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Edward C. Lilley
Edward Clark Lilley (1896 – 1974) was a director of musicals, operettas, and films in the United States. He worked for Universal Pictures. Broadway *''Walk with Music'' (1940) *''Panama Hattie'' (1940) *''Virginia'' Filmography *'' Moonlight in Vermont'' (1943) *'' Never a Dull Moment'' (1943) *''Larceny with Music'' (1943) *''Honeymoon Lodge'' (1943) *''Sing a Jingle'' (1943) *''Hi, Good Lookin'!'' (1944) *''My Gal Loves Music'' (1944), director and producer{ *''Allergic to Love'' (1944) *''Babes on Swing Street'' (1944) *''Swing Out, Sister ''Swing Out, Sister'' is a 1945 American musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Arthur Treacher, Rod Cameron and Billie Burke. The screenplay concerns two people who get jobs anonymously at a jazz club without telling th ...'' (1945) References External linksIBDB page {{DEFAULTSORT:Lil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures (legally Universal City Studios LLC, also known as Universal Studios, or simply Universal; common metonym: Uni, and formerly named Universal Film Manufacturing Company and Universal-International Pictures Inc.) is an American film production and distribution company owned by Comcast through the NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment division of NBCUniversal. Founded in 1912 by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour, Universal is the oldest surviving film studio in the United States; the world's fifth oldest after Gaumont, Pathé, Titanus, and Nordisk Film; and the oldest member of Hollywood's "Big Five" studios in terms of the overall film market. Its studios are located in Universal City, California, and its corporate offices are located in New York City. In 1962, the studio was acquired by MCA, which was re-launched as NBCUniversal in 2004. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonlight In Vermont (film)
''Moonlight in Vermont'' is the title of a 1943 upbeat American musical dramatic film. Plot A Vermont farm girl Gwen Harding enrolls in the renowned Devereau dance school in the New York. Her singing makes her semi-popular, and she is soon noticed by fellow student Richard "Slick" Ellis. Ellis' jealous girlfriend Brenda Allenby is soon involved. Farm problems conflict with dance school life and even though her new friends try to help out, other problems, including a vindictive romantic rival, arise. Cast * Gloria Jean as Gwen Harding * Ray Malone as Richard 'Slick' Ellis * George Dolenz as Lionel Devereau * Fay Helm as Lucy Meadows * Betty McCabe as Joan * Sidney Miller as Cyril * Vivian Austin as Brenda Allenby * Patsy O'Connor as Alice * Mira McKinney as Elvira * William 'Billy' Benedict as Abel * Virginia Brissac Virginia Brissac (June 11, 1883 – July 26, 1979) was a popular American stage actress who headlined theatre companies from Vancouver to San Diego during t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never A Dull Moment (1943 Film)
''Never a Dull Moment'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and written by Mel Ronson and Stanley Roberts. The film stars Ritz Brothers, Frances Langford, Mary Beth Hughes, Franklin Pangborn, Stuart Crawford, George Zucco, Elisabeth Risdon and Jack La Rue. The film was released on November 19, 1943, by Universal Pictures. Plot Harry, Jimmy, and Al Ritz portray three vaudevillians ("The Three Funny Bunnies! The only act in show business that lays Easter eggs!"). Mobster Tony Rocco (George Zucco) mistakes them for gangsters and hires them for his nightclub. The Ritzes are unaware that they are expected to steal a valuable necklace from a society matron. When a pickpocket (Mary Beth Hughes) plants the jewelry on Harry, the Funny Bunnies escape, and are hunted both by the police and Rocco's gang. Cast * Al Ritz (one of the Ritz Brothers) as Al * Jimmy Ritz (one of the Ritz Brothers) as Jimmy * Harry Ritz (one of the Ritz Brothers) as Harry * Frances La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larceny With Music
''Larceny with Music'' is a 1943 musical comedy featuring singer Allan Jones and band leader Alvino Rey. Plot Believing unknown singer Ken Daniels is heir to a fortune, Hotel Deauville proprietor Gus Borelli hires him to headline with the Alvino Rey band. Hotel singer Pamela Mason is demoted to maid and waitress, after which she discovers that the Daniels inheritance was a rumor concocted for publicity by agent Mike Simms. Borelli threatens to kill Daniels when he realizes he was duped by a publicity gimmick, but doesn't as he notices his hotel showroom is packed with customers. Cast *Leo Carrillo – Gus Borelli *Kitty Carlisle – Pamela Mason * Allan Jones – Ken Daniels *William Frawley – Mike Simms * Lee Patrick – Agatha Perkinson *King Sisters *Alvino Rey Alvin McBurney (July 1, 1908 – February 24, 2004), known by his stage name Alvino Rey, was an American jazz guitarist and bandleader. Career Alvin McBurney was born in Oakland, California, United States, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeymoon Lodge
''Honeymoon Lodge'', also known as ''Second Honeymoon'', is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley for Universal Pictures and starring David Bruce, Harriet Hilliard, June Vincent, and Rod Cameron. Plot Cast * David Bruce as Horace Crump / Bob Sterling * Harriet Hilliard as Lorraine Logan / Jenny Hockadayl *June Vincent as Carol Sterling Crump * Rod Cameron as Big Boy Carson *Franklin Pangborn as Cathcart *Andrew Tombes as Judge Wilkins *Martin Ashe as George Thomas *Ozzie Nelson as himself, the Band Leader *Veloz and Yolanda as dancers *Tip, Tap and Toe as the Speciality Act *Bobby Brooks as himself *Hattie Noel as herself ... *Ray Eberle as himself, the Band Singer *Joseph Crehan Joseph A. Creaghan (July 15, 1883 – April 15, 1966) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1916 and 1965, and notably played Ulysses S. Grant nine times between 1939 and 1958, most memorably in ''Union Paci ... as the Judge R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sing A Jingle
''Sing a Jingle'' is a 1944 American musical film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Allan Jones, June Vincent and Samuel S. Hinds.Taylor & Jackson p.274 Plot Partial cast * Allan Jones as Ray King * June Vincent as Muriel Crane * Samuel S. Hinds as J.P. Crane * Gus Schilling as Bucky * Betty Kean as Myrtle * Jerome Cowan as Andrews * Edward Norris as Abbott * Joan Castle as Vera Grant * Dickie Love as Wilbur Crane * Vivian Austin Vivian Austin (born Irene Vivian Coe, February 23, 1920 – August 1, 2004) was an American actress who appeared in a number of films in the late 1930s and early 1940s, although most were B movies. Early years Austin was born Irene Vivian Coe in ... as Ann * William Newell as Wiggins * Dean Collins as Benny References Bibliography * John Russell Taylor & Arthur Jackson. ''The Hollywood Musical''. McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1971. External links * 1944 films 1944 musical films American musical films Universal Pictures films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi, Good Lookin'!
''Hi, Good Lookin'!'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and written by Paul Gerard Smith, Bradford Ropes and Eugene Conrad. The film stars Harriet Nelson, Eddie Quillan, Kirby Grant, Betty Kean, Roscoe Karns, Vivian Austin, Marjorie Gateson and Fuzzy Knight. The film was released on March 22, 1944, by Universal Pictures. Plot In an effort to help a pretty girl to realize her dreams as a singer, a radio station usher impersonates a station executive. Cast *Harriet Nelson as Kelly Clark *Eddie Quillan as Dynamo Carson *Kirby Grant as King Castle *Betty Kean as Peggy *Roscoe Karns as Archie *Vivian Austin as Phyllis *Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Clara Hardacre *Fuzzy Knight as Joe Smedley *Milburn Stone as Bill Eaton * Frank Fenton as Gib Dickson *Robert Emmett Keane as Homer Hardacre *Ozzie Nelson as himself *Jack Teagarden as himself *The Delta Rhythm Boys as Themselves *Tip, Tap and Toe Tip, Tap, and Toe were a seminal African-American tap-dance co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Gal Loves Music
''My Gal Loves Music'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and written by Eugene Conrad and Edward Dein. The film stars Bob Crosby, Grace McDonald, Alan Mowbray, Betty Kean, Walter Catlett and Freddie Mercer. The film was released on December 1, 1944, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Bob Crosby as Mel Murray *Grace McDonald as Judy Mason *Alan Mowbray as Rodney Spoonyer *Betty Kean as Peggy Quinn *Walter Catlett as Dr. Bilbo *Freddie Mercer as Clarence *Paulina Carter as Child Pianist *Tom Daly as Montague Underdunk *Gayne Whitman Gayne Whitman (born Alfred D. Vosburgh; March 19, 1890 – August 31, 1958) was an American radio and film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1904 and 1957. In some early films he was credited under his birth name. He was born ... as Announcer *Chinita as Specialty *Trixie as Specialty References External links * {{IMDb title, 0037110, My Gal Loves Music 1944 films American comedy films 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allergic To Love
''Allergic to Love'' is a 1944 American comedy musical romance film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr. and David Bruce. The film's plot centers on a bride (O'Driscoll) who appears to be allergic to her husband (Beery). Warren Wilson wrote the film's scenario and was associate producer. Plot Arranged marriage. Bride-to-be develops allergies to future husband. Cast * Martha O'Driscoll as Pat Bradley * Noah Beery Jr. as Kip Henderson * David Bruce as J. Roger Mace * Franklin Pangborn as Stewart Ives III * Fuzzy Knight as Charlie * Maxie Rosenbloom as Max * Henry Armetta as Louie * Marek Windheim as Dr. Kardos * Paul Stanton as Mr. Bradley * Olive Blakeney as Mrs. Bradley * Grady Sutton as Cuthbert * William B. Davidson as Mr. Henderson (as William Davidson) * John Hamilton as Dr. McLaughlan * George Chandler as Joe * Olin Howland as Sam Walker (as Olin Howlin) * Lotte Stein as Mrs. Beamish * Edna Holland as Miss Peabody * Dudley Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babes On Swing Street
''Babes on Swing Street'' is a 1944 musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Ann Blyth, Peggy Ryan, and Andy Devine. It was produced by Universal Pictures. Plot Barber's daughter Trudy Costello gives close shaves at her dad Joe's barber shop. She has other skills as well, so becomes excited when classmate Carol Curtis informs her that talent scouts are coming to town to audition young performers. The kids decide to open a nightclub of their own, needing a place and the money to pay for it. Carol's wealthy aunt Martha wants no part of it, but amiable uncle Malcolm is willing to put up the fee. Malcolm is insure if he can get his hands on his inheritance yet, so he fools Martha into believing that a hall they own is being used for artistic purposes. Rehearsals go smoothly until Carol's old rival Fern Wallace turns up and vies with her for the same boy's attention. Eventually, however, the show goes on, with Malcolm getting his money and Martha giving her relu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swing Out, Sister
''Swing Out, Sister'' is a 1945 American musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Arthur Treacher, Rod Cameron and Billie Burke. The screenplay concerns two people who get jobs anonymously at a jazz club without telling their upper-class families. Cast * Rod Cameron as Geoffrey Cabot * Billie Burke as Jessica Mariman * Arthur Treacher as Chumley * Frances Raeburn as Penelope Mariman / "Donna Leslie" * Jacqueline deWit as Pat Cameron * Samuel S. Hinds as Rufus Mariman * Fuzzy Knight as Clutch * Milburn Stone as Tim Colby Cultural reference The English pop duo Swing Out Sister Swing Out Sister are a British pop group best known worldwide for the 1986 song " Breakout". Other hits include "Surrender", " Twilight World", " Waiting Game", and a remake of the Eugene Record soul composition "Am I the Same Girl?" Histor ... took its name from the film. External links Synopsis and commentary at The New York Times* * * 1945 films 1945 musical come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1896 Births
Events January–March * January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers. * January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state. * January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wilhelm Röntgen has discovered a type of radiation (later known as X-rays). * January 6 – Cecil Rhodes is forced to resign as Prime Minister of the Cape of Good Hope, for his involvement in the Jameson Raid. * January 7 – American culinary expert Fannie Farmer publishes her first cookbook. * January 12 – H. L. Smith takes the first X-ray photograph. * January 17 – Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War: British redcoats enter the Ashanti capital, Kumasi, and Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I is deposed. * January 18 – The X-ray machine is exhibited for the first time. * January 28 – Walter Arnold, of East Peckham, Kent, England, is fined 1 shilling for speeding at (exceeding the contemporary speed limit of , the first spee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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