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Kent Rogers
Kent Byron Rogers (July 31, 1923 – July 9, 1944) was an American actor who appeared in several live-action features and shorts, and a voice actor for Warner Bros. Cartoons and Walter Lantz Productions. Career For Warner Bros. Cartoons, Rogers portrayed several Hollywood stars in ''Hollywood Steps Out'', and lent his voice to ''The Heckling Hare'', ''Porky's Pastry Pirates'', ''Horton Hatches the Egg'', ''The Squawkin' Hawk'' and '' Super-Rabbit''. Rogers also provided the original voice of Beaky Buzzard in '' Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid'' and ''The Bashful Buzzard''. He also provided the voice of Junior Bear in ''Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears'', the initial 1944 entry of Chuck Jones' The Three Bears series. He also appeared occasionally on radio sitcoms, generally doing one-off characters. In 1941, he had a rare on-camera role as Henry, a boy who had a talent for doing impressions, in the film '' All-American Co-Ed''. For Walter Lantz Productions he voiced Woody Woodpecke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Bears (Looney Tunes)
The Three Bears are animated cartoon characters in the Warner Bros. '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' series of cartoons. The dysfunctional family consists of Papa Bear (sometimes called Henry), Mama Bear, and Junior Bear (sometimes spelled Junyer or Joonyer). The characters were featured in five theatrical cartoons released between 1944 and 1951. Characters *Henry Bear (better known as Papa Bear) is the father of Junior Bear and the husband of Mama Bear. Papa Bear is a loud-mouthed, short-tempered, psycholic and abusive dwarf bear. He usually abuses Junior if he says or does something wrong. He is never abusive with Mama Bear (''except for near the end of What's Brewin', Bruin?'') but would sometimes act rude to her, such as telling her to "''shut up''" (''especially when she's trying to tell him something important''). While Papa and Junior are the two who are constantly at each other's hair, usually Junior is at the receiving end of Papa's wrath, while Mama Bear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Storm (1938 Film)
''The Storm'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Harold Young and written by Theodore Reeves, Daniel Moore and Hugh King. The film stars Charles Bickford, Barton MacLane, Preston Foster, Tom Brown, Nan Grey, Andy Devine, Frank Jenks and Samuel S. Hinds. The film was released on October 28, 1938, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Charles Bickford as Bob Roberts *Barton MacLane as Capt. Cogswell *Preston Foster as Jack Stacey * Tom Brown as Jim Roberts *Nan Grey as Peggy Phillips *Andy Devine as Swede Hanzen *Frank Jenks as Peter Carey *Samuel S. Hinds as Capt. Kenny *Florence Roberts as Mrs. Roberts *Jack Mulhall as Harry Blake * Helen Gilliland as Hungry *Mark Daniels as Cadet *Joe Sawyer as Kelly *Marion Martin as Jane *Dorothy Arnold Dorothy Harriet Camille Arnold (July 1, 1885 – disappeared December 12, 1910) was an American socialite and heiress who Missing person, disappeared under mysterious circumstances in New York City in December 1910. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys Town (film)
''Boys Town'' is a 1938 biographical drama film based on Father Edward J. Flanagan's work with a group of underprivileged boys in a home/educational complex that he founded and named "Boys Town" in Nebraska. It stars Spencer Tracy as Father Edward J. Flanagan, and Mickey Rooney with Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, and Gene Reynolds. The film was written by Dore Schary, Eleanore Griffin, and John Meehan, and was directed by Norman Taurog. Tracy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. Legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio head Louis B. Mayer, who was a Belorussian-Canadian-American Jew known for his respect for the Catholic Church, later called this his favorite film of his long tenure at MGM. Although the story is largely fictional, it is based upon a real man and a real place. Boys Town is a community outside Omaha, Nebraska. In 1941, MGM made a sequel, ''Men of Boys Town'', with Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney reprising their roles from the earlier film. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reformatory (film)
''Reformatory'' is a 1938 American crime drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Bobby Jordan and Charlotte Wynters.Shary & Mcinnes p.15 Plot The inmates at a juvenile detention institution plan a mass breakout, despite the attempts of a new superintendent to bring in a more liberal regime. Cast * Jack Holt as Robert Dean * Bobby Jordan as Pinkey Leonard * Charlotte Wynters as Adele Webster * Grant Mitchell as Arnold Frayne * Tommy Bupp as Fibber Regan * Frankie Darro as Louie Miller * Ward Bond as Mac Grady * Sheila Bromley as Mrs. Regan * Vernon Dent as Cook Howard * Greta Granstedt as Millie * Paul Everton as Gov. Spaulding * Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Chauncey Ingraham (November 30, 1874 – April 4, 1956) was an American film actor and director. Biography Born in Rochelle, Illinois, Ingraham appeared in more than 280 films between 1912 and 1950, as well as directing more than 100 f ... as Doctor Blakely * Joe Caits as Jim Leonard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headin' East
''Headin' East'' is a 1937 Buck Jones Western directed by Ewing Scott. Plot Cowboy Buck Benson (Buck Jones) trades his trusty six-shooter for bare knuckles and batters his way from the wide-open plains to crack down on mob-related crime in Manhattan. Cast * Buck Jones as Buck Benson * Ruth Coleman as Helen Calhoun * Shemp Howard as Windy Wylie * Donald Douglas as Eric Ward * Elaine Arden as Penny * Frank Faylen as Joe * Leo Gorcey Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917– June 2, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, famous for portraying the leader of a group of hooligans known variously as the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids and, as adults, The Bowery Boys. Gorcey was ... as Boy Boxer in Gym (Uncredited) Production The working title of the film was ''West of Broadway''. References External links * 1937 films Columbia Pictures films American Western (genre) films 1937 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Ewing Scott 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Of The Streets
''Boy of the Streets'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by William Nigh and written by Gilson Brown and Scott Darling. The film stars Jackie Cooper, Maureen O'Connor, Kathleen Burke, Robert Emmett O'Connor, Marjorie Main and Matty Fain. The film was released on December 8, 1937, by Monogram Pictures. Plot Cast *Jackie Cooper as Chuck Brennan *Maureen O'Connor as Nora *Kathleen Burke as Julie Stone *Robert Emmett O'Connor as Police Officer Rourke *Marjorie Main as Mrs. Mary Brennan *Matty Fain as Blackie Davis *George Cleveland as Tim 'Flannel-Mouth' Farley *Wild Bill Elliott as Dr. Allan *Guy Usher James Guy Usher (May 9, 1883 – June 16, 1944) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1932 and 1943. Born in Mason City, Iowa, Usher acted on stage before venturing into films. Billed as James Guy Usher, h ... as Fog Horn Brennan *Paul White as Spike References External links * {{William Nigh 1937 films American dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make A Wish (1937 Film)
''Make a Wish'' is a 1937 American musical comedy film directed by Kurt Neumann and starring Bobby Breen, Basil Rathbone and Ralph Forbes. Plot While at summer camp in the Maine woods, young Chip Winters (Breen) befriends British composer Johnathan Selden (Rathbone), who left the city high life to try to break his creative block, and is soon playing matchmaker for his widowed singer mother Irene Winters (Claire) and Selden. Cast * Bobby Breen as Chip Winters * Basil Rathbone Johnny Selden * Marion Claire as Irene Winters * Ralph Forbes as Walter Mays * Donald Meek as Butler Joseph * Billy Lee as Pee Wee * Henry Armetta as Composer Moreta * Leon Errol as Composer Brennan * Herbert Rawlinson as Camp Manager Stevens * Charles Richman as Mr. Wagner * Fred Scott as Minstrel * Lillian Harmer as Clara * Johnny Arthur as Antoine * Richard Tucker as Grant * Leonid Kinskey as Moe * Tommy Ryan as Chunky * Barbara Barondess as Secretary * Billy Lechner as Judge * Lew Kelly as Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu (; ) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean. It is an unincorporated county seat of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions. ''Honolulu'' means "sheltered harbor" or "calm port" in Hawaiian; its old name, ''Kou'', roughly encompasses the area from Nuuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city's desirability as a port accounts for its historical growth and importance in the Hawaiian archipelago and the broader Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Memorial Cemetery Of The Pacific
The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (informally known as Punchbowl Cemetery) is a national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. It serves as a memorial to honor those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who have given their lives in doing so. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millions of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii. Location, construction and history Punchbowl Crater was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs which, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range. Although there are various translations of the Punchbowl's Hawaiian name, "Puowain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Blanc
Melvin Jerome Blanc (born Blank ; May 30, 1908July 10, 1989) was an American voice actor and radio personality whose career spanned over 60 years. During the Golden Age of Radio, he provided character voices and vocal sound effects for comedy radio programs, including those of Jack Benny, Abbott and Costello, Burns and Allen, The Great Gildersleeve, Judy Canova, and his own short-lived sitcom. However, he became known worldwide for his work in the Golden Age of American Animation as the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and numerous other characters from the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' theatrical cartoons. He later voiced characters for Hanna-Barbera's television cartoons, including Barney Rubble and Dino on ''The Flintstones'', Mr. Spacely on ''The Jetsons'', Secret Squirrel on ''Secret Squirrel'', and Captain Caveman on ''Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels''. Referred to as "The Man of a Thousand Voices", he is regarded as one of the most influ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Freberg
Stan Freberg (born Stanley Friberg; August 7, 1926 – April 7, 2015) was an American actor, author, comedian, musician, radio personality, puppeteer and advertising creative director. His best-known works include " St. George and the Dragonet", '' Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America'', his role on the television series ''Time for Beany'', multiple characters in the Looney Tunes such as Pete Puma and Bertie, and a number of classic television commercials. Early and personal life Freberg was born Stanley Friberg on August 7, 1926 in Pasadena, California, the son of Evelyn Dorothy (née Conner), a housewife, and Victor Richard Friberg (later Freberg), a Baptist minister. Freberg was of Swedish and Irish descent. He was drafted in the US Army from 1945 to 1947 where he served in Special Services attached to the Medical Corps aMcCornack General Hospitalin Pasadena, California. Freberg's work reflected both his gentle sensitivity (despite his liberal use of biting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
