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Jerry Mandy
Jerry Mandy (June 5, 1892 – May 1, 1945) was an American film actor. He appeared in 114 films between 1923 and 1945. He was born in Utica, New York and died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack. Selected filmography * ''North Star'' (1925) * ''Behind the Front'' (1926) * '' You'd Be Surprised'' (1926) * '' Thundering Fleas'' (1926) * '' Crazy Like a Fox'' (1926) * ''45 Minutes from Hollywood'' (1926) * '' Raggedy Rose'' (1926) - the chauffeur * '' Señorita'' (1927) * ''Eve's Love Letters'' (1927) * ''Underworld'' (1927) * '' With Love and Hisses'' (1927) * '' The Gay Defender'' (1927) * '' It's a Gift'' (1934) * '' Rainbow's End'' (1935) * '' Two for Tonight'' (1935) * ''Unknown Woman'' (1935) * '' King of Burlesque'' (1936) * '' Behind the Mike'' (1937) * '' Boys of the City'' (1940) * ''One Night in the Tropics ''One Night in the Tropics'' is a 1940 comedy film which was the film debut of Abbott and Costello. They are listed as supporting actors but have majo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utica, New York
Utica () is a city in the Mohawk Valley and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The tenth-most-populous city in New York State, its population was 65,283 in the 2020 U.S. Census. Located on the Mohawk River at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, it is approximately west-northwest of Albany, east of Syracuse and northwest of New York City. Utica and the nearby city of Rome anchor the Utica–Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area comprising all of Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Formerly a river settlement inhabited by the Mohawk Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy, Utica attracted European-American settlers from New England during and after the American Revolution. In the 19th century, immigrants strengthened its position as a layover city between Albany and Syracuse on the Erie and Chenango Canals and the New York Central Railroad. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the city's infrastructure contributed to its success as a manufacturing cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gay Defender
''The Gay Defender'' is a lost 1927 American silent drama film directed by Gregory La Cava and written by Ray Harris, Grover Jones, Herman J. Mankiewicz, George Marion Jr., Sam Mintz, and Kenneth Raisbeck. The film stars Richard Dix, Thelma Todd, Fred Kohler, Jerry Mandy, Robert Brower, Harry Holden, and Fred Esmelton. The film was released on December 10, 1927, by Paramount Pictures. Cast *Richard Dix as Joaquin Murrieta *Thelma Todd as Ruth Ainsworth *Fred Kohler as Jake Hamby *Jerry Mandy as Chombo *Robert Brower as Ferdinand Murrieta *Harry Holden as Padre Sebastian *Fred Esmelton as Commissioner Ainsworth *Frances Raymond Frances Raymond (1869–1961) was an American stage and film actress.Goble p.193 An established character actress, she played in a number of supporting roles during the silent era. Later, during the sound era, she primarily played much smaller, un ... as Aunt Emily * Ernie Adams as Bart Hamby * Augustina López as Extra (uncredited) References Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Deaths
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which nuclear weapons have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Prussia. * January 16 – WWII: Adolf Hitler takes residence in the ''Führerbunker'' in Berlin. * January 17 ** WWII: The Soviet Union occupies Warsaw, Polan ... [...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 temperament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Many Blondes
''Too Many Blondes'' is a 1941 American musical comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland and starring Rudy Vallee, Helen Parrish Helen Virginia Parrish (March 12, 1923 – February 22, 1959) was an American stage and film actress. Career Parrish was born in Columbus, Georgia. She started in movies at the age of 4, getting her first part playing Babe Ruth's daughter in t ... and Lon Chaney Jr.Smith p.81 Plot Cast References Bibliography * Smith, Don G. ''Lon Chaney, Jr.: Horror Film Star, 1906-1973''. McFarland, 2004. External links * 1941 films 1941 musical comedy films American musical comedy films Films directed by Thornton Freeland Universal Pictures films Films scored by Frank Skinner American black-and-white films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films {{musical-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Night In The Tropics
''One Night in the Tropics'' is a 1940 comedy film which was the film debut of Abbott and Costello. They are listed as supporting actors but have major exposure with five of their classic routines, including an abbreviated version of " Who's On First?" Their work earned them a two-picture deal with Universal, and their next film, '' Buck Privates'', made them bona fide stars. Songs in the film were by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Dorothy Fields. The film is based on a 1914 novel, ''Love Insurance'' by Earl Derr Biggers, the creator of Charlie Chan. It was filmed as a silent movie in 1919 as '' Love Insurance'' by Paramount with Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson, and in 1925 by Universal as ''The Reckless Age''. Plot Jim "Lucky" Moore, an insurance salesman, devises a novel policy for his friend, Steve: a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancée, Cynthia. Encouraged by Jim's argument that Jim has never had to pay out on a policy ... [...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 exonerate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind The Mike (film)
''Behind the Mike'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Sidney Salkow, which stars William Gargan, Judith Barrett, Don Wilson (announcer), Don Wilson, and Sterling Holloway. The screenplay was written by Barry Trivers from a story by Thomas Ahearn and Walton Butterfield. The film was released on September 26, 1937. Plot George Hayes is a radio announcer in New York with a propensity for his smart-aleck behavior and quick temper. During a rehearsal for the "Crunchy Munchy Hour", he gets into a heated argument with the owner of Crunchy Munchies, Cyrus Wittles. The argument ends with Hayes belting Wittles, which also ends Hayes' employment at the radio station. He is lured to the rural community of Valley Falls, where he is promised the job of manager for a local radio station, WBAM. Upon his arrival, he sees a well run station on the main street of the town, and walks in, believing it to be where he will be managing. There he meets Jane Arledge, who is the program manager fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Burlesque
''King of Burlesque'' is a 1936 musical film about a former burlesque producer played by Warner Baxter who moves into a legitimate theatre and does very well, until he marries a socialite. Sammy Lee received an Academy Award nomination for the now dead category of Best Dance Direction at the 8th Academy Awards. Today the film is best known for Fats Waller's rendition of "I've Got My Fingers Crossed". Plot Former burlesque producer moves into legitimate theatre and does well until he marries a socialite. After his divorce his former top singer returns from London to help out. Cast *Warner Baxter as Kerry Bolton *Alice Faye as Pat Doran *Jack Oakie as Joe Cooney * Mona Barrie as Rosalind Cleve *Arline Judge as Connie * Dixie Dunbar as Marie *Gregory Ratoff as Kolpolpeck *Herbert Mundin as English Impresario * Fats Waller as Ben *Nick Long Jr. as Anthony Lamb * Kenny Baker as Arthur *Charles Quigley as Stanley Drake *Paxton Sisters as Specialty Dancers *Al Shaw as Lew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unknown Woman (film)
''Unknown Woman'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Richard Cromwell, Marian Marsh and Douglass Dumbrille.Dick p.239 Cast * Richard Cromwell as Larry Condon * Marian Marsh as Helen Griffith * Douglass Dumbrille as Phil Gardner * Henry Armetta as Joe Scalise * Arthur Hohl as Lansing * George McKay as Gus * Robert Middlemass as Hammacher * Nana Bryant as Aunt Mary * Arthur Vinton as Whitney * Jerry Mandy as Tony * Ben Taggart as Shanley * Nellie V. Nichols as Rosa * Robert Wilber as Mitch * Eddy Chandler as Hank * Edward LeSaint as Night Court Judge * Arthur Rankin as Parker * Hooper Atchley as Newcomb * George Guhl George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd Presiden ... as Lt. Wilson References Bibliography * Dick, Bernard F. ''Columbia Pictures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two For Tonight
''Two for Tonight'' is a 1935 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Bing Crosby, Joan Bennett, and Mary Boland. Based on the play ''Two for Tonight'' by J. O. Lief and Max Lief, the film is about a songwriter who composes a full-length theatrical piece within a few days. Plot Crosby is cast as Gilbert, one of three half-brothers, Gilbert, Buster and Pooch, sons of the much-married. debt-ridden, widow Mrs. Smythe. While the broker's men are removing the furniture he sings a song he has composed 'Takes Two to Make a Bargain' (including parody lines, 'Did you ever see a piano walking' and 'Pianni doesn't live here anymore'). In an endeavor to sell the song to Alexander Myers, a song publisher, Gilbert hides in a tree beneath which Myers is resting. Gilbert is unaware that the publisher is completely deaf and, to add to his troubles, when he starts singing a plane circles above and then crashes into the tree. He is injured but after a few days, whilst push ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow's End (1935 Film)
''Rainbow's End'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Norval Spencer and starring Hoot Gibson. Cast *Hoot Gibson as Neil Gibson Jr. *June Gale as Ann Ware *Oscar Apfel as Neil Gibson Sr. *Ada Ince as Gwen Gibson * John Elliott as Adam Ware * Henry Roquemore as Joe Williams * Jerry Mandy as Ranch Cook *Charles Hill as Bert Randall *Warner Richmond as Thomas Stark * Buddy Roosevelt as "Butch", Henchman *Stanley Blystone as Dorgan, Ranch Foreman *Fred Gilman Frederick Joseph Gilman is an American physicist and the Buhl Professor of Theoretical Physics Emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University. Early life and education Gilman was born on October 9, 1940. He grew up in East Lansing, Michigan and receiv ... as George Wright, Bookkeeper * John Ince as Rodeo Judge External links * * 1935 films 1935 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films American Western (genre) films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
