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Robin Raymond
Robin Raymond (born Rayemon Robin, October 4, 1916 – June 20, 1994) was an American film actress. Early life Raymond graduated from Northwestern University with a BA degree and worked as a press agent in Chicago. Personal life Raymond appeared in over 40 films including ''Johnny Eager'' (1942) and as a slave girl in '' Arabian Nights'' (1942). One of her most memorable roles may have been that of a good-hearted burlesque dancer, Tanya Zakoyla, in the film noir ''The Glass Wall'' (1953). She appeared in Episode 32 (Alpine, Texas) of '' Trackdown''. She was sometimes credited as Robyn Raymond. On Broadway, Raymond portrayed Blossom Le Verne in ''See My Lawyer'' (1939). Death Raymond married nightclub owner Norman E. Heeb in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 15, 1941. They were divorced on November 28, 1941. On January 26, 1947, she married multimillionaire Harry A. Epstein in Yuma, Arizona. They were divorced on February 16, 1955. Partial filmography * '' For Love o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls In Chains
''Girls in Chains'' is a 1943 American women in prison film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and starring Arline Judge. Plot Johnny Moon is a mob boss who controls everything from politicians to a profitable women's penitentiary he runs. He has ruined many lives, including that of Helen Martin, a teacher, and her sister Jean. A political reformer, Frank Donovan, is able to persuade Helen to go undercover behind bars, posing as an inmate, to unearth evidence that will prove Moon's abuse of the incarcerated women. She ultimately succeeds, but not before placing her life in grave danger. Cast *Arline Judge as Helen Martin *Roger Clark (actor), Roger Clark as Frank Donovan *Robin Raymond as Rita Randall *Barbara Pepper as Ruth *Dorothy Burgess as Mrs. Peters *Clancy Cooper as Marcus *Addison Randall as Johnny Moon *Patricia Knox as Jean Moon *Sid Melton as Pinkhead *Russell Gaige as Dalvers *Emmett Lynn as Lionel Cleeter *Richard Clarke as Tom Havershield *Betty Blythe as Mrs. Grey Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Affairs Of Martha
''The Affairs of Martha'', also known as ''Once Upon a Thursday'', is a 1942 American romantic comedy film directed by Jules Dassin and written by Isobel Lennart Isobel Lennart (May 18, 1915 – January 25, 1971) was an award-winning American screenwriter and playwright. She is best known for writing the book for the Broadway musical '' Funny Girl'' which premiered in 1964, although she also wrote scripts ... based on her story. It stars Marsha Hunt and Richard Carlson. Plot The peace and quiet enjoyed by the residents of the exclusive neighborhood of Rock Bay, Long Island is disturbed by a newspaper gossip column tidbit that one of their maids is writing a tell-all book about her employers. Since the author is not identified, each family fears that its secrets will be aired in public. Among those confused and distraught are Dr. Sommerfield and his wife Sophia. Their teenage daughter Miranda, however, is thrilled. Their longtime cook Mrs. McKessic arranges a meeting of the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Clock (1945 Film)
''The Clock'' (UK title ''Under the Clock'') is a 1945 American romantic drama film starring Judy Garland and Robert Walker and directed by Garland's future husband, Vincente Minnelli. This was Garland's first dramatic role, as well as her first starring vehicle in which she did not sing. Plot A small-town soldier, Joe Allen ( Robert Walker), on a 48-hour leave, meets Alice Mayberry (Judy Garland) in crowded Pennsylvania Station when she trips over his foot and breaks the heel off one of her shoes. Although it is Sunday, Joe gets a shoe-repair shop owner to open his store and repair her shoe. Alice asks Joe where he is going, and he says he is on leave but has no definite destination while in New York. He asks to accompany her on her way home atop a double-decker bus, and she points out landmarks along the way, including the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, both of which they stop and visit. When he asks her whether she is busy that evening, she says that s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogues' Gallery (1944 Film)
''Rogues' Gallery'' is a 1944 American mystery film directed by Albert Herman and starring Frank Jenks, Robin Raymond and H.B. Warner.Fetrow p.414 It was produced by the Poverty Row studio Producers Releasing Corporation. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola. Synopsis Newspaper reporters Patsy Clark and Eddie Porter get entangled in a murder investigation and the theft of an innovative electronic device. Cast *Frank Jenks as Eddie Porter *Robin Raymond as Patsy Clark *H.B. Warner as Professor Reynolds * Ray Walker as Jimmy Foster *Davison Clark as John Foster *Robert Homans as Police Lieutenant Daniel O'Day * Frank McGlynn Sr. as Blake * Pat Gleason as Red * Edward Keane as City Editor Gentry * Earle S. Dewey as Eddie Griffith *Milton Kibbee as Wheeler *Gene Roth as Mr. Joyce *George Kirby as Duckworth, the Butler * Norval Mitchell as Joe Seawell * John Valentine as Board Member *Jack Raymond Jack Raymond (1886–1953) was an English actor and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet And Low-Down
''Sweet and Low-Down'' is a 1944 film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Benny Goodman and Linda Darnell. The film was a fictionalized version of life with Goodman, his band, and their manager while entertaining at military camps. The song "I'm Making Believe" (lyrics by Mack Gordon; music by James V. Monaco) was nominated for an Academy Award. Premise A young trombonist lets his newfound success go to his head when he is invited to join the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Cast * Benny Goodman as Himself * Linda Darnell as Trudy Wilson * Jack Oakie as Popsy * Lynn Bari as Pat Stirling * James Cardwell as Johnny Birch * Allyn Joslyn as Lester Barnes * John Campbell as Dixie Zang * Roy Benson as Skeets McCormick * Dickie Moore as Military Cadet General 'Mogie' Carmichael Notes Lynn Bari seems to have been typecast by Fox as a big band singer, playing the role in '' Sun Valley Serenade'' (1941) and Archie Mayo's ''Orchestra Wives ''Orchestra Wives'' is a 1942 American musical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are These Our Parents?
''Are These Our Parents?'' is a 1944 American romantic drama film directed by William Nigh. It stars Helen Vinson, Lyle Talbot, Ivan Lebedeff. Plot A mother's preference for partying, boozing, and running around with an assortment of sleazy characters results in her neglecting her nubile teenage daughter, who subsequently finds herself mixed up with teenage boys, nightclub owners, and murder. Cast * Helen Vinson as Myra Salisbury * Lyle Talbot as George Kent * Ivan Lebedeff as Alexis Dolan * Noel Neill as Terry Salisbury * Richard Byron as Hal Bailey * Emma Dunn as Ma Henderson * Addison Richards as Clint Davis * Anthony Warde as Sam Bailey * Robin Raymond as Mona Larson * Ian Wolfe as Pa Henderson * Claire McDowell as Miss Winfield See also *List of American films of 1944 Below is a list of American films released in 1944. ''Going My Way'' won Best Picture at the 17th Academy Awards. The remaining four nominees were ''Double Indemnity'', ''Gaslight'', ''Since You Went Away'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Catchers
''Ghost Catchers'' is a 1944 American comedy horror film. Ole Olson and Chic Johnson are nightclub owners, helping their neighbors rid an old house of ghosts. Their club's headwaiter Jerry (Leo Carrillo) is really a gangster trying to scare off the tenants in the house so he can steal a stash of aged liquor from the basement. Cast * Ole Olsen – Himself *Chic Johnson – Himself *Leo Carrillo – Jerry *Gloria Jean – Melinda Marshall *Martha O'Driscoll – Susanna Marshall *Andy Devine – Horsehead Production The film was known as ''High Spirits''. Jean's casting was announced in February 1944.SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Universal Names Gloria Jean for Romantic Lead in Film With Olsen and Johnson Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES 12 Feb 1944: 11. See also * List of American films of 1944 *Ghostbusters ''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies Of Washington
''Ladies of Washington'' is a 1944 American drama film directed by Louis King and starring Trudy Marshall, Ronald Graham and Anthony Quinn.Rowan p.9 It concentrates on a group of young women employed by the federal government in wartime Washington D.C., one of whom becomes involved with an enemy agent. The film's sets were designed by the art directors James Basevi and Leland Fuller. Cast * Trudy Marshall as Carol Northrup * Ronald Graham as Dr. Hugh Mayberry * Anthony Quinn as Michael Romanescue * Sheila Ryan as Jerry Dailey * Robert Bailey as Dr. Stephen Craig * Beverly Whitney as Helen * Jackie Paley as Adelaide * Carleton G. Young as Federal Investigator * John Philliber as Mother Henry * Robin Raymond as Vicky O'Reilly * Doris Merrick as Susan * Lela Bliss as Taxi Passenger * Barbara Booth as Betty * Charles D. Brown as Inspector Saunders * Lucile Browne as Taxi Passenger * Walter Clinton as Waiter * Ruby Dandridge as Nellie * Jo-Carroll Denn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Standing Room Only (1944 Film)
''Standing Room Only'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Fred MacMurray and Paulette Goddard. Plot Working on the assembly line at the Todd toy manufacturing company, Jane Rogers makes a mistake and is called before company general manager Lee Stevens, a man she has admired from afar. Lee's secretary is fired, at the request of his sweetheart Alice, daughter of factory owner T. J. Todd. Jane talks her way into the job, pretending to have secretarial skills. Lee is leaving for Washington, D.C., in an effort to save the company from financial ruin. He intends to see government official Glen Ritchie there and propose the Todd factory be used in the war effort. Jane does everything wrong. She cancels their hotel reservation and the whole town is booked solid. She and Lee end up sleeping outdoors. Ritchie isn't able to see Lee two days in a row, so Jane, under orders to get them any kind of room, makes a deal to stay with Ira Cromwell and his wif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Butler's Sister
''His Butler's Sister'' is a 1943 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Deanna Durbin. The supporting cast includes Franchot Tone, Pat O'Brien, Akim Tamiroff, Evelyn Ankers and Hans Conried. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Sound Recording ( Bernard B. Brown). Plot Ann Carter visits New York City to see her half-brother, and to try to start a music career. He works as a butler for Charles Gerard, a Broadway producer, so Ann gets a job working for him as a maid. Durbin performs a notable medley of Russian folk songs including "Yamschtschick," "Kalitka" and "Two Guitars." (American Film Institute Catalog) Cast * Deanna Durbin as Ann Carter * Franchot Tone as Charles Gerard * Pat O'Brien as Martin Murphy * Akim Tamiroff as Popoff * Alan Mowbray as Buzz Jenkins * Walter Catlett as Mortimer Kalb * Elsa Janssen as Severina * Evelyn Ankers as Elizabeth Campbell * Frank Jenks as Emmett * Sig Arno as Moreno * Hans Conried as Reeves * Flore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi'ya, Sailor
''Hi'ya, Sailor'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and written by Stanley Roberts. The film stars Donald Woods, Elyse Knox, Eddie Quillan, Frank Jenks, Phyllis Brooks and Jerome Cowan. The film was released on October 8, 1943, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Donald Woods as Bob Jackson *Elyse Knox as Pat Rogers *Eddie Quillan as Corky Mills *Frank Jenks as Deadpan Weaver *Phyllis Brooks as Nanette *Jerome Cowan as Lou Asher *Matt Willis as Bull Rogan *Florence Lake as Secretary * Charles Coleman as Doorman *Mantan Moreland as Sam *Jack Mulhall as Police Lieutenant *Ray Eberle as Himself *Wingy Manone as Himself *The Delta Rhythm Boys The Delta Rhythm Boys was an American vocal group active from 1934 to 1987. The group was formed at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma, in 1934 by Carl Jones, Traverse Crawford, Otha Lee Gaines, and Kelsey Pharr. They moved to Dillard U ... as Themselves *Mayris Chaney as Herself *Leo Diamond as Himse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Face It (film)
''Let's Face It'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Sidney Lanfield and written by Harry Tugend, adapted from the musical of the same name. The film stars Bob Hope, Betty Hutton, ZaSu Pitts, Phyllis Povah, Dave Willock, Eve Arden, and Cully Richards. The film was released on August 5, 1943, by Paramount Pictures. A ''New York Times'' critic at the time of its release wrote, "Strictly as hot-weather fare, ''Let's Face It'', now at the Paramount, is an acceptable bit of monkeyshines, but not much more. As a vehicle for Bob Hope it is a rather feeble and outdated contraption, and if it weren't for Mr. Hope himself ''Let's Face It'' would be a very sad affair indeed."Briefly, but well-discussed in Hal Erickson, ''Military Comedy Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases Since 1918'' (Jefferson NC: McFarland, 2012), 60-61. ; and James Neibaur, ''The Bob Hope Films'' (Jefferson NC: McFarland, 2005), 55-57. Plot U.S. Army private Jerry Walker is in hot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
