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Duke York
Duke York ( Charles Everest Sinsabaugh; October 17, 1908January 24, 1952), was an American film actor and stuntman who appeared in nearly 160 films between 1932 and 1952. He was also known as Duke Owl. Early years The son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sinsabaugh, York was born in Danby, New York. Career Modern viewers will remember York for his portrayals of grotesque monsters, ape men, or other scary goon-like characters in Three Stooges short films such as '' Three Little Twirps'', '' Idle Roomers'', '' Three Pests in a Mess'', '' Shivering Sherlocks'', and '' Who Done It?'' His most prominent non-monster role was as Kelly in '' Higher Than a Kite''. York also played the role of King Kala in the serial ''Flash Gordon''. In the 1930s, York worked as a combination lifeguard and bodyguard for actress Ida Lupino. Personal life and death In the 1930s, York married movie stuntwoman Frances Miles, but the union ended in divorce in 1941. Several years later, York was dating Beverly Hill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danby, New York
Danby is a town in Tompkins County, New York, United States. The population was 3,457 at the 2020 census. The town is in the southern part of the county and is south of the city of Ithaca. History The Cayuga people, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee, occupied the land at the head of Cayuga Lake for centuries. Indigenous peoples were largely forced out of Upstate New York by the Sullivan-Clinton Expedition in 1779. The land that would become the Town of Danby was a part of the Watkins and Flint Purchase, a 336,380 acre patent granted by New York State to numerous eastern investors in 1794. Danby's first European-American settlers, including Isaac and John Dumond and Jacob and Joseph Yaple, arrived in 1795. The town of Danby was created from the town of Spencer on February 22, 1811. Danby was part of Tioga County until 1822 when it was annexed by Tompkins County. In 1839, a part of the town of Caroline was added to Danby, and part of Danby was lost to the town of Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Love That Man
''I Love That Man'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Harry Joe Brown and written by C. Graham Baker, Casey Robinson and Gene Towne. The film stars Edmund Lowe, Nancy Carroll, Robert Armstrong, Lew Cody, Warren Hymer, Grant Mitchell and Dorothy Burgess. The film was released on June 9, 1933, by Paramount Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director David S. Garber. Plot Cast *Edmund Lowe as Brains Stanley / Roger Winthrop *Nancy Carroll as Grace Clark * Robert Armstrong as Driller *Lew Cody as Labels Castell *Warren Hymer as Mousey * Grant Mitchell as Dr. Crittenden *Dorothy Burgess as Ethel * Walter Walker as Mr. Walker *Berton Churchill as Mordant *Susan Fleming as Miss Jones *Luis Alberni as Angelo *Lee Kohlmar as Old Man Cohen * Harvey Clark as Fred J. Harper *Belle Mitchell as Maria *Leon Holmes as Abe * Esther Muir as Babe * Patrick H. O'Malley, Jr. as Prison Interne *Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Chauncey Ingraham (November 30, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Car 99
''Car 99'' is a 1935 American thriller film directed by Charles Barton and written by Karl Detzer and C. Gardner Sullivan. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Ann Sheridan, Guy Standing, Marina Koshetz, Dean Jagger, William Frawley and Frank Craven. The film was released on March 2, 1935, by Paramount Pictures. Plot A story of the Michigan State Police and the strong sense of loyalty and duty it instills in its men. It follows the career of a newly-inducted rookie, Ross Martin, who has joined the force at the urging of his sweetheart, Mary Adams. Martin soon distinguishes himself by his bravery in the apprehension of criminals. But when the leader of a gang of bank robbers falls into his hands and then escapes, because of carelessness on Martin's part, he is suspended from the force. Cast *Fred MacMurray as Trooper Ross Martin *Ann Sheridan as Mary Adams * Guy Standing as John Vilker *Marina Koshetz as Nan Vilker *Dean Jagger as Trooper Jim Burton *William Frawley as Training Sgt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings In The Dark
''Wings in the Dark'' is a 1935 film directed by James Flood and starring Myrna Loy and Cary Grant and focusing on a daring woman aviator and an inventor thrust into a desperate situation. ''Wings in the Dark'' was produced by Arthur Hornblow, Jr. The film was the first that Loy and Grant made together, although Loy's biographer Emily Leider says that ''Wings in the Dark'' "wastes their talents and prompts an unintentional laugh fest."Leide2011, p. 151./ref> The film remains notable as a rare movie depiction of a blind protagonist (played by Grant) during the 1930s, and is also known for its accomplished aerial photography directed by Dewey Wrigley. Plot Skywriter and stunt pilot Sheila Mason (Myrna Loy) who has to work as a barnstormer because women were not allowed in other aviation fields, is attracted to ace pilot Ken Gordon (Cary Grant). Ken is trying to perfect instrument flying (flying "blind"), with his own design of an autopilot. He has devoted four years to perfect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Hour Late
''One Hour Late'' is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and written by Kathryn Scola and Paul Gerard Smith. The film stars Joe Morrison, Helen Twelvetrees, Conrad Nagel, and Arline Judge. ''One Hour Late'' was released on December 14, 1934, by Paramount Pictures. The film was intended as a vehicle to help Morrison become a new Paramount star. Plot Cast *Joe Morrison as Eddie Blake * Helen Twelvetrees as Bessie Dunn *Conrad Nagel as Stephen Barclay *Arline Judge as Hazel * Ray Walker as Cliff Miller *Eddie Craven as Maxie *Toby Wing as Maizie *Gail Patrick as Mrs. Ellen Barclay * Edward Clark as Mr. Meller *Ray Milland as Tony St. John * George E. Stone as Benny * Jed Prouty as Mr. Finch * Arthur Hoyt as Barlow *Charles Sellon Charles A. Sellon (August 24, 1870 – June 26, 1937) was an American stage and film actor. Sellon appeared in more than 100 films and stage acts between 1901 and 1935. He played the blind Mr. Muckle in W. C. Fields' comedy ''It' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ready For Love (1934 Film)
''Ready for Love'' is a 1934 American romantic comedy film directed by Marion Gering and presented by Adolph Zukor for Paramount Pictures. It stars Richard Arlen, Ida Lupino, and Marjorie Rambeau. It is inspired by the play ''The Whipping'' by Eulalie Spence, based on the 1930 novel '' The Whipping'' by Roy Flanagan. The film is about school runaway Marigold Tate (Ida Lupino) who "journeys to her retired aunt's home where she soon faces small-town bigotry", and falls in love with handsome newspaper editor Julian Barrow (Richard Arlen). The film marks the first appearance of Terry, the Cairn Terrier who would go on to appear as Toto in '' The Wizard of Oz'' (1939). Plot summary Marigold Tate (Lupino) runs away from boarding school to stay with her retired aunt. She faces hostility from the locals, who display bigotry and snobbery towards her. During a witchcraft trial she is forced into a pool of water. The event is covered by newspaper editor Julian Barrow (Arlen), who falls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pursuit Of Happiness (1934 Film)
''The Pursuit of Happiness'' is a 1934 American historical film, historical comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and written by Stephen Morehouse Avery, J.P. McEvoy and Virginia Van Upp. The film stars Francis Lederer, Joan Bennett, Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland, Walter Kingsford, Minor Watson and Adrian Morris. The film was released on September 28, 1934, by Paramount Pictures. Synopsis A Hessian (soldier), Hessian soldier serving with British forces during the American Revolutionary War deserts and tries to settle down in Connecticut with a local woman he has met. Cast *Francis Lederer as Max Christmann *Joan Bennett as Prudence Kirkland *Charlie Ruggles as Aaron Kirkland *Mary Boland as Comfort Kirkland *Walter Kingsford as Rev. Lyman Banks *Minor Watson as Col. Sherwood *Adrian Morris (actor), Adrian Morris as Thad Jennings *Barbara Barondess as Meg Mallory *Duke York as Jonathan *Burr Caruth as Rev. Myles *Jules Cowles as The Drunk *Irving Bacon as Bijah *Spencer Charte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmer And Elsie
''Elmer and Elsie'' is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Gilbert Pratt and written by Humphrey Pearson. The film stars George Bancroft, Frances Fuller, Roscoe Karns, George Barbier, Nella Walker and Charles Sellon. The film was released on August 4, 1934, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *George Bancroft as Elmer Beebe *Frances Fuller as Elsie Beebe *Roscoe Karns as Rocky Cott * George Barbier as John Kincaid *Nella Walker as Mrs. Eva Kincaid *Charles Sellon as George Simpson *Helena Phillips Evans as Ma Simpson *Ruth Clifford as Mamie *Albert Conti as Barlotti *Floyce Brown as Anna *Vera Steadman as Blanche *Helen Lynch as Ruby *Marie Wells as Mabel *Tom Dempsey as Joe *Eddie Baker as Evans *Duke York Duke York ( Charles Everest Sinsabaugh; October 17, 1908January 24, 1952), was an American film actor and stuntman who appeared in nearly 160 films between 1932 and 1952. He was also known as Duke Owl. Early years The son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd ... as Smith *William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Fashioned Way (film)
''The Old Fashioned Way'' is a 1934 American comedy film produced by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by William Beaudine and stars W. C. Fields. The script was written by Jack Cunningham based on a story by "Charles Bogle" (one of Fields's writing pseudonyms). Plot In 1897, a blustery actor-manager, "The Great McGonigle" (W. C. Fields), and his traveling theater troupe is perpetually underfunded and always just a step ahead of the law and creditors. McGonigle's daughter Betty (Judith Allen) is loyal to her father, and she tries to discourage a suitor named Wally Livingston (Joe Morrison), telling him he should follow his own father's wishes and go to college instead of trying to become an actor. Along with the rest of the troupe is McGonigle's rather dim-witted assistant Marmaduke (Tammany Young). Wally's wealthy father ( Oscar Apfel) arrives in the town where the troupe is scheduled to perform a Victorian melodrama, William H. Smith's popular temperance play, ''The Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sing And Like It
''Sing and Like It'' is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy film directed by William A. Seiter from a screenplay by Marion Dix and Laird Doyle, based on the unpublished short story ''So You Won't Sing, Eh?'' by Aben Kandel. The film stars ZaSu Pitts, Pert Kelton, and Edward Everett Horton. Plot summary Cast * ZaSu Pitts as Anne Snodgrass * Pert Kelton as Ruby * Edward Everett Horton as Adam Frick * Nat Pendleton as T. Fenny Syĺvester * Ned Sparks as Toots McGuire * John Qualen as Oswald * Matt McHugh as Junker * Stanley Fields as Butch * William H. Griffith as Webster, Frink's secretary * Roy D'Arcy as Mr. Gregory, The leading man * Joseph Sauers Joe Sawyer (born Joseph Sauers, August 29, 1906 – April 21, 1982) was a Canadian film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1927 and 1962, and was sometimes billed under his birth name. Early life Sawyer was born August 29, 1 ... as Gunner References External links * * * * 1934 films 1934 comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper World (film)
''Upperworld'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Warren William as a wealthy married railroad tycoon whose friendship with a showgirl, played by Ginger Rogers, leads to blackmail and murder. ''Upperworld'' is one of the last films released before the strict enforcement of the Hollywood Production Code by Joseph I. Breen, which began on July 1, 1934. Plot ''Upperworld'' tells the story of Alexander Stream (Warren William), a wealthy railroad tycoon. He is devoted to his wife (Mary Astor), but has an affair with a chorus girl (Ginger Rogers), which leads to blackmail and murder. Alexander (Alex) Stream is a multimillionaire. While he is devoted to his wife, Hettie (Astor) and son, Tommy ( Dickie Moore), she is too busy playing attending and throwing society functions to pay much attention to her husband. While out in his yacht, he encounters a young woman, Lilly Linda (Rogers) who is drowning in the ocean. The crew throws her a life pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No More Women (1934 Film)
''No More Women'' is a 1934 American pre-Code adventure film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Sally Blane and Minna Gombell. The film was released and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was part of a long-running series that paired Lowe and McLaglen as friendly rivals dating back to the 1926 silent film ''What Price Glory? (1926 film), What Price Glory?'' Synopsis Two Marine salvage, salvage divers are romantic rivals for the love of Annie Fay. They both agree to back off and swear that they will pursue "no more women". However soon afterwards one of their boats is inherited by the attractive Helen Young who takes up quarters aboard. This triggers a new rivalry between them, and leads briefly to one of them wrongly being suspected of the other's murder. They join forces to thwart an attempt to kill them by a greedy rival crew when they are diving to recover a cargo of gold bullion. Ultimately Helen picks neither of them, telling them th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
