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Radar Secret Service
''Radar Secret Service'' is a 1950 action film starring John Howard (American actor), John Howard, produced by Barney A. Sarecky and directed by Sam Newfield. The film was featured on the American television show ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''. Plot In the post-World War Two era, Michael, a big wheel in the organized crime world, and his head man Mickey Moran, come up with a plan to steal a shipment of Uranium-238. The theft is a success, except one of their henchmen, a character named Blackie, gets caught. Radar Patrol sends Bill Travis, head of their OX-3 division, to find more information about the stolen radioactive material. Radar Patrol uses a picture found on Blackie as a clue. The picture is a waitress, and they correctly deduce that she must be Blackie's girlfriend. They search every restaurant in town looking for her. When they finally find her, they recruit her as an informant. In the meantime OX-Q the Radar Patrol Headquarters uses new radar technology to find ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert L
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Kent (actor)
Robert Kent (born Douglas Blackley, Jr.; December 3, 1908 – May 4, 1955), was an American film actor. His career included starring roles in several film serials of the 1940s, including ''The Phantom Creeps'', '' Who's Guilty?'', and '' The Phantom Rider''. He also had a role in the 1938 film ''The Gladiator'' and was Virginia Vale's leading man in '' Blonde Comet'', a 1941 movie about a female racing driver. He married actress Astrid Allwyn in Tijuana, Mexico, on January 10, 1937, and they were divorced in 1941. He had three children: Kristina, Susan, and Kim Louise. He died in Los Angeles, California of a coronary occlusion due to coronary arteriosclerosis.Death certificate of Douglas Blackley, Jr. Partial filmography * ''One Hour Late'' (1934) - Soda Jerk (uncredited) * ''Car 99'' (1935) - Recruit Blatzky * ''Four Hours to Kill!'' (1935) - George Nelson * '' Love in Bloom'' (1935) - Man Who Buys Song (uncredited) * ''College Scandal'' (1935) - Dan Courtridge * ''Two for Toni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hercules Vs
Hercules (, ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Greek hero's iconography and myths for their literature and art under the name ''Hercules''. In later Western art and literature and in popular culture, ''Hercules'' is more commonly used than ''Heracles'' as the name of the hero. Hercules is a multifaceted figure with contradictory characteristics, which enabled later artists and writers to pick and choose how to represent him. This article provides an introduction to representations of Hercules in the later tradition. Mythology Birth and early life In Roman mythology, although Hercules was seen as the champion of the weak and a great protector, his personal problems started at birth. Juno sent two witches to prevent the birth, but they were tricked by one of Alcmene's servants and sent t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Continent (1951 Film)
''Lost Continent'' is a 1951 American black-and-white science fiction film drama from Lippert Pictures, produced by Jack Leewood, Robert L. Lippert, and Sigmund Neufeld, directed by Sam Newfield (Sigmund Neufeld's brother), that stars Cesar Romero, Hillary Brooke, Whit Bissell, Sid Melton, Hugh Beaumont and John Hoyt. An expedition is sent to the South Pacific to search for a missing atomic-powered rocket in order to retrieve the vital scientific data recorded aboard. On an uncharted island they discover more than their rocket, now crashed atop a mysterious plateau, they find a lost jungle world populated by prehistoric dinosaurs. Plot Maj. Joe Nolan (Cesar Romero) is the head of a South Pacific expedition to retrieve an atomic powered rocket that has vanished without a trace. His fellow serviceman and pilot, Lt. Danny Wilson (Chick Chandler), is also an expedition member. Aircraft mechanic Sgt. William Tatlow (Sid Melton) has also been recruited. The expedition includes the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Clear Chance
The last clear chance doctrine of tort law, is applicable to negligence cases in jurisdictions that apply rules of contributory negligence in lieu of comparative negligence. Under this doctrine, a negligent plaintiff can nonetheless recover if he is able to show that the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the accident. Though the stated rationale has differed depending on the jurisdiction adopting the doctrine, the underlying idea is to mitigate the harshness of the contributory negligence rule. Conversely, a defendant can also use this doctrine as a defense. If the plaintiff has the last clear chance to avoid the accident, the defendant will not be liable. Statement The Restatement (Second) of TortsRestatement (Second) of Torts § 766C (1979). explains the doctrine in detail as follows: See also *Avoidable consequences rule *Personal injury Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. In common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Film
A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". In the United States, short films were generally termed short subjects from the 1920s into the 1970s when confined to two 35 mm reels or less, and featurettes for a film of three or four reels. "Short" was an abbreviation for either term. The increasingly rare industry term "short subject" carries more of an assumption that the film is shown as part of a presentation along with a feature film. Short films are often screened at local, national, or international film festivals and made by independent filmmakers with either a low budget or no budget at all. They are usually funded by film grants, nonprofit organizations, sponsor, or personal funds. Short films are generally used for industry experience and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Level Crossing
A level crossing is an intersection where a railway line crosses a road, Trail, path, or (in rare situations) airport runway, at the same level, as opposed to the railway line crossing over or under using an Overpass#Railway, overpass or tunnel. The term also applies when a light rail line with separate Right-of-way (railroad), right-of-way or reserved track crosses a road in the same fashion. Other names include railway level crossing, railway crossing (chiefly international), grade crossing or railroad crossing (chiefly American), road through railroad, criss-cross, train crossing, and RXR (abbreviated). There are more than 100,000 level crossings in Europe and more than 200,000 in North America. History The history of level crossings depends on the location, but often early level crossings had a Flagman (rail), flagman in a nearby booth who would, on the approach of a train, wave a red flag or lantern to stop all traffic and clear the tracks. Gated crossings bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Woodward (actor)
Bob Woodward (March 5, 1909 – February 7, 1972) was an American actor of film and television. Best known for his role in ''The Range Rider'' (1951–1953). Career Born in Oklahoma, Woodward co-starred in the western ''California Mail'' (1936), ''Pioneer Justice'' (1947), ''Range Renegades'' (1948), and ''Junction City'' (1952). Woodward played the role of the stagecoach driver in the two television series, ''The Gene Autry Show'' in 43 episodes (1950–55) and '' Buffalo Bill, Jr.'' in 20 episodes (1955–1956). He was cast as a henchman on the series ''The Range Rider'' in 24 episodes (1951–53). He also appeared in the syndicated series, ''Annie Oakley''. In the 1950s and 1960s, he guest-starred in ''The Lone Ranger'' in nine episodes, ''Tales of Wells Fargo'' in seven episodes, '' Have Gun - Will Travel'' in five episodes, and ''The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'' in three episodes. Filmography *1931 – ''Rider of the Plains'' *1936 – ''California Mail'' *1937 – ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boyd Stockman
Ira D. Boyd Stockman (February 12, 1916 – March 10, 1998) was an American actor and stuntman. He was best known for his appearances in the American western television series ''The Adventures of Kit Carson'', and for playing the role of Spud Oxton in the 1955 film ''The Man from Laramie''. Stockman was born in Redrock, New Mexico, and raised in California. His television credits include ''Gunsmoke'', '' State Trooper'', ''The Guns of Will Sonnett'', '' The Virginian'', ''The Range Rider'', ''Annie Oakley'', '' Laramie'', ''The Gene Autry Show'', ''Sky King'', ''The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'', ''Cimarron City'' and ''Tales of Wells Fargo''. His film credits include '' Gun Talk'', ''The Duel at Silver Creek'', ''Outlaw Brand'', ''Beyond the Purple Hills'', ''Texans Never Cry'', ''Westward Ho the Wagons!'', '' Night Passage'', ''West of El Dorado'' and ''The Gambler Wore a Gun''. Stockman died in May 1998 in Silver City, New Mexico Silver City is a town in Grant County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall Reed
Marshall Jewel Reed (May 28, 1917 – April 15, 1980) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1943 and 1978. He was born in Englewood, Colorado. Early years Reed's parents were Walter George Reed and Ruth Dustin. By age 10, he was acting in children's theater, and he managed two drama groups while he was in high school. Before becoming a professional actor, "he held various odd jobs such as horse trainer, meter reader, bookkeeper, and mail clerk."Aaker, Everett (2006). ''Encyclopedia of Early Television Crime Fighters''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . Pp. 465–467. Stage Summer stock theatre at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado, provided Reed's first professional experience with acting. Besides appearing in plays there, he made costumes and constructed scenery. Later he worked with other theatrical groups in the Denver area, writing and producing as well as acting. Still later, he had his own stock company on the West Coast and acted in summer stock in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenne Duncan
Kenne Duncan (February 17, 1903 – February 5, 1972) was a Canadian-born American B-movie character actor. Hyped professionally as "The Meanest Man in the Movies," the vast majority of his over 250 appearances on camera were Westerns, but he also did occasional forays into horror, crime drama, and science fiction. He also appeared in over a dozen serials. Early years Duncan was born Kenneth Duncan MacLachlan in Ontario, Canada. Before he became an actor, Duncan enjoyed riding, and for a time he worked as a jockey. His accomplishments in that field included winning the steeplechase at Blue Bonnets raceway in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Career Duncan is best known, in some circles, for his work with Ed Wood. Duncan appeared in five Wood productions: ''Night of the Ghouls'', '' Trick Shooting with Kenne Duncan'', ''Crossroad Avenger'', '' The Sinister Urge'', and ''The Lawless Rider'', a film Wood did with Yakima Canutt in the Director's chair. Duncan's final appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Carson (actor)
Robert Samuel Carson (June 8, 1909 – June 2, 1979) was an American actor noted for dozens of supporting roles in films and television series during a career that spanned three and a half decades. He was also occasionally billed as Bob Carson or Robert S. Carson. Early years Carson was born in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to Elmer Llewellyn Carson and Elsa W. Carson (née Brunke) and grew up in Carman, Manitoba, Canada, along with his younger brother and actor Jack Carson. The family later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Robert was active as a singer and musician while he was a student at the University of Minnesota. Noted appearances Carson portrayed the ringmaster in '' The Greatest Show on Earth'' (1952) with Charlton Heston. Carson was cast in five episodes of the religion anthology series, ''Crossroads'': as a police lieutenant in "The Unholy Trio" (1955) and in "The Two-Fisted Saint" and "False Prophet" (both 1956), as a coach in "The Comeback" (1956), and as Senator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
