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George Humbert
George Humbert (born Umberto Gianni; July 29, 1880 – May 8, 1963) was an Italian-born American actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1918 and the 1950s. He emigrated to the United States as a steerage passenger on board the Italian steamer ''Sannio'', which sailed from Genoa, Italy and arrived at the Port of New York in June 1907; he was examined by the U.S. immigration service on Ellis Island and allowed to enter the United States legally. He became a United States citizen in 1933. Humbert was a nephew of Italian actor Ernesto Rossi, and he served as an ensign in the Royal Italian Navy. The Duke of Abruzzi, after hearing Humbert perform, recommended that he enter the Florence Music Conservatory. After Humbert performed in opera in Italy, he joined the San Carlo Opera Company in the United States. In addition to his acting, Humbert coached other actors, including Gloria Swanson and George Beban George Beban (December 13, 1873 – October 5, 1928) was an Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hope Hampton
Hope Hampton (Mae Elizabeth Hampton; February 19, 1897 – January 23, 1982) was an American silent motion picture actress and producer, who was noted for her seemingly effortless incarnation of siren and flapper types in silent-picture roles during the 1920s. She also at one time was an aspiring opera singer. Early life Texas-born, Philadelphia-bred beauty contest winner Hampton was discovered by U.S. silent cinema pioneer Jules Brulatour while working as an extra for director Maurice Tourneur. She made her screen debut in 1920's ''A Modern Salome'', and went on to feature prominently in several Brulatour-financed films. Her last starring role was in '' The Road to Reno'' (1938) with Randolph Scott and Glenda Farrell. In 1923, Hampton wed her manager Brulatour, and they remained married until his death in 1946. Later life Hampton was trained as an opera singer by voice teacher Estelle Liebling, the teacher of Beverly Sills. After retiring from motion pictures at the dawn o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhead (1934 Film)
''Redhead'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Melville Brown and starring Bruce Cabot, Grace Bradley, and Regis Toomey. It was released on November 1, 1934. Cast list * Bruce Cabot as Ted Brown * Grace Bradley as Dale Carter * Regis Toomey as Scoop * Berton Churchill as Mr. Brown * LeRoy Mason as Pretty Boy * Monte Carter as Donterini * George Humbert as Pasquale * Rita Campagna as Mrs. Pasquale * Ed Brady Ed John Brady (born June 17, 1962) is a former American football player. Brady was raised in Morris, Illinois, and attended Morris Community High School, where he led the Morris Redskins football team to a state championship. Brady played for ... as Joe * Bess Stafford as Landlady See also * Redhead (1941 film) References External links * * * American drama films 1934 drama films 1934 films American black-and-white films Films directed by Melville W. Brown Monogram Pictures films 1930s American films 1930s English-language films {{193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys Of The City
''Boys of the City'' (also known as ''The Ghost Creeps'') is a 1940 black-and-white comedy/thriller film directed by Joseph H. Lewis. It is the second East Side Kids film and the first to star Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, and Ernest Morrison. Plot To escape the heat of the city and a court sentence for malicious mischief, the East Side kids agree to visit a summer camp in the Adirondacks. En route, their car breaks down and they are reluctantly given accommodations in the home of Judge Malcolm Parker. The Judge, under indictment for bribery, has much to fear. His life, as well as that of his niece Louise has been threatened by a gang of racketeers; his companion, Giles, has accused him of embezzling Louise's fortune; and his sinister housekeeper, Agnes, blames him for the death of her mistress, Leonora. The Judge's fears are compounded when he meets Knuckles Dolan, the boys' guardian, whom he had unjustly sentenced to death, only to have his verdict reversed and Knuckles exonerated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Confession
''Full Confession'' is a 1939 is a US proto film-noir, crime drama film made by RKO Radio Pictures. It was directed by John Farrow from an adaptation by Jerome Cady of Leo Birinski's story. The film stars Victor McLaglen, Sally Eilers, Barry Fitzgerald and Joseph Calleia. Plot Pat McGinnis (Victor McLaglen) murders a policeman and escapes by committing a more minor crime, for which he is arrested and jailed. An innocent man, Michael O'Keefe (Barry Fitzgerald), is convicted of the murder and sentenced to death. While delirious after an injury, McGinnis confesses to priest Father Loma (Joseph Calleia). Loma, whose flock includes McGinnis's girlfriend Molly Sullivan (Sally Eilers) as well as the O'Keefe clan, struggles to find a way to save O'Keefe without violating the sanctity of confession. He must convince McGinnis to give himself up. Cast * Victor McLaglen as Pat McGinnis * Sally Eilers as Molly Sullivan * Joseph Calleia as Father Loma * Barry Fitzgerald as Michael O'Keefe * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fisherman's Wharf (film)
''Fisherman's Wharf'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus from a screenplay by Bernard Schubert, Ian McLellan Hunter, and H. Clyde Lewis. The film stars Bobby Breen, Leo Carillo, Lee Patrick, and Slicker, "the silly seal". Produced by Sol Lesser for RKO Radio Pictures, who also distributed the film, it was released on February 3, 1939. Plot Carlo Roma has a happy household with his son, Tony, despite being widowed. The two enjoy a very deep bond. Along with a pet seal, Julius, the father and son live with one of Carlo's business partners, Beppo, and a housekeeper, Angelina. Beppo has been romantically interested in Angelina for decades and is constantly proposing to her, which she always declines. He runs a successful fishing fleet of three boats, one of which Beppo captains. His other two equal partners are Luigi and Pietro. When Stella, Carlo's widowed sister-in-law, moves in with her son Rudolph, the harmony of the home is disrupted. First, Stella bani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughters Courageous
''Daughters Courageous'' is a 1939 American drama film starring John Garfield, Claude Rains, Jeffrey Lynn and featuring the Lane Sisters: Lola Lane, Rosemary Lane and Priscilla Lane. Based on the play ''Fly Away Home'' by Dorothy Bennett and Irving White, the film was directed by Michael Curtiz. It was released by Warner Bros. on June 23, 1939. Plot Freewheeling Jim Masters returns home after a 20-year absence, during which he was declared dead, to find that his wife, Nancy, is about to marry Sam Sloane, a stable local man in Carmel, California. She must now choose between her ex-husband and her new fiancé. The Masters daughters are also upset that their irresponsible father has re-entered their lives after so long an absence. Meanwhile, the youngest daughter, Buff, is drawn to tough-guy Gabriel Lopez, a man that reminds Jim Masters of himself. Cast * John Garfield as Gabriel Lopez * Claude Rains as Jim Masters * Jeffrey Lynn as Johnny Heming * Fay Bainter as Nancy Masters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swing It, Sailor!
''Swing It, Sailor!'' is a 1938 American film directed by actor/screenwriter Raymond Cannon. Plot summary Sailor Husky proposes marriage to every girl in every port. He can't swim, and is ready to be discharged from the Navy, but he's always helping his pal, Pete. Pete would hate to see Husky leave, as Pete has to do all the work himself. Husky's new girl is Myrtle, who goes through men like Kleenex, trolling for a well-heeled catch. Pete tries to save his friend from her; but, is it only for himself? It looks like they are in for a fight. Cast *Wallace Ford as Pete Kelly * Ray Mayer as Husky Stone *Isabel Jewell as Myrtle Montrose *Mary Treen as Gertie Burns * Max Hoffman Jr. as Bos'n Hardy *Cully Richards as Shamus O'Shay *George Humbert as Pet Shop Proprietor *Tom Kennedy as Policeman * Alexander Leftwich as Captain *Kenneth Harlan as First Officer *Archie Robbins as Second Officer *Kernan Cripps as Doctor *Rex Lease Rex Lloyd Lease (February 11, 1903 – Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Time To Marry
''No Time to Marry'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Harry Lachman and starring Richard Arlen, Mary Astor and Lionel Stander.Goble p.888 Partial cast * Richard Arlen as Perry Brown * Mary Astor as Kay McGowan * Lionel Stander as Al Vogel * Virginia Dale as Eleanor Winthrop * Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Pettensall * Thurston Hall as Pettensall * Arthur Loft as Wyatt Blake * Jay Adler as Hess * Matt McHugh as Abernathy * Paul Hurst as Sergeant * George Humbert George Humbert (born Umberto Gianni; July 29, 1880 – May 8, 1963) was an Italian-born American actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1918 and the 1950s. He emigrated to the United States as a steerage passenger on board the Italian ... as Buenocasa References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1938 films American comedy films 1938 comedy films Films directed by Harry Lachman American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island In The Sky (1938 Film)
''Island in the Sky '' is a 1938 drama directed by Herbert I. Leeds, starring Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen. Plot Julie Hayes (Gloria Stuart) is betrothed to Michael Fraser ( Michael Whalen), assistant district attorney. Peter Vincent (Robert Kellard) is falsely convicted of murder of his father Stephen Vincent and is condemned to death, Julie postpones her wedding to prove him innocent. She enlists the help of Johnny Doyle ( Paul Kelly), a former gangster, and eventually succeeds in saving the innocent man's life. Cast * Gloria Stuart as Julie Hayes * Michael Whalen as Michael Fraser * Paul Kelly as Johnny Doyle * Robert Kellard as Peter Vincent * June Storey as Lucy Rhodes * Paul Hurst as Happy * Leon Ames as Marty Butler * Willard Robertson as Walter Rhodes * George Humbert as Peter Trompas * Aggie Herring as Mrs. Maggie O'Shea * Charles D. Brown Charles D. Brown (July 1, 1887 – November 25, 1948) was an American stage and film actor. Born in Council Bluffs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porky's Garden
''Porky's Garden'' is a 1937 Warner Bros. '' Looney Tunes'' animated cartoon directed by Tex Avery. The short was released on September 11, 1937, and stars Porky Pig.* This cartoon's theme is a ''Looney Tunes'' theme from 1937, known as Porky Signature theme, but not "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", which would be first used as the opening theme in " Rover's Rival". However, a few bars of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" are played when the Podunk fair is introduced. This predates the use of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" as the ''Looney Tunes'' theme, and is one of the earliest uses (if not the first) of this song in the Warner Brother's cartoons, the last cartoon that Elmer Wait animated; he died about two months prior to the release. The film entered the Public Domain in 1965. Plot An agricultural farm is giving prizes for the person who makes the largest homegrown project. Porky and a rival neighbor both plan to win the agricultural farm prize, Porky with his garden and the nei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Girl With Ideas
''A Girl With Ideas'' is a 1937 American comedy-drama film, directed by S. Sylvan Simon for Universal Pictures. It stars Wendy Barrie, Walter Pidgeon, and Kent Taylor. Cast * Wendy Barrie - Mary Morton * Walter Pidgeon - Mickey McGuire * Kent Taylor - Frank Barner * Dorothea Kent - Isabelle Foster * George Barbier - John Morton * Henry Hunter = William Duncan * Samuel S. Hinds - Rodding Carter * Edward Gargan - Eddie * Ted Osborne - Bailey * Horace McMahon - Al * George Humbert - Toni * Norman Willis - Hanson References External links''A Girl With Ideas''at the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ... 1937 films American comedy-drama films 1937 comedy-drama films Films directed by S. Sylvan Simon Universal Pictures films American black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Steele Is Missing!
''Nancy Steele Is Missing!'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by George Marshall and Otto Preminger and starring Victor McLaglen, Walter Connolly and Peter Lorre.Thomas p.83 The film's sets were designed by the British art director Hans Peters. Partial cast * Victor McLaglen as Dannie O'Neill * Walter Connolly as Michael Steele * Peter Lorre as Prof. Sturm * June Lang as Sheila O'Neill - aka Nancy Steele * Robert Kent as Jimmie Wilson * Shirley Deane as Nancy * John Carradine as Harry Wilkins * Jane Darwell as Mrs. Mary Flaherty * Frank Conroy as Dan Mallon * Granville Bates as Joseph F.X. Flaherty * George Taylor as Gus Crowder * Kane Richmond as Tom - Steele's Chauffeur * Margaret Fielding as Miss Hunt * DeWitt Jennings as Doctor on Farm * George Chandler as Counter Clerk * George Humbert as Giuseppe Spano * Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 – August 17, 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcyc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
