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Harry J. Wild
Harry J. Wild, A.S.C. (July 5, 1901 – February 24, 1961) was a film and television cinematographer. Wild worked at RKO Pictures studios from 1931 through the 1950s. In total Wild was involved in 91 major film projects and two extended television series. In 1931, he began his career and was hired as second cameraman and operator on nine projects, most notably Fred Niblo's ''Young Donovan'a Kid'' (1931). In 1936, Wild shot his first feature, Wallace Fox's sports drama ''The Big Game''. Two years later he shared an Academy Award nomination for the Republic Pictures film ''Army Girl'' (1938). According to film critic Spencer Selby, Wild was a prolific ''film noir'' cinematographer, shooting 13 of them, including: Dmytryk's ''Murder, My Sweet'' (1944), ''Johnny Angel'' (1945), ''Nocturne'' (1946), the Jean Renoir-directed ''The Woman on the Beach'' (1947), '' They Won't Believe Me'' (1947), and others. He was also, in the early 1950s, Jane Russell's cinematographer; he worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, education, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953 Film)
''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' is a 1953 American musical comedy film based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name. It was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow, Taylor Holmes and Norma Varden in supporting roles. The film is filled with comedic situations and musical numbers, choreographed by Jack Cole, while the music was written by Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Adamson, Jule Styne and Leo Robin. The songs by Styne and Robin are from the Broadway show, while the songs by Carmichael and Adamson were written especially for the film. Despite the film's title, Monroe was paid her usual contract salary of $500 a week, while Russell, the better known actress at the time, earned $200,000. While Russell's down-to-earth, sharp wit has been observed by most critics, it was Monroe's turn as the gold-digging Lorelei Lee for which the film is often remembered. Monroe's rendition of the song "Diamo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion Of The Lawless
''Legion of the Lawless'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by David Howard and starring George O'Brien, Virginia Vale, and Slim Whitaker. The screenplay was written by Doris Schroeder from a story by Berne Giler. Plot In the Old West, lawyer Jeff Toland arrives in Ivestown to establish his practice upon learning the railroad will pass through the town. He discovers Ivestown is geographically and economically divided from East Ivestown. Jeff meets Les Harper, Dr. Denton, and Harper's niece, Ellen Ives. Harper and his brother-in-law, Henry Ives (Ellen's father), tell Toland their "vigilante committee" enforces justice and neither he nor his law practice is welcome. Toland refuses to leave town. His office is ransacked and a threatening note is left. Henry Ives has a change of heart and believes electing a sheriff and setting up a proper government is necessary, since the railroad will result in town growth. Meanwhile, Harper wants to buy up all the land on Main Stree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laddie (1940 Film)
RKO Radio Pictures's ''Laddie'' is a 1940 American drama film starring Tim Holt, Virginia Gilmore and Joan Carroll and directed by Jack Hively. It is the third film adaptation based on Gene Stratton-Porter's novel, ''Laddie, A True Blue Story'' (1913), and previously had been filmed in 1926 and by RKO in 1935.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p153. Plot An honest farmer's son, Laddie Stanton, falls in love with Pamela Pryor, the daughter of the Englishman who just bought the land next door. Her father is a disdainful and morose man fixated at the dishonorable discharge of his son Robert and isn't at all happy with the prospect of having Laddie as a son-in-law forbidding Pamela's hand in marriage to Laddie a "field hand". Pamela tries to make Laddie get another profession, to please her father and to be able to continue their relation. The insulted Laddie is very upset and regards Pamela's plead as disrespectful to him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullet Code
''Bullet Code'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by David Howard and starring George O'Brien, Virginia Vale and Slim Whitaker. The screenplay was written by Doris Schroeder from a story by Bennett Cohen.. Plot In the Old West, cowhand Bud Matthews, who works for rancher Steve Holden, is in cahoots with Cass Barton and his gang to rustle Holden's cattle. Matthews has a change of heart and tries to warn Holden and his cowhands of the ambush, but is shot during the melee. Steve thinks he shot Bud accidentally. Before he dies, Bud confesses his past to Steve and also the location of his family's ranch. Steve and his pal, Pop Norton, head toward the Matthews' ranch and meet John Matthews and his daughter, Molly. Banker Sam Gorman wants to buy out Matthews because the Matthews land is the only stretch along the Mexican border that is not regularly patrolled by the authorities (allowing for more frequent cattle rustling). Gorman has hired men to threaten Matthews' cowhands, ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fargo Kid
''The Fargo Kid'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Edward Killy starring Tim Holt. It was the second in Holt's series of Westerns for RKO. The film was shot in Kanab Canyon, Cave Lakes, and Johnson Canyon. The script was based on a story which had been previously filmed as ''Man in the Rough'' (1928) and ''The Cheyenne Kid'' (1935).Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p154 Plot summary A cowpuncher is mistaken for a notorious gunman. Cast * Tim Holt as The Fargo Kid * Ray Whitley as Johnny * Emmett Lynn as Whopper * Jane Drummond as Jenny Winters * Cy Kendall as Nick Kane * Ernie Adams as Bush Cleveland * Paul Fix as Deuce Mallory * Paul Scardon as Caleb Winters * Glenn Strange as Sheriff Dave * Mary MacLaren Mary MacLaren (born Mary Ida MacDonald, also credited Mary McLaren; January 19, 1900 – November 9, 1985) was an American film actress in both the silent and sound eras."Thirteenth Censu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Gringo (1939 Film)
''The Fighting Gringo'' is a 1939 Western film directed by David Howard and featuring George O'Brien, Lupita Tovar and William Royle. The picture was produced under the RKO Pictures banner. Ben Johnson had a small uncredited early role as a Mexican barfly and did some work as a stuntman. A copy is held at the Library of Congress.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress.'' (<-book title) p.56 c.1978 the American Film Institute Plot Cast * George O'Brien as Wade Barton * as Anita 'Nita' del Campo * Lucio Villegas as Don Aliso del Campo * William Royle as Ben Wallace * |
The Rookie Cop
''The Rookie Cop'' is a 1939 film directed by David Howard and starring Tim Holt as a rookie cop who wants to prove his friend wasn't involved with a robbery. The film also stars Virginia Weidler, Janet Shaw, Frank M. Thomas, and Muriel Evans. Plot summary Cast Reception The film made a profit of $18,000. The ''Los Angeles Times The ''Los Angeles Times'' (abbreviated as ''LA Times'') is a daily newspaper that started publishing in Los Angeles in 1881. Based in the LA-adjacent suburb of El Segundo since 2018, it is the sixth-largest newspaper by circulation in the Un ...'' called it "an unusually agreeable picture". References External links * * * * 1939 films 1939 drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by David Howard American drama films Films produced by Bert Gilroy 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Legion
''Arizona Legion'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Oliver Drake, based on Bernard McConville's story. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, it was released on January 20, 1939, and stars George O'Brien and Laraine Day (billed under her earlier stage name of Laraine Johnson). Plot Boone Yeager has sold his ranch and cattle, and now spends his days drinking, gambling, and hanging around a gang of very disreputable individuals. His fiancée, Letty Meade, is distraught over his sudden change in behavior and breaks off their engagement. In addition, his longtime friend Bob Ives, a lieutenant in the local army troop, also severs his relationship with Yeager in response to Yeager's recent activities. However, it is revealed that Letty's father, Judge Meade, has empowered Yeager to infiltrate the local gang and hunt down its leader, while at the same time organizing the Arizona Rangers. Yeager gets in good with the gang, but can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Renegade Ranger
''The Renegade Ranger'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by David Howard. It was the first film Tim Holt made for RKO, for whom he would be one of the studio's biggest stars.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p123 Plot Captain Jack Steele of the Texas Rangers is sent to arrest the beautiful Judith Alvarez. She claims she is innocent. Cast * George O'Brien as Captain Jack Steele *Rita Hayworth as Judith Alvarez *Tim Holt as Larry Corwin * Ray Whitley as Happy *Lucio Villegas as Don Juan Campielo *William Royle as Ben Sanderson *Cecilia Callejo as Toñia Campielo *Neal Hart as Sheriff Joe Rawlings *Monte Montague as Henchman Monte *Bob Kortman as Henchman Idaho * Charles Stevens as Manuel * Jim Mason as Hank *Tom London as Henchman Red Production RKO borrowed Rita Hayworth from Columbia Pictures for this production. Scenes for the production were shot in Chatsworth, CA. Soundtrack * "Señorita" (Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Army Girl
''Army Girl'' (also released as ''The Last of the Cavalry'') is a 1938 American comedy film directed by George Nicholls Jr. and starring Madge Evans and Preston Foster. It was a high budget film by Republic Pictures. Plot Captain Dike Conger, an officer with the Thirty-first Cavalry Regiment is instructed to determine whether the unit should use tanks instead of horses. Along with his mechanic, Master Sergeant “Three Star” Hennessy, Conger is opposed by those who want to continue using horses. Meanwhile, Conger agrees to go on a blind date arranged by his friend Captain Bob Marvin on the condition that his date be a civilian, not an "army girl", i.e., the daughter of an officer or soldier. Due to a misunderstanding, his date turns out to be Julie Armstrong, daughter of camp commander Colonel Armstrong who is among those not wanting to convert the unit from horses to tanks. Despite his misgivings about "army girls", Conger falls in love with Julie. Subsequently, a contest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Behave!
''Lady Behave!'' is a 1938 American film directed by Lloyd Corrigan. The sophisticated comedy was released by Republic Pictures. Plot Prior to leaving for Haiti, two sisters and their godfather/legal advisor are having a holiday in New Orleans. The fun loving Clarice goes out for a night on the town for Mardi Gras, as sensible conservative Paula and godfather Burton Williams remain home and prepare for their journey. Clarice comes back drunk in the morning. Before she passes out, she reveals she married the equally drunk wealthy playboy Stephen Cormack during the night. Clarice has forgotten that she is already married to gigolo Michael Andrews. Cormack's solicitor shows up and mistakes Paula for Clarice. Used to Cormack's matrimonial antics, he offers Paula $5000 to divorce Cormack. Burton and Paula confer on the matter and discover that Clarice faces a minimum of ten years in prison for bigamy if the marriage is revealed. Paula has to impersonate Clarice until Burto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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