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June Preisser
June Preisser (June 26, 1918 – September 19, 1984) was an American actress, popular in musical films during the late 1930s and through the 1940s, many of which capitalized on her skills as an acrobat. Life and career Born June 26, 1918 in New Orleans, Preisser was one of six children. As a child, she was underweight and began going to an athletic club in an attempt to build strength and gain weight. It was there that Preisser and her sister Cherry learned acrobatics in which they excelled. Their mother was keen to have them follow a career in show business, especially when their father died suddenly, leaving the family with few options to make a living. When Preisser was nine years old, an actor noticed the two sisters performing acrobatics on a sidewalk near their home, and his interest led to their working in vaudeville and later for the Ziegfeld Follies in 1934 and 1936. The Preisser sisters were successful in the United States, and performed in Europe, including for G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans Merriam-Webster. ; french: La Nouvelle-Orléans , es, Nueva Orleans) is a Consolidated city-county, consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 according to the 2020 U.S. census, it is the List of municipalities in Louisiana, most populous city in Louisiana and the twelfth-most populous city in the southeastern United States. Serving as a List of ports in the United States, major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast of the United States, Gulf Coast region of the United States. New Orleans is world-renowned for its Music of New Orleans, distinctive music, Louisiana Creole cuisine, Creole cuisine, New Orleans English, uniq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Teen Agers
The Teen Agers is a series of seven coming-of-age musical comedy-drama films made by Monogram Pictures from 1946 to 1948. A follow-up to the East Side Kids, the series stars Freddie Stewart and June Preisser. The films were initially produced by Sam Katzman but when he left Monogram for Columbia Pictures, duties shifted to Will Jason. The first four films are directed by Arthur Dreifuss, with the remaining three by Jason. Filmography * ''Junior Prom'' (1946) * ''Freddie Steps Out'' (1946) * '' High School Hero'' (1946) * ''Vacation Days'' (1947) *''Sarge Goes to College'' (1947) *''Smart Politics'' (1948) *''Campus Sleuth'' (1948) Legacy ''Junior Prom'', ''Freddie Steps Out'', ''Vacation Days'', and ''High School Hero'' have been given comedic commentaries by Bridget Jones Nelson and Mary Jo Pehl as part of RiffTrax RiffTrax is an American company that produces scripted humorous commentary tracks which are synced to mostly public domain feature films, education shorts, and tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie Steps Out
''Freddie Steps Out'' is a 1946 American film starring Freddie Stewart. It is the second in The Teen Agers series. Plot Freddie Trimball is a high school student. He happens to bear an amazing resemblance to Frankie Troy, one of the most popular young singers in the country. Tired of working and tired of being pursued by bobby-soxers and other fans, Frankie tells his managers he needs a break. They try to discourage him while Freddie's classmates come up with a hoax, claiming that "Frankie" has gone back to school. Mix-up after mix-up follows, with Freddie's girlfriend, Dodie Rogers, every bit as confused as Frankie's wife, who has a baby. It all comes to a head when Frankie ends up singing in a school show. Cast * Freddie Stewart as Freddie / Frankie * June Preisser as Dodie * Jackie Moran as Jimmy * Noel Neill as Betty * Frankie Darro Frankie Darro (born Frank Johnson, Jr.; December 22, 1917 – December 25, 1976) was an American actor and later in his career a stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Prom
''Junior Prom'' is a 1946 American musical comedy, directed by Arthur Dreifuss and produced by Sam Katzman and Maurice Duke. It was released by Monogram Pictures. It is the first of The Teen Agers series of movies. In 2018, the film was released on streaming download with a humorous audio commentary by Mary Jo Pehl and Bridget Nelson on RiffTrax. Harry Gibson sings '' Keep The Beat'' backed by Abe Lyman and his Orchestra Plot summary Musical teacher Miss Hinklefink receives criticism from her student Lee Watson at Whitney High School, because of the poor plot of famous operas. Later during the lecture, when Miss Hinklefink is away for a few minutes, the students learn about meter from Harry "The Hipster" by listening to swing. When Lee as so often is in the principal's office, a local businessman enters the room and offers to pay for the football team's new uniforms if his son, Jimmy Forrest, is elected as student body president. The principal, Townley, rejects the offer. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Tell The World (1945 Film)
''I'll Tell the World'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Henry Blankfort and Lester Pine. The film stars Lee Tracy, Brenda Joyce, Raymond Walburn, June Preisser, Thomas Gomez and Howard Freeman. The film was released on June 8, 1945, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Lee Tracy as Gabriel Patton * Brenda Joyce as Lorna Gray *Raymond Walburn as H.I. Bailey *June Preisser as Marge Bailey *Thomas Gomez as J.B. Kindell *Howard Freeman as Lester Westchester *Lorin Raker as Perkins * Janet Shaw as Switchboard Operator *Pierre Watkin as Dr. Mullins *Peter Potter as Announcer *Gene Rodgers Gene Rodgers (March 5, 1910, New York City – October 23, 1987, New York City) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He is best known for being the pianist on Coleman Hawkins' famous 1939 recording of " Body and Soul". Early life ... as Piano Specialty *Jimmie Dean as Jimmie Dean *Jean Aloise as Dance Specialty References Externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Go Steady
''Let's Go Steady'' is a 1945 American musical film directed by Del Lord, produced by Columbia Pictures, and starring Pat Parrish, Jackie Moran, June Preisser, and Mel Tormé. References External links * ''Let's Go Steady''at TCMDB Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is an American movie-oriented pay-TV network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Launched in 1994, Turner Classic Movies is headquartered at Turner's Techwood broadcasting campus in the Midtown business district of A ... 1945 films American musical films 1945 musical films American black-and-white films Films directed by Del Lord 1940s English-language films 1940s American films {{musical-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder In The Blue Room
''Murder in the Blue Room'' is a 1944 American film directed by Leslie Goodwins. Plot A musical mystery about a young couple's attempt to solve a mysterious murder that occurred at their house. Cast * Anne Gwynne as Nan * John Litel as Frank Baldrich * Grace McDonald as Peggy * Donald Cook as Steve * June Preisser as Jerry * Betty Kean as Betty * Regis Toomey as Inspector McDonald * Nella Walker as Dorothy Craig * Andrew Tombes as Dr. Carroll Background It is the second remake of the 1933 American Pre-Code murder-mystery film ''Secret of the Blue Room,'' the first being Universal's 1938 remake, '' The Missing Guest.'' Faithful to the original plot, ''Murder in the Blue Room'' plays up the comedy with songs. The plot is based on the 1932 German film ''Secret of the Blue Room ''The Secret of the Blue Room'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Kurt Neumann and starring Lionel Atwill, Gloria Stuart, Paul Lukas and Edward Arnold. The film's plot concerns a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babes On Swing Street
''Babes on Swing Street'' is a 1944 musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Ann Blyth, Peggy Ryan, and Andy Devine. It was produced by Universal Pictures. Plot Barber's daughter Trudy Costello gives close shaves at her dad Joe's barber shop. She has other skills as well, so becomes excited when classmate Carol Curtis informs her that talent scouts are coming to town to audition young performers. The kids decide to open a nightclub of their own, needing a place and the money to pay for it. Carol's wealthy aunt Martha wants no part of it, but amiable uncle Malcolm is willing to put up the fee. Malcolm is insure if he can get his hands on his inheritance yet, so he fools Martha into believing that a hall they own is being used for artistic purposes. Rehearsals go smoothly until Carol's old rival Fern Wallace turns up and vies with her for the same boy's attention. Eventually, however, the show goes on, with Malcolm getting his money and Martha giving her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gallant Sons
''Gallant Sons'' is a 1940 American mystery film directed by George B. Seitz and written by William R. Lipman and Marion Parsonnet. The film stars Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, Gail Patrick, Gene Reynolds, June Preisser, Ian Hunter, Leo Gorcey, William Tracy and El Brendel. The film was released on November 15, 1940, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Two boys, Johnny Davis and Byron "By" Newbold, are best friends. Their fathers, however, are not. By’s father is in charge of the local paper and usually confronts Johnny’s father about suspicious activity putting the boys at odds with one another. Cast * Jackie Cooper as Byron 'By' Newbold * Bonita Granville as Kate Pendleton * Gail Patrick as Clare Pendleton * Gene Reynolds as Johnny Davis * June Preisser as Dolly Matson * Ian Hunter as 'Natural' Davis * Leo Gorcey as 'Doc' Reardon * William Tracy as 'Beefy' Monrose * El Brendel as Olaf Larsen * Tommy Kelly as Harwood 'Woody' Hollister * Edward Ashley-Cooper as Al Posna * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judge Hardy And Son
''Judge Hardy and Son'' (1939) is the 8th film, of 16, in the Andy Hardy series. It is the last MGM film in the 1930s. at Plot summary An older couple, the Valduzzis, (Ouspenskaya, Brecher) come to Judge Hardy () for help when they are about to be evicted from their home. He asks if their daughter can help, and they say she is dead. The Judge doesn't believe she is dead, and takes the case. Judge Hardy enlists the help of his son, Andy ( |
Dancing Co-Ed
''Dancing Co-Ed'' is a 1939 American romantic comedy film directed by S. Sylvan Simon and starring Lana Turner in the titular role, Richard Carlson as an inquisitive college reporter, and bandleader Artie Shaw as himself. Plot When a dancer's partner becomes pregnant, a nationwide search is instituted to find a replacement from among college women. A perfect choice is found, but she is not in school, resulting in various hijinks. Cast * Lana Turner as Patty Marlow * Richard Carlson as Michael "Pug" Braddock * Artie Shaw as Himself * Ann Rutherford as Eve Greeley * Lee Bowman as Freddy Tobin * Thurston Hall as Henry W. Workman * Leon Errol as Sam "Pops" Marlow * Roscoe Karns as Joe Drews * Mary Field as Miss Jenny May * Walter Kingsford as President Cavendish * Mary Beth Hughes as "Toddy" Tobin * June Preisser as "Ticky" James * Monty Woolley as Professor Lange * Chester Clute as Pee Wee Veronica Lake Constance Frances Marie Ockelman (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton ( ; es, Boca Ratón, link=no, ) is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It was first incorporated on August 2, 1924, as "Bocaratone," and then incorporated as "Boca Raton" in 1925. The population was 97,422 in the 2020 census, and it was ranked as the 344th largest city in America in 2022. However, approximately 200,000 additional people with a Boca Raton postal address live outside of municipal boundaries, such as in West Boca Raton. As a business center, the city experiences significant daytime population increases. Boca Raton is north of Miami and is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which had a population of 6,012,331 as of 2015. Boca Raton is home to the main campus of Florida Atlantic University and the corporate headquarters of Office Depot. It is also home to the Evert Tennis Academy, owned by former professional tennis player Chris Evert. Boca Town Center, an upscale shopping center in central Boca Raton, is one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
