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Rudy Ralston
Rudy Ralston (born Prague) was a Czech-American film producer.Roberts p. 322 The brother of figure skater turned actress Vera Ralston, who was married to the head of Republic Pictures Herbert Yates, he was employed by Republic Pictures, making B movie, B Western (genre), westerns during the 1950s. Filmography * ''Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas'' (1951) * ''The Dakota Kid'' (1951) * ''Arizona Manhunt'' (1951) * ''Wild Horse Ambush'' (1952) * ''Thundering Caravans'' (1952) * ''Desperadoes' Outpost'' (1952) * ''El Paso Stampede'' (1953) * ''Shadows of Tombstone'' (1953) * ''Savage Frontier (film), Savage Frontier'' (1953) * ''Bandits of the West'' (1953) * ''Marshal of Cedar Rock'' (1953) * ''Down Laredo Way'' (1953) * ''Red River Shore'' (1953) * ''Phantom Stallion'' (1954) * ''Crooked Ring'' (1955) * ''No Man's Woman (1955 film), No Man's Woman'' (1955) * ''Terror at Midnight'' (1956) * ''Hell's Crossroads'' (1957) * ''The Last Stagecoach West'' (1957) * ''The Crooked Circle (1957 film), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prague
Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and List of cities in the Czech Republic, largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate climate, temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters. Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque architecture, Romanesque, Czech Gothic architecture, Gothic, Czech Renaissance architecture, Renaissance and Czech Baroque architecture, Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV (r. 1346–1378). It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian Reformation, Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshal Of Cedar Rock
''Marshal of Cedar Rock'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Harry Keller and starring Allan Lane, Phyllis Coates and Eddy Waller.Drew, p. 18. The film's art direction was by Frank Hotaling. Plot Cast * Allan Lane as Marshal Rocky Lane * Black Jack as Rocky's Horse * Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark * Phyllis Coates as Martha Clark * Roy Barcroft as Henry Mason * William Henry as Bill Anderson * Robert Shayne as Paul Jackson / Fake John Harper * John Crawford as Henchman Chris Peters * John Hamilton as Prison Warden Stover * Kenneth MacDonald as Sheriff Blake * Herbert Lytton as John Harper * Art Dillard Art is a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas. There is no generally agreed definition of what ... as Henchman * John Marshall as Bank Clerk * Joe Yrigoyen as Baylor References Bibliogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Died Twice (film)
''The Man Who Died Twice'' is a 1958 American crime film drama, directed by Joseph Kane and written by Richard C. Sarafian. The film stars Rod Cameron, Vera Ralston (in her last film role before retiring), Mike Mazurki, Gerald Milton, Richard Karlan and Louis Jean Heydt. The film was released on June 6, 1958, by Republic Pictures. Plot Lynn Brennon learns that her husband of three months, nightclub owner T.J. Brennon, has been killed in a car crash. When she returns to their apartment, she finds three men fighting on her balcony. One is thrown off, another shot. The third flees down a fire escape. A pair of Chicago hit men, Hart and Santoni, turn up while narcotics lawmen Hampton and Sloane begin to investigate. Bill Brennon turns up, having received a telegram from his brother T.J. asking for help. He finds sister-in-law Lynn in shock. A suspicious Hampton and Sloane discover that Bill works with the Kansas City police. Minelli, a gangster, is suspected of running a drug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Notorious 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] |
Gunfire At Indian Gap
''Gunfire at Indian Gap'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Vera Ralston, Anthony George and George Macready.Pitts p.138 The film's sets were designed by the art director Ralph Oberg. Plot Cast * Vera Ralston as Cheel Palmer * Anthony George as Juan Morales * George Macready as Mr. Jefferson * Barry Kelley as Sheriff Daniel Harris * John Doucette as Loder * George Keymas as Scully * Chubby Johnson as Samuel * Glenn Strange as Matt * Dan White as Fred Moran * Steve Warren as Ed Stewart * Chuck Hicks as Deputy * Sarah Selby Sarah Elizabeth Selby (born August 30, 1905 – January 7, 1980) was an American actress. Career Selby was a character actress who played minor roles for the most part – usually a town gossip, maiden aunt, or teacher. Beginning her career as a ... as Bessie Moran * Joe Yrigoyen as Bill See also * List of American films of 1957 References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lawless Eighties
''The Lawless Eighties'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Kenneth Gamet. The film stars Buster Crabbe, John Smith, Marilyn Saris, Ted de Corsia, Anthony Caruso and John Doucette. The film was released on May 31, 1957, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Buster Crabbe as Linc Prescott * John Smith as William Wesley Van Orsdel *Marilyn Saris as Lynn Sutter * Ted de Corsia as Bandas * Anthony Caruso as Wolf Chief *John Doucette as Art 'Pig' Corbin *Frank Ferguson as Owen Sutter *Sheila Bromley as Mrs. Myra Sutter *Walter Reed Walter Reed (September 13, 1851 – November 22, 1902) was a U.S. Army physician who in 1901 led the team that confirmed the theory of Cuban doctor Carlos Finlay that yellow fever is transmitted by a particular mosquito species rather than ... as Capt. Ellis North *Robert 'Buzz' Henry as Little Wolf *Will J. White as Lt. Reed *Robert Swan as Pete Loman References External links * 1957 films Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crooked Circle (1957 Film)
''The Crooked Circle'' is a 1957 American drama film directed by Joseph Kane. The film was released in the wide-screen Naturama process by Republic Pictures. Plot Before a boxer dies in an accident, he mentions that he should "get lost like Joe Kelly" to sportswriter Ken Cooper. Now curious what became of Kelly, a former contender, Cooper locates him in a remote town where Joe runs a fishing lodge with his brother, Tommy. Carol Smith, girlfriend of Tommy, immediately urges Cooper to help Tommy get into boxing. Joe is adamantly opposed to this, causing friction between the brothers. Joe finally relents, warning Tommy to change his name and avoid a criminal element. Al Taylor, an honest trainer, handles the promising Tommy at first, until corrupt manager Larry Ellis, arena owner Max Maxwell and gambler Sam Lattimer sink their hooks into the kid. Tommy begins winning fights and making enough money to buy Carol an expensive engagement ring. He becomes disillusioned only after be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Stagecoach West
''The Last Stagecoach West'' is a 1957 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Jim Davis (actor), Jim Davis, Mary Castle, Victor Jory and Lee Van Cleef. The film's art direction was by Ralph Oberg. In the early 1950s Republic Pictures decided to begin producing television shows and filmed a pilot for what became ''Stories of the Century''. A few years later that pilot was reedited, and released as ''The Last Stagecoach West'', which differs greatly from the syndicated television series. Plot Rand McCord, owner of a local stage line, has to race his stage against the railroad, with the winner being awarded a government shipping contract. When McCord’s driver, Steve, loses to the railroad's locomotive McCord decides to take up ranching, and offers Steve a job. Soon afterwards Steve reunites with a friend who rode with him as part of Quantrill’s Raiders. After a series of train robberies railroad detective Bill Cameron is sent to investigate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell's Crossroads
''Hell's Crossroads'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Stephen McNally, Peggie Castle, and Robert Vaughn. The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Arrigo. Plot The events leading up to the killing of the outlaw Jesse James in 1882. Cast * Stephen McNally as Victor 'Vic' Rodell * Peggie Castle as Paula Collins * Robert Vaughn as Bob Ford * Barton MacLane as Pinkerton Agent Clyde O'Connell * Harry Shannon as Clay Ford * Henry Brandon as Jesse James * Douglas Kennedy as Frank James * Grant Withers as Sheriff Steve Oliver * Myron Healey as Cole Younger * Frank Wilcox as Gov. Crittenden of Missouri * Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James * Morris Ankrum as Wheeler * Eddie Baker as Mr. Feniweather * George Bell as Deputy * Chip Carson as Telegraph Operator * Heenan Elliott as Mr. Morley * Joe Ferrante as Blacksmith * Cactus Mack as Lynch Mob Member * John Patrick as Express Agent * Jack Perrin as Lynch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terror At Midnight
''Terror at Midnight'' is a 1956 film noir crime film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Scott Brady, Joan Vohs and Frank Faylen.Koper p.157 The film's sets were designed by art director Walter E. Keller. Plot Rick Rickards, a cop, lends his car to Susan Lang, his fiancée. She accidentally runs into a night watchman riding a bicycle. An eyewitness named Speegle suggests she flee the scene before the watchman regains consciousness. Susan takes the car to an auto shop run by Fred Hill, who recognizes it as Rick's vehicle. What she doesn't know is that Hill is in business with a couple of criminals, Hanlon and Mascotti. The men are concerned about Hill's alcoholic wife, Helen, who knows too much about their activities. Speegle shows up at Susan's home, hoping to blackmail her for $500. He finds out her boyfriend is a cop and scrams. Susan is told by Hill that he needs more time to repair her car, Hill now realizing that the car's been involved in an accident, informatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Man's Woman (1955 Film)
''No Man's Woman'' is a 1955 American noir crime film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Marie Windsor, John Archer and Patric Knowles.Spicer p.415 The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter E. Keller. Plot Marie Windsor stars as Carolyn Ellenson Grant, a nasty selfish lady. Her husband is desperate to divorce her, but she refuses and lives a completely separate life on his money. She also has a lover who she uses ruthlessly to get what she wants and along the way she decides to destroy a few lives for kicks. Eventually, she is killed and the police think the husband did it...not realizing practically EVERYONE had motives to do it! Can the poor hubby manage to prove his innocence? Cast * Marie Windsor as Carolyn Ellenson Grant * John Archer as Harlow Grant * Patric Knowles as Wayne Vincent * Nancy Gates as Louise Nelson * Jil Jarmyn as Betty Allen * Richard Crane as Dick Sawyer * Fern Hall as Virginia Gillis * Louis Jean Heydt as Det. Lt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crooked Ring
''Double Jeopardy'' is an American crime film directed by R. G. Springsteen and starring Rod Cameron, Gale Robbins and Allison Hayes.Spicer p.409 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Crooked Ring''. The film's art direction was by Carroll Clark. Cast * Rod Cameron as Marc Hill * Gale Robbins as Marge Baggott * Allison Hayes as Barbara Devery * Jack Kelly as Jeff Calder * John Litel as Emmett Devery * Robert Armstrong as Sam Baggott * John Gallaudet as Police Lt. Freid * Robert Nelson as Police Sgt. McNulty * Minerva Urecal as Mrs. Kreesy * Tom Powers as Harry Sheldon * Dick Elliott as Happy Harry * Fern Hall as Miss Webster * Gay Gallegher as Miss Hunter * Howard Price as Ambulance Attendant * Rudy Robles as Frank * Robert Shayne as Mr. Ross See also *List of American films of 1955 A list of American films released in 1955. The United Artists film '' Marty'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 1955. A–B C–D Eâ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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