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Jane Webb
Jane Webb Karyl, (August 13, 1925 – March 30, 2010) best known as Jane Webb, was an American film, radio, and voice actress, best known for her work on Filmation's cartoons. Early years Webb's mother was Estelle Sigrid Webb, a Swedish immigrant who was an Opera, operatic soprano and performed at the Metropolitan Opera. She is a descendant of James Webb, who used to accompany George Washington on his surveying trips. As a high school student in Central YMCA High School, she was president of the student council and headed other student organizations. On June 10, 1942, Edwards graduated "with honor". Career In 1933/34, she started her career as a professional entertainer when she was mistress of ceremonies, singing a Swedish song in a Century of Progress, Chicago Century of Progress show. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Edwards acted on multiple radio series, including the ''Tom Mix Ralston Straight Shooters''. On April 19, 1939, Webb signed an acting contract with Paramount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = State , subdivision_type2 = Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook and DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfoot ( D) , leader_title1 = City Clerk , leader_name1 = Anna Valencia ( D) , unit_pref = Imperial , area_footnotes = , area_tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Nuys News
The ''Los Angeles Daily News'' is the second-largest-circulating paid daily newspaper of Los Angeles, California. It is the flagship of the Southern California News Group, a branch of Colorado-based Digital First Media. The offices of the ''Daily News'' are in Chatsworth, and much of the paper's reporting is targeted toward readers in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Its stories tend to focus on issues involving local San Fernando Valley businesses, education, and crime. The editor currently is Frank Pine. History Earlier titles The ''Daily News'' began publication in Van Nuys as the ''Van Nuys Call'' in 1911, morphing into the ''Van Nuys News'' after a merger with a competing newspaper called the ''News''. In 1953, the newspaper was renamed the ''Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet''. The front page was produced on green newsprint. During this period, the newspaper was delivered four times a week for free to readers in 14 zoned editions in the San Fernando Valley. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bachelor's Children
''Bachelor's Children'' is a domestic daytime drama broadcast that originated on Chicago's WGN in 1935–36, continuing on CBS and NBC until September 27, 1946. It followed the daily travails of two friends, Dr. Bob Graham and Sam Ryder, and the two women they loved. When Dr. Bob was a young man doing military service, his sergeant took care of him during a difficult time. Years later, the sergeant's dying request was that Bob become guardian of his two young daughters. Dr. Bob fell in love with Ruth Ann, and Sam fell in love with her twin sister, Janet. In a typical episode, Janet and Dr. Bob are together in his living room. Janet, who has been reading an art magazine, asks him if she can move one of his pictures to a place on the wall where it will get better light. Bringing a ladder from the pantry, he starts to help her. However, he has to leave when he receives a telephone call about a baby who has swallowed a button. Sam comes in to help Janet who is on the ladder. When she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lone Journey
''Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams'' is a biography of Roger Williams (theologian), Roger Williams, champion of religious freedom and founder of Providence Plantations, Providence Plantation, written for children by Jeanette Eaton. First published in 1944, it was illustrated with full-page woodcuts by Woodi Ishmael. The book was a Newbery Medal, Newbery Honor recipient in 1945. References 1944 children's books American children's books American biographies Newbery Honor-winning works Children's history books Harcourt (publisher) books Children's books set in the 17th century Children's books set in Rhode Island {{child-hist-book-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bartons
''C/o The Bartons'' (also called ''Care of The Bartons'', or ''The Bartons'' in the UK and The Netherlands) is an Australian television drama series aimed at older children and young teens, which first aired in Australia in 1988. History The series was based on a 16-minute short film Jocelyn Moorhouse had made in 1986, after receiving a grant from the Australian Film Commission in 1985, called ''The Siege of Barton's Bathroom''. She based the plot on something that happened to her in her youth, and named the Barton boys after her house mates she lived with at the time. ABC Television (Australian TV network), The ABC was looking for a new children's drama and Moorhouse decided to send in her short film. Revcom producer Jenifer Hooks saw it, and commissioned Moorhouse to create the series. The first episode of the series is basically a remake of the short film, but with the cast of the series. Description The series affectionately portrayed a suburban Australian family through the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Mix
Thomas Edwin Mix (born Thomas Hezikiah Mix; January 6, 1880 – October 12, 1940) was an American film actor and the star of many early Western films between 1909 and 1935. He appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which were silent films. He was Hollywood's first Western star and helped define the genre as it emerged in the early days of the cinema. Early years Thomas Hezikiah Mix was born January 6, 1880, in Mix Run, Pennsylvania, approximately north of State College, to Edwin Elias Mix and Elizabeth Heistand. He grew up in nearby DuBois, where his father, a stable master for a wealthy lumber merchant, taught him to ride and love horses. He spent time working on a local farm owned by John DuBois, a lumber businessman. In April 1898, during the Spanish–American War, Mix enlisted in the Army under the name Thomas E. (Edwin) Mix. His unit never went overseas, and Mix later failed to return for duty after an extended furlough when he married Grace I. Allin on July 18, 1902 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy (Oliver Twist)
Nancy is a fictional character in the 1838 novel ''Oliver Twist'' by Charles Dickens and its several adaptations for theatre, television and films. She is a member of Fagin's gang and the lover, and eventual victim, of Bill Sikes. As well as Nancy being a thief, a common suggestion is that she is a prostitute, in the modern sense of the word. At no point is this stated directly in the novel; rather it stems from Dickens describing her as such in his preface to the 1841 edition ("the boys are pickpockets, and the girl is a prostitute"). However, it has been speculated that he is invoking the term's then-synonymous usage referring to a woman living out of wedlock or otherwise on the margins of "respectable" society. In spite of her criminality, Nancy is portrayed as a sympathetic figure, whose concern for Oliver overcomes her loyalty to Sikes and Fagin. By the climax of the novel, she is emaciated with sickness and worry, and filled with guilt about the life she is leading. Backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (1974 Film)
''Oliver Twist'' is a 1974 American animated adventure musical drama film directed by Hal Sutherland that is based on Charles Dickens's 1838 novel of the same name. The film was the second and last to be produced by Filmation and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Davy Jones, who played The Artful Dodger in the original Broadway production of ''Oliver!'', reprises his role. Plot In the 19th century, orphan Oliver Twist is sent to a workhouse, where the children are barely fed and mistreated. He moves to the house of an undertaker, but after an unfair severe spanking, he starts a seven-day runaway to London. He arrives exhausted and starving, and is welcomed by a gang of pickpockets led by old crook Fagin. When he is mistakenly taken as a thief, wealthy victim Mr. Brownlow brings Oliver to his home and shelters him. But Fagin and the dangerous Bill Sykes decide to kidnap Oliver to burglarize Mr. Brownlow's fancy house. Oliver is wounded, while Mr. Brownlow tries to save Oliver. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treasure Island (1972 Animated Film)
''Treasure Island'' is a 1973 American animation, animated adventure film directed by Hal Sutherland, produced by Filmation, and released by Warner Bros. In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island, of the same name, Jim Hawkins (character), Jim Hawkins (voiced by Davy Jones (actor), Davy Jones) travels with sidekick Hiccup the Mouse. In 1980, an edited version of the film was broadcast on NBC as a special. Plot Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a Caribbean island. Unfortunately, a large number of Flint's old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including Long John Silver. Voice cast * Richard Dawson as Long John Silver * Davy Jones (actor), Davy Jones as Jim Hawkins * Dallas McKennon, Dal McKennon as Captain Flint, Ben Gunn * Larry D. Mann as Doctor Livesey * Larry Storch as Captain Smollett * Jane Webb as Mrs. Hawkins * Lou Scheimer as Bearded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Farmer's Daughter (1940 Film)
''The Farmer's Daughter'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Lewis R. Foster. The film stars Martha Raye, Charlie Ruggles, Richard Denning, Gertrude Michael, William Frawley, Inez Courtney and William Demarest. The film was released on March 26, 1940, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Nickie North, a producer, and Scoop Trimble, a press agent, find an investor for their film, who insists that they cast the producer's ex-girlfriend Clarice Sheldon, as the lead. After Sheldon finds out North has a new girlfriend, she leaves, leaving the producer to find a new lead actress. Cast *Martha Raye as Patience Bingham *Charlie Ruggles as Nickie North *Richard Denning as Dennis Crane * Gertrude Michael as Clarice Sheldon *William Frawley as Scoop Trimble *Inez Courtney as Emily French *William Demarest as Victor Walsh *Jack Norton as Shimmy Conway * William Duncan as Tom Bingham *Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. Bingham *Benny Baker as Monk Gordon * Tom Dugan as Forb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
$1,000 A Touchdown
''$1,000 a Touchdown'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by James P. Hogan, written by Delmer Daves, and starring Joe E. Brown, Martha Raye, Eric Blore, Susan Hayward, John Hartley and Joyce Mathews. It was released on October 4, 1939, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Marlowe Booth and his wife Martha inherit a tapped out college and decide to strengthen the college's football team in order to increase funding, so they decide to give 1,000 dollars for each touchdown made. Cast *Joe E. Brown as Marlowe Mansfield Booth *Martha Raye as Martha Madison *Eric Blore as Henry *Susan Hayward as Betty McGlen *John Hartley as Bill Anders *Joyce Mathews as Lorelei * George McKay as Mr. Fishbeck *Syd Saylor as Bangs * Tom Dugan as Popcorn vendor *Matt McHugh as Brick Benson * Don Wilson as Announcer *Paula DeCardo as Dora (uncredited) *Dot Farley as Hysterical Girl (uncredited) * Bill Thompson as Animal and Bird Impersonator (uncredited) *Adrian Morris as Two Ton Terry (uncredited) Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Leading Citizen (1939 Film)
''Our Leading Citizen'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Alfred Santell and written by Jack Moffitt. The film stars Bob Burns (comedian), Bob Burns, Susan Hayward, Joseph Allen, Elizabeth Patterson (actress), Elizabeth Patterson, Gene Lockhart and Charles Bickford. The film was released on August 23, 1939, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Bob Burns (comedian), Bob Burns as Lem Schofield *Susan Hayward as Judith Schofield *Joseph Allen as Clay Clinton *Elizabeth Patterson (actress), Elizabeth Patterson as Aunt Tillie *Gene Lockhart as J.T. Tapley *Charles Bickford as Shep Muir *Otto Hoffman as Mr. Stoney *Clarence Kolb as Jim Hanna *Paul Guilfoyle (actor, born 1902), Paul Guilfoyle as Jerry Peters *Fay Helm as Tonia *Kathleen Lockhart as Mrs. Barker *Hattie Noel as Druscilla *Kathryn Sheldon as Miss Swan *Monte Blue as Frank *Jim Kelso as Chief of Police *Harry C. Bradley as Director *Frances Morris (actor), Frances Morris as Maid *Thomas Louden as Frederick the Butl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
