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Peter Brocco
Carl Peter Brocco (January 16, 1903 – December 20, 1992) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in over 300 credits, notably ''Spartacus'' (1960) and '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975), during his career spanning over 60 years. Early years Brocco was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brocco. Career Brocco acted on stage with the Walter Hampton Players. He debuted on Broadway in ''Centuries'' (1927); he also performed in ''The Merry Wives of Windsor'' (1938). Brocco appeared as a criminal type in several episodes of '' Adventures of Superman''. He holds the distinction of having been killed off in two of them, a relative rarity for villains in the series. In the first, ''The Secret of Superman'', he deduces that Kent is Superman, but is killed in a police shootout soon after. In ''The Clown Who Cried'', he falls off a building and Superman is unable to save him. He also appeared as "The Spectre" in ''The Phantom Ring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drums In The Deep South
''Drums in the Deep South'' is an American Civil War war western film directed by William Cameron Menzies who was production designer of David O. Selznick's ''Gone With the Wind'' (1939) and also designed the cave sequences in Selznick's ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (1938). Based on a story by Civil War author Hollister Noble, the film was produced by an independent company King Brothers Productions, filmed in SuperCineColor and released by RKO Pictures in September 1951. B. Reeves Eason directed the second unit. Plot Best friends Clay Clayburn ( James Craig) and Will Denning (Guy Madison) graduate from West Point and visit their friend and fellow graduate Braxton ( Craig Stevens) at his Georgia plantation in 1861. Clay had once loved Braxton's wife Kathy ( Barbara Payton) and still does. When war is declared they soon find themselves fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War. By 1864, Clay now a Field Artillery Major in the Confederate States Army is renowned for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Days
''Happy Days'' is an American television sitcom that aired first-run on the ABC network from January 15, 1974, to July 19, 1984, with a total of 255 half-hour episodes spanning 11 seasons. Created by Garry Marshall, it was one of the most successful series of the 1970s. The series presented an idealized vision of life in the 1950s and early 1960s Midwestern United States, and it starred Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, Henry Winkler as his friend Fonzie, and Tom Bosley and Marion Ross as Richie's parents, Howard and Marion Cunningham. Although it opened to mixed reviews from critics, ''Happy Days'' became successful and popular over time. The series began as an unsold pilot starring Howard, Ross and Anson Williams, which aired in 1972 as a segment titled "Love and the Television Set" (later retitled "Love and the Happy Days" for syndication) on ABC's anthology show ''Love, American Style''. Based on the pilot, director George Lucas cast Howard as the lead in his 1973 film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Argyle Secrets
''The Argyle Secrets'' is a 1948 American film noir mystery thriller written and directed by Cy Endfield and starring William Gargan and Marjorie Lord. It was based on a half-hour radio play by Endfield, originally heard on CBS's '' Suspense''. The film was made for the micro-budget of $100,000 and shot in eight days. Plot Reporter Harry Mitchell tracks down incriminating papers showing that some leading Americans collaborated with the Nazis during the war. Cast * Harry Mitchell - William Gargan * Maria - Marjorie Lord * Lt. Samuel Sampson – Ralph Byrd * Panama Archie – Jack Reitzen * Winter – John Banner * Elizabeth Court – Barbara Billingsley * Jor McBrod – Alex Frazer * Scanlon – Peter Brocco * Allen Pierce – George Anderson * Gil Hobrey – Mickey Simpson * 'Pinky' Pincus – Alvin Hammer * The Nurse – Carole Donne * Mrs. Rubin – Mary Tarcai * Melvyn Rubin – Cop – Robert Kellard * Gerald Rubin – Kenneth Greenwald Critical reception ''TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Swordsman (1948 Film)
''The Swordsman'' is a 1948 American swashbuckler film directed by Joseph H. Lewis and starring Larry Parks. Plot In 18th-century in Scotland, the McArden and Glowan clans stand a violent and long hostility. Alexander, an attractive member of the McArdens clan, falls in love with the beautiful Barbara Glowan. Quickly, their relationship awakens anger of Barbara's cousin, Robert Glowan, who tries to destroy the enemy family forever. The boyfriend, anxious to marry his lover, intends that the two clans live in peace. Cast * Larry Parks as Alexander MacArden aka Donald Frazer * Ellen Drew as Barbara Glowan * George Macready as Robert Glowan * Edgar Buchanan as Angus MacArden * Ray Collins as MacIan, a MacArden * Marc Platt as Murdoch Glowan * Michael Duane as Colin Glowan * Holmes Herbert as Lord Glowan * Nedrick Young as Bruce Glowan * Robert Shayne as Ronald MacArden * Billy Bevan as Old Andrew Production The film was based on an original script by Wilfrid Pitit. It was origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lone Wolf In Mexico
''The Lone Wolf in Mexico'' is a 1947 American black-and-white mystery-adventure film directed by D. Ross Lederman for Columbia Pictures. It features Gerald Mohr as the title character, detective Lone Wolf. Chronologically the third-to-last Lone Wolf film in Columbia's theatrical series, it was followed by ''The Lone Wolf in London'' later in 1947 and '' The Lone Wolf and His Lady'' in 1949. Plot Former jewel thief Michael Lanyard (The Lone Wolf) (Gerald Mohr) along with his butler, Jamison (Eric Blore), go to Mexico on vacation. Lanyard, once a thief has been working as a private investigator. Liliane Dumont ( Jacqueline deWit), one of the Lone Wolf's old flames, and Mrs. Van Weir (Winifred Harris) invite Lanyard and Jamison to dinner at Henderson's (John Gallaudet) El Paseo nightclub . They meet Sharon Montgomery (Sheila Ryan), a jeweller's spouse and gambling addict, who has lost a fortune at the casino. Leon Dumont (Bernard Nedell), deWit's husband, tries to enlist Lanyard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alias Mr
Alias may refer to: * Pseudonym * Pen name * Nickname Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Alias'' (2013 film), a 2013 Canadian documentary film * ''Alias'' (TV series), an American action thriller series 2001–2006 * ''Alias the Jester'', a 1995 British animated series * ''Alias – the Bad Man'', a 1931 American Western film Gaming * ''Alias'' (board game) * Alias (''Forgotten Realms''), a fictional character in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' * ''Alias'' (video game), 2004, based on the TV series Literature * ''Alias'' (comics), an American comic book series * Alias Enterprises, an American publishing company Music * Alias (band), a Canadian rock supergroup ** ''Alias'' (album), 1990 * ''Alias'' (The Magic Numbers album), 2014 * ''Alias'' (EP), by Shygirl, 2020 * Alias (musician) (Brendon Whitney, 1976–2018), an American rapper * Alias (Ryan Tedder, born 1979), American singer, songwriter and record producer * Alias Records, a record label * "Alias", a song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return Of Monte Cristo (1946 Film)
''The Return of Monte Cristo'' is a 1946 swashbuckler film which is a sequel to ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (1934) and ''The Son of Monte Cristo'' (1940). Plot The grandson of the Count of Monte Cristo is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned on Devil's Island. He escapes and seeks revenge against those responsible for his imprisonment. Cast * Louis Hayward as Dantes * George Macready as Henri de la Rouche * Barbara Britton as Angela Picard * Una O'Connor as Miss Beedle * Henry Stephenson as Prof. Duval * Steven Geray as Bombelles * Ray Collins as Emil Blanchard * Ludwig Donath as Judge Lafitte * Ivan Triesault as Major Chavet * Ethan Laidlaw as Cab Driver (uncredited) Production Edward Small made the film in collaboration with Columbia Studios, using an old commitment he had with Louis Hayward. Hayward was paid $35,000. Reception Reviews were positive. Edward Small announced plans to star Louis Hayward in ''The Treasure of Monte Cristo'' but no film resulted. (Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand By All Networks
''Stand by All Networks'' is a 1942 American thriller film directed by Lew Landers and starring Florence Rice, John Beal and Margaret Hayes.Shull p.248 The films sets were designed by Lionel Banks. Synopsis Before Pearl Harbor, a radio reporter is fired by his station for his "alarmist" broadcasts. He investigates a suspected ring of Nazi saboteurs on his own. Cast * Florence Rice as Frances Prescott * John Beal as Ben Fallon * Margaret Hayes as Lela Cramer * Alan Baxter as Victor * Mary Treen as Nora Cassidy * Pierre Watkin as Grant Neeley * Tim Ryan as Police Inspector Ryan * Boyd Davis as Colonel Stanton * Kenneth MacDonald as Captain Banion * Patrick McVey as Monty Johnson * Ernie Adams as Sockeye Schaefer * Sven Hugo Borg as Sailor * Lloyd Bridges as Slim Terry * Eddie Laughton as Joe * Peter Brocco as Cab Driver * Lee Shumway as Cop * John Tyrrell as Watchman * Lester Dorr as Bartender * Rick Vallin Rick Vallin (born Eric Efron; September 24, 1919 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil And The Deep
''Devil and the Deep'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Marion Gering, based on Maurice Larrouy's novel (''Sirenes et Tritons''), and starring Tallulah Bankhead, Gary Cooper, Charles Laughton and Cary Grant. It follows a naval commander who has alienated his wife due to his insane jealousy over every man she speaks to. After his obsessive behavior drives her to the arms of a handsome lieutenant, tragic drama ensues. Plot Charles Sturm (Laughton) is a naval commander whose jealousy and abuse makes life miserable for his wife Diana (Bankhead). His suspicions fall on his own subordinate, Lieutenant Jaeckel (Grant). Although his suspicions are baseless, Sturm has Jaeckel transferred. After Charles falls into another fit of paranoid rage and strikes Diana, she wanders off into the streets during a festival and soon encounters another officer, who turns out to be Jaeckel's replacement, Lieutenant Sempter (Cooper). Learning of their affair, which this time is real not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roar Of The Dragon
''Roar of the Dragon'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code adventure film directed by Wesley Ruggles and written by Howard Estabrook. The film stars Richard Dix, Gwili Andre, Edward Everett Horton, Arline Judge and ZaSu Pitts. The film was released on July 8, 1932, by RKO Pictures. Cast * Richard Dix as Chauncey Carson * Gwili Andre as Natascha * Edward Everett Horton as Busby * Arline Judge as Hortense O'Dare * ZaSu Pitts as Gabby Woman * Dudley Digges as Johnson * C. Henry Gordon as Voronsky * William Orlamond William Anderson Orlamond (1 August 1867 – 23 April 1957) was a Danish-American film actor. Orlamond appeared in more than 80 films between 1912 and 1938. Partial filmography * '' A Rogue's Romance'' (1919) * '' Elmo the Mighty'' (191 ... as Dr. Pransnitz * Arthur Stone as Sholem * Toshia Mori as Chinese Proprietor's Daughter * Will Stanton as Sailor Sam References External links * * * * * 1932 films American black-and-white films RKO Pict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McCarthyism
McCarthyism is the practice of making false or unfounded accusations of subversion and treason, especially when related to anarchism, communism and socialism, and especially when done in a public and attention-grabbing manner. The term originally referred to the controversial practices and policies of U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy, and has its origins in the period in the United States known as the Red Scare#Second Red Scare, Second Red Scare, lasting from the late 1940s through the 1950s. It was characterized by heightened political repression and persecution of left-wing individuals, and a Fear mongering, campaign spreading fear of alleged communist and socialist influence on American institutions and of Soviet espionage in the United States, espionage by Soviet agents. After the mid-1950s, McCarthyism began to decline, mainly due to Joseph McCarthy's gradual loss of public popularity and credibility after several of his accusations were found to be false, and sustained opposi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blacklist
Blacklisting is the action of a group or authority compiling a blacklist (or black list) of people, countries or other entities to be avoided or distrusted as being deemed unacceptable to those making the list. If someone is on a blacklist, they are seen by a government or other organization as being one of a number of people who cannot be trusted or who is considered to have done something wrong. As a verb, blacklist can mean to put an individual or entity on such a list. Origins of the term The English dramatist Philip Massinger used the phrase "black list" in his 1639 tragedy ''The Unnatural Combat''. After the restoration of the English monarchy brought Charles II of England to the throne in 1660, a list of regicides named those to be punished for the execution of his father. The state papers of Charles II say "If any innocent soul be found in this black list, let him not be offended at me, but consider whether some mistaken principle or interest may not have misled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
