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Canon City (film)
''Canon City'' is a 1948 American film noir crime film written and directed by Crane Wilbur. The drama features Scott Brady, Jeff Corey, and Whit Bissell, along with prison warden Roy Best playing himself. The film takes its name from Canon City, Colorado. Plot This account of a violent prison break is a semi-documentary that opens with a newsreel-type tour of the prison. Led by Carl Schwartzmiller (Jeff Corey), 12 convicts plan their escape but prisoner Jim Sherbondy ( Scott Brady) is reluctant to go along with the group. Cast * Scott Brady as Sherbondy * Jeff Corey as Schwartzmiller * Whit Bissell as Heilman * Stanley Clements as New * Charles Russell as Tolley * DeForest Kelley as Smalley * Ralph Byrd as Officer Gray * Mabel Paige as Mrs. Oliver * Roy Best as Himself (as Warden Roy Best) Background The film is based on a prison break that occurred at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility at Canon City, Colorado, on 30 December 1947. Within a week, all esc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crane Wilbur
Crane Wilbur (November 17, 1886 – October 18, 1973) was an American writer, actor and director for stage, radio and screen. He was born in Athens, New York. Wilbur is best remembered for playing Harry Marvin in '' The Perils of Pauline''. He died in Toluca Lake, California.Crane Wilbur, Star of Silent Films, Carves New Career as Producer: Flicker Star Doing Well as Producer Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 14 Nov 1948: D1. He was a prolific writer and director of at least 67 films from the silent era into the sound era, but it was as an actor that he found lasting recognition, particularly playing opposite Pearl White in the iconic serial '' The Perils of Pauline''. He brought to the first motion pictures merry eyes, a great, thick crop of wavy, black hair and an athlete's interest in swimming and horseback riding. Twelve years of stage experience prepared him for his venture into the new art of silent motion pictures. Life and career He was born Irwin Wilbur on Novembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
