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Vivian Austin
Vivian Austin (born Irene Vivian Coe, February 23, 1920 – August 1, 2004) was an American actress who appeared in a number of films in the late 1930s and early 1940s, although most were B movies. Early years Austin was born Irene Vivian Coe in Hollywood, California, and attended Hollywood High School. She was named Miss Hollywood in 1939. Career Austin played a variety of bit parts (as well as extra and stunt work) in movies before being cast as the female romantic lead in ''The Adventures of Red Ryder'' (1940). She was signed to a stock contract in 1943 by Universal and as Vivian Austin (for Universal) or Terry Austin (under contract to Eagle-Lion Films) appeared in movies such as ''Destiny'' (1944), ''Trigger Trail'' (1944), ''Born To Speed'' (1947) and ''Philo Vance Returns'' (1947). Her career was cut short in the late 1940s by kidney failure and resultant blindness. Later years After her retirement, Austin helped Jane Russell to found the World Adoption International Fund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yank, The Army Weekly
''Yank, the Army Weekly'' was a weekly magazine published by the United States military during World War II. History The idea for the magazine came from Egbert White, who had worked on the newspaper Stars and Stripes during World War I. He proposed the idea to the Army in early 1942, and accepted a commission as lieutenant colonel. White was the overall commander, Major Franklin S. Forsberg was the business manager and Major Hartzell Spence was the first editor. White was removed from the Yank staff because of disagreements about articles which had appeared. Soon afterward, Spence was also assigned to other duties and Joe McCarthy became the editor. The first issue was published with the cover date of June 17, 1942. The magazine was written by enlisted rank (EM) soldiers with a few officers as managers, and initially was made available only to the US Army overseas. By the fifth issue of July 15, 1942, it was made available to serving members within the US, however it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Goldwyn Follies
''The Goldwyn Follies'' is a 1938 Technicolor film written by Ben Hecht, Sid Kuller, Sam Perrin and Arthur Phillips, with music by George Gershwin, Vernon Duke, and Ray Golden, and lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Sid Kuller. Some sources credit Kurt Weill as one of the composers, but this is apparently incorrect. ''The Goldwyn Follies'' was the first Technicolor film produced by Samuel Goldwyn. The movie, which features Adolphe Menjou, Vera Zorina, Edgar Bergen (with Charlie McCarthy (ventriloquist), Charlie McCarthy), Andrea Leeds, Kenny Baker (American performer), Kenny Baker, Ella Logan, Helen Jepson, Bobby Clark (comedy actor), Bobby Clark and the Ritz Brothers, depicts a movie producer who chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evaluate his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. The style of the film is very similar to other musical film, musicals of its era, including the "Gold Diggers" series and others. The film is an effective satire on Hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twilight On The Prairie
''Twilight on the Prairie'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Jean Yarbrough and written by Clyde Bruckman. The film stars Johnny Downs, Vivian Austin, Leon Errol, Connie Haines, Eddie Quillan, Milburn Stone and Jimmie Dodd. The film was released on July 14, 1944, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Johnny Downs as Bucky *Vivian Austin as Sally Barton *Leon Errol as Cactus *Connie Haines as Ginger *Eddie Quillan as Phil * Milburn Stone as Gainsworth *Jimmie Dodd as Chuck *Olin Howland as Jed *Perc Launders as Hank *Foy Willing as Foy Willing *Jack Teagarden Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) was an American jazz trombonist and singer. According to critic Scott Yannow of Allmusic, Teagarden was the preeminent American jazz trombone player before the bebop era of the 19 ... as Jack Teagarden * Dennis Moore as Jason *Ralph Peters as Texas Bill References External links * {{Jean Yarbrough 1944 films American Western (g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boss Of Boomtown
''Boss of Boomtown'' is a 1944 Western (genre), Western film directed by Ray Taylor (director), Ray Taylor. It stars Rod Cameron (actor), Rod Cameron, Tom Tyler and Fuzzy Knight. See also *List of American films of 1944 References External links * 1944 films 1944 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Ray Taylor American black-and-white films 1940s American films {{1940s-western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobra Woman
''Cobra Woman'' is a 1944 American South Seas adventure film from Universal Pictures, directed by Robert Siodmak that stars Maria Montez, Jon Hall, and Sabu. Shot in Technicolor, this film is typical of Montez's career at Universal, and, although mostly forgotten today by the general public, is venerated by film buffs as a camp classic for its legendary phallic snake-dance and Montez's words: "Geev me that Cobra jewl (sic)". Avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger has called it his favorite film. Film critic Leonard Maltin gave the film three stars out of four and called it a camp classic. Plot The beautiful Tollea is abducted and taken to Cobra Island, where she discovers that the Queen is her grandmother. Hava warns the angered Ramu not to go after her, but he sets sail for the forbidden island, with his young friend Kado accompanying him as a stowaway. A panther attacks Ramu, who is saved by a dart from Kado's deadly blowgun. They continue the search for Tollea, unaware that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Over Las Vegas
''Moon Over Las Vegas'' is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring Anne Gwynne, David Bruce and Barbara Jo Allen.Taylor & Jackson p.271 Plot Beautiful wife Marion Corbett (Anne Gwynne) heads for Las Vegas hoping to make her husband Richard (David Bruce) jealous. But problems arise when another man catches her fancy, and she gets involved. Cast * Anne Gwynne as Marion Corbett * David Bruce as Richard Corbett * Barbara Jo Allen as Auntie * Vivian Austin as Grace Towers * Alan Dinehart as Hal Blake * Lee Patrick as Mrs. Blake * Joe Sawyer as Joe * Milburn Stone as Jim Bradley * Gene Austin as Singer Gene Austin * Doris Sherrell as Singer Doris Sherrell * Grace Sherrell as Singer Grace Sherrel * Connie Haines as Singer Connie Haines * Capella & Patriciaas Dance Team * Lillian Cornell as Singer * Anne Triola as Accordion Player * Jimmie Dodd as Singer * The Sportsmen Quartet as Singing Group * Addison Richards as Judge * Mantan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi, Good Lookin'!
''Hi, Good Lookin'!'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and written by Paul Gerard Smith, Bradford Ropes and Eugene Conrad. The film stars Harriet Nelson, Eddie Quillan, Kirby Grant, Betty Kean, Roscoe Karns, Vivian Austin, Marjorie Gateson and Fuzzy Knight. The film was released on March 22, 1944, by Universal Pictures. Plot In an effort to help a pretty girl to realize her dreams as a singer, a radio station usher impersonates a station executive. Cast *Harriet Nelson as Kelly Clark *Eddie Quillan as Dynamo Carson *Kirby Grant as King Castle *Betty Kean as Peggy *Roscoe Karns as Archie *Vivian Austin as Phyllis *Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Clara Hardacre *Fuzzy Knight as Joe Smedley *Milburn Stone as Bill Eaton * Frank Fenton as Gib Dickson *Robert Emmett Keane as Homer Hardacre *Ozzie Nelson as himself *Jack Teagarden as himself *The Delta Rhythm Boys as Themselves *Tip, Tap and Toe Tip, Tap, and Toe were a seminal African-American tap-dance co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies Courageous
''Ladies Courageous'' (also called ''Fury in the Sky'' in a 1950 Realart re-release) is a 1944 war film based on the novel ''Looking For Trouble'' (1941) by Virginia Spencer Cowles. Directed by John Rawlins, the film stars Loretta Young and Geraldine Fitzgerald. It tells the story of the paramilitary Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron formed in the United States during World War II. Film historians and scholars consider ''Ladies Courageous'' an '' à-clef'' story of famed aviator Jacqueline Cochran and test pilot Nancy Harkness Love's work to mobilize women pilots to contribute to the war effort. Plot In World War II, Roberta Harper (Loretta Young) leads the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), made up of 25 women who ferry aircraft across the United States allowing male pilots to be released for combat service. Despite their success, her commanding officer, Colonel Andy Brennan ( Richard Fraser) says that her pilots may not be able to handle dangerous missions. Roberta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sing A Jingle
''Sing a Jingle'' is a 1944 American musical film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Allan Jones, June Vincent and Samuel S. Hinds.Taylor & Jackson p.274 Plot Partial cast * Allan Jones as Ray King * June Vincent as Muriel Crane * Samuel S. Hinds as J.P. Crane * Gus Schilling as Bucky * Betty Kean as Myrtle * Jerome Cowan as Andrews * Edward Norris as Abbott * Joan Castle as Vera Grant * Dickie Love as Wilbur Crane * Vivian Austin Vivian Austin (born Irene Vivian Coe, February 23, 1920 – August 1, 2004) was an American actress who appeared in a number of films in the late 1930s and early 1940s, although most were B movies. Early years Austin was born Irene Vivian Coe in ... as Ann * William Newell as Wiggins * Dean Collins as Benny References Bibliography * John Russell Taylor & Arthur Jackson. ''The Hollywood Musical''. McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1971. External links * 1944 films 1944 musical films American musical films Universal Pictures films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonlight In Vermont (film)
''Moonlight in Vermont'' is the title of a 1943 upbeat American musical dramatic film. Plot A Vermont farm girl Gwen Harding enrolls in the renowned Devereau dance school in the New York. Her singing makes her semi-popular, and she is soon noticed by fellow student Richard "Slick" Ellis. Ellis' jealous girlfriend Brenda Allenby is soon involved. Farm problems conflict with dance school life and even though her new friends try to help out, other problems, including a vindictive romantic rival, arise. Cast * Gloria Jean as Gwen Harding * Ray Malone as Richard 'Slick' Ellis * George Dolenz as Lionel Devereau * Fay Helm as Lucy Meadows * Betty McCabe as Joan * Sidney Miller as Cyril * Vivian Austin as Brenda Allenby * Patsy O'Connor as Alice * Mira McKinney as Elvira * William 'Billy' Benedict as Abel * Virginia Brissac Virginia Brissac (June 11, 1883 – July 26, 1979) was a popular American stage actress who headlined theatre companies from Vancouver to San Diego during t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fired Wife
''Fired Wife'' is a 1943 comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Robert Paige, Diana Barrymore and Louise Allbritton. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. This was one of the final films in Barrymore's short-lived Universal contract. Cast *Diana Barrymore - Eve Starr *Robert Paige - Hank Dunne *Louise Allbritton - Tabitha 'Tig' Dunne *Walter Abel - Chris McClelland *George Dolenz George Dolenz (born Jure Dolenc; akas: Giorgio Dolenz and George Dolentz; January 5, 1908 February 8, 1963) was an American film actor born in Trieste (then part of Austria-Hungary, now Italy), in the city's Slovene community. Biography Un ... - Oscar Blix References External links * *lobby poster 1943 films American comedy films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Charles Lamont 1943 comedy films Films scored by Frank Skinner Films based on works by Hagar Wilde American black-and-white films 1940s American films {{1940s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yankee Doodle Dandy
''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' is a 1942 American biographical musical film about George M. Cohan, known as "The Man Who Owned Broadway". It stars James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, and Richard Whorf, and features Irene Manning, George Tobias, Rosemary DeCamp, Jeanne Cagney, and Vera Lewis. Joan Leslie's singing voice was partially dubbed by Sally Sweetland. The film was written by Robert Buckner and Edmund Joseph, and directed by Michael Curtiz. According to the special edition DVD, significant and uncredited improvements were made to the script by the twin brothers Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein. The film was a major hit for Warner Brothers, and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Picture, winning three. In 1993, ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant", and in 1998, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
