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Dolores Rousse
Dolores Rousse (August 17, 1901 – December 16, 1985)California, Death Index. 1940-1997 atabase on-line Via Ancestry.com. Provo, Utah. was an American film actress who performed under the name Gloria Roy later in her career. Career In May 1922, it was reported that Rousse would appear in Ziegfeld Follies after she won a newspaper beauty contest. Her first film was ''No Mother to Guide Her'' (1923). ''The Plain Speaker'' wrote, "Another prominent actress in the photodrama is Dolores Rousse, who was with the Follies previous to her first screen appearance in ''No Mother to Guide Her''. Her work in this picture gained her a contract and a leading part in other Fox productions". ''Variety'' noted her performance in '' Against All Odds'' (1924), calling her character a "rather an insipid heroine, possibly because the love interest is never emphasized to any appreciable degree". ''The Ukiah Dispatch Democrat'' wrote of her performance in '' Oh, You Tony!'': "Dolores is not only an ...
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Charlie Chan's Secret
''Charlie Chan's Secret'' is a 1936 American mystery film directed by Gordon Wiles and starring Warner Oland, Henrietta Crosman and Rosina Lawrence. It is the tenth film in Fox's Charlie Chan series featuring Oland as the detective. Plot Charlie Chan has been investigating the whereabouts of Allen Colby, heir to a vast fortune. He recently made contact with his relations in San Francisco - his Aunt Henrietta Colby Lowell, her daughters Alice and Janice, and Janice's husband, Fred. The story opens as Allen is traced to a ship that has sunk, but it cannot be confirmed that he is dead. On the contrary, evidence is found that someone is trying to kill him to prevent his return to San Francisco to claim the estate. Allen arrives at Colby House and is promptly murdered. His body is revealed in the course of a seance conducted that evening at Colby House with Chan in attendance. He is an old friend of Mrs Lowell; who, like her late brother, is a devout believer in psychic research ...
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Jimmy And Sally
''Jimmy and Sally'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by James Tinling and written by Paul Schofield and Marguerite Roberts with additional dialogue by William Conselman. Starring James Dunn, Claire Trevor, Harvey Stephens, Lya Lys, and Jed Prouty, the story concerns a self-centered publicist who relies on his secretary's creativity but takes her affection for him for granted. After a series of publicity blunders and being fired several times, he humbly acknowledges that he is the one responsible for letting their relationship collapse. Though she has accepted a marriage proposal from another publicist in his absence, the girl still loves him, and ultimately chooses him. Plot Jimmy O'Connor works as a publicist for the Marlowe Meat Packing Company. He relies heavily on the creativity of his secretary, Sally Johnson, to come up with good slogans. Sally lives across the hall of the same apartment house as Jimmy and she likes him, although he is rather self-ab ...
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Fair Warning (1937 Film)
''Fair Warning'' is a 1937 American mystery film written and directed by Norman Foster. The film stars J. Edward Bromberg, Betty Furness, John Payne, Victor Kilian, Bill Burrud and Gavin Muir. The film was released on March 5, 1937, by 20th Century Fox. Plot In California's Death Valley a chemistry whiz-kid helps a sheriff track the man who murdered a wealthy mine owner who had been staying at a fancy winter resort. Cast *J. Edward Bromberg as Matthew Jericho *Betty Furness as Kay Farnham * John Payne as Jim Preston *Victor Kilian as Sam *Bill Burrud as Malcolm Berkhardt * Gavin Muir as Herbert Willett *Gloria Roy as Grace Hamilton *Andrew Tombes as J.C. Farnham *Ivan Lebedeff as Count Andre Lukacha *John Eldredge as Dr. Galt *Julius Tannen as Mr. Taylor *Paul McVey as Mr. Berkhardt *Lelah Tyler as Mrs. Berkhardt *Lydia Knott Lydia Knott (October 1, 1866 – March 30, 1955) was an American actress of the silent film era. She appeared in more than 90 films between ...
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Charlie Chan On Broadway
''Charlie Chan on Broadway'' (1937) is a Charlie Chan film. This is the 15th film starring Oland as Chan and produced by Fox. Plot While Charlie Chan and his number one son, Lee, are aboard a New York-bound transatlantic liner returning from Germany in their previous adventure (''Charlie Chan at the Olympics''), they have a run-in with a mysterious woman, named Billie Bronson, who secretes a package in the trunk of the Chans. After the liner docks, Chan and Lee are met at the pier by Inspector Nelson and two rival reporters, Joan Wendall and Speed Patton. Bille, having left the country hurriedly a year ago when sought as a material witness in a political scandal, has returned to "blow the lid off the town." She follows the Chans to their hotel and attempts to regain her package from the trunk, only to be interrupted by Lee. She then goes to the "Hottentot Club", where "candid-camera night" is in full progress, followed by Lee. Already present are Joan and Speed. Billie is mysterio ...
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The Great Hospital Mystery
''The Great Hospital Mystery'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by James Tinling and written by Bess Meredyth, William M. Conselman and Jerome Cady. The film stars Jane Darwell, Sig Ruman, Sally Blane, Thomas Beck (actor), Thomas Beck, Joan Davis and William Demarest. It was released on May 14, 1937, by 20th Century Fox. This is one of six mystery movies based on Mignon G. Eberhart's stories about nurse-sleuth Sarah Keate, but the character's name was altered slightly in some of these films. In this one, she is called Sarah Keats. Plot Cast * Jane Darwell as Miss Sarah Keate, Sarah Keats * Sig Ruman as Dr. Taggert * Sally Blane as Ann Smith * Thomas Beck (actor), Thomas Beck as Dr. David McKerry * Joan Davis as Flossie Duff * William Demarest as Mr. Beatty * George Walcott as Allen Tracy * Wade Boteler as Det. Lt. Mattoon * Howard Phillips as Tom Kirby References External links

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The Holy Terror (1937 Film)
:''for others with the same name, see The Holy Terror (other);; ''The Holy Terror'' is a 1937 American film directed by James Tinling as a vehicle for child star Jane Withers. The film follows the comic adventures of 11-year-old Withers as she causes mild havoc and catches spies on her father's naval base. Plot After U.S. Navy Commander Captain J. J. Otis (Andrew Tombes) complains to Lieutenant Commander Wallace (John Eldredge) about his daughter Cork (Jane Withers), the darling of the enlisted men but getting under foot. H. D. Phelps (Raymond Brown) of the House Appropriations Committee is investigating a request for an increase in appropriations, Corky flies a miniature aircraft with her two pals, Axel Svenson (El Brendel) and Pelican Beek (Joe E. Lewis) but the aircraft flies into Otis' window disrupting the meeting with Phelps. Corky gets one more chance with seaman Dan Walker ( Tony Martin) looking after her. Dan's girl friend, Marjorie Dean ( Leah Ray), works ...
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Crack-Up (1936 Film)
''Crack-Up'' is a 1936 American film directed by Malcolm St. Clair. Peter Lorre plays a harmless, half-addled aircraft enthusiast who is actually a ruthless spy desperate to get his hands on the blueprints for an experimental aircraft. He faces off against Ace Martin, played by Brian Donlevy, the pilot of the aircraft, whose motives are spurred by feeling cheated by his own company. The supporting cast includes Helen Wood, Ralph Morgan and Thomas Beck. Plot At the christening of the "Wild Goose," an experimental aircraft designed for transatlantic flights, a number of significant industry figures from the Fleming-Grant Airways Corporation are present. President John R. Fleming (Ralph Morgan) introduces the test pilots, Ace Martin (Brian Donlevy) and Joe Randall (Thomas Beck), along with Joe's fiancée, Ruth Franklin (Helen Wood). The eccentric Colonel Gimpy (Peter Lorre) convinces company people that he loves aviation and joins the group. He is really Baron Rudolph Maximilian Ta ...
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Charlie Chan At The Race Track
''Charlie Chan at the Race Track'' is the 12th film in the 20th Century Fox-produced Charlie Chan series starring Warner Oland in the title role. Plot When a prominent racehorse owner winds up dead-allegedly kicked to death by his prized stallion, Charlie Chan is called in to investigate. But when the indomitable detective discovers evidence of foul play, he's soon hot on the hooves of an international gambling ring with an evil plot to turn the racetracks of the world into a trifecta of terror! Cast *Warner Oland as Charlie Chan *Keye Luke as Lee Chan * Helen Wood as Alice Fenton * Thomas Beck as Bruce Rogers * Alan Dinehart as George Chester * Gavin Muir as Bagley *Gloria Roy as Catherine Chester * Jonathan Hale as Warren Fenton * George Irving as Major Kent *Max Wagner as Joe * Paul Fix as Lefty * John Rogers as Mooney *Frankie Darro as Tip Collins *Frank Coghlan Jr Frank Coghlan Jr. (March 15, 1916 – September 7, 2009) also known as Junior Coghlan, was an Am ...
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Song And Dance Man (film)
''Song and Dance Man'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Allan Dwan, written by Maude Fulton, adapted from the play by George M. Cohan. It stars Claire Trevor, Paul Kelly, Michael Whalen, Ruth Donnelly, James Burke and Helen Troy. It was released on March 11, 1936, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Cast *Claire Trevor as Julia Carroll * Paul Kelly as Hap Farrell * Michael Whalen as Alan Davis *Ruth Donnelly as Patsy O'Madigan * James Burke as Lt. Mike Boyle *Helen Troy as Sally *Lester Matthews as C. B. Nelson *Ralf Harolde as Crosby *Gloria Roy as Dolores *Margaret Dumont as Mrs. Whitney * Billy Bevan as Curtis *Irene Franklin as Goldie McGuffy *Jean Porter as Girl See also *The Song and Dance Man ''The Song and Dance Man'' is a 1926 American silent comedy drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released through Paramount Pictures. It is based on a play by George M. Cohan and was directed by Herbert Brenon. A copy of the film is ... (1926) References Ex ...
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This Is The Life (1935 Film)
''This Is the Life'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan and written by Lamar Trotti and Arthur T. Horman. The film stars Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane, Sidney Toler, Gloria Roy and Gordon Westcott. The film was released on October 18, 1935, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Cast *Jane Withers as Geraldine 'Jerry' Revier * John McGuire as Michael Grant *Sally Blane as Helen Davis *Sidney Toler as Professor Lafcadio F. Breckenridge *Gloria Roy as Diane Revier *Gordon Westcott as Ed Revier * Francis Ford as 'Sticky' Jones *Emma Dunn Emma Dunn (26 February 1875 – 14 December 1966) was an English actress. After starting her acting career on stage in London, she became known for her works in numerous films and Broadway productions. Career Emma Dunn appeared onstage in ... as Mrs. Davis References External links * * 1935 films 1930s English-language films American comedy films 1935 comedy films Fox Film films 20th Century Fox fi ...
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Charlie Chan In Egypt
''Charlie Chan in Egypt'' is the eighth of 16 20th Century Fox Charlie Chan films starring Warner Oland in the title role. It was released in 1935. Plot Charlie Chan is brought in when an archaeologist disappears while excavating ancient art treasures in Egypt. Charlie must sort out the stories of the archaeological team, deal with the crazed son of the missing scientist, learn why priceless treasures are falling into the hands of private collectors, and battle many seemingly supernatural events. Cast * Warner Oland as Charlie Chan * Pat Paterson as Carol Arnold, whose father has disappeared, and is engaged to Tom Evans * Thomas Beck as Tom Evans, an archaeologist assisting Professor Arnold at the Pyramids * Rita Hayworth as Nayda (billed as Rita Cansino) * Jameson Thomas as Dr. Anton Racine * Frank Conroy as Professor John Thurston, Carol and Barry's uncle * Nigel De Brulier as Edfu Ahmed, the Arnold family's servant * James Eagles as Barry Arnold, Carol's brother * Georg ...
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Charlie Chan In Paris
''Charlie Chan in Paris'' is the seventh film produced by Fox with Warner Oland as Charlie Chan. Long thought lost, it is available on DVD as part of Twentieth Century Fox Home Video's ''Charlie Chan Collection, Vol. 1''. Hamilton MacFadden directed some early scenes before Lewis Seiler took over. It is the first entry in the series to feature actor Keye Luke, who would become a mainstay in his role as Chan's "Number One Son" Lee. Plot Chan is on his way back from completing the London case—they always mentioned the previous case—to go on "vacation" to Paris, but this is just a way to make people think that he is innocently there. He is on a case for some London bankers and customers who say that some bonds from the Lamartine Bank in Paris are forged, so they hired Chan to solve the case. Chan is on his way to meet the new ward of the head of the Lamartine Bank, Paul. A blind man named Marcel Xavier comes up to him, and asks him for some change. After a police officer escor ...
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