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Tim Ryan (actor)
Timothy Thomas Ryan (July 5, 1899 – October 22, 1956) was an American performer and film actor. His wife, Irene Ryan, who later played Granny on ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', and he were a show-business team who performed on Broadway, in films, and on radio. They made short films for Educational Pictures in the mid-1930s based on their vaudeville act. They were married from 1922 to 1942. Even after their divorce in 1942, the couple occasionally worked together. In the 1940s, Ryan found opportunities at Monogram Pictures, where he acted in films and wrote screenplays. In films of the 1940s and the early 1950s, Ryan appeared onscreen playing numerous roles as policemen, newspaper editors, and detectives. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, to Edward and Hannah (McGeehan) Ryan, and died in Los Angeles at the age of 57. Selected filmography * '' Brother Orchid'' (1940) - Turkey Malone * '' Private Affairs'' (1940) - Bartender Harry * '' Third Finger, Left Hand'' (1940) - Thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayonne, New Jersey
Bayonne ( ) is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Located in the Gateway Region, Bayonne is situated on a peninsula located between Newark Bay to the west, the Kill Van Kull to the south, and New York Bay to the east. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 71,686. Bayonne was originally formed as a township on April 1, 1861, from portions of Bergen Township. Bayonne was reincorporated as a city by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 1869, replacing Bayonne Township, subject to the results of a referendum held nine days later.Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 146. Accessed February 9, 2012. At the time it was formed, Bayonne included the communities of Bergen Point, Constable Hook, Centreville, Pamrapo and Saltersville. While somewhat diminished, traditional manufacturing, distribution, and maritime activities remain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hullabaloo (film)
Hullabaloo is a 1940 American musical comedy film directed by Edwin L. Marin and written by Nat Perrin. It stars Frank Morgan, Virginia Grey, Dan Dailey, Billie Burke, Donald Meek, Reginald Owen, and Connie Gilchrist. Jack Albertson, Leo Gorcey, and Arthur O'Connell appear in bit roles. Plot Morgan is the star of the film, as fading actor Frankie Merriweather, who is trying to revive his career by starring on a radio program. When his most recent broadcast, a science fiction invasion from Mars story, panics the nation, he is fired. He decides to jumpstart his career by creating a new show which features his talented children. Cast * Frank Morgan as Frankie Merriweather * Virginia Grey as Laura Merriweather * Dan Dailey as Bob Strong * Billie Burke as Penny Merriweather * Nydia Westman as Lulu Perkins * Ann Morriss as Wilma Norton * Donald Meek as Clyde Perkins * Reginald Owen as Buzz Foster * Charles Holland as Singing Bellhop * Leni Lynn as Judy Merriweather * Virginia O'Brien a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurricane Smith (1941 Film)
''Hurricane Smith'' is a 1941 American action film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and written by Robert Presnell Sr.. The film stars Ray Middleton, Jane Wyatt, Harry Davenport, J. Edward Bromberg, Henry Brandon and Casey Johnson. The film was released on July 20, 1941, by Republic Pictures. Plot Hurricane Smith is a rodeo rider, who is wrongly convicted of murder and robbery, but escapes and creates a new start for himself. However one of the real criminals shows up to, since he believes that Smith has some of his loot. Cast * Ray Middleton as 'Hurricane' Smith *Jane Wyatt as Joan Bradley *Harry Davenport as Robert Ingersoll Reed *J. Edward Bromberg as 'Eggs' Bonelli * Henry Brandon as Sam Carson *Casey Johnson as Johnny Smith *Frank Darien as 'Pop' Wessell *Charles Trowbridge as Mark Harris *Howard Hickman as Sen. Bradley *Emmett Vogan Charles Emmett Vogan (September 27, 1893 – October 6, 1969) was an American actor with almost 500 film appearances from 1934 to 1954, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweetheart Of The Campus
''Sweetheart of the Campus'' (also released as ''Broadway Ahead'') is a 1941 American musical comedy film directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Ruby Keeler, Ozzie Nelson, and Harriet Hilliard. Plot Betty Blake (Ruby Keeler) is a lead vocalist for Ozzie Norton's (Ozzie Nelson) orchestra. While performing a one-night stand at a college campus, Betty vows to prevent a hostile takeover of the establishment by puritanical trustee Minnie Sparr (Kathleen Howard). To this end, Betty, Ozzie and his entire band enroll as college students. Cast * Ruby Keeler as Betty Blake * Ozzie Nelson as Ozzie Norton * Harriet Hilliard as Harriet Hale * Gordon Oliver as Terry Jones * Don Beddoe as Sheriff Denby * Charles Judels as Tomasso/Victor Demond * Kathleen Howard as Mrs. Minnie Sparr * Byron Foulger as Dr. Bailey * George Lessey George Lessey (June 8, 1879 – June 3, 1947) was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1910 and 1946. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Antonio Rose (film)
''San Antonio Rose '' is a 1941 American black-and-white musical film starring Jane Frazee and featuring Lon Chaney, Jr. and Shemp Howard; it was also designed as a showcase for the then-popular vocal group The Merry Macs. The plot involves two rival groups of entertainers converging on an abandoned roadhouse with the intent to reopen it, unaware that a gangster is eyeing the property for his own scheme. Plot Cast *Jane Frazee – Hope Holloway *Robert Paige – Con Conway *Eve Arden – Gabby Trent *Lon Chaney Jr. – Jigsaw Kennedy *Shemp Howard – Benny the Bounce *The Merry Macs – Themselves, The Merry Macs ** Mary Lou Cook – Mona Mitchell (as Mary Lou Cook – The Merry Macs) ** Joe McMichael – Harry (as Joe McMichael – The Merry Macs) ** Ted McMichael – Ted (as Ted McMichael – The Merry Macs) ** Judd McMichael – Phil (as Judd McMichael – The Merry Macs) * Richard Lane – Charles J. Willoughby *Elaine Condos – Elaine (Dancer) *Louis Da Pron – Alex (Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angels With Broken Wings
''Angels with Broken Wings'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and starring Jane Frazee and Binnie Barnes. It was released by Republic Pictures. Cast *Binnie Barnes ... Sybil Barton *Gilbert Roland ... Don Pablo Vincente * Mary Lee ... Mary Wilson *Billy Gilbert ... Billy Wilson *Jane Frazee ... Jane Lord *Edward Norris ... Steve Wilson *Leo Gorcey Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917– June 2, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, famous for portraying the leader of a group of hooligans known variously as the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids and, as adults, The Bowery Boys. Gorcey was ... ... Punchy Dorsey External links * 1941 films 1941 romantic comedy films American romantic comedy films Republic Pictures films American black-and-white films 1940s English-language films Films directed by Bernard Vorhaus 1940s American films {{romantic-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sis Hopkins (1941 Film)
''Sis Hopkins'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Jack Townley, Milt Gross and Edward Eliscu. Starring Judy Canova, Bob Crosby, Charles Butterworth, Jerry Colonna, Susan Hayward and Katharine Alexander, it was released on April 12, 1941, by Republic Pictures. A rare example of a film with an Academy Award nomination that was withdrawn. Cast *Judy Canova as Sis Hopkins *Bob Crosby as Jeff Farnsworth * Charles Butterworth as Horace Hopkins * Jerry Colonna as Professor *Susan Hayward as Carol Hopkins *Katharine Alexander as Clara Hopkins *Elvia Allman as Ripple * Carol Adams as Cynthia *Lynn Merrick as Phyllis *Mary Ainslee as Vera De Vere * Charles Coleman as Butler *Andrew Tombes as Mayor * Charles Lane as Rollo *Byron Foulger as Joe *Betty Blythe as Mrs. Farnsworth *Frank Darien as Jud *Adrian Morris Adrian Grant Morris (18 May 1929 – 6 December 2004) was an England, English painter. Early life Morris was born in London, England. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pot O' Gold (film)
''Pot o' Gold'' is a 1941 American romantic musical comedy film starring James Stewart and Paulette Goddard, directed by George Marshall, and based on the radio series '' Pot o' Gold''. The film was released April 3, 1941, eight months before the NBC radio series came to an end. Paulette Goddard's singing voice was dubbed by Vera Van. The film was known as ''The Golden Hour'' in the United Kingdom and was re-released in 1946 by Astor Pictures as ''Jimmy Steps Out''. Plot Jimmy Haskell is the owner of a music store. His uncle, C.J. Haskell, dislikes music and has long wanted Jimmy to join him in his health food business. Jimmy agrees only after his music store closes. When Jimmy arrives at his uncle's place, he is confronted by members of the McCorkle family, who play in Heidt's band and often practice near C.J.'s business. C.J. is infuriated and attempts to stop the band using the police. Jimmy unintentionally throws a tomato at him, which makes a good impression on the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Men Tell
''Dead Men Tell'' is a 1941 American mystery film starring Sidney Toler, who played Charlie Chan in 22 feature films, beginning with ''Charlie Chan in Honolulu'' (1938), and ending with '' The Trap'' (1946). The first 11 Charlie Chan films were produced by 20th Century Fox Studios, thereafter sold to Monogram Pictures. The interiors for ''Dead Men Tell'' were filmed in 1941 at Fox Studios in Hollywood. Exterior shots were filmed on the 20th Century Fox backlot, which is now Century City. Plot Charlie Chan is engaged by an heir to solve a mystery on a boat. Miss Nodbury seeks a pirate treasure on Cocos Island, and her ship has recently hosted a museum of pirate lore. For safety, she has split her map into four pieces, which she gave to some of the passengers whom she has invited, but tells no one who they are. When she is given a fright and succumbs to her heart disease, Chan must clear up the mystery while the ship is still at the dock. Cast * Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan * Sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Penalty (1941 Film)
''The Penalty'' is a 1941 American crime film directed by Harold S. Bucquet and written by Harry Ruskin and John C. Higgins. The film stars Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Marsha Hunt, Robert Sterling, Gene Reynolds and Emma Dunn. The film was released on March 14, 1941, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot A gangster hires men to do some work, states they are going to the bank, then holds up the bank (unknownst to the workers). The gangster, "Stuff" Nelson, leaves the workers wondering what happened. A 16-year-old boy visits his father's girlfriend, who loves furs. Roosty loves his father, who is a gangster and does not think twice about shooting people. At a cabin in the woods, there is a shootout and the girlfriend is killed. Roosty, the boy, is captured and sent to reform school. He is later sent to live with a family on a farm and has a hard time adjusting, but comes to love and care about the family. Stuff Nelson is able to locate his boy. The family tries to talk him out of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Man Betrayed (1941 Film)
''A Man Betrayed'' (UK title ''Citadel of Crime'', TV title ''Wheel of Fortune'') is a 1941 American film directed by John H. Auer and starring John Wayne. Plot Lynn Hollister, a bucolic lawyer takes on big-city corruption. He sets out to prove that an above-suspicion politician Boss Thomas "Tom" Cameron is actually a crook. Hollister is in love with the politician's daughter, Sabra. Cast * John Wayne as Lynn Hollister * Frances Dee as Sabra Cameron * Edward Ellis as Boss Thomas "Tom" Cameron * Wallace Ford as Casey ("Globe" newspaper reporter) * Ward Bond as Floyd, Amato's goon * Harold Huber as Morris "Morrie" Slade * Alexander Granach as T. Amato, Club Inferno Manager * Barnett Parker as George, the Camerons' Butler * Edwin Stanley as the Prosecutor * Harry Hayden as lawyer Don Langworthy * Tim Ryan as Mr. Wilson, insurance agent * Russell Hicks as District Attorney C. R. Pringle * Pierre Watkin as the Governor * Ferris Taylor Robert Ferris Taylor (March 25, 188 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strawberry Blonde
''The Strawberry Blonde'' is a 1941 American romantic comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh, starring James Cagney and Olivia de Havilland, and featuring Rita Hayworth, Alan Hale, Jack Carson, and George Tobias. Set in New York City around 1900, it features songs of that era such as "The Band Played On", " Bill Bailey", " Meet Me in St. Louis, Louie", " Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie", and "Love Me and the World Is Mine". It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1941 for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture. The title is most often listed beginning with the word ''The'' (as it appears in the opening credits), but the film's posters and promotional materials called it simply ''Strawberry Blonde''. The film was a more lighthearted remake of the 1933 non-musical movie '' One Sunday Afternoon'', directed by Stephen Roberts and starring Gary Cooper. Unlike that earlier picture, it was a hit. In 1948, Walsh directed a third version of the story, also called '' One Sunday Aftern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
