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Joe Palooka In The Big Fight
''Joe Palooka in the Big Fight'' is a 1949 comedy film directed by Cy Endfield, based on the comic strip by Ham Fisher. It is an entry in Monogram's ''Joe Palooka'' series. Plot Joe is framed by gamblers who hope to fix the outcome of an upcoming boxing match. When Joe manages to clear his name, the gamblers frame the scrupulously honest boxer with murder. On the run from the law, Joe is forced to turn gumshoe and solve the murder himself—and he'd better hurry if he's going to get to the Big Fight on time. Cast *Leon Errol as Knobby * Joe Kirkwood, Jr. as Joe Palooka * David Bruce as Tom Conway *Lina Romay as Maxine Harlan *George O'Hanlon as Louie *Virginia Welles as Anne Howe * Greg McClure as Grady *Taylor Holmes as Dr. Benson *Ian Macdonald as Mike *Lou Lubin as Talmadge *Bert Conway as Pee Wee *Lyle Talbot as Lt. Muldoon *Benny Baker as Fight Secretary *Eddie Gribbon as Canvas *Jack Roper as Scranton *Frances Osborne as Wardrobe Woman *Harry Hayden as Commissioner L.R. Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cy Endfield
Cyril Raker Endfield (November 10, 1914 – April 16, 1995) was an American screenwriter, director, author, magician and inventor. Having been named as a Communist at a House Un-American Activities Committee hearing and subsequently blacklisted, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1953, where he spent the remainder of his career. Early life Endfield was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to a Jewish immigrant father whose business was hit hard by the Great Depression. He attended Yale University. Career in the U.S. Endfield began his career as a theatre director and drama coach, becoming a significant figure in New York's progressive theatre scene. It was largely through a shared interest in magic that Orson Welles became aware of Endfield and recruited him as an apprentice for Mercury Productions (then based at RKO Pictures). One of his independent films was ''Inflation'' (1942), a 15-minute commission for the Office of War Information that was rejected as being anti-capitalist. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia Welles
Virginia Welles (born Virginia Francine Welter; June 25, 1925 – September 19, 2002) was an American film actress. She is known for appearing in Shirley Temple films such as '' Kiss and Tell'' (1945) and ''A Kiss for Corliss'' (1949). Welles was found by a talent agent while visiting Hollywood for her sister's wedding, where she was encouraged to do a screen test. Despite the offer, she instead opted to enrol on a college course in dramatics, where she was trained by actress Maude Adams. Upon her return to Hollywood, she signed a contract with Paramount Studios after her screen-test was picked up by agent William Meiklejohn. She later took a break from the film industry to become a stage actress, before taking a hiatus from show business to raise a family. She returned several years later to star in Francis in the Haunted House opposite Mickey Rooney in 1956. Welles died in September 2002 and was survived by her children and grandchildren. Early life Welles was born Vir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Maxey
Paul Regan Maxey (March 15, 1907 – June 3, 1963) was an American actor. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, the rotund Maxey played character roles in films from 1937, notably as the composer Victor Herbert in ''Till the Clouds Roll By'' (1946). He acted in many TV shows from the 1950s onwards, notably in the role of Mayor John Peoples in the sitcom '' The People's Choice'' (1955–1958) and such other shows as ''Willy'', , ''Wagon Train'', ''The Lone Ranger'', '' Dennis the Menace'', ''The Untouchables'', ''Perry Mason'' and ''Lassie'' before his death in 1963 at age 56. Selected filmography * ''They Won't Forget'' (1937) * ''Let's Go Collegiate'' (1941) * ''I'll Sell My Life'' (1941) * '' You're Out of Luck'' (1941) * ''Till the Clouds Roll By'' (1946) * ''Millie's Daughter'' (1947) * '' Philo Vance's Secret Mission'' (1947) * '' Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man'' (1951) * ''Singin' in the Rain'' (1952) * ''The Narrow Margin'' (1952) * ''Run for the Hills'' (1953) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Indrisano
Johnny Indrisano (November 1, 1905 — July 6, 1968) was an American welterweight boxer whose career spanned the period from 1923 to 1934. He later became a film stunt performer and bit-part film and TV actor. Career Indrisano was born in Boston. He defeated two world welterweight champions; Lou Brouillard (in two out of three bouts) and Jackie Fields. However, Indrisano never received a match for the world welterweight title. Indrisano retired with a record of thirty seven wins (two wins by knockout) and nine defeats. After his retirement from boxing, Indrisano had a career as a referee, stunt man, and bit-part actor in films such as ''Some Like It Hot'' and ''Guys and Dolls''. He appeared in The Bowery Boys films ('' Live Wires'', ''Mr. Hex'', and '' Trouble Makers''), a number of Joe Palooka movies, and three Elvis Presley films ('' Jailhouse Rock'', ''King Creole'', and ''It Happened at the World's Fair''). He also worked from as early as 1937 through 1942 as a bodygu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Elliott
Richard Damon Elliott (April 30, 1886 – December 22, 1961) was an American character actor who played in over 240 films from the 1930s until the time of his death. Early years Elliott was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Career Elliott played many different roles, typically as a somewhat blustery sort, such as a politician. A short, fat man, Elliott played Santa Claus on the Jimmy Durante, Red Skelton, and Jack Benny programs. Elliott had a couple of memorable lines in ''It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946), in which he scolded James Stewart, who was trying to say goodnight to Donna Reed, advising him: "Why don't you kiss her instead of talking her to death?" He also had a few memorable appearances in episodes of the '' Adventures of Superman'' television series. He appeared three times as Stanley on the CBS sitcom '' December Bride'', as well as on two of ABC/Warner Brothers' western series, ''Sugarfoot'' and ''Maverick''. He was cast as the prospector Peter Cooper and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ned Glass
Nusyn "Ned" Glass (April 1, 1906 – June 15, 1984) was a Polish-born American character actor who appeared in more than eighty films and on television more than one hundred times, frequently playing nervous, cowardly, or deceitful characters. Short and bald, with a slight hunch to his shoulders, he was immediately recognizable by his distinct appearance, his nasal voice, and his pronounced New York City accent. Notable roles he portrayed included Doc in ''West Side Story'' (1961) and Gideon in ''Charade'' (1963). Early life Glass was born in Radom, Congress Poland, Russian Empire, to a Jewish family. He emigrated to the United States at an early age and grew up in New York City.Ned Glass at He attended [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Fisher (actor)
George Fisher (August 10, 1891 – August 13, 1960) was an American film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1911 and 1929. His role in the 1916 Thomas H. Ince film ''Civilization'' is noteworthy as the first cinematic depiction of Jesus. Partial filmography * '' The Battle of Gettysburg'' (1913) * ''Rumpelstiltskin'' (1915) - Captain Pilkin * ''The Darkening Trail'' (1915) - Jack Sturgess * ''Civilization'' (1916) - The Christ * ''The Three Musketeers'' (1916) - King Louis XIII * ''Home'' (1916) - Allan Shelby * ''Honor Thy Name'' (1916) - Jack Deering * ''Shell 43'' (1916) - Lieutenant Franz Hollen * '' The Thoroughbred'' (1916) - Reverend Thomas Hayden * ''Somewhere in France'' (1916) - Herr Vogel * ''Three of Many'' (1916) - Paul Cardoza * '' The Wax Model'' (1917) - John Ramsey * '' The Promise'' (1917) - St. Ledger * '' The Gentle Intruder'' (1917) - Arnold Baxter * '' The Spirit of Romance'' (1917) - Percival Rollins * ''Environment'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Fenton (actor)
Frank Fenton Moran (April 9, 1906 – July 24, 1957), known as Frank Fenton, was an American stage, film and television actor. Early years Born Francis Fenton Moran,''Los Angeles Times'', January 5, 1937, Pg. 15 the Georgetown University graduate lettered as a tackle on the school's football team. He also was active in Georgetown's undergraduate dramatic club, for which he directed and wrote plays. Career Fenton started his career on stage in New York, acting on Broadway in ''An American Tragedy'' (1926) billed as Frank Moran. As Frank Fenton, he starred in the Broadway versions of '' Susan and God'' with Gertrude Lawrence and as George Kittredge in '' The Philadelphia Story'' (1939) alongside Katharine Hepburn. His other Broadway credits include ''Stork Mad'', ''O Evening Star'', ''Dead End'', and ''The O'Flynn''. He also appeared on stage in London, and toured with Katherine Cornell in ''Romeo & Juliet'' and other plays. Fenton's film debut came in ''The Navy Comes Through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Hayden
Harry may refer to: TV shows * ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (talk show), a 2016 American daytime talk show hosted by Harry Connick Jr. People and fictional characters * Harry (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Harry (surname), a list of people with the surname * Dirty Harry (musician) (born 1982), British rock singer who has also used the stage name Harry * Harry Potter (character), the main protagonist in a Harry Potter fictional series by J. K. Rowling Other uses * Harry (derogatory term), derogatory term used in Norway * ''Harry'' (album), a 1969 album by Harry Nilsson *The tunnel used in the Stalag Luft III escape ("The Great Escape") of World War II * ''Harry'' (newspaper), an underground newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland See also *Harrying (laying waste), may refer to the following historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Gribbon
Eddie Gribbon (January 3, 1890 – September 29, 1965) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films from the 1910s to the 1950s. Gribbon began working in Mack Sennett films in 1916 and continued through the 1920s. He usually had significant roles in two-reel films, but his roles in feature films were lesser ones. Gribbon was the brother of actor Harry Gribbon. Selected filmography * ''Salome vs. Shenandoah'' (1919) - Audience Spectator/ Soldier * '' Down on the Farm'' (1920) (with Louise Fazenda and Harry Gribbon) - Banker's Henchman * ''Love, Honor and Behave'' (1920) - The Lawyer's Left-Hand Man * '' A Small Town Idol'' (1921) - Bandit Chief * ''Home Talent'' (1921) - Stranded Actor * '' Molly O''' (1921) (with Mabel Normand) - Danny Smith * '' Playing with Fire'' (1921) - Danny Smith * '' The Crossroads of New York'' (1922) - Star Boarder * ''Alias Julius Caesar'' (1922) - 'Nervy' Norton * '' A Tailor-Made Man'' (1922) - Russell * ''The Village Blacksmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Baker
Benny Baker (born Benjamin Michael Zifkin; May 5, 1907 – September 20, 1994) was an American film and theater actor and comedian, and appeared in over 50 films between 1934 and 1988. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. Filmography Films *'' The Hell Cat'' (1934) as Snapper Dugan *''Belle of the Nineties'' (1934) as Blackie *''A Wicked Woman'' (1934) (uncredited) *'' Love in Bloom'' (1935) as Man who buys radio *''College Scandal'' (1935) as 'Cuffie' Lewis *''Annapolis Farewell'' (1935) as Zimmer *'' Wanderer of the Wasteland'' (1935) as Piano player *''The Big Broadcast of 1936'' (1935) as Herman *''Thanks a Million'' (1935) as Tammany *''Millions in the Air'' (1935) as Benny *'' Rose of the Rancho'' (1936) as Hill-Billy Boy *''Drift Fence'' (1936) as Jim Traft *''Give Us This Night'' (1936) as Tomasso *''Panic on the Air'' (1936) as Andy *''Lady Be Careful'' (1936) as Barney *''Murder with Pictures'' (1936) as Phil Doane *'' Rose Bowl'' (1936) as Dutch Schultz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyle Talbot
Lyle Florenz Talbot (born Lisle Henderson, also credited Lysle Talbot; February 8, 1902 – March 2, 1996) was an American stage, screen and television actor. His career in films spanned three decades, from 1931 to 1960, and he performed on a wide variety of television series from the early 1950s to the late 1980s. Among his notable roles on television was his portrayal of Ozzie Nelson's friend and neighbor Joe Randolph, a character he played for ten years on the ABC sitcom ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet''. Talbot began his film career under contract with Warner Bros. during the early years of the sound era. Ultimately, he appeared in more than 175 productions with various studios, first as a young matinee idol, then as the star of many B movies, and later as a character actor. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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