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Irving Cummings Jr.
Irving Cummings Jr. (January 27, 1918 – March 26, 1996) was an American producer and writer, known for the NBC television series '' Fury''. Biography Cummings was the son of actor and director Irving Cummings. They worked together several times: in 1948 they produced ''The Sign of the Ram'' together, and in 1951 he produced the film ''Double Dynamite'', which his father directed. He died of cancer in Van Nuys Van Nuys () is a neighborhood in the central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. Home to Van Nuys Airport and the Valley Municipal Building, it is the most populous neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. History In 1909, t ..., California. Filmography References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cummings, Irving Jr. 1918 births 1996 deaths American film producers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York (state)
New York, officially the State of New York, is a state in the Northeastern United States. It is often called New York State to distinguish it from its largest city, New York City. With a total area of , New York is the 27th-largest U.S. state by area. With 20.2 million people, it is the fourth-most-populous state in the United States as of 2021, with approximately 44% living in New York City, including 25% of the state's population within Brooklyn and Queens, and another 15% on the remainder of Long Island, the most populous island in the United States. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east; it has a maritime border with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the northwest. New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, and around two-thirds of the state's popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lone Star Ranger
''Lone Star Ranger'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by James Tinling and written by William Conselman Jr., Irving Cummings Jr. and George Kane. The film stars John Kimbrough, Sheila Ryan, Jonathan Hale, William Farnum, Truman Bradley and George E. Stone. The film was released on March 20, 1942, by 20th Century Fox. It was the fourth and final film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Zane Grey. William Farnum had appeared in the first adaptation of the novel, a 1919 silent film of the same name. In that version he had starred in the leading role, which was named "Steele", who avenged the murder of Major McNeil, which is the role he plays in this film. Plot Cast * John Kimbrough as Buck Duane * Sheila Ryan as Barbara Longstreth * Jonathan Hale as Judge ohnLongstreth * William Farnum as Major McNeil * Truman Bradley as Phil Lawson * George E. Stone as Euchre * Russell Simpson as Tom Duane * Dorothy Burgess as Trixie * Tom Fadden as Sam * Fred Kohler Jr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 Births
This year is noted for the end of the World War I, First World War, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as well as for the Spanish flu pandemic that killed 50–100 million people worldwide. Events Below, the events of World War I have the "WWI" prefix. January * January – 1918 flu pandemic: The "Spanish flu" (influenza) is first observed in Haskell County, Kansas. * January 4 – The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Soviet Russia, Sweden, German Empire, Germany and France. * January 9 – Battle of Bear Valley: U.S. troops engage Yaqui people, Yaqui Native American warriors in a minor skirmish in Arizona, and one of the last battles of the American Indian Wars between the United States and Native Americans. * January 15 ** The keel of is laid in Britain, the first purpose-designed aircraft carrier to be laid down. ** The Red Army (The Workers and Peasants Red Army) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Girl In Every Port (1952 Film)
''A Girl in Every Port'' is a 1952 comedy film directed by Chester Erskine. The film stars Groucho Marx, Marie Wilson, and William Bendix. It was based on the short story ''They Sell Sailors Elephants'' by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan. Plot Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Linn and Timothy Aloysius 'Tim' Dunnovan are two sailors assigned to the same ship. Tim spends some inheritance money he received to purchase a race horse named Little Aaron. Tim’s division officer considers that an ill-advised action and orders Ben to go help Tim get his money back. Ben and Tim go ashore to seek a return of Tim's money, but it's not a simple matter, as Tim had already hired a team to train Little Aaron. They also discover that Little Aaron has a history of weak ankles and can't run very well. However, they also learn that Little Aaron has an identical twin, Little Shamrock, who has good ankles and can run fast. Ben and Tim decide they might be able to work things out, so that they can switch t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where Danger Lives
''Where Danger Lives'' is a 1950 film noir thriller directed by John Farrow and starring Robert Mitchum, Faith Domergue and Claude Rains. Plot Dr. Jeff Cameron (Mitchum) treats a mentally disturbed attempted suicide victim (Domergue). She signs herself out of the hospital, but sends a telegram inviting him to meet her. To his surprise, he finds she lives in a mansion. He breaks a date with his nurse girlfriend, Julie (Maureen O'Sullivan), because he is worried Margo may try to commit suicide again. The doctor falls in love with Margo and they begin seeing one another. Told she is flying to Nassau with her aged father the next day, a tipsy Jeff shows up unannounced and boldly tells Frederick Lannington (Rains) that he is in love with the man's daughter. Lannington informs him that Margo is his wife. A stunned Jeff leaves despite Margo's pleas. When he hears a scream, he returns and finds her holding an earring ripped from her ear. The naïve Jeff decides to get involved in the do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jewels Of Brandenburg
''Jewels of Brandenburg'' is a 1947 American crime film directed by Eugene Forde and written by Irving Cummings Jr. and Robert G. North. The film stars Richard Travis (actor), Richard Travis, Micheline Cheirel, Leonard Strong (actor), Leonard Strong, Carol Thurston, Lewis Russell and Louis Mercier. The film was released on May 27, 1947, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Cast *Richard Travis (actor), Richard Travis as Johnny Vickers *Micheline Cheirel as Claudette Grandet *Leonard Strong (actor), Leonard Strong as Marcel Grandet *Carol Thurston as Carmelita Mendoza *Lewis Russell as Roger Hamilton *Louis Mercier as Pierre Dijon *Fernando Alvarado as Pablo Mendoza *Eugene Borden as Miguel Solomon *Ralf Harolde as Koslic References External links * 1947 films 1940s English-language films 20th Century Fox films American crime films 1947 crime films Films directed by Eugene Forde American black-and-white films 1940s American films English-language crime films {{1940s-crim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Millions
''Dangerous Millions'' is a 1946 American drama film directed by James Tinling and written by Irving Cummings Jr. and Robert G. North. The film stars Kent Taylor, Dona Drake, Tala Birell, Leonard Strong, Rex Evans and Robert Barrat. The film was released on November 27, 1946, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Combat pilot turned soldier of fortune Jack Clark is summoned to Shanghai with other potential heirs to seek a fortune left by Hendrick Van Boyden a decade before. Cast *Kent Taylor as Jack Clark *Dona Drake as Elena Valdez *Tala Birell as Sonia Bardos * Leonard Strong as Bandit Chieftain *Rex Evans as Lance Warburton *Robert Barrat as Hendrick Van Boyden *Konstantin Shayne as Prof. Jan Schuyler *Otto Reichow as Nils Otter *Rudolph Anders as Rudolph Busch *Franco Corsaro as Alfredo Charles * Henry Rowland as Leo Turkan *Victor Sen Yung Sen Yung, later known professionally as Victor Sen Young (born Sen Yew Cheung; October 18, 1914 – c. November 9, 1980); one source lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadline For Murder (film)
''Deadline for Murder'' is a 1946 American crime film directed by James Tinling and written by Irving Cummings Jr. The film stars Paul Kelly, Kent Taylor, Sheila Ryan, Jerome Cowan, Renee Carson and Marion Martin. The film was released on August 1, 1946, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Cast * Paul Kelly as Lt. Jerry E. McMullen *Kent Taylor as Steve Millard *Sheila Ryan as Vivian Mason *Jerome Cowan as Lynch *Renee Carson as Zita Louise Duvalle *Marion Martin as Laura Gibson *Joan Blair as Helen Blanchard *Leslie Vincent as Paul Blanchard *Eddie Marr as Keller *Matt McHugh as Johnny *Jody Gilbert as Tiny *Emory Parnell Emory Parnell (December 29, 1892 – June 22, 1979) was an American vaudeville performer and actor who appeared in over 250 films in his 36-year career. Early years Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Parnell trained as a musician at Morningside ... as Masseur References External links * {{IMDb title, 0038459, Deadline for Murder 1946 films American crim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Hired The Boss
''He Hired the Boss'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Thomas Z. Loring and written by Irving Cummings Jr. and Ben Markson. The film stars Stuart Erwin, Evelyn Venable, Thurston Hall, Vivian Blaine, William T. Orr and Benny Bartlett. The film was released on April 2, 1943, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Hubert Wilkins is a bookkeeper and an air-raid warden in his town. He wants to marry Emily Conway, the company's secretary, but is short of money. Both are fired after persuading the boss's son, Don Bates, to elope with Sally Conway, his sweetheart. But after Hubert uncovers a crime, he also discovers that he owns property worth $100,000. Cast *Stuart Erwin as Hubert Wilkins *Evelyn Venable as Emily Conway *Thurston Hall as Mr. Bates *Vivian Blaine as Sally Conway * William T. Orr as Don Bates *Benny Bartlett as Jimmy * James Bush as Clark * Chick Chandler as Fuller *Hugh Beaumont Eugene Hugh Beaumont (February 16, 1909 – May 14, 1982) was an American actor. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Of The Duanes (1941 Film)
''Last of the Duanes'' is a 1941 American Western film based on the novel by Zane Grey directed by James Tinling and written by William Conselman Jr. and Irving Cummings Jr. The film stars George Montgomery, Lynne Roberts, Eve Arden, Francis Ford, George E. Stone and William Farnum. The film was released on September 26, 1941, by 20th Century Fox. The film was based on a 1941 Zane Grey novel, '' Last of the Duanes''. This was the final of four films based on the novel; a 1919 silent film adaptation starred William Farnum, a 1924 adaptation starred Tom Mix, and a 1930 adaptation starred George O'Brien. Plot Cast * George Montgomery as Buck Duane * Lynne Roberts as Nancy Bowdrey *Eve Arden as Kate * Francis Ford as Luke Stevens * George E. Stone as Euchre *William Farnum as Texas Ranger Major McNeil *Joe Sawyer as Bull Lossomer * Truman Bradley as Texas Ranger Capt. Laramie * Russell Simpson as Tom Duane *Don Costello as Jim Bland * Harry Woods as Sheriff Red Morgan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride, Kelly, Ride
''Ride, Kelly, Ride'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by Norman Foster and written by William Conselman Jr. and Irving Cummings Jr.. The film stars Eugene Pallette, Marvin Stephens, Rita Quigley, Mary Healy, Richard Lane and Charles D. Brown. The film was released on February 7, 1941, by 20th Century Fox. Plot An owner of racehorses, Dan Thomas, and his trainer Duke Martin discover a young fellow called "Corn Cob" Kelly on their way west. He has a natural way with horses, so they quickly teach him to become a jockey. As his career begins, Corn Cob befriends a fellow rider, Skeeziks O'Day, and antagonizes another, Tuffy Graves, whose rough tactics cause Corn Cob to fall from a mount and suffer a broken shoulder. While recuperating, he gets word that Dan has conspired with gangsters to fix a race. Knowing that honest trainer Bob Martin and daughter Ellen have all their money riding on the race, Corn Cob decides to ride their horse, injured shoulder notwithstanding. He win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
