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Eleanor Hunt
Eleanor Hunt (January 10, 1910 – June 12, 1981) was an American film actress. She starred opposite John Wayne in the 1934 '' Blue Steel''. Personal life She was married to actor Rex Lease for "a few months" before their September 1931 divorce and to Dr. Frank G. Nolan from November 1933 until June 14, 1935. She later married George Hirliman George Hirliman (1901–1952) was a film producer. Biography Hirliman was born September 8, 1901, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. He married Eleanor Hunt, an actress. The couple adopted Georgelle Hirliman in 1936, and later gave birth to daughter ..., with whom she adopted a daughter, Georgelle, as an infant. Filmography References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hunt, Eleanor 1910 births 1981 deaths American film actresses Actresses from New York City 20th-century American actresses Western (genre) film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Steel (1934 Film)
''Blue Steel'' is a 1934 American pre-Code Monogram Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury Robert North Bradbury (March 23, 1886 – November 24, 1949) (born Ronald E. Bradbury) was an American film actor, director, and screenwriter. He directed 125 movies between 1918 and 1941, and is best known for directing early "Poverty Row"-produc ... and starring John Wayne. Wayne plays a U.S. Marshal who is trying to capture the Polka Dot Bandit, who has taken off with $4,000. The film also featured Yakima Canutt and George "Gabby" Hayes. It was released as ''Stolen Goods'' in the UK, and this version was later released in a colorized version on home video. Since the movie has fallen into the public domain, several versions are in circulation, including a colorized edition with a jarringly re-dubbed soundtrack, including dialogue, music and sound effects. Plot John Carruthers is an undercover US Marshal. He appears to be in town investigating a string of robberies committe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Frontier
''Northern Frontier'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Barry Barringer. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Eleanor Hunt, Russell Hopton, J. Farrell MacDonald, LeRoy Mason, Gertrude Astor, Ben Hendricks Jr. and Lloyd Ingraham. The film was released on February 1, 1935, by Ambassador Pictures. Plot Cast * Kermit Maynard as Mack MacKenzie *Eleanor Hunt as Beth Braden * Russell Hopton as Duke Milford * J. Farrell MacDonald as Inspector McKenzie * LeRoy Mason as Stone * Gertrude Astor as Mae *Ben Hendricks Jr. as Sam Keene * Walter Brennan as Cook * Lloyd Ingraham as Prof. Braden * Nelson McDowell as Barfly Tope *Lafe McKee Lafayette S. "Lafe" McKee (January 23, 1872 – August 10, 1959) was an American actor who appeared in more than 400 films from 1912 to 1948. Part of his career was spent with Art Mix Productions. McKee also worked as a stage actor from 19 ... as Old Trapper References External links * {{Sam Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actresses From New York City
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' (acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A *Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 * Mariann Aalda born * Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born * Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born * Donzaleigh Abernathy born * Whitney Able born * Candice Accola born * Amy Acker born * Jean Acker 1893–1978 * Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 * Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born * Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born * Joey Lauren Adams born * Julie Adams 1926– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stolen Paradise (1940 Film)
''Stolen Paradise'' also released as ''Adolescence'' is a 1940 youth film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and filmed in and around Coral Gables, Florida. Eleanor Hunt was married to producer George A. Hirliman. Plot Eighteen-year-old Richard Gordon is a student at St Francis boarding school and is looking forward to eventually being ordained a Roman Catholic priest. His mentor Father O'Malley summons him with news that his father is remarrying (Richard's mother had died years ago) and wishes Richard to return home and study in a prestigious university. Richard is not keen on leaving St. Francis but Fr. O'Malley advises him that he should see a bit of life before making his decision to enter the clergy. Dick eventually falls in love with his stepsister who is ten years older than he is. In the meantime he falls in with a fast crowd at his university and World War II is on the horizon.... Cast * Leon Janney ... Richard 'Dick' Gordon * Eleanor Hunt ... Patricia Morrow * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Alarm
''Bank Alarm'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Conrad Nagel and Eleanor Hunt in the last of their four film G-Man film series. Plot A G-Man ( Conrad Nagel) and his girlfriend ( Eleanor Hunt) follow a trail of clues left by bank robbers. Cast * Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor * Eleanor Hunt as Bobbie Reynolds * Vince Barnett as Clarence 'Bulb' Callahan * Wheeler Oakman as Joe Karlotti * Nat Carr as Yoritz * Frank Milan as Jerry Turner * Wilma Francis as Kay O'Connor * William L. Thorne William L. Thorne (October 14, 1878 in Fresno, California – March 10, 1948 in Fresno, California) was an American film actor. On Broadway, Thorne appeared in ''The Tavern'' (1921) and ''Big Boy'' (1925). Partial filmography * ''The Ki ... as Police Inspector J. C. Macy (as William Thorn) * Charles Delaney as Henchman Duke * Phil Dunham as Leon Curtis - Bank Clerk (as Philip Dunham) * Sidney D'Albrook as Coroner (as Syd D'Albrook) * Pat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gold Racket
''The Gold Racket'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and written by David S. Levy. The film stars Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt, in the third of their "G-Man" film series as well as Fuzzy Knight, Frank Milan, Jack Duffy and Albert J. Smith. The film was released on April 10, 1937, by Grand National Films Inc. Plot The story follows Alan and Bobbie as they accept a request from the Mexican Government to stop the operations of a gang that is smuggling gold from México to the U.S and then selling it to the U.S Government. Cast * Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor * Eleanor Hunt as Bobbie Reynolds * Fuzzy Knight as Scotty Summers *Frank Milan as Steve Williams * Jack Duffy as Hinkle * Albert J. Smith as Fraser * Warner Richmond as Doc Johnson * Charles Delaney as Joe *Karl Hackett as Lefty *William L. Thorne William L. Thorne (October 14, 1878 in Fresno, California – March 10, 1948 in Fresno, California) was an American film actor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navy Spy
''Navy Spy'' is a 1937 American thriller film directed by Joseph H. Lewis and Crane Wilbur and starring Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt and Judith Allen.Backer p.276 It was one of a series of four films featuring Nagel as a federal agent released by Grand National Pictures. Plot A federal agent tackles a gang of international criminals attempting to sabotage the American navy. Cast * Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor * Eleanor Hunt as Bobbie Reynolds * Judith Allen as Anna Novna * Jack Doyle as Lt. Don Carrington * Phil Dunham as Dr. Matthews * Don Barclay as Bertie * Howard Lang as Barradine * Crauford Kent as Capt. Leeds References Bibliography * Backer, Ron. ''Mystery Movie Series of 1930s Hollywood''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1937 films 1930s thriller films 1930s English-language films American thriller films Films directed by Joseph H. Lewis Films directed by Crane Wilbur Grand National Films films American black-and-white films 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We're In The Legion Now!
''We're in the Legion Now'' is a 1936 American adventure comedy film directed by Crane Wilbur and shot in Magnacolor. The film is also known as ''The Rest Cure'' (American reissue title), which was the title of the 1934 original J.D. Newsom story the film was based on. Plot Two petty criminals are pursued by a gangster from the United States to Paris, France, where they enlist into the French Foreign Legion to escape. After being drafted to a garrison in North Africa, they fall foul of military authority and are sent to a sadistic punishment camp, where they lead an insurrection against its commanding officer, and then help to defeat a native Mohammedan revolt. Cast * Reginald Denny as Dan Linton * Esther Ralston as Louise Rillette *Vince Barnett as Spike Conover *Eleanor Hunt as Honey Evans * Claudia Dell as Yvonne Cartier * Robert Frazer as Capt. Henri Rillette *Rudolph Anders Rudolph Anders (December 17, 1895 – March 27, 1987) was a German character actor who c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow Cargo
''Yellow Cargo'' is a 1936 American Poverty Row crime film written and directed by Crane Wilbur for Grand National Pictures. The film was rereleased in 1947 as ''Sinful Cargo''. Starring Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor and producer George A. Hirliman's wife Eleanor Hunt as Bobbie Reynolds, it was the first of four G-man film series; the others were ''Navy Spy'' (1937), '' The Gold Racket'' (1937), and ''Bank Alarm'' (1937). Plot summary Alan O'Connor, a Federal Agent with the Federal Bureau of Narcotics is transferred to the Immigration and Naturalization Service by flying to California in a Boeing 247, His mission is to use his expertise to assist them with identifying how a dangerous gang is infiltrating Chinese illegal immigrants into the United States. He meets newspaper reporter Bobbie Reynolds and her comedy relief Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. Definition Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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