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Philip Hurlic
Philip Raymond Hurlic (December 20, 1927 – July 7, 2014) was an American child actor. Biography Hurlic appeared in a number of films in the 1930s and early 1940s. Hurlic's income from his film work was used to support his East Los Angeles family. Hurlic's earliest roles were as a toddler in the ''Baby Burlesks'' series, which starred a pre-fame Shirley Temple. His largest roles in film include Little Jim in ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (1938), Verman Diggs in the '' Penrod'' films, and Zeke in ''Zenobia'' (1939). He also appeared in a number of ''Our Gang'' comedies alongside another child actor from his neighborhood, Buckwheat (Billie Thomas Billie may refer to: People * Billie Allen (1925-2015), American actress * Billie Bird (1908-2002), American actress and comedian * Billie Burke (1884-1970), American actress * Billie Joe Armstrong (born 1972), American singer and guitarist for ...). He retired from film business in 1942 after 30 films. According to Hurlic's daugh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to it's east. It covers about , and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing Sacred (film)
''Nothing Sacred'' is a 1937 American Technicolor screwball comedy film directed by William A. Wellman, produced by David O. Selznick, and starring Carole Lombard and Fredric March with a supporting cast featuring Charles Winninger and Walter Connolly. Ben Hecht was credited with the screenplay based on the 1937 story "Letter to the Editor" by James H. Street, and an array of additional writers, including Ring Lardner Jr., Budd Schulberg, Dorothy Parker, Sidney Howard, Moss Hart, George S. Kaufman and Robert Carson (writer), Robert Carson made uncredited contributions. The lush, George Gerswin, Gershwinesque music score was by Oscar Levant, with additional music by Alfred Newman (composer), Alfred Newman and Max Steiner and a swing number by Raymond Scott's Quintette. The film was shot in Technicolor by W. Howard Greene and edited by James E. Newcom, and was a Selznick International Pictures production distributed by United Artists. The film's opening credits feature distinctive c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scattergood Rides High
''Scattergood Rides High'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne and written by Michael L. Simmons. It is the sequel to the 1941 film ''Scattergood Meets Broadway''. The film stars Guy Kibbee, Jed Prouty, Dorothy Moore, Charles Lind and Kenneth Howell. The film was released on May 8, 1942, by RKO Pictures. Plot Cast *Guy Kibbee as Scattergood Baines *Jed Prouty as Mr. Van Pelt *Dorothy Moore as Helen Van Pelt *Charles Lind as Dan Knox *Kenneth Howell as Phillip Dane *Regina Wallace as Mrs. Van Pelt *Frances Carson as Mrs. Dane *Arthur Aylesworth as Cromwell *Paul White as Hipp *Philip Hurlic as Toby *Walter Baldwin as Martin Knox *Lee Phelps Lee Phelps (born Napoleon Bonaparte Kukuck; May 15, 1893 – March 19, 1953) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 600 films between 1917 and 1953, mainly in uncredited roles. He also appeared in three films that won the Acade ... as Trainer References External links * 1942 films A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Hoofs
''Golden Hoofs'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Lynn Shores and written by Ben Grauman Kohn. The film stars Jane Withers, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Kay Aldridge, George Irving (American actor), George Irving, Buddy Pepper and Cliff Clark. The film was released on February 14, 1941, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Having loved and trained horses since she was a little girl, Jane Drake is devastated when her dad Dr. Tim Drake's farm is sold to Dean MacArdle, who also intends to abandon the longtime tradition of harness racing to bring in "bangtails" to race. Dean is kind enough to sell Jane her favorite trotter, Yankee Doodle, for just $5. While she and her dad Doc Drake nurse that horse back to health, she persuades Dean to enter Doodle's old stablemate, Yankee Clipper, in the upcoming "Hiatoga Stakes," hoping to change his mind about harness racing. Jane is disappointed when Dean's snobby sweetheart Cornelia Hunt shows up. She decides to enter Yankee Doodle in the same race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father's Son (1941 Film)
''Father's Son'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman and written by Fred Niblo Jr. and Booth Tarkington. The film stars John Litel, Frieda Inescort, Billy Dawson and Christian Rub. The film was released by Warner Bros. on February 12, 1941. Cast * John Litel as William Emory * Frieda Inescort as Ruth Emory * Billy Dawson as Bill Emory * Christian Rub Christian Rub (pronounced ''Rhoob''; April 13, 1886 – April 14, 1956) was an Austrian-born American character actor. He was known for his work in films of the late 1910s to the early 1950s, and was featured in more than 100 films. Biography ... as Lunk Nelson References External links * 1941 films 1941 drama films American drama films American black-and-white films 1940s English-language films Warner Bros. films Films based on works by Booth Tarkington Films directed by D. Ross Lederman 1940s American films {{1940s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Tom Edison
''Young Tom Edison'' is a 1940 biographical film about the early life of inventor Thomas Edison directed by Norman Taurog and starring Mickey Rooney. The film was the first of a complementary pair of Edison biopics that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released in 1940. ''Edison, the Man'', starring Spencer Tracy, followed two months later, completing the two-part story of Edison's life. The film had a special preview on February 10, 1940 in Port Huron, Michigan, the place where Thomas Edison spent his childhood. Plot The film follows the imaginative, curious—and clumsy—boy Tom as he continually gets into mischief and causes accidents with his inventions and experiments. The townspeople regard him as a troublemaker and figure of fun. The schoolmistress expels him for daydreaming, distracting the other students and asking ridiculous questions. She suggests that his father take him to a doctor because he is “addled”. Tom's family loves him, although his father is frustrated and sometime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicken Wagon Family
''Chicken Wagon Family'' is a 1939 in film, 1939 American comedy, directed by Herbert I. Leeds and based on the 1925 novel, ''The Chicken-Wagon Family,'' by Barry Benefield. It stars Leo Carrillo in the role originally intended for Will Rogers before his death. Plot Jean Paul Batiste Fippany (Leo Carrillo) and his family live a vagabond lifestyle with no home but their traveling wagon. Cecile Fippany (Majorie Weaver), Jean Paul's wife, has been secretly saving money to move into a home. When Jean Paul finds the money, his gambling addiction takes over and he loses the entire savings. Youngest daughter Addie (Jane Withers) catches the attention of policeman Matt Hibbard (Kane Richmond) when she leaves her coat in exchange for coffee and doughnuts. Taking pity on the homeless family, Hibbard shelters them in an abandoned fire station. Addie and her father begin selling bathtubs for a big profit, which earns them enough money to purchase the fire station building. Cast *Leo Carrillo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sun Never Sets (film)
''The Sun Never Sets'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone and Barbara O'Neil. Plot The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, who is in love with Phyllis is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather Sir John. John goes to the Gold Coast. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world. Clive leaves his pregnant wife Helen behind to go on a mission. Zurof tricks John into calling his brother back, causing Clive to be sent home in disgrace, despite the fact that Clive and Helen's child dies in childbirth. John goes to Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cousin Wilbur
''Cousin Wilbur'' is a 1939 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by George Sidney. It was the 179th ''Our Gang'' short (180th episode, 91st talking short, 92nd talking episode, and 11th MGM produced episode) that was released. Plot Against his will, Alfalfa invites his sissified Cousin Wilbur to join the All 4 One Club. The enterprising Wilbur immediately increases the membership by offering cash compensation (usually a penny or two) for every black eye and busted nose administered by Butch and Woim. When the two tough guys try to muscle in on the club, Wilbur surprises everyone by proving himself to be the best bare-knuckle fighter on the block. Notes This episode marked the return of Scotty Beckett, who was Spanky's sidekick from 1934 to 1935. Alfalfa, who joined the gang several months before Beckett left, replaced him at the end of that year. Beckett now returned as Alfalfa's nerdy cousin, replete the horn-rimmed glasses. Cast The Gang * Scotty Beckett as Cousin Wilbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stablemates
''Stablemates'' is a 1938 American sports drama film directed by Sam Wood and starring Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooney. Plot Aspiring jockey Mickey idolizes hard-drinking former veterinarian Tom Terry, who shares advice about horses with Mickey. Tom tries to focus and collect his thoughts to perform a delicate operation on Mickey's beloved horse Lady-Q. Cast *Wallace Beery as Doc Tom Terry *Mickey Rooney as Mickey *Arthur Hohl as Mr. Gale * Margaret Hamilton as Beulah Flanders * Minor Watson as Barney Donovan *Marjorie Gateson Marjorie Augusta Gateson (January 17, 1891 – April 17, 1977) was an American stage and film actress. Biography Gateson was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Augusta and Daniel Gateson. Her maternal grandfather and brother were clergymen; So ... as Mrs. Shepherd *Oscar O'Shea as Pete Whalen References External links * * 1938 films 1930s sports drama films American black-and-white films American sports drama films Films directed by Sam Woo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penrod's Double Trouble as Mrs. Washington (uncredited)
''Penrod's Double Trouble'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Lewis Seiler, written by Crane Wilbur, and based on stories by Booth Tarkington. The film stars Billy Mauch, Bobby Mauch, Dick Purcell, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart and Hugh O'Connell. The film was released by Warner Bros. on July 23, 1938. Plot Cast * Billy Mauch as Penrod Schofield * Bobby Mauch as Danny Dugan * Dick Purcell as Tex Boyden * Gene Lockhart as Mr. Frank Schofield * Kathleen Lockhart as Mrs. Laura Schofield * Hugh O'Connell as Professor Caligostro * Charles Halton as Mr. Bitts * Bernice Pilot as Delia * Jackie Morrow as Rodney Bitts * Philip Hurlic as Verman * Lillian Yarbo Lillian "Billie" Yarbo (March 17, 1905 – June 12, 1996) was an American stage and screen comedienne, dancer, and singer. Early life Born Lillian Yarbough ...
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Feed 'em And Weep
''Feed 'em and Weep'' is a 1938 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 166th ''Our Gang'' short (167th episode, 78th talking short, and 79th talking episode) that was released. Plot It is Mr. Hood's birthday, and he has been eagerly anticipating a quiet dinner at home with his family, his lunch consisted only of "a lettuce sandwich on gluten bread." Darla then mentions that she has invited her friends to the celebration: Alfalfa, Porky, and Philip. The well-meaning trio drive Mr. Hood to distraction with loud and interminable choruses of "Happy Birthday, Mr. Hood." Then they present their ill-conceived presents: a frog, a duck, and a cat. When the kids are not arguing over their favorite comic-strip characters, they are busily devouring Mr. Hood's birthday dinner. Mr. Hood, disgusted over the whole affair, declares he is going out to get a bite to eat and leaves. Notes Regular ''Our Gang'' member Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas does not appear in ''Feed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
