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Edward Ludwig
Edward Irving Ludwig (October 7, 1899 – August 20, 1982) was a Russian-born American film director and writer. He directed nearly 100 films between 1921 and 1963 (some under the names Edward I. Luddy and Charles Fuhr). Ludwig was also one of the directors of John Payne (actor), John Payne's NBC Western (genre), western series ''The Restless Gun'' (1957-1959). Ludwig and Erle C. Kenton were the principal directors of the CBS television series, ''The Texan (TV series), The Texan'' (1958-1960), starring Rory Calhoun as a "Robin Hood of the West" who drifts through the region helping persons in need. ''The Texan'' in its first season ran opposite ''The Restless Gun'' in its second and last season. Ludwig was born Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, entered the United States from Canada on March 6, 1911, became a naturalized citizen December 23, 1932, and died in Santa Monica, California, Santa Monica, California. Partial filmography * ''Rip Van Winkle (1921 film), Rip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Jim McLain
''Big Jim McLain'' is a 1952 American film noir political thriller film starring John Wayne and James Arness as HUAC investigators hunting down communists in the postwar Hawaii organized-labor scene. Edward Ludwig directed. This was the first film in which Wayne played a contemporary law enforcement officer, instead of an Old West lawman. Near the end of his career, in the mid-1970s, he took on two more such roles, ('' Brannigan'' and ''McQ''), each time playing an urban cop. Plot House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigators Jim McLain (Wayne) and Mal Baxter (Arness) come to Hawaii to track American Communist Party activities. They are interested in everything from insurance fraud to the sabotage of a U.S. naval vessel and plans to have local unions go on strike to prevent the loading and unloading of ships on the Honolulu docks. After receiving useful information from reporter Phil Briggs (Vernon "Red" McQueen), the agents begin searching for Willie Nomaka, a fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Waited
''The Man Who Waited'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Jay Morley, Vonda Phelps and Milla Davenport.Munden, p. 487. Cast * Frank Braidwood as Frank Magee * Inez MacDonald as June Rance * Jay Morley asJoe Rance * Jack P. Pierce as Black Pete * Vonda Phelps as June, as a baby * Dan Maines as Sandy * Joe Bonner as Manuel Sánchez * Milla Davenport Milla Davenport (February 4, 1871 in Zurich – May 17, 1936) was an American stage and film actress who first appeared with the repertory company of her husband, actor Harry J. Davenport (1870-1929), for fifteen years. Davenport then began a ... as Madre Sánchez References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Kids And A Queen
''Three Kids and a Queen'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Edward Ludwig, written by Samuel Ornitz and Barry Trivers, and starring May Robson, Henry Armetta, Herman Bing, Frankie Darro, Bill Burrud and William "Billy" Benedict. It was released on October 21, 1935, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *May Robson as Mary Jane 'Queenie' Baxter *Henry Armetta as Tony Orsatti *Herman Bing as Walter Merkin *Frankie Darro as Blackie *Bill Burrud as Doc *William "Billy" Benedict as Flash *Lawrence Grant as Wilfred Edgar *Charlotte Henry as Julia Orsatti *Lillian Harmer as Elmira Wiggins *Henry Kolker as Crippets *John Miljan as Boss Benton *Hale Hamilton as Ralph *Noel Madison as Stanley * Tom Dugan as Bill *Irving Pichel as Kraft *Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Cummings *Ferdinand Gottschalk as Dr. Flesig *Edward Van Sloan as Dr. Gordon *Louis Vincenot as Dr. Charcot *Arnold Korff as Dr. Winters *Adrian Morris Adrian Grant Morris (18 May 1929 – 6 December 2004) was an England, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Of Indiscretion
''Age of Indiscretion'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Edward Ludwig and written by Leon Gordon and Otis Garrett. The film stars Paul Lukas, Madge Evans, Helen Vinson, May Robson, David Holt and Ralph Forbes. Plot Cast *Paul Lukas as Robert Lenhart *Madge Evans as Maxine Bennett * Helen Vinson as Eve Lenhart *May Robson as Emma Shaw * David Holt as Bill Lenhart *Ralph Forbes as Felix Shaw *Catherine Doucet as Jean Oliver *Beryl Mercer as Mrs. Williams * Minor Watson as Mr. Adams *Shirley Ross as Dotty *Stuart Casey as Miles *Adrian Morris Adrian Grant Morris (18 May 1929 – 6 December 2004) was an England, English painter. Early life Morris was born in London, England. He spent his childhood in rural Somerset before the family moved to the United States, where he attended the ... as Gus * George Irving as Judge References External links * 1935 films 1930s English-language films American drama films 1935 drama films Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
''The Man Who Reclaimed His Head'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Edward Ludwig and written by Jean Bart and Samuel Ornitz. The film stars Claude Rains, Joan Bennett, Lionel Atwill, Juanita Quigley, Henry O'Neill and Henry Armetta. The film was released on December 24, 1934, by Universal Pictures. Plot Paul Verin walks through the streets of 1915 Paris carrying his small daughter Linette on one arm and a black satchel on the other. Arriving at the home of Paul's boyhood friend, attorney Fernand De Marnay, Paul relates the events that led him there. Five years ago Paul and his wife Adele lived in Clichy. They lived off what Paul could make with his political writings. Adele loves Paul but she is unhappy living in Clichy. She wants to live in Paris. To make enough money to move to Paris, Paul accepts an offer to write political articles for aspiring politician Henri Dumont agreeing to let Dumont take credit as the author. Dumont has political aspirations and the anti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friends Of Mr
''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Kauffman, and Crane. Kauffman and Crane began developing ''Friends'' under the working title ''Insomnia Cafe'' between November and December 1993. They presented the idea to Bright, and together they pitched a seven-page treatment of the show to NBC. After several script rewrites and changes, including title changes to ''Six of One'' and ''Friends Like Us'', the series was finally named ''Friends''. Filming took place at Warner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Be Ritzy
''Let's Be Ritzy'' is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Edward Ludwig and written by Harry Sauber and Earle Snell. The film stars Lew Ayres, Patricia Ellis, Isabel Jewell, Frank McHugh, Berton Churchill and Robert McWade. The film was released on May 1, 1934, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Lew Ayres as Jimmy Sterling *Patricia Ellis as Ruth Sterling *Isabel Jewell as Betty *Frank McHugh as Bill Damroy Robert *Berton Churchill as R.M. Pembrook *Robert McWade as Splevin *Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Burton * Addison Richards as Lt. Spaulding *Clay Clement as Mr. Hildreth *Adrian Morris as Henry Robert *Betty Lawford as Mrs. Pembrook *Lois January as Stenographer * Craig Reynolds as Clerk *Jimmy Scott as Clerk *Dean Benton as Clerk *Boothe Howard as Cop *Barry Norton Barry Norton (born Alfredo Carlos Birabén; June 16, 1905 – August 24, 1956) was an Argentine-American actor. He appeared in over 90 films, starting in silent films from 1925 until his death in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Woman's Man
''A Woman's Man'' is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring John Halliday, Marguerite De La Motte and Wallace Ford.Langman p.247 The screenplay concerns a film star diva who storms off the film set and begins a romance with a publicity-hungry boxer. Cast * John Halliday as Tom Cleary - Director * Marguerite De La Motte as Gloria Jordan - Star * Wallace Ford as Joe Flynn - Prizefighter * Kitty Kelly as Molly Evans - Secretary * Jameson Thomas as Roger Pentley - Playboy * Tom Dugan as Pete Miller - Trainer * Wallis Clark as Ralph Mallon- Studio Chief * Donald Douglas as Walter Payson - Horseback Rider * Leigh Allen as Crane - Leading Man * George Mayo as Assistant Director * Harrison Greene Harrison Greene (January 18, 1884 – September 28, 1945) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 230 films between 1931 and 1945. The son of a jeweler, Greene was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in California ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
They Just Had To Get Married
''They Just Had to Get Married'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Slim Summerville, ZaSu Pitts, Roland Young, and Verree Teasdale. The screenplay was written by Gladys Lehman, H.M. Walker, and an uncredited Preston Sturges, based on the Broadway play ''A Pair of Silk Stockings'' (1914) by Cyril Harcourt. This was the play's third film adaptation.TC''They Just Had to Get Married'' notes tcm.com; accessed August 4, 2015. Plot When wealthy Henry Davidson dies, he leaves all his money to his faithful butler, Sam Sutton (Summerville), and maid, Molly Hull (Pitts), who are finally able to get married. Their new lives as millionaires gets them involved with flirtatious Lola Montrose (Teasdale) and Davidson's relative Hillary Hume (Young), and complications ensue. Sam and Molly lose everything, break up, and are finally tricked into reconciling.Brennan, SandrSynopsis allmovie.com; accessed September 23, 2015. Cast *Slim Summerville as S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steady Company (1932 Film)
''Steady Company'' is a 1932 pre-Code American action film directed by Edward Ludwig, written by Edward Ludwig and Earle Snell, and starring Norman Foster, June Clyde, ZaSu Pitts, Henry Armetta, J. Farrell MacDonald and Maurice Black. It was released on March 14, 1932, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Norman Foster as Jim *June Clyde as Peggy *ZaSu Pitts as Dot *Henry Armetta as Tony Capri *J. Farrell MacDonald as Hogan *Maurice Black as Blix *Morgan Wallace as Tuxedo Carter *Jack Perry as Pico Vacci *Morrie Cohan as Curly Blake *Willard Robertson Willard Robertson (January 1, 1886 – April 5, 1948) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1924 and 1948. He was born in Runnels, Texas, and died in Hollywood, California. Biography Robertson first w ... as Pop Henley References External links * 1932 films 1930s English-language films American action films 1930s action films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Edward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See America Thirst
''See America Thirst'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and directed by William James Craft. Silent comics Harry Langdon and Slim Summerville star along with Bessie Love. Though released late in 1930, it nevertheless had a silent version. In the film, Bessie Love introduced the type of sandals later known as "flip-flops" to American audiences. The title is a parody of the Cole Porter musical ''See America First''. Plot Slim (Summerville) and Wally (Langdon) are mistaken for hired killers and are paid to murder a bootlegger. They encounter nightclub singer Ellen (Love), associated with the district attorney's office, who assists them in convincing the gang leader to pay them double for protection. Everything goes well until the actually hired killers show up. Cast Reception The film did not receive positive reviews and was deemed not to be funny. Preservation status Copies are preserved at the UCLA Film and Televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl From Woolworth's
''The Girl from Woolworth's'' is a 1929 American pre-Code romance film directed by William Beaudine and starring Alice White, Gladden James and Bert Moorhouse. It was released both as a sound film and in a slightly shorter silent version.Marshall p.311 Karen Plunkett-Powell wrote in her book, ''Remembering Woolworth's: A Nostalgic History of the World's Most Famous Five-and-Dime'': "First National Pictures produced this 60-minute musical as a showcase for up-and-coming actress Alice White." White had the role of a singing clerk in the music department of a Woolworth's store. Cast * Alice White as Pat King * Gladden James as Dowling * Bert Moorhouse as Dave * Patricia Caron as Cleo * William Orlamond as Pa Donnelly * Milla Davenport as Ma Donnelly * Charles Delaney as Bill Harigan * Ben Hall as Jerry Donelly * Wheeler Oakman as Lawrence Mayfield Status The film is now considered lost. See also * List of early sound feature films (1926–1929) This is a list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
