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Carol Hughes (actress)
Carol Hughes (born Catherine Mabel Hukill, January 17, 1910 – August 8, 1995) was an American actress. She is best remembered for her leading roles opposite Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, and for her role as Dale Arden in ''Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe'' (1940). Biography Hughes was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles, an upholsterer, and Mable Hukill (née Stift). Both of her parents were born in Chicago; her mother's grandparents were from Germany. She was raised in a rented house at 2122 Pearl Court in Chicago along with a cousin, Pearl Hukill. As a teenager, she was drawn to acting and participated in school plays. At the age of 14, she began acting and dancing in short musical comedies with an Oshkosh stock company. The following year, she appeared as Katie Conway in the Conway Sisters team, having learned to sing and play piano. In the late 1920s, she teamed with Frank Faylen to form the comedy dancing and singing team of Faylen and Hughes in which she played the " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = State , subdivision_type2 = Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook and DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfoot ( D) , leader_title1 = City Clerk , leader_name1 = Anna Valencia ( D) , unit_pref = Imperial , area_footnotes = , area_tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western (genre)
The Western is a genre Setting (narrative), set in the American frontier and commonly associated with Americana (culture), folk tales of the Western United States, particularly the Southwestern United States, as well as Northern Mexico and Western Canada. It is commonly referred to as the "Old West" or the "Wild West" and depicted in Western media as a hostile, sparsely populated frontier in a state of near-total lawlessness patrolled by outlaws, sheriffs, and numerous other Stock character, stock "gunslinger" characters. Western narratives often concern the gradual attempts to tame the crime-ridden American West using wider themes of justice, freedom, rugged individualism, Manifest Destiny, and the national history and identity of the United States. History The first films that belong to the Western genre are a series of short single reel silents made in 1894 by Edison Studios at their Edison's Black Maria, Black Maria studio in West Orange, New Jersey. These featured vet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stagecoach Kid
''Stagecoach Kid'' is a 1949 American Western film directed by Lew Landers and starring Tim Holt, Jeff Donnell and Richard Martin. It was one of a number of B-Westerns Holt made for RKO.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p237 The film has been described as "a sort of western remake of ''It Happened One Night'' (1934), with a rare romantic subplot for Holt. Plot In the Old West, wealthy San Franciscan Peter Arnold retires to his ranch with his daughter, Jessie, who despises western life and wants to return to San Francisco to pursue a romance. Mr. Arnold's ranch foreman, Thatcher, sends his henchmen, Clint and Parnell, to murder Arnold en route to his ranch. The ambush is thwarted by stagecoach line owners, Dave Collins and his pal, Chito Rafferty. Later, Clint and Parnell attack a second stagecoach, that they think is the first, looking for Arnold. However, Dave and Chito are driving the stagecoach, along with two o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home In Oklahoma
'' Home in Oklahoma '' is a 1946 American Western film starring Roy Rogers. Cast *Roy Rogers - himself *Trigger - Trigger, the smartest horse in the movies. *George "Gabby" Hayes - Gabby Whittaker *Dale Evans - Connie Edwards * Carol Hughes - Jan Holloway *George Meeker - Steve McClory * Lanny Rees - Duke Lowery *Ruby Dandridge - Devoria - the cook * George Lloyd - Sheriff *Arthur Space - Coroner Jud judnick *Frank Reicher - Jason (lawyer) * George Carleton - Kennedy (newspaper editor) *Flying 'L' Ranch Quartet - singers (as Flying 'L' Ranch Quartette) *Bob Nolan - Bob *Sons of the Pioneers The Sons of the Pioneers are one of the United States' earliest Western singing groups. Known for their vocal performances, their musicianship, and their songwriting, they produced innovative recordings that have inspired many Western music perf ... - Musicians, ranch hands External links * * 1946 films Republic Pictures films 1946 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mighty Joe Young (1949 Film)
''Mighty Joe Young'' (also known as ''Mr. Joseph Young of Africa'' and ''The Great Joe Young'') is a 1949 American black and white fantasy film distributed by RKO Radio Pictures and produced by the same creative team responsible for ''King Kong'' (1933). Produced by Merian C. Cooper, who wrote the story, and Ruth Rose, who wrote the screenplay, the film was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and stars Robert Armstrong (who appears in both films), Terry Moore, and Ben Johnson in his first credited screen role. Animation effects were handled by Ray Harryhausen, Pete Peterson and Marcel Delgado. ''Mighty Joe Young'' tells the story of a young woman, Jill Young, living on her father's ranch in Africa, who has raised the title character, a large gorilla, from an infant and years later brings him to Hollywood seeking her fortune in order to save the family homestead. Plot In 1937 Tanganyika territory, Africa, eight-year-old Jill Young is living with her father on his ranch. While i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Girl Should Be Married
''Every Girl Should Be Married'' is a 1948 American romantic comedy film directed by Don Hartman and starring Cary Grant, Betsy Drake and Franchot Tone. Grant and Drake married a year after the film's release. Plot summary Department store salesclerk Anabel Sims (Betsy Drake) is very enamoured with the idea of getting married. So when handsome pediatrician Dr. Madison Brown (Cary Grant) asks for her help in making a purchase, she decides that he is the one for her. He is quite happy as a bachelor, but Anabel proves to be a very determined schemer. She learns all she can about him, everything from where he went to school to his favorite foods. Madison soon realizes her intentions and does his best to fend off the young woman. Anabel makes a reservation at a restaurant on a day when she knows that Madison habitually dines there. In an attempt to make him jealous, she pretends to be waiting for wealthy, three-times-married playboy Roger Sanford (Franchot Tone), who happens to be he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bachelor And The Bobby-Soxer
''The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer'' (released as ''Bachelor Knight'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1947 American screwball romantic comedy-drama film directed by Irving Reis and written by Sidney Sheldon. The film stars Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple in a story about a teenager's crush on an older man. Upon its release, ''The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer'' was well received by both audiences and critics. Sidney Sheldon won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for this film. Plot Margaret Turner (Myrna Loy) and Susan Turner (Shirley Temple) are sisters who live together. Susan is an intelligent 17-year-old high-school student with a habit of forming short-lived interests after hearing the regular guest lectures at school. Margaret is a judge, and Susan's guardian. Richard Nugent (Cary Grant), a handsome and sophisticated artist, is a defendant in Margaret's courtroom, charged by ADA Tommy Chamberlain (Rudy Vallee) with starting a nightclub brawl. She release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beautiful Cheat (1945 Film)
''The Beautiful Cheat'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and written by Ben Markson and Elwood Ullman. The film stars Bonita Granville, Noah Beery Jr., Margaret Irving, Sarah Selby, Irene Ryan, Carol Hughes and Tom Dillon. The film was released on July 20, 1945, by Universal Pictures. Plot A sociologist sends his friend, a psychologist, to a local detention center to obtain a delinquent teenager for the sociologist to study for a book he is writing. When the psychologist is unable to get a teenager released to his custody, he convinces a secretary to pose as one. The fake delinquent causes chaos in the sociologist's life and home. Cast *Bonita Granville as Alice * Noah Beery Jr. as Prof. Alexander Haven *Margaret Irving as Olympia Haven *Sarah Selby as Athene Haven *Irene Ryan as Miss Beatrice Kent * Carol Hughes as Dolly Marsh *Milburn Stone as Lucius Haven *Tom Dillon as Cassidy *Edward Gargan as Manager *Lester Matthews as Farley *Edward Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's For Me
''She's for Me'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Reginald LeBorg and starring Grace McDonald and David Bruce. Plot Two attorneys are attracted to the same client Cast * Grace McDonald as Jan Lawton * David Bruce as Michael Reed * Lois Collier as Eileen Crane * George Dolenz as Phil Norwin * Charles Dingle as Crane * Helen Brown as Miss Carpenter * Douglas Wood as Milbourne * Leon Belasco as Acton * Mantan Moreland as Sam * Charles Coleman as Clark * Frank Faylen as Keys * Charles Trowbridge as Dr. Folsom * Ray Corrigan as Gorilla Man * Grace Hayle as Dowager * Carol Hughes as Maxine LaVerne External links''She's for Me''at IMDb''She's for Me''at TCMDB''She's for Me''at British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, ... 1943 films 1943 mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracle Kid
''The Miracle Kid'' is a 1941 American sports comedy film directed by William Beaudine. Plot A young boxer named Jimmy Connley (portrayed by Tom Neal) finds his life turned upside down when he meets with sudden success in the ring. Cast *Tom Neal as Jimmy Connley * Carol Hughes as Pat Hilton * Vicki Lester as Helen Gibbs *Betty Blythe as Madame Gloria *Ben Taggart as J. Hamilton Gibbs *Alex Callam as Al Bolger *Thornton Edwards as Pedro * Joe Gray as Kayo Kane *Paul Bryar as Rocco *Pat Gleason as Reporter *Billy McGowan as Trigger O'Brien * John Ince as Commissioner *Gene O'Donnell as Usher *Warren Jackson as Headwaiter *Larry McGrath as Referee *Sam Lufkin as Referee *Minta Durfee as Pheney *Gertrude Messinger Gertrude Dolores Messinger (April 28, 1911 – November 8, 1995) was an American film actress known for her B-movie roles from the 1930s through the 1950s. She began as a child actor in silent films, but found her greatest fame in talkies of ... as Marge *Adele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Sergeant Mulligan (1941 Film)
''Top Sergeant Mulligan'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and written by Edmond Kelso. The film stars Nat Pendleton, Carol Hughes, Sterling Holloway, Marjorie Reynolds, Tom Neal, Frank Faylen and Charlie Hall. The film was released on October 17, 1941, by Monogram Pictures. Plot Pat and Budd are sick of being harassed and running away from bill collector Herman Mulligan, so they decide to enlist in the army. All seems good until they arrive at the bootcamp and discover that their platoon's Top Sergeant is Herman Mulligan. Mulligan takes advantage of this situation and makes their life hard. Cast *Nat Pendleton as Top Sergeant Herman Mulligan * Carol Hughes as Avis *Sterling Holloway as Frank Snark *Marjorie Reynolds as Gail Nash *Tom Neal as Don Lewis *Frank Faylen as Pat Dolan * Charlie Hall as Budd Doolittle *Betty Blythe as Mrs. Lewis *Dick Elliott as Mr. Lewis *Maynard Holmes as Briggs *Wonderful Smith Wonderful Smith (June 21, 1911Augu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Western Stars
'' Under Western Stars'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Carol Hughes, and the Maple City Four. Written by Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan, and Betty Burbridge, the film is about a populist singing cowboy who decides to run for Congress in order to seek federal assistance to help small ranchers regain their water rights during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. His campaign comes into conflict with greedy water company executives. The film was the first starring role for Rogers, made under contract to Republic Pictures during a walkout by the studio's singing cowboy Gene Autry. The picture was filmed on location in the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine, California. The film's song "Dust", written by Johnny Marvin, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. In 2009, ''Under Western Stars'' was selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
