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On Moonlight Bay (film)
''On Moonlight Bay'' is a 1951 American musical film directed by Roy Del Ruth which tells the story of the Winfield family at the turn of the 20th century. The movie is based loosely on the '' Penrod'' stories by Booth Tarkington. There was a 1953 sequel, '' By the Light of the Silvery Moon''. Plot In a small Indiana town in the mid-1910s, the Winfield household have just moved into a larger house in a nicer neighborhood. The family includes: the father George, who is a banker, his wife Alice, their grown tomboyish daughter Marjorie (nicknamed “Margie”), their mischievous precocious trouble-making son Wesley, and their exasperated housekeeper Stella. No one but George is happy about the move, until Marjorie meets their new neighbor, William Sherman, home on a break from his studies at Indiana University. The two are immediately attracted to each other, which makes Margie change her focus from baseball to trying to become a proper young woman as perceived by society at the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Del Ruth
Roy Del Ruth (October 18, 1893, Delaware – April 27, 1961) was an American filmmaker. Early career Beginning his Hollywood career as a writer for Mack Sennett in 1915, Del Ruth later directed his first short film ''Hungry Lions'' (1919) for the producer. By the early 1920s, he had moved over to features including ''Asleep at the Switch'' (1923), ''The Hollywood Kid'' (1924), '' Eve's Lover'' (1925) and ''The Little Irish Girl'' (1926). Following several more titles, many now lost, he directed ''The First Auto'' (1927), a charming look at the introduction of the first automobile to a small rural town. Also once believed lost, the film's almost entirely unsynchronised soundtrack features several elaborate sound effects for the time. Del Ruth directed another half dozen projects before the musical ''The Desert Song'' (1929), the first color film ever released by Warner Bros. That same year, Del Ruth directed ''Gold Diggers of Broadway'' (1929), Warner's second two-strip Tec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
"Smilin'" Jack Smith (music)
Jack Ward Smith (November 16, 1913 – July 3, 2006), known as Smilin' Jack Smith, was an American crooner, radio host and actor. Born in Seattle, Washington, United States, by 1933 Smith was in a singing trio, The Three Ambassadors. In 1939, he became a solo crooner with a voice described as a "strong baritone with a tenor lilt"; he was billed as "The Singer with a Smile in His Voice."Reinehr, Robert C. and Swartz, Jon D. (2008). ''The A to Z of Old-Time Radio''. Scarecrow Press, Inc. . p. 138. He also sang with the Phil Harris Orchestra, recording "Here It is Only Monday". Establishing a radio program, ''The Jack Smith Show'', in 1945, he went on to host such guests as Dinah Shore, Margaret Whiting, John Serry Sr. and Ginny Simms. In a 1945 poll of radio critics by ''Motion Picture Daily'', Smith was voted radio's "most promising star of tomorrow." Following a guest appearance in the musical film ''Make Believe Ballroom'' (1949), Smith was offered the second lead in Warner B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. Leadership The institute is composed of leaders from the film, entertainment, business, and academic communities. The board of trustees is chaired by Kathleen Kennedy and the board of directors chaired by Robert A. Daly guide the organization, which is led by President and CEO, film historian Bob Gazzale. Prior leaders were founding director George Stevens Jr. (from the organization's inception in 1967 until 1980) and Jean Picker Firstenberg (from 1980 to 2007). History The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B. Johnson—to establish a national arts organization to preserve the legacy of American film heritage, educate the next generation of filmmaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit-Bag
"Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag, and Smile, Smile, Smile" is the full name of a World War I marching song, published in 1915 in London. It was written by Welsh songwriter George Henry Powell under the pseudonym of "George Asaf", and set to music by his brother Felix Powell. The song is best remembered for its chorus. It was featured in the American show ''Her Soldier Boy'', which opened in December 1916. Performers associated with this song include the Victor Military Band, James F. Harrison, Adele Rowland, Murray Johnson, Reinald Werrenrath, and the Knickerbocker Quartet. A later play presented by the National Theatre recounts how these music hall stars rescued the song from their rejects pile and re-scored it to win a wartime competition for a marching song. It became very popular, boosting British morale despite the horrors of that war. It was one of a large number of music hall songs aimed at maintaining morale, recruiting for the forces, or defending Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Long Way To Tipperary
"It's a Long Way to Tipperary" (or "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary") is an English music hall song first performed in 1912 by Jack Judge, and written by Judge and Harry Williams, though authorship of the song has long been disputed. It was recorded in 1914 by Irish tenor John McCormack. It became popular as a marching song among soldiers in the First World War and is remembered as a song of that war. Welcoming signs, in the referenced county of Tipperary, Ireland, humorously declare, "You've come a long way" in reference to the song. Authorship Jack Judge was an Englishman whose parents were Irish, and his grandparents came from Tipperary. Judge met fellow Englishman Harry Williams (Henry James Williams, 23 September 1873 – 21 February 1924) in Oldbury, Worcestershire at the Malt Shovel public house, where Williams's brother Ben was the licensee. Williams was severely disabled, having fallen down cellar steps as a child and badly broken both legs. He had deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" is a popular American song written in 1918, released in late 1919, becoming a number one hit for Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra. It has been revived and adapted over the years, serving as the anthem of Premier League club, West Ham United. Origins The music was composed by John Kellette in 1918. The lyrics are credited to "Jaan Kenbrovin" — actually a collective pseudonym for the writers James Kendis, James Brockman and Nat Vincent, combining the first three letters of each lyricist's last name. The number debuted in the Broadway musical, ''The Passing Show of 1918'', and it was introduced by Helen Carrington. The copyright to "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" was registered in 1919 by the Kendis-Brockman Music Co. Inc. It was transferred later that year to Jerome H. Remick & Co. of New York and Detroit. James Kendis, James Brockman, and Nat Vincent all had separate contracts with their own publishers, leading them to use the name Jaan Kenbro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Till We Meet Again (1918 Song)
"Till We Meet Again" is an American popular song. The music was written by Richard A. Whiting, the lyrics by Raymond B. Egan in 1918. Written during the Great War, the song tells of the parting of a soldier and his sweetheart. The title comes from the final line of the chorus: :''Smile the while you kiss me sad adieu,'' :''When the clouds roll by I'll come to you,'' :''Then the skies will seem more blue,'' :''Down in lovers lane my dearie,'' :''Wedding bells will ring so merrily,'' :''Every tear will be a memory,'' :''So wait and pray each night for me,'' :''Till we meet again.'' As Whiting's daughter Margaret tells it, the song was intended for a 1918 contest at a Detroit theater. Dissatisfied with the result, Whiting threw the manuscript in the trash. His secretary retrieved it and showed it to their boss, publisher Jerome Remick, who submitted it in the contest, where it won top honors. The song gained widespread popularity in Canadian traditional music circles as a resu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey Mine
"Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey Mine" is a popular song. The music was written by Karl Hoschna, the lyrics by Otto Harbach. The song was published in 1908. From the Broadway musical ''Three Twins'' when it was introduced by Alice Yorke. Ada Jones and Billy Murray had a huge success with their duet recording of the song for Victor Records (catalog No. 5532) in 1908. They also recorded the song for Edison 9950, Zon-o-Phone 5175 and Indestructible 876. Other notable recordings * Dick Jurgens - his recording for Okeh Records (catalog No. 6456) briefly charted in 1942. * Kay Armen - a brief chart entry in 1943. * Doris Day and James Emmons - included in the album '' On Moonlight Bay'' (1951) * Julie London - for her album ''Swing Me an Old Song'' (1959) * Bing Crosby included the song in a medley on his album ''Join Bing and Sing Along '' (1959) * Dean Martin - for his album ''Sleep Warm'' (1958) * Vic Damone - included in his album ''Closer Than a Kiss'' (1958). Film appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Moonlight Bay (song)
"Moonlight Bay" is a popular song. It is commonly referred to as "On Moonlight Bay". The lyrics were written by Edward Madden, the music by Percy Wenrich, and was published in 1912. It is often sung in a barbershop quartet style. Early successful recordings in 1912 were by the American Quartet and by Dolly Connolly. Notable covers * Glenn Miller and his Orchestra recorded the song on March 22, 1937, with a special swing arrangement by Miller. * The song was featured the film ''Tin Pan Alley'' (1940), where it was sung by Alice Faye. Faye also included the song in her 1962 album ''Alice Faye Sings Her Greatest Movie Hits''. * The song, sung in barbershop quartet style, features in the first Daffy Duck cartoon, ''Porky's Duck Hunt'' (1937). * Porky Pig repeatedly tries to sing the song in the 1942 cartoon, ''My Favorite Duck''. * The Mills Brothers recorded the song in 1940 for Decca Records. * The song was featured in the musical film '' On Moonlight Bay'' (1951) and gave the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Dobson (actor)
James "Jimmy" Dobson (October 2, 1920 – December 6, 1987) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous Broadway, film and television roles. Metacritic stated that Dobson was a “supporting actor; he often played military men and appeared in many Westerns.” He is best-known as Lieutenant Pudge McCabe in the John Wayne film ''Flying Leathernecks''. He was the dialogue director for the ''McMillan and Wife'' television series and also played various roles in a few of the episodes. He was Steward Anderson in ''The Love Boat'' TV series. Early life and education The oldest child of Leta (nee McAmis) and Benjamin Dobson, James "Jimmy" Dobson was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on October 2, 1920. Dobson's father was a longtime postal employee for the city of Greenville. James had a younger brother named John Dobson, who is also deceased. John was a librarian at the University of Tennessee. ''The Greeneville Sun'' stated that Dobson "played ball, loved to swim and loved to ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Gray (actor)
William Thomas Gray (born January 13, 1938) is an American actor, competitive motorcycle racer and inventor. Personal life Gray was born in Los Angeles, to William H. and Beatrice Gray. His mother was an actress, and both had appeared in ''Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff'' (in separated scenes), a 1949 horror comedy. He acted in more than 200 movies. He acted with stars such as Humphrey Bogart, Doris Day, Bob Hope, William Holden, Michael Rennie, Judith Anderson, Pat O'Brien and Barbara Stanwyck. He did not attend school and was educated by teachers hired by the film studios, often having class in tents set up on studio lots. He portrayed a young Jim Thorpe in ''Jim Thorpe – All-American'' and starred in the science fiction film ''The Day the Earth Stood Still''. He portrayed Tagg "Bull's Eye" Oakley, younger brother of Annie Oakley in the pilot episode of ''Annie Oakley''.Terrace, Vincent (2011). ''Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010''. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellen Corby
Ellen Hansen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. She played the role of Esther "Grandma" Walton on the CBS television series ''The Waltons'', for which she won three Emmy Awards. She was also nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Aunt Trina in '' I Remember Mama'' (1948). Early life Ellen Hansen was born in Racine, Wisconsin, to immigrant parents from Denmark. She grew up in Philadelphia. An interest in amateur theater while in high school led her to Atlantic City in 1932, where she briefly worked as a chorus girl. She moved to Hollywood that same year and got a job as a script girl at RKO Studios and Hal Roach Studios, where she often worked on ''Our Gang'' comedies, alongside her future husband, cinematographer Francis Corby. She held that position for the next 12 years and took acting lessons on the side. Career Although she had bit parts in more than 30 films in the 1930s and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
