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Paul McGrath (actor)
Paul McGrath (April 11, 1904 – April 13, 1978) was an American film, television, Broadway, and Pittsburgh actor best known for his radio appearances in the 1940s and 1950s. Early years Born in Chicago, McGrath was educated in public schools in New York, including Evander Childs High School. He attended Carnegie Tech and studied engineering before developing an interest in drama. He left in 1924 to become an actor. Career McGrath's professional debut came as a member of a touring company of ''The First Year''. On radio, McGrath was a regular on '' Crime Doctor'' and on the soap operas ''Big Sister'' and ''Young Doctor Malone''. He played the host on ''Inner Sanctum Mystery'' on radio and on a syndicated TV version of the program. His other work on television included appearances on the dramas ''Armstrong Circle Theatre'', ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'', and ''The United States Steel Hour.'' He also was featured on TV serials, including ''The Edge of Night'', ''Love of Life' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Son Jeep
''My Son Jeep'' is an American situation comedy originally broadcast on the NBC Radio and Television networks in 1953 (radio: January 25-June 14; television: July 4-September 22, with a "sneak preview" on June 3). Set in Grove Fall, USA, the program starred Martin Huston (later Bobby Alford) as Jeffrey "Jeep" Allison, a mischievous ten-year-old boy reminiscent of Dennis the Menace. Jeep was the younger of two children of Dr. Robert Allison, ( Donald Cook and Paul McGrath on radio, Jeffrey Lynn on television), a widower and small-town doctor. The program was later revived as a 15-minute weeknight program on the CBS Radio Network CBS News Radio, formerly known as CBS Radio News and historically known as the CBS Radio Network, is a radio network that provides news to more than 1,000 radio stations throughout the United States. The network is owned by Paramount Global. It ... (October 3, 1955 – November 9, 1956). External links American comedy radio programs 1953 Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Edge Of Night
''The Edge of Night'' is an American television mystery crime drama series and soap opera, created by Irving Vendig and produced by Procter & Gamble Productions. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network for most of its run until November 28, 1975. The series then moved to ABC, where it aired from December 1, 1975, until December 28, 1984. 7,420 episodes were produced, of which some 1,800 are available for syndication. Writer Sir P.G. Wodehouse, actresses Bette Davis and Tallulah Bankhead, as well as Eleanor Roosevelt, were all reportedly devoted fans. Concept ''The Edge of Night'', whose working title was ''The Edge of Darkness'', premiered on April 2, 1956, as one of the first two half-hour serials on television, the other being ''As the World Turns''. Prior to the debuts of both shows, 15-minute-long shows had been the standard. Both shows aired on CBS, sponsored by Procter & Gamble. The show was originally conceived as the daytime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guiding Light (1960–1969)
''The Guiding Light'' (GL) (known since 1975 as ''Guiding Light'') was a long-running American television soap opera. __TOC__ Show development Agnes Nixon wanted to see social issues worked into the plot, and set the tone for much of the material used during the 1960s. One story, which involved Bert's battle with uterine cancer gave many female viewers the incentive to see their gynecologists. In 1965, Nixon became the headwriter of NBC's '' Another World'', at the behest of her mentor, Irna Phillips, who created both GL and AW, but remained at GL for another year .'' On March 13, 1967, the show was first broadcast in color. On September 9, 1968, the show expanded from 15 to 30 minutes as did CBS' then other 15 minute daytime drama, '' Search for Tomorrow''. Following the industry trend, the show also switched from broadcasting live to pre-taping in 1968. Major characters The Bauers * Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz until end of decade) * Meta Bauer Banning (Ellen Demming until Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Time For Love (1943 Film)
''No Time for Love'' is a 1943 American romantic comedy film produced and directed by Mitchell Leisen and starring Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray. Written by Claude Binyon, Robert Lees, and Frederic I. Rinaldo, the film is about a sophisticated female photographer assigned to photograph the tough "sandhog" construction workers at a tunnel project site. After saving one of the sandhogs from a fatal accident, she becomes attracted to this cocky well-built man they call Superman. Unsettled by her feelings, she hires the man as her assistant, believing that her attraction to him will diminish if she spends time with him. Their time together, however, leads to feelings of love, and she struggles to overcome her haughtiness and make her true feelings known. ''No Time for Love'' was the third of six films starring Colbert and MacMurray, both of whom had previously worked with director Mitchell Leisen. The film was shot at Paramount Studios from June 8 to July 24, 1942. A special se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marry The Boss's Daughter
''Marry the Boss's Daughter'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland and written by Jack Andrews. The film stars Brenda Joyce, Bruce Edwards, George Barbier, Hardie Albright, Ludwig Stössel and Bodil Rosing. The film was released on November 28, 1941, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Jefferson Cole moves in to New York City looking for a job, he fails to find a job, but finds a lost dog, he discovers that the dog belongs to Fredericka Barrett and returns it to her. She takes a liking to Cole and gets her businessman father J.W. Barrett to offer a job to Cole. Cast * Brenda Joyce as Fredericka Barrett * Bruce Edwards as Jefferson Cole * George Barbier as J.W. Barrett *Hardie Albright as Putnam Palmer *Ludwig Stössel as Franz Polgar *Bodil Rosing as Mrs. Polgar *Brandon Tynan as Mr. Dawson *Charles Arnt as Blodgett *George Meeker as Snavely *Frank McGlynn, Sr. as Hoffman *Eula Guy as Miss Simpson * Ray Walker as Elevator Operator *Adrian Morris Adrian G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Go Fast
''We Go Fast'' is a 1941 American comedy action film directed by William C. McGann and written by Thomas Lennon and Adrian Scott. The film stars Lynn Bari, Alan Curtis, Sheila Ryan, Don DeFore, Ernest Truex and Gerald Mohr. The film was released on September 19, 1941, by 20th Century Fox. Plot With his attention held by waitress Rose Coughlin, police officer Herman Huff nearly lets a thief get away until customer Bob Brandon saves the day. Bob decides to become a motorcycle cop like Herman and they end up partners, as well as rivals for Rose. When the arrogant Diana Hempstead is pulled over by Herman for speeding, she uses her wealthy father's clout to get out of the ticket. And when a visiting dignitary, the Nabob, is being guarded by Herman and Bob, the boys are disappointed in Rose's interest in him. Then everybody's embarrassed when the Nabob turns out to be a fake. Herman and Bob eventually gain the upper hand, even making sure Diana pays for her reckless driving. And whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Men Tell
''Dead Men Tell'' is a 1941 American mystery film starring Sidney Toler, who played Charlie Chan in 22 feature films, beginning with ''Charlie Chan in Honolulu'' (1938), and ending with '' The Trap'' (1946). The first 11 Charlie Chan films were produced by 20th Century Fox Studios, thereafter sold to Monogram Pictures. The interiors for ''Dead Men Tell'' were filmed in 1941 at Fox Studios in Hollywood. Exterior shots were filmed on the 20th Century Fox backlot, which is now Century City. Plot Charlie Chan is engaged by an heir to solve a mystery on a boat. Miss Nodbury seeks a pirate treasure on Cocos Island, and her ship has recently hosted a museum of pirate lore. For safety, she has split her map into four pieces, which she gave to some of the passengers whom she has invited, but tells no one who they are. When she is given a fright and succumbs to her heart disease, Chan must clear up the mystery while the ship is still at the dock. Cast * Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan * Sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Thing Called Love (1940 Film)
''This Thing Called Love'' is a 1940 American romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring Rosalind Russell and Melvyn Douglas as newlyweds with an odd arrangement: the wife insists on not sleeping together for a trial period. It is the second film adaptation of the play of the same name by Edwin Burke: the 1929 version, which shares the same title, is believed to be lost. The film was condemned by the Catholic Legion of Decency as "contrary to the Christian concept of marriage". Cast *Rosalind Russell as Ann Winters *Melvyn Douglas as Tice Collins *Binnie Barnes as Charlotte Campbell *Allyn Joslyn as Harry Bertrand *Gloria Dickson as Florence Bertrand *Lee J. Cobb as Julio Diestro *Gloria Holden as Genevieve Hooper * Paul McGrath as Gordon Daniels *Leona Maricle as Ruth Howland (as Leona Maride) *Don Beddoe as Tom Howland * Rosina Galli as Mrs. Diestro *Sig Arno as Arno See also *List of films condemned by the Legion of Decency This is a list of films condemne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildcat Bus
''Wildcat Bus'' is a 1940 American action film directed by Frank Woodruff and written by Lou Lusty. The film stars Fay Wray, Charles Lang, Paul Guilfoyle, Don Costello and Paul McGrath. The film was released on August 23, 1940, by RKO Pictures. Plot Cast *Fay Wray as Ted Dawson *Charles Lang as Jerry Waters *Paul Guilfoyle as Donovan *Don Costello as Sid Casey * Paul McGrath as Stanley Regan *Joe Sawyer as Burke *Roland Drew as Davis * Leona Roberts as Emma 'Ma' Talbot *Oscar O'Shea as Charles Dawson *Frank Shannon Francis Connolly Shannon (27 July 1874 – 1 February 1959) was an Irish actor and writer. Career A stage actor and silent film pioneer, Shannon made his screen debut in 1913's '' The Artist's Joke''. He later appeared in dozens of film ... as Sweeney *Warren Ashe as Joe Miller References External links * 1940 films American black-and-white films Films scored by Roy Webb RKO Pictures films Films produced by Cliff Reid American action fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parole Fixer
''Parole Fixer'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by Robert Florey. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director J. Edgar Hoover is credited for the source material, the 1938 book called ''Persons in Hiding'', a purported expose of corruption within the parole system. The plot focuses on the gangster "Big Boy" Bradmore (Quinn) who is wrongly paroled from prison and promptly murders an FBI agent. Cast * William Henry as Scott Britton * Virginia Dale as Enid Casserly * Robert Paige as Steve Eddson * Gertrude Michael as Collette Menthe * Richard Denning as Bruce Eaton * Fay Helm as Rita Mattison * Anthony Quinn as Francis 'Big Boy' Bradmore * Harvey Stephens as Bartley Hanford * Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Thorton Casserly * Lyle Talbot as Ross Waring * Louise Beavers as Aunt Lindy * Paul McGrath as Tyler Craden * Jack Carson John Elmer Carson (October 27, 1910 – January 2, 1963) was a Canadian-born American film actor. Carson often played the role of comedic friend in f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Knife (play)
''The Big Knife'' is an American play by Clifford Odets. The original production was directed by Lee Strasberg, who had worked with Odets at the Group Theatre, and starring fellow Group Theatre alumnus John Garfield. The play debuted at Broadway's National Theatre on 24 February 1949 before closing on May 28th after 109 performances. ''The Big Knife'' marked the return of Odets to Broadway after a six-year hiatus in which he toiled in Hollywood as a screenwriter and motion picture director. The play concerns the disillusionment of a movie star with the Hollywood's studio system and disgust with himself, as he has lost his idealism in the pursuit of success. Garfield played major movie star Charlie Castle, whose idealistic wife Marion has left him. She has warned him not to sign a new contract with studio boss Marcus Hoff, or she will not return to him. Hoff has covered up a fatal hit-and-run accident committed by Castle, and he threatens Castle with the revelation of his secret if ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clifford Odets
Clifford Odets (July 18, 1906 – August 14, 1963) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor. In the mid-1930s, he was widely seen as the potential successor to Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill, as O'Neill began to withdraw from Broadway's commercial pressures and increasing critical backlash. From January 1935, Odets's socially relevant dramas were extremely influential, particularly for the remainder of the Great Depression. His works inspired the next several generations of playwrights, including Arthur Miller, Paddy Chayefsky, Neil Simon, and David Mamet. After the production of his play ''Clash by Night (play), Clash by Night'' in the 1941–42 season, Odets focused his energies primarily on film projects, remaining in Hollywood for the next seven years. He returned to New York in 1948 for five and a half years, during which time he produced three more Broadway plays, only one of which was a success. His prominence was eventually eclipsed by Miller, Ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
