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James Craven (American Actor)
James Craven (born October 2, 1892 – June 29, 1955) was an American actor. He played a wide variety of roles and has a minimum of 98 film and television credits including the TV show ''The Adventures of Kit Carson'', as well as the classic motion picture, '' Johnny Belinda'', and the popular movie serials, '' The Green Archer'', ''Captain Midnight'' and ''King of the Rocket Men''. In his book, ''Serials-ly Speaking: Essays on Cliffhangers'' author William C. Cline described Craven's screen presence and characterisations in this fashion: "Suave, sophisticated and crafty, James Craven worked both sides of the street in cliffhangers. As a distinguished-looking man -- supposedly a gentleman -- he gained the confidence of the good guys while working against them at every turn... Starting with '' The Green Archer'' for Columbia Pictures in 1940, Craven schemed his way through seven serials including '' White Eagle'' (1941), ''Captain Midnight'' (1942) at Columbia, ''The Purp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Today I Hang
Today (archaically to-day) may refer to: * Day of the present, the time that is perceived directly, often called ''now'' * Current era, present * The current calendar date Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Today'' (1930 film), a 1930 American drama film directed by William Nigh * ''Today'' (2012 film) or ''Aujourd'hui'', a 2012 French film * ''Today'' (2014 film), a 2014 Iranian film * '' To-Day'', a 1917 silent drama film Music Groups * Today (group), an American R&B vocal group * TODAY (production duo), a Canadian record producer team Albums * ''Today'' (Angela Aki album), or the title song, 2007 * ''Today'' (Elvis Presley album), 1975 * ''Today'' (Galaxie 500 album), 1988 * ''Today!'' (Herbie Mann album), or the title song, 1966 * ''Today'' (Johnny Hartman album), 1972 * ''Today'' (Junkie XL album), or the title song, 2006 * ''Today'' (Marty Robbins album), 1971 * ''Today!'' (Mississippi John Hurt album), 1966 * ''Today'' (Perry Como album), 1987 * ''To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immortal Sergeant
''Immortal Sergeant'' is a 1943 American war film directed by John M. Stahl for 20th Century Fox. Set in the North African desert during World War II, it stars Henry Fonda as a corporal lacking in confidence in both love and war, Maureen O'Hara as his girlfriend, and Thomas Mitchell as the title character. The film was based on the 1942 novel of the same name by John Brophy. Plot In North Africa, experienced Sergeant Kelly ( Thomas Mitchell) leads out a British patrol, accompanied by Corporal Colin Spence (Henry Fonda), an unassertive Canadian. When they are attacked by Italian airplanes, they manage to shoot one down, but it crashes on one of their vehicles, killing eight men. Later, Kelly leads the six survivors on an attack of an Italian armored car, but is seriously wounded. He orders Spence to leave him behind; when Spence refuses to obey, he shoots himself. Spence leads the remaining three men towards an oasis. Before they can reach it though, a transport plane lands a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1892 Births
Year 189 ( CLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Silanus and Silanus (or, less frequently, year 942 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 189 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Plague (possibly smallpox) kills as many as 2,000 people per day in Rome. Farmers are unable to harvest their crops, and food shortages bring riots in the city. China * Liu Bian succeeds Emperor Ling, as Chinese emperor of the Han Dynasty. * Dong Zhuo has Liu Bian deposed, and installs Emperor Xian as emperor. * Two thousand eunuchs in the palace are slaughtered in a violent purge in Luoyang, the capital of Han. By topic Arts and sciences * Galen publishes his ''"Treatise on the various temperaments"'' (aka ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Of The Golden Age
''Films of the Golden Age'' is a quarterly magazine devoted to films and movie stars from the 1910–1960 film era in Hollywood. It is published by the Muscatine Journal division of Lee Enterprises, Inc., the same publishers of the monthly ''Classic Images'' magazine. Bob King has been its editor and general manager since its inception. As of August 2022, there have been 109 issue of ''Films of the Golden Age'' published. History and profile ''Films of the Golden Age'' was founded in 1962. The magazine is based in Muscatine, Iowa. Each issue typically profiles a half dozen performers from classic films, major stars and supporting players as well as less-remembered individuals in the film industry during the era. Most issues also have an article or two devoted to a specific film from the period. Among the many performers who have been covered by the magazine over the years were Tyrone Power, Butterfly McQueen, Olivia de Havilland, Betty Hutton, Robert Mitchum, Noël Coward, Anita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Of Sumatra
''East of Sumatra'' is a 1953 American south seas adventure film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Jeff Chandler, Marilyn Maxwell, Anthony Quinn and Suzan Ball. Plot Duke Mullane (Jeff Chandler), manager of a Malayan tin mine, goes to a little-known island to open a new mine in the jungle. Initially, the natives are friendly, especially dancer Minyora ... who is soon to be married to local ruler King Kiang (Anthony Quinn). A series of unfortunate incidents changes Kiang's attitude to hostility, and Duke is stranded with his crew, Minyora, and his old flame Lory (Marilyn Maxwell), who is engaged to his boss. Cast * Jeff Chandler as Duke Mullane * Marilyn Maxwell as Lory Hale * Anthony Quinn as Kiang * Suzan Ball as Minyora * John Sutton as Daniel Catlin * Jay C. Flippen as Mac * Scatman Crothers as Baltimore * Aram Katcher as Atib * Anthony Eustrel as Clyde * Eugene Iglesias as Paulo (as Gene Iglesias) * Peter Graves as Cowboy * Earl Holliman as Cupid (as Henry Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blades Of The Musketeers
''Blades of the Musketeers'' is a 1953 American film adaptation of the 1844 novel ''The Three Musketeers'' for Hal Roach Studios. It was originally shot as an episode of the 1950 TV series '' Magnavox Theater''. It was also known as Sword of D'artagnan. Cast *Robert Clarke as D'Artagnan * John Hubbard as Athos * Mel Archer as Portos *Keith Richards as Aramis *Paul Cavanagh as Cardinal Richelieu *Don Beddoe as King Louis XIII *Marjorie Lord as Queen Anne of Austria *Lyn Thomas as Constance *Kristine Miller as Lady DeWinter *Charles Lang as Buckingham *Peter Mamakos as Rochefort * James Craven as De Treville *Byron Foulger Byron Kay Foulger (August 27, 1898 – April 4, 1970) was an American character actor who over a 50-year career performed in hundreds of stage, film, and television productions. Early years Born in Ogden, Utah, Byron was the second of four ... as Du Verges Production Budd Boetticher says Hal Roach called him saying he wanted to adapt ''The Three Muskete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventures Of Superman (TV Series)
''Adventures of Superman'' is an American television series based on comic book characters and concepts that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created in 1938. The show was the first television series to feature Superman and began filming in 1951 in California on RKO- Pathé stages and the RKO Forty Acres back lot. Cereal manufacturer Kellogg's sponsored the show. The first and last airdates of the show, which was produced for first-run syndication rather than for a network, are disputed, but they are generally accepted as September 19, 1952, and April 28, 1958. The show's first two seasons (episodes 1–52, 26 titles per season) were filmed in black and white; seasons three through six (episodes 53–104, 13 titles per season) were filmed in color. George Reeves played Clark Kent/ Superman, with Jack Larson as Jimmy Olsen, John Hamilton as Perry White, and Robert Shayne as Inspector Henderson. Phyllis Coates played Lois Lane in the first season, with Noel Neill, who previously pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Against All Flags
''Against All Flags'' is a 1952 American pirate film directed by George Sherman and Douglas Sirk and starring Errol Flynn as Brian Hawke, Maureen O'Hara as Prudence "Spitfire" Stevens and Anthony Quinn as Roc Brasiliano. The film's plot is set in 1700, when British officer Brian Hawke infiltrates a group of pirates located on Libertatia on the coast of Madagascar, and falls in love with pirate captain "Spitfire" Stevens. Plot Lieutenant Brian Hawke, an officer aboard the British merchant ship ''The Monsoon'', volunteers for a dangerous mission to infiltrate the pirates' base at Diego Suarez on the coast of Madagascar. He and two trusted crewmen, Jones and Harris, pose as deserters; to make his disguise more convincing, he is given twenty lashes. When they arrive in Diego Suarez, they arouse the suspicions of the pirates, especially Captain Roc Brasiliano. Brasiliano orders Hawke to appear before a tribunal of the Coast Captains to decide his fate. If they do not believe him, he wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells Fargo Gunmaster
''Wells Fargo Gunmaster'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Philip Ford and starring Allan Lane, Mary Ellen Kay and Chubby Johnson.Pitts p.388 Plot Cast Production The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling Frank Hotaling (April 4, 1909 – April 13, 1977) was an American art director, born in New York City, whose career encompassed over 100 films, mostly B movies. His association with famed director John Ford led to an Oscar nomination, shared .... References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''.McFarland, 2012. External links * 1951 films 1951 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Philip Ford Republic Pictures films American black-and-white films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{1950s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trial Without Jury
''Trial Without Jury'' is a 1950 American mystery film directed by Philip Ford and starring Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller and Kent Taylor.Pierce p.352 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling Frank Hotaling (April 4, 1909 – April 13, 1977) was an American art director, born in New York City, whose career encompassed over 100 films, mostly B movies. His association with famed director John Ford led to an Oscar nomination, shared .... Partial cast References Bibliography * Pierce, David. ''Motion Picture Copyrights & Renewals, 1950-1959''. Milestone, 1989. External links * 1950 films 1950s mystery films American mystery films Films directed by Philip Ford Republic Pictures films American black-and-white films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{mystery-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Million Dollar Weekend
''Million Dollar Weekend'' is a 1948 American film noir directed by, and starring, Gene Raymond, based on his original story. Plot Stockbroker Nicholas Lawrence (Gene Raymond) has grown tired of his tedious life in Los Angeles and decides one day to escape, stealing cash and securities from his company worth about a million dollars. He buys a plane ticket to Shanghai via Honolulu. Cynthia Strong (Osa Massen, credited as Stephanie Paull) has just attended her husband's funeral service. After the ceremony, she goes straight to the airport and buys a ticket. As Cynthia leans back in her seat, she is caught by surprise when a man she knows named Alan Marker (Francis Lederer) comes up to her and claims he saw her murder her husband. Marker wants half the life insurance money to keep his mouth shut, but Cynthia denies His accusation. Marker tells her she has until one hour after the plane lands in Honolulu to decide if she will give him the money. Cynthia begs Nicholas, who is sit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desperadoes Of Dodge City
''Desperadoes of Dodge City'' is a 1948 American Western film directed by Philip Ford and written by Robert Creighton Williams. The film stars Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Mildred Coles, Roy Barcroft, Tristram Coffin and William Phipps. The film was released on September 15, 1948, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Allan Lane as Rocky Lane *Black Jack as Black Jack *Eddy Waller as Nugget * Mildred Coles as Gloria Lamoreaux *Roy Barcroft as Homesteader * Tristram Coffin as Ace Durant * William Phipps as Ted Loring * James Craven as Cal Sutton * John Hamilton as Land Agent *Ed Cassidy as Gideon * House Peters, Jr. as Henry *Dale Van Sickel as Henchman Pete *Peggy Wynne as Henry's Wife *Ted Mapes Ted Mapes (November 25, 1901 – September 9, 1984) was an American character actor, who was also a prolific stuntman and body double. Born on November 25, 1901, in St. Edward, Nebraska, he moved to Los Angeles in his mid-20s, and entered the fi ... as Henchman Jake References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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