
''The Cowboy and the Indians'' is a 1949 American Western film directed by John English and written by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost. The film stars Gene Autry, Sheila Ryan, Frank Richards, Hank Patterson, Jay Silverheels and Claudia Drake. The film was released on September 15, 1949, by Columbia Pictures. Plot Rancher Gene Autry is affected by the plight of reservation Indians suffering from malnutrition and being exploited by an Indian Agency trading post operator. Cast *Gene Autry as Gene Autry *Sheila Ryan as Dr. Nan Palmer * Frank Richards as Smiley Martin *Hank Patterson as Tom Garber *Jay Silverheels as Lakohna *Claudia Drake as Lucy Broken Arm *Georgie Nokes as Rona * Charles Stevens as Broken Arm *Alex Frazer as Fred Bradley *Clayton Moore as Luke *Frank Lackteen as Blue Eagle *Chief Yowlachie as Chief Long Arrow *Lee Roberts as Joe *Nolan Leary as Sheriff Don Payne *Maudie Prickett as Miss Summers *Harry Mackin as Bob Collins *Charles Quigley Charles Quigley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Agent (film)
''Indian Agent'' is a 1948 Western film starring Tim Holt as a cowboy trying to convince Indians not to go on the warpath due to the activities of a corrupt Indian agent.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p230 Background The film was finished in May 1948. It was released in December 1948 on a double bill with ''He Walked By Night''. Significance The so-called A Westerns are often credited with the major break throughs in movie making culture. So we often overlook the significance of the so-called B Westerns. A good example. Any Western Movie fan knows that the July 1950 released A Western Broken Arrow (1950 film) pioneered early attempts to bring a more positive pro-aboriginal or pro-indigenous perspective to the USA's early peoples. However, with this earlier movie filmed in May 1948, Writer Norman Houston, Producer Herman Schlom, and the All-Time Movie Volume Western Movie Director Lesley Selander Lesley Seland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady At Midnight
''Lady at Midnight'' is a 1948 American mystery film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Richard Denning, Frances Rafferty, and Claudia Drake.Langman p.150 The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward C. Jewell. It was shot at the Universal Studios. Plot Cast * Richard Denning as Peter Wiggins * Frances Rafferty as Ellen McPhail Wiggins * Lora Lee Michel as Tina Wiggins * Ralph Dunn as Al Garrity * Nana Bryant as Lydia Forsythe * Jackie Searl as Freddy Forsythe * Harlan Warde as Ross Atherton * Claudia Drake as Carolyn 'Sugar' Gold * Ben Welden as Willie Gold * Rodney Bell as Joe Kelly - Pete's Co-Worker * Ben Erway as Dr. Adams * William Gould as Police Chief Mulhare * Sid Melton as Benny Muscle * Lee Roberts as Police Detective * Pierre Watkin Pierre Frank Watkin (December 29, 1887 – February 3, 1960) was an American character actor best known for playing distinguished authority figures throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood. He is best remem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return Of Rin Tin Tin
''The Return of Rin Tin Tin'' is a 1947 American drama film directed by Max Nosseck and written by Jack DeWitt. The film stars Rin Tin Tin III, Donald Woods, Robert Blake, Claudia Drake, Steve Pendleton and Earle Hodgins. The film was released on November 1, 1947, by Eagle-Lion Films. The story of a boy, a priest, and a dog. Cast * Rin Tin Tin III as Rin Tin Tin *Donald Woods as Father Matthew *Robert Blake as Paul the Refugee Lad * Claudia Drake as Mrs. Graham *Steve Pendleton as Gordon Melrose *Earle Hodgins as Joe Accolades The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: * 2003: AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains: ** Rin Tin Tin Rin Tin Tin or Rin-Tin-Tin (September 1918 – August 10, 1932) was a male German Shepherd born in Flirey, France, who became an international star in motion pictures. He was rescued from a World War I battlefield by an American soldier, L ... – Nominated Hero References External links * 1940s America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renegade Girl
''Renegade Girl'' is a 1946 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Ann Savage, Alan Curtis and Edward Brophy. It was one of a few movies made by the short-lived Affiliated Productions, and was released through Robert L. Lippert's Screen Guild Productions. Plot summary Taking place in rural Missouri, 1864, the area is far from the front lines and has been torn apart by partisan and guerrilla warfare, leaving it at the mercy of outlaws. Jean Shelby ( Ann Savage) comes from a family of southern sympathizers, herself included. She gets information from Union soldiers and provides it to her brother with hopes of helping the confederacy. The film begins with Shelby riding on the road with her horse, as she passes flaming ruins she is approached by some Union troops who demand they meet with their superior officer, Major Barker ( Jack Holt). Shelby attempts to flee, but is cornered by more northern soldiers and she complies to meet with Major Barker. At the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lone Star Moonlight
''Lone Star Moonlight'' is a 1946 American Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and written by Louise Rousseau. The film stars Ken Curtis, Joan Barton, Guy Kibbee, Robert Kellard, Claudia Drake and Arthur Loft. It was released on December 12, 1946 by Columbia Pictures. Plot Cast *Ken Curtis as Curt Norton * Joan Barton as Jean White *Guy Kibbee as Amos Norton *Robert Kellard as Eddie Jackson * Claudia Drake as Mimi Carston * Arthur Loft as Thaddeus White *Vernon Dent as Sheriff *Sam Flint Sam Flint (born Samuel A. Ethridge; October 19, 1882 – October 17, 1980) was an American actor. Flint appeared in more than 230 films, often as a "judge, lawyer, military officer, senator, sheriff, chief of police, or doctor." Flint was ... as Jim Mahoney *Ken Trietsch as Hoosier Hotshot Ken *Paul Trietsch as Hoosier Hotshot Hezzie *Gil Taylor as Hoosier Hotshot Gil *Charles Ward as Hoosier Hotshot Gabe * Merle Travis as Merle Travis * Judy Clark as Judy Clark Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawless Breed
''Lawless Breed'' is a 1946 American Western film directed by Wallace Fox and written by Robert Creighton Williams. The film stars Kirby Grant, Fuzzy Knight, Poni Adams, Dick Curtis, Claudia Drake, Harry Brown, Charles King and Karl Hackett. The film was released on August 14, 1946, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Kirby Grant as Ted Everett *Fuzzy Knight as Tumbleweed *Poni Adams as Marjorie Bradley *Dick Curtis as Bartley Mellon / Captain Isaac Mellon *Claudia Drake as Cherie *Harry Brown as Stanford Witherspoon * Charles King as Tim Carson *Karl Hackett as Sheriff Dan Bradley *Hank Worden Hank Worden (born Norton Earl Worden; July 23, 1901 – December 6, 1992) was an American cowboy-turned-character actor who appeared in many Westerns, including many John Ford films such as '' The Searchers'' and the TV series '' The Lone ... as The Deputy References External links * 1946 films American Western (genre) films 1946 Western (genre) films Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gentleman From Texas
''The Gentleman from Texas'' is a 1946 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by J. Benton Cheney. The film stars Johnny Mack Brown, Claudia Drake, Raymond Hatton, Reno Browne, Christine McIntyre and Tris Coffin. The film was released on June 8, 1946, by Monogram Pictures. Plot Cast *Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Macklin * Claudia Drake as Kitty Malone *Raymond Hatton as Idaho Jim Foster * Reno Browne as Diane Foster * Christine McIntyre as Flo Vickert *Tris Coffin as Steve Corbin *Marshall Reed as Duke Carter * Ted Adams as Williams *Frank LaRue as Burton Trevor *Steve Clark as Tom Jamison *Terry Frost as Ace Jenkins *Tom Carter as Burke *Jack Rockwell as Pete *Lynton Brent as Slats *Pierce Lyden Pierce W. Lyden (January 8, 1908 – October 10, 1998) was an American actor best known for his work in television and film Westerns. Early life Lyden was born in a sod house on a ranch near Hildreth, Nebraska on January 8, 1908. The son of a ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
