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William Johnstone (actor)
William S. Johnstone (1908 – November 1, 1996) was an American radio and screen actor. He is best known for his voice work as the title character on ''The Shadow'' for five seasons from 19381943. Early years William S. Johnstone was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Scottish-born father and a German-born mother. Some newspaper publicity said he was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and came to the United States at age three. He worked as a newspaper reporter before he became an actor. Career Johnstone acted on stage with the Theatre Guild at the beginning of his career, appearing in a number of bit parts. He had supporting roles in 1927 in ''Fog-Bound'' and ''The Manhatters''. In 1928, he played the title role in '' Him'', written by E.E. Cummings. Cummings later commented, "William Johnstone made a marvelously attractive unhero ..." He also appeared that year in a lead role in Kate Clugston's ''These Days.'' In 1938, he was selected over 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trailer (promotion)
A trailer (also known as a preview, coming attraction or attraction video) is a commercial advertisement, originally for a feature film that is going to be exhibited in the future at a movie theater/cinema. It is a product of creative and technical work. Movie trailers have now become popular on DVDs and Blu-ray discs, as well as on the Internet and mobile devices. Of some 10 billion videos watched online annually, film trailers rank third, after news and user-created video. The trailer format has been adopted as a promotional tool for television shows, video games, books, and theatrical events/concerts. History The first trailer shown in an American film theater was in November 1913, when Nils Granlund, the advertising manager for the Marcus Loew theater chain, produced a short promotional film for the musical ''The Pleasure Seekers'', opening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. As reported in a wire service story carried by the Lincoln, Nebraska ''Daily Star'', t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepper Young's Family
''Pepper Young's Family'' is a daytime drama series, with various format and title changes during its long run from 1932 to 1959. It was created and written by short story author and playwright Elaine Sterne Carrington. History With Burgess Meredith in the title role, the program began as ''Red Adams'', about high school athlete Red Adams, his family, and his friends. The 30-minute series was broadcast on the Blue Network, airing on Sunday nights at 10:30pm. When Beech-Nut Gum signed as a sponsor, they wanted no mention of their competition, Adams gum, so the title changed to ''Red Davis'', a 15-minute series heard three times a week from 1933 to 1935. The series was again retitled, and the 15-minute ''Forever Young'' was heard on NBC weekdays at 3pm from January 13 to June 26, 1936. Three days later, on June 29, it became ''Pepper Young's Family'', continuing on NBC for the next 23 years with Procter & Gamble's Camay as the sponsor. Meredith was replaced by Curtis Arnall in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riding Shotgun (film)
''Riding Shotgun'' is a 1954 American western film directed by Andre DeToth and starring Randolph Scott, Wayne Morris and Joan Weldon. The film was based on the short story "Riding Solo" by Kenneth Perkins, originally published in the September 1942 issue of ''Blue Book''. The production is unusual in that Scott narrates his inner thoughts at crucial moments in the action. Plot Stagecoach guard Larry Delong is ambushed by a gang of outlaws associated with Dan Marady, the man who murdered his sister and nephew. Delong has been searching for Marady, intending to kill him. When he returns to the town of Deep Water, Delong discovers that nearly everyone there believes he was involved in a holdup of the stage on which he had been the guard. The robbery resulted in the deaths of the stage driver and of the man who sat in for Delong. With no one other than Orissa Flynn, his sweetheart, and Doc Winkler heeding his warnings that Marady's men are coming to rob the town, Delong is forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beneath The 12-Mile Reef
''Beneath the 12-Mile Reef'' is a 1953 American Technicolor adventure film directed by Robert D. Webb and starring Robert Wagner, Terry Moore and Gilbert Roland. The screenplay was by A.I. Bezzerides. The film was the third motion picture made in CinemaScope, coming after ''The Robe'' and ''How to Marry a Millionaire''. The supporting cast features J. Carrol Naish, Richard Boone, Peter Graves, Jay Novello, Harry Carey Jr. and Jacques Aubuchon. Plot Mike (Gilbert Roland) and Tony Petrakis (Robert Wagner) are Greek American father and son sponge-diving entrepreneurs who find themselves in competition with the Rhys family, Conch fishermen who are prepared to resort to violence and murder to maintain their established fishing grounds off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Run-ins between the two clans lead to an exchange of threats and all-out brawls. Further complications ensue when Tony Petrakis meets Gwyneth Rhys ( Terry Moore), and the two fall in love. Cast * Robert Wagner as Tony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Favorite Spy (1951 Film)
''My Favorite Spy'' is a 1951 comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod and starring Bob Hope and Hedy Lamarr. Plot US intelligence agents recruit burlesque comic Peanuts White (Hope) to pose as international spy Eric Augustine, whom he resembles, to acquire a million-dollar microfilm in Tangier, Morocco. There, he encounters the irresistible Lily Dalbray (Lamarr), Augustine's one-time "friend," who is now in league with his arch-enemy, Brubaker. Cast * Bob Hope as Peanuts White/Eric Augustine * Hedy Lamarr as Lily Dalbray * Francis L. Sullivan as Karl Brubaker * Arnold Moss as Tasso * John Archer as Henderson * Luis Van Rooten as Rudolf Hoenig * Alden 'Stephen' Chase as Donald Bailey (as Stephen Chase) * Morris Ankrum as Gen. Frazer * Angela Clarke as Gypsy Fortune Teller * Iris Adrian as Lola * Frank Faylen as Newton * Mike Mazurki as Monkara * Marc Lawrence as Ben Ali * Tonio Selwart as Harry Crock * Ralph Smiley as El Sarif Production notes * Production Dates: late Jan-e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half Angel (1951 Film)
''Half Angel'' is a 1951 Technicolor comedy directed by Richard Sale, starring Loretta Young, Joseph Cotten, and Cecil Kellaway. Nora Gilpin (Young), a prim and proper nurse, is engaged to the stuffy Tim (John Ridgely). Unknown to both, Nora is a sleepwalker; during her nocturnal forays, the less-inhibited side of her personality takes over. Plot No-nonsense nurse Nora Gilpin (Young) does not care much for John Raymond Jr. (Cotten), a famous, rich lawyer. Her immediate plans are to marry Tim McCarey (Ridgely), a building contractor, and settle down to a nice, normal life. That night, a sleepwalking Nora slips into a provocative dress and goes to the home of a startled John, behaving seductively. She does not reveal her name and he cannot figure out where they have met. They spend several hours together, but she then gets away before John notices. John spots her on the street one day and excitedly brings up their evening together, but Nora has no idea what he is talking about a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magnificent Yankee (1950 Film)
''The Magnificent Yankee'' is a 1950 American biographical film adapted by Emmet Lavery from his 1946 play of the same title, which was in turn adapted from the 1942 book ''Mr. Justice Holmes'' by Francis Biddle. The story examines the life of United States Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. The film was directed by John Sturges, with stars Louis Calhern, Ann Harding, Eduard Franz, and Philip Ober. Calhern created the role of Oliver Wendell Holmes in the original Broadway production. Calhern was primarily a character actor in films and his portrayal of Holmes was his only true starring role in a sound film. A grateful Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer purchased the film rights to the play specifically for Calhern in appreciation for his consistently fine work in many supporting roles during his years with the studio. The film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Louis Calhern) and Best Costume Design, Black-and-White. A ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Academy With That Tenth Avenue Gang
''Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang'' is a 1950 American comedy drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman, and starring Stanley Clements, Danny Welton, and Gene Collins. Plot Cast *Stanley Clements as Stash * Danny Welton as Danny * Gene Collins as Mac *Leon Tyler as Specs *James Millican as Maj. Tony Thomas *James Seay James Seay (September 9, 1914 – October 10, 1992) was an American character actor who often played minor supporting roles as government officials. Early years Seay demonstrated an interest in acting at an early age, as he and his mothe ... as Maj. Norcross * William Johnstone as Col. Jamison * John Hamilton as Judge Ralph Townsend References External links * 1950 films American comedy-drama films 1950s English-language films American black-and-white films Films directed by D. Ross Lederman Columbia Pictures films 1950 comedy-drama films 1950s American films {{1950s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchantment (1948 Film)
''Enchantment'' is a 1948 romantic film starring David Niven and Teresa Wright, directed by Irving Reis, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the 1945 novel '' A Fugue in Time'' by Rumer Godden. Plot In World War II London, a bold American servicewoman named Grizel Dane (Evelyn Keyes) pays a visit to her granduncle, aged General Sir Roland 'Rollo' Dane (David Niven), looking for a place to stay. At first reluctant to disturb his routine, Rollo soon gives in. Interspersed flashbacks reveal the history of the Dane family. The first takes place when Rollo ( Peter Miles) is a child. He and his older siblings, SelinaSherlee Collier and PelhamWarwick Gregson, are introduced to Lark Ingoldsby (Gigi Perreau) by their father (Colin Keith-Johnston). He explains that her parents have been killed in the Tay Bridge disaster and that she will be living with them as a member of the family. Selina immediately resents the newcomer. The second flashback occurs when the children have grown up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Decision Of Christopher Blake
''The Decision of Christopher Blake'' is a 1948 American drama film based upon the Moss Hart play. It was adapted by Ranald MacDougall and directed by Peter Godfrey. The film stars Alexis Smith, Robert Douglas, Cecil Kellaway, Ted Donaldson, John Hoyt and Harry Davenport and was released by Warner Bros. on December 23, 1948. Plot Evelyn and Ken Blake are about to break up their marriage and get a divorce. While she still loves him, she can not forgive his infidelity. Their son, 12-year-old Christopher, is hurt and confused. The divorce suit goes to court and Ted must choose which of his parents he wants to stay with, and is unable to decide. Cast * Alexis Smith as Evelyn Blake * Robert Douglas as Ken Blake *Cecil Kellaway as Judge Alexander Adamson *Ted Donaldson as Christopher Blake *John Hoyt as Mr. Caldwell *Harry Davenport as Courtroom Attendant *Mary Wickes as Clara * Art Baker as Mr. Kurlick Reception Bosley Crowther of ''The New York Times ''The New York Tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All My Sons (film)
''All My Sons'' is a 1948 film noir suspense post-WWII drama directed by Irving Reis, based on Arthur Miller's 1946 play of the same name, and starring Edward G. Robinson and Burt Lancaster. The supporting cast features Louisa Horton, Mady Christians, Howard Duff, Arlene Francis, and Harry Morgan. Plot Joe Keller is sorry to hear son Chris plans to wed Ann Deever and move to Chicago, for he hoped Chris would someday take over the manufacturing business Joe built from the ground up. Ann's father Herb was Joe’s business partner, but when both men were charged with shipping defective airplane parts that resulted in wartime crashes and deaths, only Herb was convicted and sent to prison. Another son of the Kellers' is in the Army air corps, missing in action and presumed dead. Ann used to be engaged to him and her engagement to his brother upsets Kate Keller, who hasn't yet accepted that son Larry is gone for good. Ann's attorney brother George strongly discourages her from marryi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agnes Moorehead
Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900April 30, 1974) was an American actress. In a career spanning four decades, her credits included work in radio, stage, film, and television.Obituary ''Variety'', May 8, 1974, page 286. Moorehead was the recipient of such accolades as a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards. She is best known for her role as Endora on the television series ''Bewitched'', but she also had notable roles in films, including ''Citizen Kane'', ''Dark Passage'', ''All That Heaven Allows'', and ''Show Boat''. She is also known for the radioplay ''Sorry, Wrong Number'' (1943) and its several subsequent re-recordings for '' Suspense''. Moorehead garnered four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her performances in: ''The Magnificent Ambersons'' (1942), ''Mrs. Parkington'' (1944), '' Johnny Belinda'' (1948), and '' Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte'' (1964). Early life Agnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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