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David Snell (composer)
David L. Snell (10 September 1897 – 27 March 1967) was a pianist, conductor, composer and music director. He composed the music for over 170 shorts, series or feature films. Early years David L. Snell was born on 10 September 1897 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He became a pianist, and studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Wisconsin College and the Meyer Conservatory of Music. He formed his own orchestra, and was the musical director for several stage productions. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer music director Snell joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's music department in 1937, turning out music for a range of films from low-cost "B" movies to expensive features. He would spend his entire film career with MGM. He was conductor, composer, and music director for MGM for twenty-one years.' The work could be high pressure. In November 1938 Franz Waxman had just five days to put together the fifty-minute score for '' A Christmas Carol'' so it could be released in time for the holiday season. Snel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milwaukee
Milwaukee ( ), officially the City of Milwaukee, is both the most populous and most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County. With a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, Milwaukee is the 31st largest city in the United States, the fifth-largest city in the Midwestern United States, and the second largest city on Lake Michigan's shore behind Chicago. It is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area, the fourth-most densely populated metropolitan area in the Midwest. Milwaukee is considered a global city, categorized as "Gamma minus" by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, with a regional GDP of over $102 billion in 2020. Today, Milwaukee is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the U.S. However, it continues to be one of the most racially segregated, largely as a result of early-20th-century redlining. Its history was heavily influenced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thirteenth Chair (1937 Film)
''The Thirteenth Chair'' is a 1937 American mystery film directed by George B. Seitz, based on the 1919 stage play by Bayard Veiller, and starring Dame May Whitty, Lewis Stone, Madge Evans, and Elissa Landi. This was the third film adaptation of the play. There was an earlier version by director Tod Browning in 1929, with Bela Lugosi in a supporting role, and an even earlier 1919 silent film adaptation that starred Creighton Hale. Plot In Calcutta, India, Scotland Yard Inspector Marney (Lewis Stone) and local police Commissioner Grimshaw (Matthew Boulton) discuss the murder of Leonard Lee as they approach the bungalow where he was stabbed in the back. Grimshaw succinctly describes the victim as “rotten”. John Wales (Henry Daniell) is inside the supposedly locked house. Lee was his best friend. Wales proposes a séance, not to raise spirits, but to put psychological pressure on suspects. They agree, and Grimshaw calls the Governor, Sir Roscoe Crosby (Holmes Herbert), to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
''Burn 'Em Up O'Connor'' is a 1939 race car film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Cecilia Parker, Nat Pendleton and Harry Carey. The screenplay was written by Milton Merlin and Byron Morgan from the novel ''Salute to the Gods'' by racing driver and journalist Malcolm Campbell. The cinematographer was Lester White and the picture was produced by an uncredited Harry Rapf. The supporting cast features Charley Grapewin, Alan Curtis and Tom Neal, with a brief appearance by Clayton Moore. Cast Dennis O'Keefe ... Jerry O'Connor Cecilia Parker ... Jane Delano Nat Pendleton ... Buddy Buttle Harry Carey ... P. G. 'Pinky' Delano Addison Richards ... Ed Eberhart Charley Grapewin ... 'Doc' Heath Alan Curtis ... Jose 'Rocks' Rivera Tom Neal ... 'Hank' Hogan Tom Collins ... 'Lefty' Simmons Frank Orth ... Tim 'Mac' McKelvy Frank M. Thomas ... Jim Nixon Si Jenks ... Mr. Jenkins Clayton Moore ... Hospital Intern (billed as Jack Carlton) External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackmail (1939 Film)
''Blackmail'' is a 1939 American crime drama film directed by H. C. Potter and starring Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey and Gene Lockhart. Plot John Ingram is a highly successful oil-field firefighter and a family man. It is a contented life, he has even bought his own oil well in hope of striking it rich. His greatest fears are realized, however, when a man, William Ramey, from his secret past sees Ingram in a newsreel and shows up looking for a job. Ramey attempts to blackmail Ingram, who had run from a chain gang years ago, and began a new life under an assumed name. After a shady deal is made, Ingram is tricked and Ramey turns him into authorities, who return him to a chain gang. Ramey subsequently becomes a very rich man. When Ingram finds out about the success of the man who betrayed him, he plans a daring escape in an attempt to return home and get revenge. Ramey has successfully run Ingram's business in his absence;but only because no emergencies have arisen that would r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever
''Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever'' is a 1939 American romantic comedy film directed by W. S. Van Dyke. The plot is about Andy Hardy having a crush on his high school drama teacher, Miss Rose Meredith. It is the seventh of sixteen Andy Hardy films starring Mickey Rooney. Premise Andy Hardy (Mickey Rooney) is upset that his girlfriend, Polly Benedict (Ann Rutherford), had fallen for Lieutenant Charles Copley ( Robert Kent). Soon, Andy develops a crush on his drama teacher. After Andy's play is chosen for the school's annual production, he seizes the opportunity to spend time with his spring time crush. Andy's dad, Judge Hardy (Lewis Stone), knows that his son is destined for heartache, but he decides to let Andy find out for himself how young love can be. Cast * Lewis Stone as Judge James K. 'Jim' Hardy * Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy * Cecilia Parker as Marian Hardy * Fay Holden as Mrs. Emily 'Emmy' Hardy * Ann Rutherford as Polly Benedict * Sara Haden as Aunt Milly Forrest * Helen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Dr
Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one is young, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American rock band * ''Young'', an EP by Charlotte Lawrence, 2018 Songs * "Young" (Baekhyun and Loco song), 2018 * "Young" (The Chainsmokers song), 2017 * "Young" (Hollywood Undead song), 2009 * "Young" (Kenny Chesney song), 2002 * "Young" (Place on Earth song), 2018 * "Young" (Tulisa song), 2012 * "Young", by Ella Henderson, 2019 * "Young", by Lil Wayne from '' Dedication 6'', 2017 * "Young", by Nickel Creek from ''This Side'', 2002 * "Young", by Sam Smith from ''Love Goes'', 2020 * "Young", by Silkworm from '' Italian Platinum'', 2002 * "Young", by Vallis Alps, 2015 * "Young", by Pixey, 2016 People Surname * Young (surname) Given name * Young (Korean name), Korean unisex given name and name element * Young Boozer (born 1948), American banke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Ranger
''The Little Ranger'' is a 1938 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 169th short in the ''Our Gang'' series, and the first produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, who purchased the rights to the series from creator Hal Roach. Plot Snubbed by his girlfriend Darla, Alfalfa accepts the invitation of tomboyish Muggsy to attend the local picture show. While watching the adventures of his favorite cowboy star, Alfalfa dreams that he himself is a Wild West sheriff, with his pals Buckwheat and Porky as deputies. Naturally, Darla also figures prominently in Alfalfa's dream, as does his archrival Butch. What happens next determines Alfalfa's destiny when he wakes up from his dream. Cast The Gang * Carl Switzer as Alfalfa * Darla Hood as Darla * Eugene Lee as Porky * Billie Thomas as Buckwheat * Shirley Coates as Muggsy Additional cast * Tommy Bond as Butch * Sidney Kibrick as Woim * Darwood Kaye as Waldo * Grace Bohanon as Girl in theatre Members of Butch's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Heart
''The Great Heart'' is a 1938 American short film about the life of Father Damien and is directed by David Miller. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 11th Academy Awards in 1938 for Best Short Subject (One-Reel). Cast * Carey Wilson as Narrator * Tom Neal Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. (January 28, 1914 – August 7, 1972) was an American actor and successful amateur boxer best known for his costarring role in the critically lauded film '' Detour'', for having a widely publicized affair with actress B ... as Father Damien (uncredited) References External links * 1938 films 1938 short films American black-and-white films Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short films Films set in the 19th century Films set in Hawaii Films directed by David Miller Cultural depictions of Father Damien 1930s English-language films {{short-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Mothers Might Live
''That Mothers Might Live'' is a 1938 American short drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. In 1939, at the 11th Academy Awards, it won an Oscar for Best Short Subject (One-Reel). The short is a brief account of Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis and his discovery of the need for cleanliness in 19th-century maternity wards, thereby significantly decreasing maternal mortality, and of his struggle to gain acceptance of his idea. Although Semmelweis ultimately failed in his lifetime, later scientific luminaries advanced his work in spirit like microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who provided a scientific theoretical explanation of Semmelweis' observations by helping develop the germ theory of disease and the British surgeon, Dr. Joseph Lister who revolutionized medicine putting Pasteur's research to practical use. Cast * Shepperd Strudwick as Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (; hu, Semmelweis Ignác Fülöp ; 1 July 1818 – 13 August 1865) was a Hungarian physician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Fever
''Party Fever'' is a 1938 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by George Sidney. It was the 170th ''Our Gang'' short to be released. Plot Once again, Alfalfa and Butch are bitter rivals for the affections of Darla. The nerdish Waldo comes up with a solution: Alfalfa and Butch will compete for the title of Junior Mayor of Greenpoint during Boys' Week, and whichever one wins will earn the honor of escorting Darla to the annual Strawberry Festival. But despite the strenuous efforts of both young candidates, a "dark horse" wins not only the election, but also the girl. Alfalfa, backed by Porky and Buckwheat, launches a clean-up campaign. But Butch replaces the garbage mess they've just cleaned up. Alfalfa takes revenge with an overripe tomato, Alfalfa decides to go up in a balloon basket to prove what a daredevil he is, but the tie-rope breaks and he goes sky high.Butch is only too happy to bring him down with a slingshot. Cast The Gang * Carl Switzer as Alfalfa * Darla Hoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out West With The Hardys
''Out West with the Hardys'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by George B. Seitz and the fifth film in the Andy Hardy series of sixteen films. Premise Judge Hardy gets a request to help out an old friend so he takes his family on a holiday out west when a friend has legal difficulties over water rights. Cast References External links ''Out West with the Hardys''at IMDb * ''Out West with the Hardys''at TCMDB Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is an American movie-oriented pay-TV network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Launched in 1994, Turner Classic Movies is headquartered at Turner's Techwood broadcasting campus in the Midtown business district of A ... * ''Out West with the Hardys''at Andy Hardy Films * 1938 films 1938 comedy films American comedy films American black-and-white films Films directed by George B. Seitz Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films Films with screenplays by William Ludwig 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Finds Andy Hardy
''Love Finds Andy Hardy'' is a 1938 American romantic comedy film that tells the story of a teenage boy who becomes entangled with three different girls all at the same time. It stars Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Cecilia Parker, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Ann Rutherford, Mary Howard and Gene Reynolds. The screenplay was written by William Ludwig, from stories by Vivien R. Bretherton, and based upon characters created by Aurania Rouverol. It was directed by George B. Seitz. In 2000, ''Love Finds Andy Hardy'' was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". This was the first film in which Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer recorded at least part of the soundtrack in stereophonic sound, a practice which was used for a number of MGM musical comedies beginning the late 1930s. The film was presented in standard monaural sound. Plot It is December 1938 in the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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