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John Gallaudet
John Beury Gallaudet (August 23, 1903 – November 5, 1983) was an American film and television actor. Career Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia and attended Williams College. His Broadway credits included ''Good Men and True'' (1935), ''Lost Horizons'' (1934), ''Here Goes the Bride'' (1931), ''The Gang's All Here'' (1931), ''On the Spot'' (1930), ''Don Q., Jr.'' (1926), and ''When You Smile'' (1925). In the 1959 TV Western ''Bat Masterson'', he played General Sherman, whose life was in danger post Civil War while visiting Dodge City forcing Bat to act as his Secret Service escort in town. Gallaudet also appeared in episodes of ''Perry Mason''. Personal life He was married to Constance Helen Gallaudet. On November 5, 1983, Gallaudet died in Los Angeles at age 80. Selected filmography * '' Counterfeit'' (1936) * '' Adventure in Manhattan'' (1936) * '' Come Closer, Folks'' (1936) * ''Shakedown'' (1936) * '' The Devil's Playground'' (1937) * '' Racketeers in Exile'' (1937) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quicksand (1950 Film)
''Quicksand'' is a 1950 American film noir that stars Mickey Rooney and Peter Lorre and portrays a garage mechanic's descent into crime. It was directed by Irving Pichel shortly before he was included in the Hollywood blacklist (which was instituted by the House Un-American Activities Committee to block screenwriters with suspected Communist affiliation from obtaining employment). The film provided Rooney with an opportunity to play against type, performing in a role starkly different from his earlier role as the innocent "nice guy" in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM's popular Andy Hardy film series.Erickson, Glenn (2000)"DVD Savant Review: ''Quicksand''" November 17, 2000. DVD Talk, El Segundo, California. Retrieved July 20, 2013.Thompson, Nathaniel (2013)"Quicksand (1950)" article, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Atlanta, Georgia; Warner Bros. Entertainment. Retrieved October 9, 2019. Plot Dan Brady (Mickey Rooney), a young auto mechanic in California, "borrows" $20 ($ today) from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadows Over Chinatown
''Shadows Over Chinatown'' is a 1946 film directed by Terry O. Morse. It is the second to last film featuring Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan. Plot Chan investigates a murder for profit racket in San Francisco. Toller was in poor health during the filming of this, and so much of the film is carried by the comedic interplay between #2 Son (Victor Sen Yung) and chauffeur, Birmingham Brown (Mantan Moreland). Cast *Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan *Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan *Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown *Tanis Chandler as Mary Conover (alias Mary McCoy), former employee of an escort service * Mary Gordon as Mrs. Conover, grandmother of Mary Conover * Bruce Kellogg as Corp. Joe Thomas (alias Jack Tilford), sweetheart of Mary Conover * Paul Bryar as Mike Rogan, manager at the escort agency, former boss of Mary Conover *John Gallaudet as Craig Winfield, owner of escort agency, alias "Private Investigator" Jeff Hay * Alan Bridge as Capt. Allen *Jack Norton Jack Norton (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Happy Ending
''The Happy Ending'' is a 1969 drama film written and directed by Richard Brooks, which tells the story of a repressed housewife who longs for liberation from her husband and daughter. It stars Jean Simmons (who received an Oscar nomination), John Forsythe, Shirley Jones, Lloyd Bridges and Teresa Wright. Plot 1953: Through the course of a Colorado autumn and winter, Mary Spencer (Jean Simmons) and Fred Wilson (John Forsythe) lead an idyllic existence. Mary drops out of college (with 6 months to go) to marry Fred. Their perfect wedding mirrors the happy endings of the films Mary loves. 1969: It is the Wilson's 16th wedding anniversary. On his way to work, Fred, a successful tax consultant, tells their maid Agnes (Nanette Fabray) that he has found vodka hidden in Mary's wardrobe and asks Agnes to keep an eye on his wife. Mary sets out for the beauty parlour. At an airline office, however, Mary buys a one-way ticket to Nassau, Bahamas, looking for an escape from her dull and unh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Patsy (1964 Film)
''The Patsy'' is a 1964 American comedy film directed by and starring Jerry Lewis. It was released on August 12, 1964, by Paramount Pictures. Plot A famous comedian perishes in a plane crash. Members of his management team, worried that they will be jobless, decide to find someone to take his place as their "meal ticket". Stanley Belt is a bellboy at their hotel and they decide he will become their next star. Stanley has no obvious talent, but his new managers use their power to open doors for him, including an appearance on ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. It quickly appears that Stanley will never develop any talent and the managers fire him just before he goes on stage. However, one of them, Ellen, has fallen in love with Stanley and stays by his side. Stanley becomes a hit on the show. The others from the management team come begging for their jobs back, and Stanley magnanimously agrees. Cast *Jerry Lewis as Stanley Belt *Everett Sloane as Caryl Fergusson *Phil Harris as Chic Wymor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Naked In The World
''Go Naked in the World'' is a 1961 American drama film written and directed by Ranald MacDougall and co-directed by an uncredited Charles Walters and produced by Aaron Rosenberg. The film stars Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Franciosa, and Ernest Borgnine. It is based on a 1959 novel of the same name by Tom T. Chamales. Plot Nick Stratton (Anthony Franciosa) is attempting to find his own way in the world after returning home to San Francisco following a stint in the Army. His father Pete (Ernest Borgnine) is a self-made millionaire and important in the Greek immigrant community. Pete loves his son, but he tries to buy his love and dominate his life like he does his employees and business associates. Nick struggles to assert his own identity, but family pressure and his love for his father are very strong. Pete wants Nick to marry a nice Greek girl, the daughter of a business associate. Nick and Giulietta Cameron (Gina Lollobrigida), however, have already fallen deeply in love, thoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Private's Affair
''A Private's Affair'' is a 1959 American musical comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars Sal Mineo and Christine Carère. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1960. Plot Two men from New York—Luigi, a hip wanna-be beatnik, and Jerry, who's from Long Island—end up in Army basic training in New Jersey, as does Mike, who's a rancher from Oregon. At a dance, Luigi falls for Marie, a neighbor of Jerry, who in turn develops a romantic interest in Luigi's friend Louise. A WAC named Katie ends up accompanying Mike to the dance. The three G.I.s can sing and end up invited to perform on a New York television program, but Jerry becomes ill and is hospitalized. Assistant Secretary to the Army Elizabeth Chapman, meanwhile, wants to keep a 6-year-old Dutch girl from being sent back to Holland after the girl's mother dies. Elizabeth decides to marry the girl's gravely injured father so she can assume custody of the child. By mistake, an unconscious Jerry is wheeled in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terror At Midnight
''Terror at Midnight'' is a 1956 film noir crime film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Scott Brady, Joan Vohs and Frank Faylen.Koper p.157 The film's sets were designed by art director Walter E. Keller. Plot Rick Rickards, a cop, lends his car to Susan Lang, his fiancée. She accidentally runs into a night watchman riding a bicycle. An eyewitness named Speegle suggests she flee the scene before the watchman regains consciousness. Susan takes the car to an auto shop run by Fred Hill, who recognizes it as Rick's vehicle. What she doesn't know is that Hill is in business with a couple of criminals, Hanlon and Mascotti. The men are concerned about Hill's alcoholic wife, Helen, who knows too much about their activities. Speegle shows up at Susan's home, hoping to blackmail her for $500. He finds out her boyfriend is a cop and scrams. Susan is told by Hill that he needs more time to repair her car, Hill now realizing that the car's been involved in an accident, informatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Man's Woman (1955 Film)
''No Man's Woman'' is a 1955 American noir crime film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Marie Windsor, John Archer and Patric Knowles.Spicer p.415 The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter E. Keller. Plot Marie Windsor stars as Carolyn Ellenson Grant, a nasty selfish lady. Her husband is desperate to divorce her, but she refuses and lives a completely separate life on his money. She also has a lover who she uses ruthlessly to get what she wants and along the way she decides to destroy a few lives for kicks. Eventually, she is killed and the police think the husband did it...not realizing practically EVERYONE had motives to do it! Can the poor hubby manage to prove his innocence? Cast * Marie Windsor as Carolyn Ellenson Grant * John Archer as Harlow Grant * Patric Knowles as Wayne Vincent * Nancy Gates as Louise Nelson * Jil Jarmyn as Betty Allen * Richard Crane as Dick Sawyer * Fern Hall as Virginia Gillis * Louis Jean Heydt as Det. Lt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Jeopardy (1955 Film)
''Double Jeopardy'' is an American crime film directed by R. G. Springsteen and starring Rod Cameron (actor), Rod Cameron, Gale Robbins and Allison Hayes.Spicer p.409 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Crooked Ring''. The film's art direction was by Carroll Clark. Cast * Rod Cameron (actor), Rod Cameron as Marc Hill * Gale Robbins as Marge Baggott * Allison Hayes as Barbara Devery * Jack Kelly (actor), Jack Kelly as Jeff Calder * John Litel as Emmett Devery * Robert Armstrong (actor), Robert Armstrong as Sam Baggott * John Gallaudet as Police Lt. Freid * Robert Nelson as Police Sgt. McNulty * Minerva Urecal as Mrs. Kreesy * Tom Powers as Harry Sheldon * Dick Elliott as Happy Harry * Fern Hall as Miss Webster * Gay Gallegher as Miss Hunter * Howard Price as Ambulance Attendant * Rudy Robles as Frank * Robert Shayne as Mr. Ross See also *List of American films of 1955 References Bibliography * Spicer, Andrew. ''Historical Dictionary of Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Caddy
''The Caddy'' is a 1953 American semi-musical-comedy-sports film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. It is noteworthy for Dean Martin introducing the hit song "That's Amore". Plot Harvey Miller, whose father was a famous golf pro, is expected to follow in his footsteps, but Harvey is afraid of crowds. Instead, at the advice of his fiancée Lisa, Harvey becomes a golf instructor. Lisa's brother Joe becomes Harvey's first client and becomes good enough to start playing in tournaments, with Harvey tagging along as his caddie. They encounter a wealthy socialite who Joe wins over. Joe's success goes to his head and he begins to treat Harvey poorly. They begin to quarrel and cause a disruption at a tournament, so Joe is disqualified. However, a talent agent witnesses the comical spectacle and advises that they go into show business. Harvey conquers his fear and they become successful entertainers. At the end, Harvey and Joe meet up with another comedy team who look just li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missing Women (film)
''Missing Women'' is a 1951 American crime film directed by Philip Ford (film director), Philip Ford and written by John K. Butler. The film stars Penny Edwards (actress), Penny Edwards, John Alvin (actor), John Alvin, James Millican, John Gallaudet, James Brown (actor), James Brown and Robert Shayne. The film was released on February 23, 1951 by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Penny Edwards (actress), Penny Edwards as Claudia Rankin *John Alvin (actor), John Alvin as Eddie Ennis *James Millican as Hans Soderling *John Gallaudet as Det. Kelleher *James Brown (actor), James Brown as Sgt. Mike Pernell *Robert Shayne as Cincotta *Fritz Feld as Pierre *Marlo Dwyer as May 'May Berry' Berringer *Ralph Sanford as Sam *John Hedloe as Phillip Rankin References External links * 1951 films American crime films 1951 crime films Republic Pictures films Films directed by Philip Ford American black-and-white films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{1950s-crime-f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
