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John Hamilton (actor)
John Rummel Hamilton (January 16, 1887 – October 15, 1958) was an American actor who appeared in many movies and television programs, including the role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White in the 1950s television program '' Adventures of Superman''. Biography John Hamilton was born in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to John M. Hamilton and his wife Cornelia J. (Hollar) Hamilton. Hamilton was the youngest of four children, and his mother died eight days after his birth. Hamilton grew up in neighboring Southampton Township Pennsylvania, where his father worked as a store clerk. Hamilton's father was also appointed Shippensburg's trustee for the State Superintendent of Public Education, allowing Hamilton to attend college at Dickinson College and Shippensburg State Teacher's College. He opted to forgo teaching for a stage career, however. After becoming an actor, he worked in Broadway plays and in touring theatrical companies for many years prior to his 1930 movie debut. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Kit Carson
''The Adventures of Kit Carson'' is an American Western that aired from 1951 to 1955. The show ran for four seasons and consisted of 104 episodes over four years. The original air date was Saturday, August 11, 1951. It concluded on January 22, 1955. While airing, the show was shown in over 130 markets and was sold to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company by MCA-TV. After airing, MCA-TV acquired syndication rights to the show. In New York, the show aired on Tuesday evenings on WNBT (TV) and ran for thirty-minutes. The show starred Bill Williams in the title role as frontier scout Christopher "Kit" Carson, and Don Diamond co-starred as El Toro, Carson's Mexican companion. Though the show may have been inspired by the historic Kit Carson, it is not historically accurate. The show was primarily targeted to children. In Omaha, there was a horse drawing competition to promote the show. The winner received a real Shetland pony. During the shows airtime, it received fair reviews from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Huston
John Marcellus Huston ( ; August 5, 1906 – August 28, 1987) was an American film director, screenwriter, actor and visual artist. He wrote the screenplays for most of the 37 feature films he directed, many of which are today considered classics, including '' The Maltese Falcon'' (1941), ''The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'' (1948), '' The Asphalt Jungle'' (1950), '' The African Queen'' (1951), '' The Misfits'' (1961), '' Fat City'' (1972), '' The Man Who Would Be King'' (1975) and '' Prizzi's Honor'' (1985). During his 46-year career, Huston received 15 Academy Award nominations, winning twice. He also directed both his father, Walter Huston, and daughter, Anjelica Huston, to Oscar wins. In his early years, Huston studied and worked as a fine art painter in Paris. He then moved to Mexico and began writing, first plays and short stories, and later working in Los Angeles as a Hollywood screenwriter, and was nominated for several Academy Awards writing for films directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two In A Crowd
''Two in a Crowd'' is a 1936 romantic comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Joan Bennett and Joel McCrea. It was released by Universal Pictures. The screenplay was written by Lewis R. Foster, Doris Malloy, and Earle Snell, based on story by Lewis R. Foster. Plot Larry Stevens is about to be evicted by landlady Lillie for not paying his rent. He happens to be passing by, as does Julia Wayne, when two halves of a ripped $1,000 bill float down to the street. Up above, gangster Bonelli has been handing out thousands to his girls. One who's angry with him has torn it and tossed it out the window. Skeeter, a jockey, joins up with Julia and Larry as they discuss what to do with the money. Julia has a $500 debt she needs to repay. Larry wants to use it to enter his horse Hector's Pal in a big race. The money was stolen from a bank where Larry takes the torn $1,000 bill. A suspicious detective, Flynn, begins to follow Larry, who also attracts the attention of unemployed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig's Wife (1936 Film)
''Craig's Wife'' is a 1936 American drama film starring Rosalind Russell as a domineering wife. It was based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1925 Broadway play of the same name by George Kelly (the uncle of Grace Kelly), and directed by Dorothy Arzner. Former MGM star William Haines was the film's production designer. Previously filmed in 1928, ''Craig's Wife'' was remade in 1950 as '' Harriet Craig'', rewritten (and updated) as a vehicle for Joan Crawford and co-starring Wendell Corey. Plot The plot centers on twenty-four hours in the life of Harriet Craig (Rosalind Russell), and the home life she has created for herself and her husband. Harriet values material things more than her husband and goes to great lengths to protect her life as she has created it, regardless of what the outcomes are to those around her. The story's message is stated by Mr. Craig's aunt, Ellen Austen ( Alma Kruger), who says, "Those who live for themselves, are left to themselves," as one by one, al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two-Fisted Gentleman
''Two-Fisted Gentleman'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Gordon Wiles Gordon Wiles (October 10, 1904 – October 17, 1950) was an American art director and film director. He won an Oscar for Best Art Direction for the film '' Transatlantic''. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His father, Albert Wiles, was ... and starring James Dunn, June Clayworth and George McKay.Romano p.70 Premise Mickey rises from obscurity to become a top prizefighter, but in the process alienates girlfriend Ginger and takes up with a scheming blonde, June. Cast References Bibliography * Frederick V. Romano. ''The Boxing Filmography: American Features, 1920-2003''. McFarland, 2004. External links * 1936 films 1930s sports drama films American sports drama films Films directed by Gordon Wiles American boxing films Columbia Pictures films American black-and-white films 1936 drama films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Final Hour (film)
''The Final Hour'', also released as San Fransisco Nights, is a 1936 American drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Plot A disgraced attorney is rescued by a former gangster and girlfriend whom he later clears of murder. Cast * Ralph Bellamy as John Vickery * Marguerite Churchill as Flo Russell * John Gallaudet as Red McLarnen * George McKay as Charlie * Elisabeth Risdon as Fortune Teller * Marc Lawrence as Mike Magellon * Lina Basquette Lina Basquette (born Lena Copeland Baskette; April 19, 1907 – September 30, 1994) was an American actress. She is noted for her 75-year career in entertainment, which began during the silent film era. Talented as a dancer, she was paid as a gi ... as Belle References External links * 1936 films 1936 drama films American drama films 1930s English-language films American black-and-white films Films directed by D. Ross Lederman Columbia Pictures films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parole!
''Parole!'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Lew Landers and written by Kubec Glasmon and Horace McCoy. The film stars Henry Hunter, Ann Preston, Alan Dinehart, Alan Baxter, Alan Hale Sr. and Grant Mitchell. The film was released on June 14, 1936, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast * Henry Hunter as Russ Whalen * Ann Preston as Frances Crawford *Alan Dinehart as Richard Mallard * Alan Baxter as Percy 'Okay' Smith * Alan Hale Sr. as John Borchard * Grant Mitchell as Marty Crawford *Berton Churchill as Rex Gavin *Noah Beery Jr. as Bobby Freeman * Bernadene Hayes as Joyce Daniels *Wallis Clark as Prison Warden * John Miltern as Governor Slade * Charles Richman as John 'Jack' Driscoll * Frank Mills as Dummy Watts *Selmer Jackson as Earl Bigbee *Phillip Trent as Gregory *Anthony Quinn Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001), known professionally as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican-American actor. He was known for his portrayal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand Up And Cheer!
''Stand Up and Cheer!'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code musical film directed by Hamilton MacFadden. The screenplay by Lew Brown and Ralph Spence was based upon a story idea by Will Rogers and Philip Klein. The film is about efforts undertaken during the Great Depression to boost the morale of the country. It is essentially a vehicle for a string of vaudeville acts and a few musical numbers. The film is best known for providing the first big breakthrough role for legendary child actress Shirley Temple. A little known bit player before the film, by the end of the year, she appeared in 10 movies, including 4 starring roles in major feature-length films. Plot The President of the United States decides that the true cause of the Great Depression (raging when the film was released) is a loss of "optimism" as a result of a plot by financiers and bankers who are getting rich from the Depression. The President then appoints Lawrence Cromwell as secretary for the newly created Departmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep 'Em Rolling
''Keep 'Em Rolling'' is a 1934 American drama film, directed by George Archainbaud from a screenplay by Albert Shelby Le Vino and F. McGrew Willis. It starred Walter Huston and Frances Dee and the men of the US Army 16th Field Artillery. Filmed partially at Fort Myer Fort Myer is the previous name used for a U.S. Army post next to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, and across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Founded during the American Civil War as Fort Cass and Fort Whippl ..., VA, during WW I, the story revolves around the field artillery horse named Rodney and his soldier, Benny Walsh (played by Walter Huston). The movie is based on the short story "Rodney" written by Leonard Hastings Nason that appeared on January 21, 1933, issue of the Saturday Evening Post magazine. References External links * 1934 films 1934 drama films American drama films American black-and-white films Films about horses Films directed by George Archainb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heads Up (1930 Film)
''Heads Up'' is a 1930 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger and written by Lorenz Hart, Rick Kirkland, John McGowan, Richard Rodgers, Paul Gerard Smith and Louis Stevens. The film stars Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Helen Kane, Victor Moore, Helen Carrington, and Harry Shannon. The film was released on October 11, 1930, by Paramount Pictures. Cast * Charles "Buddy" Rogers as Jack Mason * Helen Kane as Betty Trumbul *Victor Moore as Skippy Dugan *Helen Carrington as Mrs. Martha Trumbull *Margaret Breen Margaret Breen (February 3, 1907 - December 5, 1960) was an American stage and film actress. Biography Margaret Breen was born in Missouri on February 3, 1907. She came from a theatrical family; ten of her eleven siblings, including Nellie Breen, ... as Mary Trunbull *Gene Gowing as Rex Cutting * Harry Shannon as Capt. Denny References External links * 1930 films 1930 comedy films American black-and-white films Silent American comedy films 1930s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Nan McGrew
''Dangerous Nan McGrew'' is a 1930 Pre-Code American comedy film starring Helen Kane, Victor Moore and James Hall. afi.com; accessed July 24, 2015. Plot Dangerous Nan McGrew ( Helen Kane) is the lead entertainer in a traveling . Muldoon (), a member of the medicine show, is a wanted ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bifocals
Bifocals are eyeglasses with two distinct optical powers. Bifocals are commonly prescribed to people with presbyopia who also require a correction for myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism. History Benjamin Franklin is generally credited with the invention of bifocals. He decided to saw his lenses in half so he could read the lips of speakers of French at court, the only way he could understand them. Historians have produced some evidence to suggest that others may have come before him in the invention; however, a correspondence between George Whatley and John Fenno, editor of the '' Gazette of the United States'', suggested that Franklin had indeed invented bifocals, and perhaps 50 years earlier than had been originally thought. Despite this, the College of Optometrists concluded: :Unless further evidence emerges all we can say for certain is that Franklin was one of the first people to wear split bifocals and this act of wearing them caused his name to be associated with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
