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Mary Philips
Mary Philips (January 23, 1901April 22, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Biography The only child of Charles and Anna (née Hurley) Philips of New Haven, Connecticut, Philips was born in New London, Connecticut, and she was educated at a New Haven convent. She was a chorus girl in her debut on Broadway. During her stage career, she appeared in such shows as ''The Postman Always Rings Twice'' (1936) and ''Chicken Every Sunday'' (1944). She had a long working relationship with the New York theatre and as her own personal scrapbook shows, worked closely with such individuals as George M. Cohan. In 1924 she appeared in the Broadway play ''Nerves'' with Humphrey Bogart and Kenneth MacKenna, both lifelong friends and future husbands. Philips's career would later expand into films. One of her fondest memories was the role she played as Helen Ferguson in ''A Farewell to Arms'' (1932). She had featured roles in the films '' Leave Her to Heaven'' (1945), ''Dear Ruth'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Farewell To Arms (1932 Film)
''A Farewell to Arms'' is a 1932 American pre-Code romance drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, and Adolphe Menjou. Based on the 1929 semi-autobiographical novel ''A Farewell to Arms'' by Ernest Hemingway, with a screenplay by Oliver H. P. Garrett and Benjamin Glazer, the film is about a tragic romantic love affair between an American ambulance driver and an English nurse in Italy during World War I. The film received Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Sound, and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Art Direction. In 1960, the film entered the public domain in the United States because the last claimant, United Artists, did not renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after publication. The original Broadway play starred Glenn Anders and Elissa Landi and was staged at the National Theatre September 22, 1930 to October 1930. Plot This is the plot of the original 1932 film, as it aired on Turner Classic Movies. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Mielziner
Joseph "Jo" Mielziner (March 19, 1901 – March 15, 1976) was an American theatrical scenic design, scenic, and lighting design, lighting designer born in Paris, France. He was described as "the most successful set designer of the Golden era of Broadway", and worked on both stage plays and musicals. Career Joseph Mielziner was the son of artist Leo Mielziner and Ella Lane McKenna Friend, a writer. Mielziner was the brother of actor-director Kenneth MacKenna. Their paternal grandfather was a rabbi.Krebs, AlbiJo Mielziner Dead at 74; Pioneering Set Designer; Dozens of Hits 'A Unique Gift' Got Traveling Scholarships Designed Theaters"''The New York Times'' (abstract), March 16, 1976, p. 38 He studied painting at the Art Students League and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts."Art: Theatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
As Good As Married
''As Good as Married'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Edward Buzzell and starring John Boles, Doris Nolan and Walter Pidgeon. The film was distributed by Universal Pictures. Filming started in December 1936.Of Local Origin New York Times 22 Dec 1936: 32. Synopsis In order to avoid a large tax bill, a boss marries his secretary and ends up falling in love with her. Cast * John Boles as Alexander Drew *Doris Nolan as Sylvia Parker *Walter Pidgeon as Fraser James *Tala Birell as Princess Cherry Bouladoff *Alan Mowbray as Wally *Katharine Alexander as Alma Burnside * Esther Ralston as Miss Danforth * Ernest Cossart as Quinn * Mary Philips as Laura * Dorothea Kent as Poochie * David Oliver as Ernie * Harry Davenport as Jessup * Billy Kent Schaefer Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Begins (1932 Film)
''Life Begins'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film starring Loretta Young, Eric Linden, Aline MacMahon, and Glenda Farrell. The film was adapted from the 1932 play of the same name by Mary M. Axelson. It was released by Warner Bros. on September 10, 1932. The film was praised for its honest portrayal of a maternity ward. The film was remade by Warner Bros. as '' A Child is Born'' (1939) and again by Italy's Lux Film as ''Love Story'' (1942). Plot At a maternity hospital, future fathers pace the corridors while their wives wait for their babies either anxiously or happily. Efficient and compassionate nurse Miss Bowers keeps the ward running smoothly. Things liven up when Grace Sutton is transferred from the prison where she is being held for murder. Most agree that the man she killed deserved to die, and Nurse Bowers sympathetically allows Grace's concerned husband Jed unlimited time with his wife. In the ward, the women have varied feelings about motherhood. Mrs. West, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway's Like That
''Broadway's Like That'' (1929) is a 10-minute Vitaphone short film starring Ruth Etting, with Joan Blondell, Humphrey Bogart and Mary Philips. Bogart and Philips were married at the time of this film. Plot summary A girl who works in a music store is to be married that evening, but her fiancé tells her their marriage must be postponed. As she is dressing for a New Year's Eve party she is interrupted by a visitor — the wife of the man she had planned to marry. Production ''Broadway's Like That'' (Vitaphone No. 960) was filmed in New York and released in December 1929. Ruth Etting stars with Joan Blondell, Humphrey Bogart and Mary Phillips. Etting's songs include "From the Bottom of My Heart" and "Right Kind of Man", by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Abel Baer. Film preservation The Vitaphone disc soundtrack for this film is lost, only a sound print of the film survives, which was re-discovered by television syndication Broadcast syndication is the practice of leasing the right to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Show Is On
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anything Goes
''Anything Goes'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, heavily revised by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13, "Moonface" Martin, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. The musical introduced such songs as "Anything Goes", "You're the Top", and "I Get a Kick Out of You." Since its 1934 debut at the Alvin Theatre (now known as the Neil Simon Theatre) on Broadway, the musical has been revived several times in the United States and Britain and has been filmed three times. The musical has long been a popular choice for school and community productions. History The original idea for a musical set on board an ocean liner came from producer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merrily We Roll Along (play)
''Merrily We Roll Along'' is a play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It concerns a man who has lost the idealistic values of his youth. Its innovative structure presents the story in reverse order, with the character regressing from a mournful adult to a young man whose future is filled with promise. The 1934 Broadway production received mostly good notices but was a financial failure and has not been revived on Broadway. The 1981 musical adaptation was initially a failure but has subsequently been more successful, having been revived several times. Synopsis Richard Niles is a pretentious 40-year-old playwright who writes successful but forgettable frothy comedies. Niles is hosting a party for his wealthy friends at his Long Island home on the opening night of his newest play. His life is empty, petty and loveless. The story moves backward in nine scenes from 1934 to 1916, as Niles achieves success by gradually compromising his integrity and principles. He drives his friend, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Both Your Houses
''Both Your Houses'' is a 1933 play written by American playwright Maxwell Anderson. It was produced by the Theatre Guild and staged by Worthington Miner with scenic design by Arthur P. Segal. It opened at the Royale Theatre on March 5, 1933 and ran for 72 performances closing May 6, 1933. It was awarded the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and included in Burns Mantle's ''The Best Plays of 1932–1933''. The title is an allusion to Mercutio's line "a plague on both your houses", in ''Romeo and Juliet''.Review: “Both Your Houses” , in the '''', by Anne Spiselman; published November 5, 2014; retrieved December 3, 2014 Plot Reception |
Gambling (play)
''Gambling'' is a 1929 play by George M. Cohan. After initial performances in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, New Jersey and Brooklyn,(19 July 1929)Cohan to Take Part in His Own New Play ''The New York Times'' the play opened at the Fulton Theatre on Broadway from August 26, 1929(10 August 1929)Cohan to Act in His Play. Will Appear in "Gambling" in Atlantic City Next Week ''The New York Times'' Atkinson, J. Brooks (27 August 1929)The Play (review) ''The New York Times'' until January 1930, for 152 performances. It was made into a movie in 1934.Sennwald, Andre (4 December 1934)The Mayfair Presents George M. Cohan in a Screen Edition of His Own Play, 'Gambling.' ''The New York Times'' Broadway cast *Harry Lillford as Sheridan *Harold Healy as Connelly *George M. Cohan as Draper *Robert Middlemass as Freelock *Dan Carey as Lewis *Neil Stone as Carlysle * Isabel Baring as Dorothy *Douglas McPherson as Braddock *Mary Philips Mary Philips (January 23, 1901April 22, 1975) was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Five O'Clock Girl
''The Five O'Clock Girl'' is a musical with a book by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson, music by Harry Ruby, and lyrics by Bert Kalmar. It focuses on wealthy Beekman Place playboy Gerald Brooks and impoverished shopgirl Patricia Brown, who become acquainted with each other via a series of anonymous five o'clock phone conversations. The original Broadway production opened at the 44th Street Theatre on October 10, 1927. On April 16, 1928, it transferred to the Shubert Theatre, where it completed its total run of 280 performances on June 2. Directed by John Harwood and choreographed by Jack Haskell, it starred Oscar Shaw as Gerald Brooks, Mary Eaton as Patricia Brown, Pert Kelton as Susan Snow, and Danny Dare as Ronnie Webb. Costume design was by Charles LeMaire, and Norman Bel Geddes was the scenic designer. A West End production opened at the London Hippodrome on March 21, 1929. The musical was staged at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut and the Walnut Street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 10,875 according to the 2010 United States Census. In 2019, its population rose to an estimated 11,027. The village of Dobbs Ferry is located in, and is a part of, the town of Greenburgh. The village ZIP code is 10522. Most of the village falls within the boundaries of the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. Dobbs Ferry was ranked seventh in the list of the top 10 places to live in New York State for 2014, according to the national online real estate brokerage Movoto. Dobbs Ferry is also the first village in New York State certified as a Climate Smart Community and was granted in 2014 the highest level given out in the state. History Multiple groups of native peoples lived in what is now known as Dobbs Ferry since at least 4500BC. The most recent tribe who claimed territory of the area are the Wecquaesgeek, maintaining villages up until the 1600's. Numerous artifacts from the tribe co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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