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Fay Roope
Fay Roope (born Winfield Harding Roope; October 20, 1893 – September 13, 1961) was a Harvard graduate and a character actor who appeared in American theater in New York City from the 1920s through 1950, and in American film and television from 1949 through 1961. Early life Winfield Harding Roope was born October 20, 1893 in Allston, Massachusetts, near Boston, the only son of George Winfield Roope and Lucie Mattie Jacobs, a wealthy couple listed in Newton's ''Blue Book''. He "prepared" at Stone School for Boys, a Boston boarding school, and attended Harvard University from 1912 to 1916. During his time there he appeared in varied dramatic and musical roles in school productions. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the university in 1916."Quinquennial catalogue of the Officers and Graduates, Harvard University", Harvard University (1920), p. 503 Acting career He began acting professionally on stage in New York City in the early 1920s, and continued to do so for almost thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allston, Massachusetts
Allston is an officially recognized neighborhood within the City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was named after the American painter and poet Washington Allston. It comprises the land covered by the zip code 02134. For the most part, Allston is administered collectively with the adjacent neighborhood of Brighton. The two are often referred to together as "Allston–Brighton". Boston Police Department District D-14 covers the Allston-Brighton area and a Boston Fire Department Allston station is located in Union Square which houses Engine 41 and Ladder 14. Engine 41 is nicknamed "The Bull" to commemorate the historic stockyards of Allston. Housing stock varies but largely consists of brick apartment buildings, especially on Commonwealth Avenue and the streets directly off it, while areas further down Brighton Avenue, close to Brighton, are largely dotted with wooden triple-deckers. Lower Allston, across the Massachusetts Turnpike from the southern portion of Allston, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Six Convicts
''My Six Convicts'' is a 1952 American film noir crime drama directed by Hugo Fregonese. The screenplay was adapted by Michael Blankfort from the autobiographical book ''My Six Convicts: A Psychologist's Three Years in Fort Leavenworth'', written by Donald Powell Wilson. The film stars Millard Mitchell, Gilbert Roland, John Beal and Marshall Thompson. Mitchell won a Golden Globe Award for his performance. Plot Prison psychologist Doc attempts to help his incarcerated patients. Cast *Millard Mitchell as James Connie *Gilbert Roland as Punch Pinero * John Beal as "Doc" *Marshall Thompson as Blivens Scott * Alf Kjellin as Clem Randall *Henry Morgan as Dawson *Jay Adler as Steve Kopac *Regis Toomey as Dr. Gordon *Fay Roope as the Warden *Carleton Young as Captain Haggerty *John Marley as Knotty Johnson *Russ Conway as Dr. Hughes *Byron Foulger as Dr. Brint *Charles Bronson as Jocko (credited as Charles Buchinsky) Uncredited * Wesley Addy as Convict * Jack Carr as Harry Higgins * D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clipped Wings (1953 Film)
''Clipped Wings'' is a 1953 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on August 14, 1953, by Allied Artists and is the thirty-first film in the series. Plot The boys' friend, Dave Moreno, is being held for treason by the U.S. Air Force. Slip and Sach go to headquarters to help Dave, but mistakenly enlist. Sach is also mistakenly assigned to a WAF barracks. When the boys finally do visit Dave he tells them he does not need help, as he is secretly being used to capture enemy agents. Undeterred by Dave's words, the boys continue to investigate and Slip and Sach wind up airborne. Good luck allows them to land safely, just where the spies are hiding out. They capture the spies and Dave's true mission is revealed. Cast The Bowery Boys *Leo Gorcey as Terrance Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney *Huntz Hall as Horace Debussy 'Sach' Jones *David Gorcey as Chuck Anderson (Credited as David Condon) *Bennie Bartlett as Butch Williams Remaining cast Production In a prime exa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From Here To Eternity
''From Here to Eternity'' is a 1953 American drama romance war film directed by Fred Zinnemann, and written by Daniel Taradash, based on the 1951 novel of the same name by James Jones. The picture deals with the tribulations of three U.S. Army soldiers, played by Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Frank Sinatra, stationed on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Deborah Kerr and Donna Reed portray the women in their lives, and the supporting cast includes Ernest Borgnine, Philip Ober, Jack Warden, Mickey Shaughnessy, Claude Akins, and George Reeves. The film won eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, including awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Fred Zinnemann), Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), and Supporting Actress (Donna Reed).Suid2002, p. 148 /ref> Army cooperation was necessary in order to shoot on location at Schofield Barracks, use training aircraft, and obtain military footage of Pearl Harbor for use in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Charge At Feather River
''The Charge at Feather River'' is a 1953 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Gordon Douglas (director), Gordon Douglas. It was originally released in 3D with many arrows, lances, and other weapons flying directly at the audience in several scenes. The movie is most notable for originating the name of the "Wilhelm scream", a sound effect used in the ''Star Wars'' film series, as well as countless other movies including the ''Indiana Jones (franchise), Indiana Jones'' franchise, Disney cartoons and ''The Lord of the Rings (film series), The Lord of the Rings'' film series. In February 2018 it was announced that Star Wars will no longer use the Wilhelm scream. Sound designer Ben Burtt named the sound after "Pvt. Wilhelm", a minor character in the film who emits the famous scream after being shot by an arrow (although the recording actually originated in the Gary Cooper film ''Distant Drums'' in 1951). When the film screened at the Second World 3-D Expo at Hollywood's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The System (1953 Film)
''The System'' is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Frank Lovejoy, Joan Weldon and Robert Arthur (actor), Robert Arthur. Plot An honest bookmaker discovers the hard way that his line of work is a lot more dangerous than he first thought. Cast * Frank Lovejoy as John E. "Johnny" Merrick * Joan Weldon as Felice Stuart * Robert Arthur (actor), Robert Arthur as Rex Merrick * Paul Picerni as David Wiley * Don Beddoe as Jerry Allen * Jerome Cowan as Barry X. Brady * Dan Seymour as Mr. Marty * Sarah Selby as Mrs. Elizabeth Allen * Fay Roope as Roger Stuart * Frank Richards (actor), Frank Richards as Charley, Merrick's Butler * Vic Perrin as Little Harry Goubenek * Henry Corden as Specs alias Morton Kovick * Howard Negley as Senator Richard Ketteridge * Alan Gordon as Big Reuben * Bruno VeSota as Angelo Bruno Reception When the film was first released, ''The New York Times review was brutal. The film critic wrote, "It seems quite appropriate for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Ashore
''All Ashore'' is a 1953 American comedy musical film directed by Richard Quine and starring Mickey Rooney, Dick Haymes, Peggy Ryan and Ray McDonald. In the tradition of MGM's ''Anchors Aweigh'' and '' On the Town'', the film tells the stories of three sailors (Rooney, crooner Dick Haymes and dancer Ray McDonald) on shore leave on Santa Catalina Island, California, where much of the film was shot. A former MGM contract star, McDonald was married to Peggy Ryan at the time, with ''All Ashore'' being the last film for both of them. Plot Three petty officers have returned from Korea on the battle cruiser , and disembark for long awaited shore leave in California. Skip and Joe have no money due to losses in a crap game, but their shipmate Francis "Moby" Dickerson has $300 ($ today) he won in poker. Skip and Joe have constantly taken advantage of Moby throughout their cruise and once again beg some money off him. Moby wishes to spend his leave on Santa Catalina but his shipmates tak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down Among The Sheltering Palms (film)
''Down Among the Sheltering Palms'' is a 1953 American musical comedy film starring Mitzi Gaynor, William Lundigan, Gloria DeHaven, David Wayne and Jane Greer. at The popular song of the same name, which dates to 1914, is one of those performed in the film. Plot is coming to an end, but rather than being sent home, Capt. Bill Willoby and Lt. Frank Schmidt, along with their unit, are assigned to Midi Island, formerly held by the Japanese. They receive a friendly welcome there from King Jilouili and many native ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Clown (1953 Film)
''The Clown'' is a 1953 American drama film starring Red Skelton with Jane Greer and Tim Considine, and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The story is derived from '' The Champ'' (1931). Plot Dodo the Clown is a funny man with a serious drinking problem. He is famous in the business for falling off the Ziegfeld Follies stage, drunk, and punching his longtime manager. His son, Dink, is his biggest fan and his caretaker. Dodo's current act is heckling customers coming off a carnival ride, where moving sidewalks, railings, gusts of air and a light shock from Dodo's wand make onlookers, and most of the victims, roar with laughter. An arrogant, humorless young man, embarrassed in front of his date, knocks Dodo to the floor. When the amusement park stage manager examines Dodo's cut lip, Dodo accuses him of trying to smell his breath. He is sober and has been so for a month: Dink bears witness. But the quarrel is the last straw, and Gallagher fires him. Despite Dink's best efforts, Dodo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assignment – Paris!
''Assignment – Paris!'' is a 1952 American Cold War film noir directed by Robert Parrish and starring Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, George Sanders and Audrey Totter. Premise Paris-based ''New York Herald Tribune'' reporter Jimmy Race (Andrews) is sent by his boss (Sanders) behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest to investigate a meeting involving the Hungarian ambassador. While on assignment, Race is framed for espionage. Cast * Dana Andrews as Jimmy Race * Märta Torén as Jeanne Moray * George Sanders as Nicholas Strang * Audrey Totter as Sandy Tate * Sandro Giglio as Gabor Czeki alias Grisha * Donald Randolph as Anton Borvich * Herbert Berghof as Prime Minister Andreas Ordy * Ben Astar as Minister of Justice Vajos * Willis Bouchey as Biddle - Editor * Earl Lee as Dad Pelham * Pál Jávor as Laslo Boros * Georgiana Wulff as Gogo Czeki Production Phil Karlson was the original director, but was fired during filming. It was filmed on location in Paris and Budapest Bud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Story
''Washington Story'' is a 1952 American drama film directed by Robert Pirosh and starring Van Johnson and Patricia Neal. The screenplay concerns a reporter in search of government corruption who falls for a congressman. Plot On her first trip to Washington, D.C., aspiring reporter Alice Kingsley is shown around by Gilbert Nunnally, a successful radio commentator. Nunnally has a cynical view of the Capitol and everybody in it, expressing his belief that every politician can be bought. Alice wants to see if there is any truth to that, so she chooses a young Massachusetts congressman with a squeaky-clean image, Joe Gresham, and introduces herself. Joe is wary of the press and makes a telephone call to check her credentials, but Alice, having anticipated this, gives him a number for Nunnally, who pretends to be the reporter's editor and vouches for her credentials. Following him around, Alice is impressed by Joe's work ethic and personality. She wonders if veteran politician Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brigand (film)
''The Brigand'' is a 1952 American adventure romance film directed by Phil Karlson. It is the second film that Anthony Dexter made for producer Edward Small for Columbia Pictures after his debut in '' Valentino''. Plot A rogue exile impersonates a King and a virtuous person wants to be so because he is the rightful heir to the throne. Loosely based on ''The Brigand'' by Alexandre Dumas, the film is set in the Napoleonic era in 1804 in the mythical Iberian nation of "Mandorra". The film bears a resemblance to ''The Prisoner of Zenda'' with Dexter playing a dual role of a rogue exile who impersonates a King in danger of being overthrown by his cousin played by Anthony Quinn. The scheming Quinn plans a "premeditated accident" to King Lorenzo by giving him a hunting weapon that is rigged to fire backwards; an idea reused by director Phil Karlson in his ''The Silencers''. With the real King unable to perform his duties, the swashbuckling distant relative Carlos DeLago, late of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
