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William Jacobs (producer)
William Jacobs (October 31, 1887 – September 30, 1953) was an American screenwriter and producer for Warner Bros. He wrote 13 Hollywood films and produced 59 more, including musicals. Early life Jacobs was born on October 31, 1887, in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Abe, was a stage manager at the Majestic Theatre in Chicago. Career Jacobs joined Warner Bros. as a screenwriter in 1934. He wrote the scripts of several movies, including ''Song of the Saddle''. From 1938 to his death, Jacobs produced movies for Warner Bros. In 1940, he was the associate producer of '' Ladies Must Live''. He was active as a producer until 1953. During those years, he produced 59 movies and musicals, including ''Calamity Jane'', ''Over the Goal'', ''Christmas in Connecticut'', and '' Tea for Two''. Personal life and death Jacobs was predeceased by his wife in 1949. He resided at 1716 Chevy Chase Drive in Beverly Hills, California. Jacobs died on September 30, 1953, in Beverly Hills, at age 65. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Money
In economics, hot money is the flow of funds (or capital) from one country to another in order to earn a short-term profit on interest rate differences and/or anticipated exchange rate shifts. These speculative capital flows are called "hot money" because they can move very quickly in and out of markets, potentially leading to market instability.CRS Report for Congress, July 21, 2008: China’s "Hot Money" Problems, by Micheal F. Martin and Wayne M. Morrison Illustration of hot money flows The following simple example illustrates the phenomenon of hot money: In the beginning of 2011, the national average rate of one year certificate of deposit in the United States is 0.95%. In contrast, China's benchmark one year deposit rate is 3%. The Chinese currency (renminbi) is seriously undervalued against the world's major trading currencies and therefore is likely to appreciate against the US dollar in the coming years. Given this situation, if an investor in the US deposits his or her mone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calling All Husbands
''Calling All Husbands'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Noel M. Smith and written by Robert E. Kent and based on Martin Flavin's 1929 play "Broken Dishes". The film stars George Tobias, Lucile Fairbanks, Ernest Truex, George Reeves, Florence Bates and Charles Halton. The film was released by Warner Bros. on September 7, 1940. Plot Cast *George Tobias as Oscar Armstrong *Lucile Fairbanks as Bette Trippe *Ernest Truex as Homer Trippe *George Reeves as Dan Williams *Florence Bates as Emmie Trippe *Charles Halton as Hadley Weaver *Virginia Sale as Mabel Parker * John Alexander as Sheriff Ben Bar *Clem Bevans as Judge Todd *Sam McDaniel as Nappy *Elliott Sullivan Elliott Sullivan (July 4, 1907 – June 2, 1974) was an American actor. Sullivan was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Rabbi Solomon Solomon. He appeared in the films ''They Won't Forget'', '' Over the Wall'', ''Accidents Will Happen'', ' ... as Chunky References External links * 1940 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Money And The Woman
''Money and the Woman'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by William K. Howard and written by Robert Presnell Sr.. The film stars Jeffrey Lynn, Brenda Marshall, John Litel, Lee Patrick, Henry O'Neill and Roger Pryor. The film was released by Warner Bros. on August 17, 1940. Plot Cast *Jeffrey Lynn as Dave Bennett *Brenda Marshall as Barbara Patteson *John Litel as Jeremy 'Jerry ' Helm * Lee Patrick as Miss Martha Church *Henry O'Neill as Mr. Mason *Roger Pryor as Charles 'Charlie' Patteson *Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Mr. Adler *Henry Kolker as Mr. Rollins * William Gould as Chief Detective Dyer * Edward Keane as Mr. Kaiser *William Marshall as Bank Clerk *Peter Ashley as Bank Teller * Mildred Coles as Secretary at Bank *Sandra Stephenson as Jeannie Patteson *Willie Best William Best (May 27, 1913 – February 27, 1962), known professionally as Willie Best or Sleep n' Eat, was an American television and film actor. Best was one of the first African America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Couldn't Say No (1940 Film)
''She Couldn't Say No'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by William Clemens and written by Earl Baldwin and Charles Grayson. The film stars Roger Pryor, Eve Arden, Cliff Edwards, Clem Bevans, Vera Lewis and Irving Bacon. It was released by Warner Bros. on December 7, 1940. Plot Wally Turnbull is a partner in a law firm, Trumbull and Johnson, where his trusty secretary Alice Hinsdale is so much in love with Wally that she put aside her own ambitions of becoming an attorney. Wally is offered a chance to represent a wealthy old man, Eli Potter, in a business transaction. It turns out Potter is being sued for breach of promise by a lady, Pansy Hawkins, who needs a good lawyer. After being shot at by Potter, Wally decides to become Patsy's lawyer instead. Not knowing Patsy has already become Wally's client, Alice pretends to be his partner Johnson and agrees to represent Potter. So angry is Wally that an irritated Alice goes through with the trial, opposing him in court. Pott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Always A Bride (1940 Film)
''Always a Bride'' is a 1940 comedy film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Rosemary Lane and George Reeves. Plot summary Wealthy Alice Bond ( Rosemary Lane), dissatisfied with her dishwater-dull fiancé Marshall Winkler (John Eldridge), throws him over in favor of Michael Stevens (George Reeves). To make certain that her new beau will be acceptable to her parents, Alice contrives to have Michael enter a mayoral campaign. As election day draws close, criminals complicate matters. Cast * Rosemary Lane as Alice Bond * George Reeves as Michael 'Mike' Stevens * John Eldredge as Marshall Winkler * James Hayter as Dutton * Virginia Brissac as Lucy Bond * Francis Pierlot as Pete Bond * Oscar O'Shea as Uncle Dan Jarvis * Ferris Taylor as Mayor Paul Loomis * Joe King as Mr. Franklyn (as Joseph King) * Phyllis Ruth as Mary Ann Coleridge * Lucia Carroll as Mayor's Receptionist * Jack Mower as Martin, First Man Yelling Out at Meeting * Tom Wilson as Charlie, Dance Party Guest Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River's End (1940 Film)
''River's End'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Ray Enright and starring Dennis Morgan, Elizabeth Inglis and George Tobias.Pitts p.286 It is an adaptation of the 1919 novel '' The River's End'' by James Oliver Curwood which had previously been made into 1920 and 1930 films. It is also known by the alternative title of ''Double Identity''. The film is a Northern in which a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer tracks an escaped convict, only to subsequently try to clear his name. The film's sets were designed by the art director Esdras Hartley. Plot summary Main cast * Dennis Morgan as John Keith/Sgt. Derry Conniston * Elizabeth Inglis as Linda Conniston * George Tobias as Andrew (Andy) Dijon * Victor Jory as Norman Talbot * James Stephenson as Insp. McDowell * Steffi Duna as Cheeta * Edward Pawley as Frank Crandell * John Ridgely as Constable Jeffers * Frank Wilcox as Constable Kentish * David Bruce as Balt * Gilbert Emery Gilbert Emery Bensl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Is A Prince
''Father Is a Prince'' is a 1940 comedy film directed by Noel M. Smith, starring Grant Mitchell and Nana Bryant. ''Father is a Prince'' is a remake of the 1934 comedy-drama '' Big Hearted Herbert'', itself based on a play by Sophie Kerr Sophie Kerr (August 23, 1880 – February 6, 1965) was a prolific writer of the early 20th century whose stories about smart, ambitious women mirrored her own evolution from small-town girl to successful career woman. At a time when few women were .... Plot John Bower is a demanding father, tight with a dollar and rigid in insisting that his son Junior someday come into the carpet-sweeper business with him. His demure wife Susan puts up with his iron-fisted and tight-fisted ways. Connie, their daughter, is in love with Gary Lee, a bright young college graduate. They wish to marry but aren't sure how to break the news, so she invites Gary and his parents to dinner. John ruins the evening for everyone with his temper. Susan says she wants a divor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergeant Murphy
''Sergeant Murphy'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by B. Reeves Eason and written by Sy Bartlett and William Jacobs. The film stars Ronald Reagan, Mary Maguire, Donald Crisp, Ben Hendricks Jr. and William B. Davidson. The film was released by Warner Bros. on January 1, 1938. Cast * Ronald Reagan as Pvt. Dennis Reilley * Mary Maguire as Miss Mary Lou Carruthers * Donald Crisp as Col. Todd Carruthers * Ben Hendricks Jr. as Cpl. Kane * William B. Davidson as Maj. Gruff * Max Hoffman Jr. as Sgt. Buck Connors * Robert Paige as Lt. Duncan * Emmett Vogan Charles Emmett Vogan (September 27, 1893 – October 6, 1969) was an American actor with almost 500 film appearances from 1934 to 1954, making him, along with Bess Flowers, one of the most prolific film actors of all time. In 1913, Vogan ... as Maj. Smythe * Tracy Layne as Texas * Edmund Cobb as Gruff's Adjutant * Janet Shaw as Joan Furse * Rosella Towne as Alice Valentine * Joan Valerie as Bess Merrill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penrod And His Twin Brother
''Penrod and His Twin Brother'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by William C. McGann and written by William Jacobs and Hugh Cummings. The film stars Billy Mauch, Bobby Mauch, Frank Craven, Spring Byington, Charles Halton and Claudia Coleman. The film was released by Warner Bros. on February 26, 1938. Plot Cast * Billy Mauch as Penrod * Bobby Mauch as Danny * Frank Craven as Mr. Schofield * Spring Byington as Mrs. Schofield * Charles Halton as Mr. Bitts * Claudia Coleman as Mrs. Bitts * Jackie Morrow as Rodney Bitts * Philip Hurlic as Vermin * Benny Bartlett as Chuck * Bernice Pilot as Delia * Johnnie Pirrone Jr. as Sam * Billy Lechner as Donald * Charley Foy as Kraemer * Charles Jordan as Shorty * Jay Adler as Johnson * Max Wagner as Blackie * Eddie Collins as Captain * Fred Lawrence as Clark * Robert Homans Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career. Life and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talent Scout
In professional sports, scouts are experienced talent evaluators who travel extensively for the purposes of watching athletes play their chosen sports and determining whether their set of skills and talents represent what is needed by the scout's organization. Some scouts are interested primarily in the selection of ''prospects'', younger players who may require further development by the acquiring team but who are judged to be worthy of that effort and expense for the potential future payoff that it could bring, while others concentrate on players who are already polished professionals whose rights may be available soon, either through free agency or trading, and who are seen as filling a team's specific need at a certain position. ''Advance scouts'' watch the teams that their teams are going to play in order to help determine strategy. Many scouts are former coaches or retired players, while others have made a career just of being scouts. Skilled scouts who help to determine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Charlie Dance
''Dance Charlie Dance'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Crane Wilbur and William Jacobs, based on the play ''The Butter and Egg Man'' by George S. Kaufman, which opened on Broadway on September 23, 1925 and ran for 243 performances. The film stars Stuart Erwin, Jean Muir, Glenda Farrell and Allen Jenkins and features Addison Richards. It was released by Warner Bros. on August 14, 1937. The story concerns a stage-struck rural heir who is tricked into financing a bad play, but when the play turns out to be a hit, problems arise when he is sued for plagiarism. Plot Andrew Tucker is from a small town and arrives in the big city in hopes of investing in theatrical production, he finds Morgan, a producer with a reputation of producing flops and decides to invest in a bad play, that bad play turns out to be a success as an unintentional comedy. Cast * Stuart Erwin as Andrew "Andy" Tucker *Jean Muir as Mary Mathews *Glenda Farrell a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
