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Richard Maibaum
Richard Maibaum (May 26, 1909 – January 4, 1991) was an American film producer, playwright and screenwriter best known for his screenplay adaptations of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels. Among his works are the first anti-lynching play on Broadway, ''The Tree'' (1932); the first anti-Nazi play on Broadway, ''Birthright'' (1933); the first film that dealt with the problem of medication abuse, ''Bigger Than Life'', written in 1955, released in 1956; the first film that dealt with the ethical and moral decisions in kidnapping cases, ''Ransom!''; the first film that introduced the American public to the importance of training airmen for the defense of the United States in a war many recognized as coming, ''I Wanted Wings'' (Spring, 1941); and '' Diamonds Are Forever'', begun 1970, the first film that discussed the use of laser-like satellite mounted weapons for global warfare. His papers now reside at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. Biography Early career Maibaum was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a full-service cemetery, funeral home, crematory, and cultural events center which regularly hosts community events such as live music and summer movie screenings. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California and is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. It was founded in 1899 as Hollywood Cemetery, and, from 1939, was known as Hollywood Memorial Park until 1998 when it was given its current name. The studios of Paramount Pictures are located at the south end of the same block, on that were once part of the cemetery which held no interments. Individuals interred in the cemetery include many prominent people from the entertainment industry, as well as people who played vital roles in shaping Los Angeles. History Hollywood's only cemetery, Hollywood Forever was founded in 1899 on and called "Hollywood Cemetery" by F. W. Samuelson and (first name unknown) Lombard. In 1897, the two men we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Diggers Of 1937
''Gold Diggers of 1937'' is a Warner Bros. movie musical directed by Lloyd Bacon with musical numbers created and directed by Busby Berkeley. The film stars Dick Powell and Joan Blondell, who were married at the time, with Glenda Farrell and Victor Moore. The film features songs by the teams of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, and Harry Warren and Al Dubin. It was based on the play "Sweet Mystery of Life" by Richard Maibaum, Michael Wallach and George Haight, which ran briefly on Broadway in 1935. Warren Duff wrote the screenplay with the assistance of Tom Reed, who was billed as "Screenplay constructor". This is the fifth movie in Warner Bros.' series of "Gold Digger" films, following the now lost films '' The Gold Diggers'' (1923), a silent film, and the partially lost sound film ''Gold Diggers of Broadway'' (1929), as well as ''Gold Diggers of 1933'' – a remake of ''The Gold Diggers'' and the first to feature Busby Berkeley's extravagant production numbers – and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20 Mule Team
''20 Mule Team'' (also known as ''Twenty Mule Team'') is a 1940 American Western film about Death Valley, and Daggett, California borax miners, directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Wallace Beery, Marjorie Rambeau and Anne Baxter. The film provides an extremely rare opportunity to see Beery act opposite his nephew Noah Beery Jr., best known for playing Joseph "Rocky" Rockford on television's ''The Rockford Files'' starring James Garner during the 1970s. The film was originally released in Sepiatone, a brown and white process used by the studio the previous year for the Kansas scenes in '' The Wizard of Oz.'' Plot In 1892 Death Valley, California, dwindling borax deposits have the Desert Borax Company at the brink of bankruptcy. The company is unable to pay its transport drivers, the 20 mule teams that haul the borax across the desert. Skinner Bill is one of the mule team drivers. Without pay, he's unable to pay his rent. Josie Johnson, owner of the Furnace Flat saloon, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ghost Comes Home
''The Ghost Comes Home'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Wilhelm Thiele and written by Richard Maibaum and Harry Ruskin. The film stars Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, Ann Rutherford, John Shelton, Reginald Owen and Donald Meek. The film was released on March 8, 1940, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was based on a play by Georg Kaiser which had previously been made into the 1935 German film ''The Valiant Navigator'' by Hans Deppe. Plot Pet store owner Vern Adams is going to catch a ship to help out his friend John Thomas, however he still has time before it ships, so Vern goes to a nightclub and ends up being arrested for 60 days. When he gets out he finds out that the ship sank and that his family is using the insurance money. Now Vern hides out, so his family is not arrested for fraud. Cast * Frank Morgan as Vern Adams * Billie Burke as Cora Adams * Ann Rutherford as Billie Adams * John Shelton as Lanny Shea * Reginald Owen as Hemingway * Donald Meek as Mortimer Hopkins, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Mr
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coast Guard (film)
''Coast Guard'' is a 1939 American adventure film released by Columbia Pictures, directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Randolph Scott, Frances Dee and Ralph Bellamy. It is set before World War II. ''The Hollywood Reporter'' indicated that Frances Dee replaced Gene Tierney in the role of Nancy Bliss. ''Coast Guard'' was the first film of actor Michael Gale, who changed his name in 1941 to Craig Stevens. Plot Lieutenant Raymond "Ray" Dower commands a United States Coast Guard cutter. His best friend in the Coast Guard, Lieutenant Thomas "Speed" Bradshaw, is a highly regarded, but reckless pilot. In a daring rescue at sea, both men are involved in saving Tobias Bliss, the captain of a tramp steamer. At the base hospital, the two officers visit the rescued man and meet Nancy, his granddaughter. Both friends fall in love with her, but Speed proposes first; broken-hearted, Ray still acts as the best man at the wedding. The marriage falters, and when Nancy is fed up with many ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lady And The Mob
''The Lady and the Mob'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and written by Richard Maibaum and Gertrude Purcell. The film stars Fay Bainter, Ida Lupino, Lee Bowman, Henry Armetta, Warren Hymer and Harold Huber. It was released on April 3, 1939 by Columbia Pictures. Plot Cast *Fay Bainter as Hattie Leonard *Ida Lupino as Lila Thorne *Lee Bowman as Fred Leonard *Henry Armetta as Zambrogio *Warren Hymer as Frankie O'Fallon *Harold Huber as Harry the Lug *Forbes Murray as District Attorney *Joe Sawyer as Blinky Mack *Tom Dugan (actor, born 1889), Tom Dugan as Brains Logan *Joe Caits as Bert the Beetle *Jim Toney as Big Time Tim *Tommy Mack as The Canary *Brandon Tynan as Mayor Jones *George Meeker as George Watson References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lady and the Mob 1939 films American crime films 1939 crime films Columbia Pictures films Films directed by Benjamin Stoloff American black-and-white films Films with screenplays by Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wallace Beery
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery (April 1, 1885 – April 15, 1949) was an American film and stage actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill in ''Min and Bill'' (1930) opposite Marie Dressler, as General Director Preysing in ''Grand Hotel'' (1932), as Long John Silver in ''Treasure Island'' (1934), as Pancho Villa in ''Viva Villa!'' (1934), and his titular role in '' The Champ'' (1931), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Beery appeared in some 250 films during a 36-year career. His contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer stipulated in 1932 that he would be paid $1 more than any other contract player at the studio. This made Beery the highest-paid film actor in the world during the early 1930s. He was the brother of actor Noah Beery and uncle of actor Noah Beery Jr. For his contributions to the film industry, Beery was posthumously inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a motion-picture star in 1960. His star is located at 7001 Hollywood Boulevard. Early life B ... [...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] |
The Bad Man Of Brimstone
''The Bad Man of Brimstone'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by J. Walter Ruben and starring Wallace Beery, Virginia Bruce and Dennis O'Keefe. The screenplay was written by Cyril Hume and Richard Maibaum, from a story by Ruben and Maurice Rapf. The film was shot in parts of Utah, including Johnson Canyon, the Gap, Kanab Canyon, Zion National Park, and Springdale. Plot In 1889 at a saloon in the town of Brimstone, AZ, "Trigger Bill" (a western outlaw) recognizes a young boxer ("Jeff") to be his long-lost son. After reconciling, Bill steers Jeff away from a boxing career and sends him to law school. When his son returns, a lot has changed. Cast * Wallace Beery as "Trigger" Bill * Virginia Bruce as Loretta Douglas * Dennis O'Keefe as Jeff Burton * Joseph Calleia as Ben * Lewis Stone as Mr. Jackson Douglas * Guy Kibbee as "Eight Ball" Harrison * Bruce Cabot as "Blackjack" McCreedy * Cliff Edwards as "Buzz" McCreedy * Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as "Vulch" McCreedy (as Gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live, Love And Learn
''Live, Love and Learn'' is a 1937 romantic comedy film starring Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, and Robert Benchley. The movie was directed by George Fitzmaurice. Cast * Robert Montgomery as Bob Graham *Rosalind Russell as Julie Stoddard *Robert Benchley as Oscar * Helen Vinson as Lily Chalmers *Monty Woolley as Mr. Bawltitude *E.E. Clive as Mr. Palmiston *Mickey Rooney as Jerry Crump *Charles Judels as Pedro Felipe *Maude Eburne as Mrs. Crump *Harlan Briggs as Justice of the Peace *June Clayworth as Annabella Post *Barnett Parker as Alfredo *Al Shean as Professor Fraum Reception Andre Sennwald wrote in ''The New York Times'', "The principal distinction of this unexpected preachment in behalf of the hard, Cezanne way in art (using that Greenwich Village master, Robert Montgomery, as an object lesson) is that it affords a reasonably adequate vehicle for the graduation out of very funny shorts into a not-too-funny feature-length production, of Robert Benchley, who plays a ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyril Hume
Cyril Hume (March 16, 1900 – March 26, 1966) was an American novelist and screenwriter. Hume was a graduate of Yale University, where he edited campus humor magazine ''The Yale Record''. He was an editor of the collection ''The Yale Record Book of Verse: 1872–1922'' (1922). One year out of college, Hume was a $25-a-week "cub reporter" for the ''New York World'' when he wrote his first novel, ''Wife of the Centaur''. It was published by the George H. Doran Company in October 1923 and listed at $2.50 as "A novel of youth and love today so poignant and vivid that it will attract wide attention." On November 22, he sold the motion-picture rights for $25,000, considered a record amount at the time. Hume wrote for 29 films between 1924 and 1966, including ''Tarzan the Ape Man'' (1932), ''Flying Down to Rio'' (1933), ''The Great Gatsby'' (1949), '' Tokyo Joe'' (1949) and ''Forbidden Planet'' (1956). Personal life Hume was born March 16, 1900 in New Rochelle, New York. In 1923, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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