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Florence Rice
Florence Davenport Rice (February 14, 1907 – February 23, 1974) was an American film actress. Early years Florence Davenport Rice was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the only child of the noted sportswriter Grantland Rice and Fannie Katherine Hollis. She attended Dwight School for Girls at Englewood, New Jersey, and Smith College. Career Rice became an actress during the late 1920s and, after several Broadway roles, eventually made her way to Hollywood, where she acted in almost 50 films between 1934 and 1943. Rice was cast as the reliable girlfriend in several films for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. MGM gradually provided her with more substantial roles, occasionally in prestige productions. Rice never became a major figure in movies, but she performed in a number of screen pairings with Robert Young. Her most widely seen performances were in ''Double Wedding'' (1937), in which she was billed third in the cast credits behind William Powell and Myrna Loy, '' Sweethearts'' (1938) w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland ( ), officially the City of Cleveland, is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. Located in the northeastern part of the state, it is situated along the southern shore of Lake Erie, across the U.S. maritime border with Canada, northeast of Cincinnati, northeast of Columbus, and approximately west of Pennsylvania. The largest city on Lake Erie and one of the major cities of the Great Lakes region, Cleveland ranks as the 54th-largest city in the U.S. with a 2020 population of 372,624. The city anchors both the Greater Cleveland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and the larger Cleveland–Akron–Canton combined statistical area (CSA). The CSA is the most populous in Ohio and the 17th largest in the country, with a population of 3.63 million in 2020, while the MSA ranks as 34th largest at 2.09 million. Cleveland was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River by General Moses Cleaveland, after whom the city was named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fugitive Lady (1934 Film)
Fugitive Lady is an American 1934 film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Florence Rice, Neil Hamilton and Donald Cook. Lucille Ball had an uncredited role in the film. Cast *Florence Rice as Ann Duncan * Neil Hamilton as Donald Brooks * Donald Cook as Jack Howard *William Demarest as Steve Rogers *Clara Blandick as Aunt Margaret *Nella Walker as Mrs Brooks *Rita La Roy Rita La Roy (born Ina La Roi Stuart; October 2, 1901 – February 18, 1993) was an American actress and dancer, beginning her career in 1929, and having her last significant role in 1940. Career La Roy appeared in over 50 films, the best k ... as Sylvia Brooks References 1934 films American black-and-white films American drama films 1934 drama films Films directed by Albert S. Rogell Columbia Pictures films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Longest Night (1936 Film)
''The Longest Night'' is a 1936 American mystery film directed by Errol Taggart and written by Robert Hardy Andrews. The film stars Robert Young, Florence Rice, Ted Healy, Julie Haydon, Catherine Doucet and Janet Beecher. The film was released on October 2, 1936, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Running a mere 51 minutes, it is believed to be the shortest feature ever produced by MGM, lending a certain irony to the title. Elements of the plot were later reworked into the 1941 Marx Bros. comedy ''The Big Store''. Plot A department store where she works is robbed by Eve Sutton and an accomplice, Carl Briggs. A wristwatch they stole is recognized by Eve's sister Joan, who reports her suspicions to Mrs. Briggs, who is Eve's boss at the store. Joan bumps into Charley Phelps, the store owner's son, who develops a personal interest in her. As an investigation into the robbery begins, Carl Briggs is shot and killed, his mother's body is also found, and Eve and a co-worker, Mr. Grover, are taken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sworn Enemy (film)
''Sworn Enemy'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Edwin L. Marin, written by Wells Root, and starring Robert Young, Florence Rice, Joseph Calleia, Lewis Stone and Nat Pendleton. It was released on September 11, 1936, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Cast * Robert Young as Henry 'Hank' Sherman * Florence Rice as Margaret 'Peg' Gattle * Joseph Calleia as Joe Emerald * Lewis Stone as Doctor Simon 'Doc' Gattle * Nat Pendleton as 'Steamer' Krupp * Harvey Stephens as District Attorney Paul Scott * Samuel S. Hinds as Eli Decker * Edward Pawley as 'Dutch' McTurck * John Wray as Lang * Cy Kendall as Simmons * Leslie Fenton Leslie Fenton (12 March 1902 – 25 March 1978) was an English actor and film director. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1923 and 1945. Early life Fenton was born on 12 March 1902 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He emigrated to ... as Steve Sherman * Robert Gleckler as Hinkle References External links * * * * 1936 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women Are Trouble
''Women Are Trouble'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Errol Taggart and written by Michael Fessier. The film stars Stuart Erwin, Paul Kelly, Florence Rice, Margaret Irving, Cy Kendall and John Harrington. The film was released on July 31, 1936, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Cast *Stuart Erwin as Matt Casey * Paul Kelly as Bill Blaine *Florence Rice as Ruth Nolan *Margaret Irving as Frances Blaine *Cy Kendall as Inspector Matson *John Harrington as Gleason *Harold Huber as Pete the Pusher *Kitty McHugh as Della Murty *Raymond Hatton as Joe Murty *George Chandler as Reporter See also *''Casey, Crime Photographer ''Casey, Crime Photographer'' (also known as ''Crime photographer''; ''Flashgun Casey''; ''Casey, Press Photographer''; ''Stephen Bristol, Crime Photographer'') was an American media franchise that lasted from the 1930s until the 1960s. Created b ...'' References External links * 1936 films American crime films 1936 crime films Metro-Goldwyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackmailer (1936 Film)
''Blackmailer'' is a 1936 American comedy thriller film directed by Gordon Wiles and starring William Gargan, Florence Rice, and H.B. Warner.Langman & Finn p.26 It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Synopsis An incompetent police inspector and an equally foolish private detective both become involved in a blackmail case. Main cast * William Gargan as Peter Cornish * Florence Rice as Joan Rankin * H.B. Warner as Michael Rankin * Nana Bryant as Mrs. Lindsay * Wyrley Birch as Nelson * Drue Leyton as Lydia Rankin * Paul Hurst as Inspector Killian * Kenneth Thomson as Mr. Porter * Boyd Irwin as Dr. Lindsay * Alexander Cross as Jack Donovan * 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 Dr. Rosenkrantz - Coroner References Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panic On The Air
''Panic on the Air'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Lew Ayres. Cast * Lew Ayres as Jerry Franklin * Florence Rice as Mary Connor Cremer * Benny Baker as Andy * Edwin Maxwell as Gordon * Charles C. Wilson as Chief Insp. Fitzgerald * Murray Alper as Marvin Danker * Wyrley Birch as Maj. Bliss * Robert Emmett Keane as Cillani * Gene Morgan Gene Morgan (March 12, 1893 – August 13, 1940) was an American actor. He appeared in 111 films between 1926 and 1941. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, and died in Santa Monica, California. Selected filmography * ''Rogu ... as Lefty Dugan * Eddie Lee as McNulty References External links * 1936 films 1936 drama films American drama films American black-and-white films 1930s English-language films Columbia Pictures films Films directed by D. Ross Lederman 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pride Of The Marines (1936 Film)
''Pride of the Marines'' is a 1936 American comedy film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Plot summary Cast * Charles Bickford as Steve Riley * Florence Rice as Molly Malone * Robert Allen as Larry Allen * Thurston Hall as Col. Gage * Ward Bond as Gunner Brady * George McKay as Mac McCabe * Joe Sawyer 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 Tennessee References External links * * * * 1936 films 1936 comedy films American comedy films 1930s English-language films American black-and-white films Films directed by D. Ross Lederman Films about the United States Marine Corps Columbia Pictures films 1930s American films {{1930s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escape From Devil's Island
''Escape from Devil's Island'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Albert S. Rogell and written by Earle Snell and Fred Niblo Jr. The film stars Victor Jory, Florence Rice, Norman Foster, Stanley Andrews, Daniel L. Haynes and Herbert Heywood. The film was released on November 24, 1935, by Columbia Pictures. Plot Cast * Victor Jory as Dario *Florence Rice as Johanna Harrington *Norman Foster as Andre Dion *Stanley Andrews as Steve Harrington *Daniel L. Haynes as Djikki * Herbert Heywood as Bouillon *Frank Lackteen as Python *Arthur Aylesworth as Commondante *Noble Johnson Noble Johnson (April 18, 1881 – January 9, 1978), later known as Mark Noble, was an American actor and film producer. He appeared in films such as ''The Mummy'' (1932), ''The Most Dangerous Game'' (1932), ''King Kong'' (1933) and ''Son of ... as Bisco References External links * 1935 films 1930s English-language films American adventure films 1935 adventure films Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guard That Girl
''Guard That Girl'' is a 1935 American mystery film written and directed by Lambert Hillyer, which stars Robert Allen, Florence Rice, and Ward Bond. Cast list * Robert Allen as Larry Donovan * Florence Rice as Helen Bradford * Ward Bond as Budge Edwards * Wyrley Birch as Mr. Scranton * Barbara Kent as Jeanne Martin * Arthur Hohl as Reynolds * Elizabeth Risdon as Aunt Catherine * Nana Bryant as Sarah * Thurston Hall as Dr. Silas Hudson * Bert Roach Egbert "Bert" Roach (August 21, 1891 – February 16, 1971) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 320 films between 1914 and 1951. He was born in Washington, D.C., and died in Los Angeles, California, age 79. Selected filmogra ... as Ellwood * Lobo the dog as Benjy's police dog References External links * * * Columbia Pictures films Films directed by Lambert Hillyer 1930s comedy mystery films American comedy mystery films American black-and-white films American action comedy films 1930s action com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Awakening Of Jim Burke
''The Awakening of Jim Burke'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Michael L. Simmons. The film stars Jack Holt, Florence Rice, Jimmy Butler, Kathleen Burke, Robert Middlemass and Ralph Remley. The film was released on May 18, 1935, by Columbia Pictures. Plot Cast * Jack Holt as Jim Burke *Florence Rice as Tess Hardie *Jimmy Butler as Jimmy Burke *Kathleen Burke as Laura *Robert Middlemass Robert Middlemass (September 3, 1883 – September 10, 1949) was an American playwright and stage actor, and later character actor with over 100 film appearances, usually playing detectives or policemen.(13 Feb 1937)Mrs. Susan C. Middlemass ... as Bill Duke *Ralph Remley as Blink *Wyrley Birch as Lem Hardie * George McKay as Fly Speck Sam References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Awakening of Jim Burke, The 1935 films American drama films 1935 drama films Columbia Pictures films Films directed by Lambert Hillyer American b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Flies East
''Death Flies East'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Conrad Nagel, Florence Rice and Raymond Walburn. The action takes place on an airline flight with a murderer aboard. The film was an early example of the aviation "disaster film" genre. Plot On a transcontinental flight from California to New York, a police detective (Fred Kelsey), found slumped in his seat is, dead, poisoned. The passengers include Evelyn Vail (Florence Rice), a nurse on parole for a murder she did not commit. The victim had also died of poisoning. The elderly doctor she worked for is still in prison. Evelyn is attempting to clear her name and bring the real killer to trial, a convict on death row at Sing Sing who can confess to the killing, if only she can get there in time. Another passenger is John Robinson Gordon (Conrad Nagel), a college instructor who becomes involved in Evelyn's plight. He is carrying a secret armament formula to deliver to the Secretary of the Navy in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
