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Naturama
Naturama was a widescreen movie technique used by Republic Pictures, during the 1950s. Films produced in ''Naturama'' format *''The Maverick Queen'' (1956) *''Juvenile Jungle'' (1956) *''Lisbon'' (1956) *''Accused of Murder'' (1956) *''Thunder Over Arizona'' (1956) *''Affair in Reno'' (1957) *'' The Crooked Circle'' (1957) *'' Duel at Apache Wells'' (1957) *''Hell's Crossroads'' (1957) *'' The Wayward Girl'' (1957) *'' Young and Wild'' (1958) *''Man or Gun'' (1958) *'' The Man Who Died Twice'' (1958) * ''The Notorious Mr. Monks'' (1958) *'' No Place to Land'' (1958) *''Plunderers of Painted Flats ''Plunderers of Painted Flats'' is a 1959 American Western film shot in Naturama was directed by Albert C. Gannaway and written by John Greene and Phil Shuken. The film stars Corinne Calvet, John Carroll, Skip Homeier, George Macready, Edmund ...'' (1959) ReferencesNaturamaat Wide Screen Museum External linksat Wide Screen Museum Motion picture film formats {{filmmaking- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisbon (1956 Film)
''Lisbon'' is a 1956 American film noir crime film produced and directed by Ray Milland and starring Milland, Maureen O'Hara, Claude Rains, Edward Chapman, and Jay Novello. An American smuggler based in Lisbon is hired to rescue a wealthy industrialist from behind the Iron Curtain. The film was shot on location in Lisbon, Portugal, in Trucolor and Naturama for Republic Pictures. Nelson Riddle's score included a version of "Lisbon Antigua" that had been a top charting song prior to the film's release. Plot The police inspector Fonseca is interested in two Lisbon men in particular, the wealthy and notorious Greek criminal Aristides Mavros and an American suspected smuggler with a fast boat, Captain Evans. A number of beautiful women work for Mavros, including a secretary, Maria, who came to him for help when she was destitute. A menacing and jealous servant, Serafim, is secretly in love with Maria, but the attraction is not mutual. Irish-born Sylvia Merrill, married to a much o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Pictures
Republic Pictures Corporation (currently held under Melange Pictures, LLC) was an American motion picture production-distribution corporation in operation from 1935 to 1967, that was based in Los Angeles. It had studio facilities in Studio City and a movie ranch in Encino. It was best known for specializing in Westerns, serials, and B films emphasizing mystery and action. Republic was also notable for developing the careers of John Wayne, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers. It was also responsible for the financing and distribution of a few A films directed by John Ford during the 1940s and early 1950s and one Shakespeare film, ''Macbeth'' (1948), directed by Orson Welles. Under Herbert J. Yates, Republic was considered a mini-major film studio. Company history Created in 1935 by Herbert J. Yates, a longtime investor in film (having invested in 20th Century Pictures at its founding in 1933) and owner of the film processing laboratory Consolidated Film Industries, Republic was initial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plunderers Of Painted Flats
''Plunderers of Painted Flats'' is a 1959 American Western film shot in Naturama was directed by Albert C. Gannaway and written by John Greene and Phil Shuken. The film stars Corinne Calvet, John Carroll, Skip Homeier, George Macready, Edmund Lowe and Bea Benaderet. The film was released on January 23, 1959, by Republic Pictures and was the last film that they had produced and released. Plot Cast *Corinne Calvet as Kathy Martin *John Carroll as Clint Jones *Skip Homeier as Joe Martin *George Macready as Ed Sampson *Edmund Lowe as Ned East *Bea Benaderet as Ella Heather *Madge Kennedy as Mary East *Joe Besser as Andy Heather *Allan Lurie as Cass Becker *Candy Candido as Bartender *Herb Vigran as Mr. Perry *Burt Topper Burt Topper (July 31, 1928 – April 3, 2007) was an American film director and screenwriter best known for cult films aimed at teenagers. Biography Born in Coney Island, New York City, Topper moved to Los Angeles at the age of 8, and served i ... as Bart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crooked Circle (1957 Film)
''The Crooked Circle'' is a 1957 American drama film directed by Joseph Kane. The film was released in the wide-screen Naturama process by Republic Pictures. Plot Before a boxer dies in an accident, he mentions that he should "get lost like Joe Kelly" to sportswriter Ken Cooper. Now curious what became of Kelly, a former contender, Cooper locates him in a remote town where Joe runs a fishing lodge with his brother, Tommy. Carol Smith, girlfriend of Tommy, immediately urges Cooper to help Tommy get into boxing. Joe is adamantly opposed to this, causing friction between the brothers. Joe finally relents, warning Tommy to change his name and avoid a criminal element. Al Taylor, an honest trainer, handles the promising Tommy at first, until corrupt manager Larry Ellis, arena owner Max Maxwell and gambler Sam Lattimer sink their hooks into the kid. Tommy begins winning fights and making enough money to buy Carol an expensive engagement ring. He becomes disillusioned only after bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Place To Land (film)
''No Place to Land'' is a 1958 American drama film directed by Albert C. Gannaway starring John Ireland, Mari Blanchard, Gail Russell, Jackie Coogan and Robert Middleton. Shot in Naturama, the film was released by Republic Pictures. A cropduster pilot finds himself caught between two women—one who loves him and the other, who doesn't handle rejection well, who's out to destroy him. Cast *John Ireland as Jonas Bailey *Mari Blanchard as Iris Lee LaVonne *Gail Russell as Lynn Dillon * Jackie Coogan as Swede *Robert Middleton as Buck LaVonne * Douglas Henderson as Roy Dillon *Burt Topper as Miles Colby *Bill Ward as Chick *Whitey Hughes as Franklin * Robert Griffin as Bart Pine *William Peter Blatty as Policeman *Johnny Carpenter Johnny Carpenter (Jasper Carpenter; June 25, 1914 – February 27, 2003) was an American film actor, screenwriter and producer. He was known mostly for his work in Westerns and for his association with filmmaker Ed Wood. He used the stag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man Or Gun
''Man or Gun'' is a 1958 American Western film directed by Albert C. Gannaway and written by Vance Skarstedt and James J. Cassity. The film stars Macdonald Carey, Audrey Totter, James Craig, James Gleason, Warren Stevens and Harry Shannon. The film, shot in Naturama was released on May 30, 1958, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Macdonald Carey as 'Maybe' Smith / Scott Yancey *Audrey Totter as Fran Dare * James Craig as Pinch Corley *James Gleason as Sheriff Jim Jackson *Warren Stevens as Mike Ferris * Harry Shannon as Justin Corley *Jil Jarmyn as Mrs. Pinch Corley *Robert Burton as Deputy Sheriff Burt Burton *Ken Lynch as Buckstorm Corley *Karl Davis Karl Davis (January 17, 1962 – May 2, 1987) was an African-American fashion designer once called one of New York's most promising young designers. Davis had six major collections, the last shown at the Manhattan restaurant Caffe Roma. Beginn ... as Swede *Julian Burton as Billy Corley *Carl York as Jack Corley *Harry K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duel At Apache Wells
''Duel at Apache Wells'' (also known as ''Durango Kid der Rächer'' in Austrian and West German territories) is a 1957 American Western film in Naturama directed by Joseph Kane (credited as Joe Kane) for Republic Pictures. It was written by Robert Kreighton Williams (as Bob Williams) and stars Anna Maria Alberghetti, Ben Cooper and Jim Davis. Plot After years of absence, Johnny Shattuck (Ben Cooper) returns home, only to find a gang after his father's ranch and his girlfriend (Anna Maria Alberghetti). Cast * Anna Maria Alberghetti as Anita Valdez * Ben Cooper as Johnny Shattuck ( a.k.a. "The Durango Kid") * Jim Davis as Dean Cannary * Harry Shannon as Wayne Shattuck * Francis McDonald as Hank * Bob Steele as Joe Dunn * Argentina Brunetti Argentina Brunetti (born Argentina Ferraù; August 31, 1907 – December 20, 2005) was an Argentinian stage and film actress and writer. Biography Brunetti was born Argentina Ferraù in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Italian p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder Over Arizona
''Thunder Over Arizona'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane, written by Sloan Nibley, and starring Skip Homeier, Kristine Miller, George Macready, Wallace Ford, Nacho Galindo and Gregory Walcott. It was released on August 4, 1956, by Republic Pictures. The film was shot in Trucolor and Naturama. Plot Colourful western about a crooked landowner. Cast *Skip Homeier as Tim Mallory *Kristine Miller as Fay Warren *George Macready as Mayor Ervin Plummer *Wallace Ford as Hal Stiles * Nacho Galindo as Pancho Gutierrez *Gregory Walcott as Mark Warren *Jack Elam as Deputy Slats Callahan *George Keymas as Harvard 'Shotgun' Kelly *John Doucette as Deputy Rand *John Compton as Tab Warren *Robert Swan as Jud Warren *Julian Rivero as Padre Ortega *Francis McDonald Francis McDonald (August 22, 1891 – September 18, 1968) was an American actor whose career spanned 52 years. Early years Born on August 22, 1891, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, McDonald was the son of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Maverick Queen
''The Maverick Queen'' is a 1956 American Western (genre), Western film in Trucolor starring Barbara Stanwyck as the title character and Barry Sullivan (actor), Barry Sullivan as an undercover Pinkerton (detective agency), Pinkerton detective out to stop outlaws Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the Wild Bunch. It was the first film made in Republic's widescreen process Naturama. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Zane Grey. Plot A stranger, calling himself Jeff Young, imposes on rancher Lucy Lee for a meal and a night's rest, then saves her from being robbed. Jeff helps deliver her cattle to town, where he encounters Kit Banion running her saloon, ''The Maverick Queen''. Kit is secretly in cahoots with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang, led by Butch Cassidy and Sundance, and a jealous Sundance is angered when Jeff beats him at poker and attracts romantic interest from Kit, who offers Jeff a job as a faro dealer. He reveals he is actually Jeff Younger, a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Affair In Reno
''Affair in Reno'' is a 1957 American comedic crime adventure film directed by R. G. Springsteen from a screenplay by John K. Butler. The film stars John Lund, Doris Singleton, John Archer, Angela Greene and Alan Hale. The film was released on February 15, 1957 by Republic Pictures. Plot During a flight to Reno, Bill Carter asks a stewardess for needle and thread, goes into the bathroom and inserts bundles of cash into the lining of his jacket. Upon landing, he calls for a taxi but is approached by Deke who says he's from ''The Reno Record'' and wants to get his view about the affair surrounding Gloria Del Monte, the daughter of Carter's employer, millionaire businessman J.B. Del Monte. Carter denies any knowledge, but Deke gets into the taxi with him and continues to talk about Gloria's impending divorce from husband number two and possible future marriage. Carter continues to provide jocular replies, but Deke points a gun and, while his cabdriver partner Pete listens, tells ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accused Of Murder
''Accused of Murder'' is a 1956 American Trucolor film noir crime film directed by Joseph Kane and starring David Brian, Vera Ralston and Sidney Blackmer. Plot Nightclub singer Ilona Vance is accused of murder because she was the last person to see crooked attorney Frank Hobart alive. Lt. Hargis attempts to prove her innocence. Cast * David Brian as Lt. Roy Hargis * Vera Ralston as Ilona Vance * Sidney Blackmer as Frank Hobart * Virginia Grey as Sandra Lamoreaux * Warren Stevens as Stant * Lee Van Cleef as Sgt. Emmett Lackey * Barry Kelley as Police Captain Smedley * Richard Karlan as Chad Bayliss * Frank Puglia as Cesar Cipriano * Elisha Cook Jr. as Whitey Pollock * Ian MacDonald as Trumble * Greta Thyssen as Myra Bayliss See also *List of American films of 1956 A list of American films released in 1956 ''Around the World in 80 Days'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. A-B C-D E-I J-M N-R S-Z See also * 1956 in the United States Sources Footnot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell's Crossroads
''Hell's Crossroads'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Stephen McNally, Peggie Castle, and Robert Vaughn. The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Arrigo. Plot The events leading up to the killing of the outlaw Jesse James in 1882. Cast * Stephen McNally as Victor 'Vic' Rodell * Peggie Castle as Paula Collins * Robert Vaughn as Bob Ford * Barton MacLane as Pinkerton Agent Clyde O'Connell * Harry Shannon as Clay Ford * Henry Brandon as Jesse James * Douglas Kennedy as Frank James * Grant Withers as Sheriff Steve Oliver * Myron Healey as Cole Younger * Frank Wilcox as Gov. Crittenden of Missouri * Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James * Morris Ankrum as Wheeler * Eddie Baker as Mr. Feniweather * George Bell as Deputy * Chip Carson as Telegraph Operator * Heenan Elliott as Mr. Morley * Joe Ferrante as Blacksmith * Cactus Mack as Lynch Mob Member * John Patrick as Express Agent * Jack Perrin as Lynch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
