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Women's Prison (1955 Film)
''Women's Prison'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Ida Lupino, Jan Sterling, Cleo Moore, Audrey Totter, Phyllis Thaxter and Howard Duff. The film is noted today for the appearance of Moore, and for Lupino's performance as the aggressively cruel warden. In the 1980s the film became rather popular, Sony Pictures subsequently released it in the boxed set ''Bad Girls of Film Noir: Volume II'' along with '' Night Editor'', ''One Girl's Confession'' and '' Over-Exposed''. Plot A ruthless superintendent of a prison, Amelia van Zandt, makes life hell for the female inmates. Her rules are rigid and she makes no exceptions. The newcomer Helene Jensen is not a hardened criminal by any means, but a woman convicted of vehicular homicide after she accidentally killed a child. Out of place here, Helene is so distraught that Van Zandt has her placed in solitary confinement. When Helene goes into hysterics, Van Zandt has her put in a straitjacket. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewis Seiler
Lewis Seiler (September 30, 1890 – January 8, 1964) was an American film director. He directed more than 80 films between 1923 and 1958. Seiler was born in New York City and died in Hollywood, California. Partial filmography *''A Bankrupt Honeymoon'' (1926) *''The Great K & A Train Robbery'' (1926) *''No Man's Gold'' (1926) *''Wolf Fangs'' (1927) *''The Ghost Talks (1929 film), The Ghost Talks'' (1929) *''Girls Gone Wild (1929 film), Girls Gone Wild'' (1929) *''Frontier Marshal (1934 film), Frontier Marshal'' (1934) *''Charlie Chan in Paris'' (1935) *''He Couldn't Say No'' (1938) *''Crime School'' (1938) *''Heart of the North'' (1938) *''You Can't Get Away with Murder'' (1939) *''Hell's Kitchen (1939 film), Hell's Kitchen'' (1939) *''Dust Be My Destiny'' (1939) *''King of the Underworld (1939 film), King of the Underworld'' (1939) *''Tugboat Annie Sails Again'' (1940) *''Flight Angels'' (1940) *''It All Came True'' (1940) *''The Big Shot (1942 film), The Big Shot'' (1942) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 Crime Films
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1955 Films
The year 1955 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top-grossing hits of 1955 in the United States. Top-grossing films by country The highest-grossing 1955 films from countries outside of North America. Events * January 7 – U.K. release of the Halas and Batchelor film animation of George Orwell's ''Animal Farm'' (completed April 1954), the first full-length British-made animated feature on general theatrical release. *February 24 - 12th Golden Globe Awards announced: '' On The Waterfront'', Marlon Brando, & Judy Garland win * March 18 – The film adaptation of Evan Hunter's novel ''Blackboard Jungle'' previews in New York City, featuring the single " Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets over the opening credits, the first use of a rock and roll song in a major film. Teenagers jump from their seats to dance to it. * June 1 – Premiere of Billy Wilder's film of ''The Seven Year Itch'' featuring an iconic scene of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 E–H I–L M–R S–Z See also * 1955 in the United States External links 1955 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1955 1955 Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... Lists of 1955 films by country or language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edna Holland
Edna Milton Holland (September 20, 1895 – May 4, 1982) was an American actress. Her stage, screen and television lasted from the beginning of the 20th century to 1965. Holland was the daughter of comedian Edmund Milton Holland and actress Emity Seward. Her uncle, Joseph Holland, was an actor. As a child, she played in stage productions by David Belasco. Beginning in 1915, Holland appeared in silent films, including ''Always in the Way'', ''The Feud Girl'', ''Mary Moreland'' and ''The Masked Rider''. She was often seen as "The Other Woman" to actresses such as Mary Miles Minter. After an absence of nearly 20 years and numerous stage roles, Holland resumed making films in the late 1930s. Middle-aged, she often portrayed "professional women such as teachers, nurses or secretaries" in supporting roles or minor parts. She played her last role on television in ''The Andy Griffith Show'' in 1966. Holland died from a ruptured aneurysm in 1982, aged 86. Selected filmography *''Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore (October 19, 1914 – January 1, 2014) was an American film, television, and stage actress. She was the fifth black actor to be nominated for an Academy Award in any category, and the third in the Supporting Actress category at a time when only one black actor, Hattie McDaniel in ''Gone with the Wind'' (1939), had won an Oscar. Her most famous role was as Annie Johnson in the film '' Imitation of Life'' (1959). Early life and career Juanita Moore was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, the daughter of Ella (née Dunn) and Harrison Moore. She had seven siblings (six sisters and one brother). Her family moved in the Great Migration to Los Angeles, where she was raised. Moore first performed as a dancer, part of a chorus line at the Cotton Club The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub from 1923 to 1940. It was located on 142nd Street and Lenox Avenue (1923–1936), then briefly in the midtown Theater District (1936–1940).Elizabeth Winter"Cotton Club of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don C
Don Crawley, known professionally as Don C, is an American streetwear designer from Chicago, Illinois. His family comes from Louisiana. Crawley was a manager for Kanye West, and an executive at Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. He was also the best man at the wedding of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Don C has gotten a shoutout in multiple of Kanye's songs: “Erase Me” (Kid Cudi), “Keep My Spirit Alive”, "I Am A God" and “Facts”. After getting in trouble with the paparazzi, Don C was eventually set on fashion. In 2011, he founded of the street-wear and sports apparel brand Just Don. He also owns a luxury clothing store chain, RSVP Gallery with Virgil Abloh. Personal life He is of Louisiana Creole descent. Collaborations Don C first collaborated with Jordan in January 2015, redesigning the Jordan 2 with a blue quilted design. This design took off and gave both Nike and Don C much attention. For one of Don C's most recent collaborations, in May 2017, he created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adelle August
Adelle August (12 February 1934 – 24 April 2005), was an American movie actress. She was born in Kennewick, Washington as Adele M. Slaybough. In 1952 she graduated from Highline High School, and was crowned Miss Washington USA the same year. Two years later she was signed to Columbia Pictures. Her brief career in the film industry lasted 1955–56 when she appeared in three films and a pair of television episodes, including the TV western ''Cheyenne'' in which she appeared as Jeremy Barnes in the 1955 episode "Julesburg." In addition to her acting career, she was a showgirl at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was married to Leonard Rogers in 1959, becoming Adelle M. Rogers. Filmography * 1955 ''My Sister Eileen''- Secretary (Uncredited) * 1955 ''Apache Ambush'' - Ann Parker * 1955 ''Women's Prison''- Grace * 1956 ''The Best Things in Life Are Free''- Chorus Girl (Uncredited) * 1956 ''Hollywood or Bust ''Hollywood or Bust'' is a 1956 American semi-musical c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Elliott
Ross Elliott (born Elliott Blum, June 18, 1917 – August 12, 1999) was an American television and film character actor. He began his acting career in the Mercury Theatre, where he performed in ''The War of the Worlds'', Orson Welles' famed radio program. Early years Elliott was born in the Bronx, New York. While at City College of New York, he participated in the college's dramatic society, causing him to abandon his original plan to become a lawyer. Stage Directly out of college, Elliott joined Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre, garnering bit parts both on the radio (including the notorious ''War of the Worlds'' production) and stage (including Welles' ''Caesar''). Elliott's Broadway credits include '' The Shoemaker's Holiday'' (1938), ''Danton's Tod'' (1938), ''Morning Star'' (1940), ''This Is the Army'' (1942), and ''Apple of His Eye'' (1946). Military service Elliott joined the United States Army on August 4, 1941. Much of his time there was spent in "soldier-casts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mae Clarke
Mae Clarke (born Violet Mary Klotz; August 16, 1910 – April 29, 1992) was an American actress. She is widely remembered for playing Henry Frankenstein's bride Elizabeth, who is chased by Boris Karloff in ''Frankenstein'', and for being on the receiving end of James Cagney's halved grapefruit in '' The Public Enemy''. Both films were released in 1931. Early life Mae Clarke was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father was a theater organist. She studied dancing as a child and began on stage in vaudeville and also worked in night clubs. Career Clarke started her professional career as a dancer in New York City, sharing a room with Barbara Stanwyck. She subsequently starred in many films for Universal Studios, including the original screen version of '' The Front Page'' (1931) and the first sound version of ''Frankenstein'' (1931), with Boris Karloff. Clarke played the role of Henry Frankenstein's fiancée, Elizabeth, who is attacked by the Monster (Karloff) on her we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
