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Edward Cahn (director)
Edward L. Cahn (February 12, 1899 – August 25, 1963) was an American film director. Early life and education Cahn was born in Brooklyn, New York. He went to work at Universal Pictures in 1917 while still a student at UCLA. Career He is best known for directing ''Our Gang'' comedies from 1939 to 1943, and a long line of other short subjects and B-movies afterward. He is also known for directing the 1958 film ''It! The Terror from Beyond Space'', the film that inspired the 1979 film ''Alien''. He made a number of films for American International Pictures.Mark McGee, ''Faster and Furiouser: The Revised and Fattened Fable of American International Pictures'', McFarland, 1996 p52 Personal life His brother was film editor Philip Cahn, who was the father of film editor Dann Cahn, who, in turn, was the father of film editor Daniel T. Cahn. Selected filmography as director *''The Homicide Squad'' (1931) *''Radio Patrol'' (1932) *''Law and Order'' (1932) *''Afraid to Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Patrol (film)
''Radio Patrol'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, written by Tom Reed and Richard Schayer, and starring Robert Armstrong, Russell Hopton, Lila Lee, June Clyde, Sidney Toler and Andy Devine. It was released on June 2, 1932, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast * Robert Armstrong as Bill Kennedy *Russell Hopton as Pat Bourke *Lila Lee as Sue Kennedy *June Clyde as Vern Wiley *Sidney Toler as Sgt. Tom Keogh *Andy Devine as Pete Wiley * Harry Woods as Kloskey *Onslow Stevens as Carl Hughes *John Lester Johnson as Smokey Johnson *Noel Madison as Tony *Dewey Robinson as Little Erny *Herman Bing Herman Bing (March 30, 1889 – January 9, 1947) was a German-American character actor. He acted in more than 120 films and many of his parts were uncredited. Biography Bing was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He was son of the opera ... as Schwabacher, the Funeral Director (unaccredited) References External links * 1932 films 1930s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Partners
''Dangerous Partners'' is a 1945 American adventure film directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by Marion Parsonnet and Edmund L. Hartmann, based on the novel “Paper Chase” by Oliver Weld Bayer, the pen-name of Leo and Eleanor Bayer (later known as the screen-writer Eleanor Perry.) The film stars James Craig, Signe Hasso, Edmund Gwenn, Audrey Totter, Mabel Paige, John Warburton, Henry O'Neill and Grant Withers. The film was released on June 7, 1945, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Carola and Clyde Ballister find a briefcase containing four wills leaving $1-million bequests to an Albert Kingby. They visit the Cleveland home of the first person who wrote a will benefiting Kingsby, a man named Kempen. They meet his attorney, Jeff Caign, and learn Kempen intended to leave the money to a singer, Lili Roegan. Kempen dies mysteriously, so the Ballisters take a train to go see Professor Ludlow, the next beneficiary. Caign tails them, discovers a dead Clyde, in Kingsby’s compartment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Street After Dark
''Main Street After Dark'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by John C. Higgins and Karl Kamb. The film stars Edward Arnold (actor), Edward Arnold, Selena Royle, Tom Trout, Audrey Totter, Dan Duryea, Hume Cronyn and Dorothy Morris. The film was released on January 12, 1945, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Lt. Lorrigan has his hands full with the Dibson criminal family. Ma Dibson's thieving son Lefty is about to get out of prison. Her daughter Rosalie and Lefty's wife Jessie Belle pick up military servicemen in bars and steal from them. Lorrigan keeps an eye on all. He frisks Lefty's brother Posey, warning the Dibsons to keep out of trouble. Lefty immediately plans to rob McBain, owner of the bar where Rosalie and Jessie Belle fleece the servicemen. Using guns from pawnbroker Keller, expressly against Ma's wishes, Lefty falls into Lt. Lorrigan's trap, with undercover cops disguised as soldiers. In the struggle, Posey is accidentally shot. Lefty, Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhead (1941 Film)
''Redhead'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Johnny Downs, June Lang, and Eric Blore. Cast list * Johnny Downs as Ted Brown * June Lang as Dale Carter * Eric Blore Eric Blore Sr. (23 December 1887 – 2 March 1959) was an English actor and writer. His early stage career, mostly in the West End of London, centred on revue and musical comedy, but also included straight plays. He wrote sketches for and appe ... as Scoop See also * ''Redhead'' (1934 film) References External links * American comedy films 1941 comedy films American black-and-white films Films directed by Edward L. Cahn Monogram Pictures films 1941 films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films {{1940s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Out For Lessons
''Time Out for Lessons'' is a 1939 '' Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 185th ''Our Gang'' short (186th episode, 97th talking short, 98th talking episode, and 17th MGM produced episode) that was released. Plot Afalfa is preparing for a Football game with the gang before his father takes him aside to talk about his poor grades, Alfalfa is told that, he has a lot of Grade "D" on his tests and unless he improves his academic standing, he'll never get to college. Alfalfa responds, "Don't 'D' stand for 'Dandy'?" He then informs his father that he intends to sail through college on a football scholarship. His father then puts forth an illustration to Alfalfa who imagines that he is a student at "Hale University" (a spoof of Yale University) and that he is a big football star with poor grades. During his dream about future gridiron triumphs, Alfalfa is brought down to earth when he envisions himself being disqualified by his professor from the inevitable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfalfa's Double
''Alfalfa's Double'' is an ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 186th ''Our Gang'' short (187th episode, 98th talking short, 99th talking episode, and 18th MGM produced episode) that was released. Plot Alfalfa comes face to face with his wealthy lookalike Cornelius (also played by Carl Switzer). This fateful meeting provides a golden opportunity for both boys: By trading places with his double, Alfalfa will be able to weasel out of his yard work and live a life of luxury, while Cornelius will be able to escape the rigors of dancing lessons, baths, and the like, and briefly enjoy the benefits of being a "regular kid." But the consequences of the boys' identity-trading serves only to lend credence to the old saying "Stay in your own backyard." Alfalfa is not used to the dancing lessons, formal meals, having to behave like a gentleman, minding table manners (where his meal is taken away and replaced with an artichoke), reading lessons, and an afternoon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dad For A Day (1939 Film)
''Dad for a Day'' is a 1939 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 184th ''Our Gang'' short (185th episode, 96th talking short, 97th talking episode, and 16th MGM produced episode) that was released. Plot While planning to participate in the annual Fathers and Sons Day Picnic, the Our Gang kids are reminded that their pal Mickey has no father. The kids prevail upon friendly gas-station owner Mr. Henry to act as Mickey's surrogate dad during the festivities. Not only does Mr. Henry win every competition, but he also works up enough nerve to propose to Mickey's widowed mother. Cast The Gang * Mickey Gubitosi as Mickey Baker * George McFarland as Spanky * Carl Switzer as Alfalfa * Billie Thomas as Buckwheat * Leonard Landy as Leonard Additional cast * Darwood Kaye as Club member complimenting Mickey * Arthur Q. Bryan as Spanky's dad * Ben Hall as Leonard's dad * Tom Herbert as Gas station patron * Louis Jean Heydt as Bill Henry, Mickey's surrogate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Guy (1937 Film)
''Bad Guy'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by Earl Felton and Harry Ruskin. The film stars Bruce Cabot, Virginia Grey, Edward Norris, Jean Chatburn and Cliff Edwards. It was released on August 27, 1937 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Power linesman Lucky Walden kills the crooked gambler who had cheated him. He is convicted and sentenced to death. Lucky's one chance is for his brother Steve to locate an eyewitness who can testify that Lucky killed the man in self-defense. When the man is found and corroborates the story, Lucky is awarded a stay of execution. He then earns a full parole by risking his life when saving a fellow inmate from some dangerous high-voltage wires. Lucky returns to his old vices. He violates his parole and is returned to prison. Lucky coaxes Steve into helping him rig the prison's electrical bars to help him escape. Steve's girlfriend Kitty is also attracted to Lucky and wants him out of prison. The cops chase Lucky un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Drives Through
''Death Drives Through'' is a 1935 British sports drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Chili Bouchier, Robert Douglas and Miles Mander. It was made as a quota quickie by the independent producer Clifford Taylor at Ealing Studios. The racing scenes were shot at Brooklands.Chibnall p.107 Cast * Chili Bouchier as Kay Lord * Robert Douglas as Kit Woods * Miles Mander as Garry Ames * Percy Walsh as Mr. Lord * Frank Atkinson as John Larson * Lillian Gunns as Binnie * Andreas Malandrinos Andreas Malandrinos ( el, Ανδρέας Μαλανδρίνος; 14 November 1888, in Greece – 11 July 1970, in Surrey) was a Greek-born actor who started appearing in British films from 1930, until his death 40 years later in Surrey, Englan ... as Crew Member (uncredited) References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confidential (1935 Film)
''Confidential'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by Wellyn Totman and Olive Cooper. The film stars Donald Cook, Evalyn Knapp, Theodore von Eltz, Warren Hymer, J. Carrol Naish and Herbert Rawlinson. The film was released on October 16, 1935, by Mascot Pictures. Plot Cast * Donald Cook as FBI Agent Dave Elliott *Evalyn Knapp as Maxine Travers *Theodore von Eltz as Mr. Walsh *Warren Hymer as 'Midget' Regan *J. Carrol Naish as 'Lefty' Tate *Herbert Rawlinson as J.W. Keaton *Kane Richmond as J.W. 'Jack' Keaton, Jr. *Guy Edward Hearn as Insp. Stone *James P. Burtis as Lacey *Clay Clement as Insp. Arthur M. Preston *Reed Howes as FBI Agent Bob Arnold *Morgan Wallace as H. Van Cleve *Monte Carter as Giuseppe Tomasso Giaconelli *Al Bridge as Hanover *Earl Eby as FBI Agent Nash *Lynton Brent as FBI Agent Connors *George Chesebro as Sardo *Mary Gwynne as Woman *Frank Marlowe as G-Man *Lillian Castle as Mary *Donald Kerr as Reporter *Edwin Argu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emergency Call (1933 Film)
''Emergency Call'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code action film directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by Houston Branch and Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The film stars William Boyd, Wynne Gibson, William Gargan, George E. Stone and Betty Furness. The film was released on June 24, 1933 by RKO Pictures. Cast * William Boyd as Joe * Wynne Gibson as Mabel * William Gargan as Steve * George E. Stone as Sammie * Betty Furness as Alice * Edwin Maxwell as Rourke * Merna Kennedy as Day File Clerk * Oscar Apfel as Dr. Schwarz * Paul Fix as Dr. Mason * Helen Lynch as Telephone Operator * Jane Darwell Jane Darwell (born Patti Woodard; October 15, 1879 – August 13, 1967) was an American actress of stage, film, and television. With appearances in more than 100 major movies spanning half a century, Darwell is perhaps best remembered for her p ... as Head Nurse Brown (Uncredited) References External links * * * * 1933 films American black-and-white films 1930s English-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
