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Princess O'Hara
''Princess O'Hara'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by David Burton and starring Jean Parker, Chester Morris and Leon Errol.Nollen p.72 The story was re-used for the 1943 Abbott and Costello film ''It Ain't Hay''. Plot Cast * Jean Parker as Princess O'Hara * Chester Morris as Vic Toledo * Leon Errol as Last Card Louie * Vince Barnett as Fingers * Henry Armetta as Spidoni * Verna Hillie as Alberta Whitley * Ralph Remley as King O'Hara * Dorothy Gray as Maggie O'Hara * Anne Howard as Hannah O'Hara * Jimmy Fay as Pat O'Hara * Phillip Trent as Tad * Clara Blandick as Miss Van Cortland * Pepi Sinoff as Mrs. Goldberg * Tom Dugan as Deadpan Production The film's sets were designed by the art director Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film industry, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Burton (director)
David Burton (1877–1963) was a Russian-born American film director of the 1930s. He had previously worked as a theater director.Aaker p.21 Selected filmography * ''The Bishop Murder Case'' (1930) * '' Free and Easy'' (1930) * ''Strictly Unconventional'' (1930) * '' Fighting Caravans'' (1931) * ''Dancers in the Dark'' (1932) * ''Brief Moment'' (1933) * ''The Romantic Age'' (1934) * '' Princess O'Hara'' (1935) * '' The Melody Lingers On'' (1935) * '' The Man Who Wouldn't Talk'' (1940) * ''Manhattan Heartbeat ''Manhattan Heartbeat'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by David Burton and written by Clark Andrews, Harold Buchman, Jack Jungmeyer and Edith Skouras. It is based on the 1928 novel ''Bad Girl'' by Viña Delmar. The film stars Robert Ster ...'' (1940) References Bibliography * Everett Aaker. ''George Raft: The Films''. McFarland, 2013. External links * 1877 births 1963 deaths American film directors Russian film directors Emigrants from the Russian Empi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vince Barnett
Vince Barnett (July 4, 1902 – August 10, 1977) was an American film actor. He appeared on stage originally before appearing in more than 230 films between 1930 and 1975. Early years Barnett was born July 4, 1902, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Luke Barnett, a well-known comedian who specialized in insulting and pulling practical jokes on his audiences.Aaker, Everett (2006). ''Encyclopedia of Early Television Crime Fighters''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . Pp. 32-34. (Luke's professional nickname was "Old Man Ribber" and "the King of Ribbing".) Barnett graduated from Duquesne University Prep School and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. An avid amateur pilot, he flew mail planes for a couple of years Barnett appeared on Broadway in the 1926 edition of ''Earl Carroll's Vanities''. Practical jokes A 1932 newspaper report noted that "Barnett for years asknown in Hollywood as the 'professional ribber' -- appearing at banquets and parties as a paid 'insulter.'" He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Films
The following is an overview of 1935 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. The cinema releases of 1935 were highly representative of the early Golden Age period of Hollywood. This period was punctuated by performances from Clark Gable, Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and the first teaming of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. A significant number of productions also originated in the UK film industry. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1935 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * February 22 – '' The Little Colonel'' premieres starring Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore and Bill Robinson, featuring famous stair dance with Hollywood's first interracial dance couple * February 23 – Gene Autry stars as himself as the Singing Cowboy in the serial ''The Phantom Empire''. He would later be voted the number one Western star from 1937 to 1942. * February 27 – Seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert S
Albert may refer to: Companies * Albert (supermarket), a supermarket chain in the Czech Republic * Albert Heijn, a supermarket chain in the Netherlands * Albert Market, a street market in The Gambia * Albert Productions, a record label * Albert Computers, Inc., a computer manufacturer in the 1980s Entertainment * Albert (1985 film), ''Albert'' (1985 film), a Czechoslovak film directed by František Vláčil * ''Albert'' (2015 film), a film by Karsten Kiilerich * Albert (2016 film), ''Albert'' (2016 film), an American TV movie * Albert (album), ''Albert'' (Ed Hall album), 1988 * Albert (short story), "Albert" (short story), by Leo Tolstoy * Albert (comics), a character in Marvel Comics * Albert (Discworld), Albert (''Discworld''), a character in Terry Pratchett's ''Discworld'' series * Albert (suspiria), Albert, a character in Dario Argento's 1977 film ''Suspiria'' Military * Battle of Albert (1914), a WWI battle at Albert, Somme, France * Battle of Albert (1916), a WWI battle at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Director
Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film industry, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the vision of an artistic production. In particular, they are in charge of its overall visual appearance and how it visual communication, communicates visually, stimulates moods, contrasts features, and psychologically appeals to a target audience. The art director makes decisions about visual elements, what artistic style (visual arts), style(s) to use, and when to use motion graphic design, motion. One of the biggest challenges art directors face is translating desired moods, messages, concepts, and underdeveloped ideas into imagery. In the brainstorming process, art directors, colleagues and clients explore ways the finished piece or scene could look. At times, the art director is responsible for solidifying the vision of the col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Dugan (actor, Born 1889)
Tom Dugan (1 January 1889 – 7 March 1955) was an Irish-American film actor. He appeared in more than 260 films between 1927 and 1955. He was born in Dublin, Ireland and died in Redlands, California, after injuries sustained in a road accident. Life and career At an early age, Tom Dugan's family moved to Philadelphia where he was educated at the Philadelphia High School. After leaving school, he tried three trades (shoe cutting, neck tie cutting and paper hanging) in quick succession but he had a good tenor voice, so he decided on show business. He appeared in a travelling medicine show, then a minstrel troupe before going on stage. He was a headliner for the Keith Circuit in America for several years. He also played in musical comedies in New York City and in vaudeville theatres like Earl Carroll's Vanities. He eventually became a Broadway comedian. Dugan appeared in nearly 270 films between 1927 and 1955 and had also some television roles near the end of his life. He sup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepi Sinoff
Pepi is the name of: People ;Regnal name * Pepi I Meryre, the third pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt (2332–2282 BC) * Pepi II Neferkare, the fifth pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt (2284–2184 BC) * Pepi III Seneferankhre, a pharaoh of the Sixteenth dynasty of Egypt ;Given name * Pepi Diaz, a Cuban-American attorney from Miami, Florida * Pepi Lederer, an actress and writer ;Surname * Vincent Pepi, an abstract expressionist painter * Ricardo Pepi, American soccer player * Ryan and Kyle Pepi Ryan and Kyle Pepi (born August 2, 1993, in North Attleboro, Massachusetts) are American twin child actors. In 1995, they had a recurring role on the soap opera '' Another World'', playing "Kirkland Harrison". In 1999, they played the character ..., twin child actors ;Nickname * Josef "Pepi" Bican, Czech footballer ; Fiction * Josefine “Pepi” Mutzenbacher, heroine of the eponymous Austrian novel from 1906 Places * Pepi Mountains, a former name of North Korea's Hamg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clara Blandick
Clara Blandick (born Clara Blanchard Dickey; June 4, 1876 – April 15, 1962) was an American character, film, stage and theater actress. She played Aunt Em in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's '' The Wizard of Oz'' (1939). As a character actress, she often played eccentric elderly matriarchs. Early life She was born Clara Blanchard Dickey, the daughter of Isaac B. and Hattie (née Mudgett) Dickey, aboard the ''Willard Mudgett'' – an American ship captained by her father (named after one of her maternal relatives), and docked in Victoria Harbour, British Hong Kong. She was delivered by Captain William H. Blanchard, whose ship, ''Wealthy Pendleton'', was anchored nearby. His wife, Clara Pendleton Blanchard, was also present. To thank the Blanchards, Captain and Mrs. Dickey named their daughter Clara Blanchard Dickey. When she became successful as an actress, she took the first syllable of "Blanchard" and the first syllable of "Dickey" to create her stage name, "Clara Blandick". Whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phillip Trent
Phillip Trent (October 16, 1907, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – January 24, 2001, Englewood, New Jersey) was an American stage and film actor. He began his career on Broadway and starred in nine stage productions. He appeared in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s. He also appeared as Clifford Jones. Filmography Some of Trent's films include: * '' Trick for Trick'' (1933) - David Adams * '' The Man who Dared'' (1933) - Dick (as Clifford Jones) * ''The Power and the Glory'' (1933) - Tom Garner Jr. (as Clifford Jones) * ''Tillie and Gus'' (1933) - Tom Sheridan * ''Coming Out Party'' (1934) - Jimmy Wolverton * '' The Crime of Helen Stanley'' (1934) - Larry King (as Clifford Jones) * ''The Most Precious Thing in Life'' (1934) - Fraternity Conductor (uncredited) * ''Transient Lady'' (1935) - Fred Baxter * '' Princess O'Hara'' (1935) - Tad (as Clifford Jones) * '' Strangers All'' (1935) - Patrick Gruen (as Clifford Jones) * ''His Family Tree'' (1935) - Dudley Weatherby * '' Don't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Fay (actor)
James Albert Fay (29 March 1884–1957) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic and Southport Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 90,336, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England. Southport lies on the Irish .... References 1884 births 1957 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Chorley F.C. players Oswaldtwistle Rovers F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Southport F.C. players Footballers from Southport {{England-footy-midfielder-1880s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Howard (actress)
Anne Howard (March 18, 1925 – April 22, 1991), was an American actress. Early life On March 18, 1925, Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois. Career In 1929, Howard's film career started as a child actress. Her work included portraying Estella in ''Great Expectations (1934 film)'' (1934), a role for which she was chosen because she resembled Jane Wyatt, who portrayed the adult Estella. Howard retired from acting in 1966, then became active in civic affairs. Howard's last film was Prince of Darkness (1987). Personal life Howard's husband was Leonard Caulfield. Howard's daughter is Vicki Caulfied. In 1980, Howard's husband died. Howard's daughter Vicki married Lewis Snow. On April 22, 1991, Howard died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Los Angeles, California. Howard was 66. Filmography *1932: ''The Hatchet Man'' as Young girl (uncredited) *1934: ''Jane Eyre'' as Georgianna Reed (uncredited) *1934: ''She Was a Lady'' as Iris Vane *1934: ''Great Expectations'' as Estella, as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorothy Gray (actress)
Dorothy (Deecy) Stephens Gray is a public relations executive. In 2019 she served as a delegate and Ambassador designate to the 74th UN General Assembly for the United States. She also is a Commissioner of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), serves on the George Mason University (GMU) Law School Advisory Committee of the Dean and the Atlas Foundation. Commissioner Gray is a board member of the Virginia Kincaid Philanthropic Foundation and was on the Board of Dubuque Packing Company, the Women's National Bank, Blair House, Citizens for a Sound Economy, the National Philanthropic Trust, and the Foundation for Research on Economics and the Environment, where she was Vice Chair. Gray was appointed to a special task force to study the role of women in the military; in 1980, to the Board of Governors of the United Service Organizations; in 1990, to the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women; in 1999, to the U.S. Women's Progress Commemorat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |