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Albert Carrier
Alberto Carrieri (October 16, 1919 – May 23, 2002) was an Italian-American film and television actor. He was perhaps best known for playing "Pedro Quinn" in the 1983 film '' Scarface'', with also being known for playing the role of "Captain Jacques Tremaine" in the 1965 film ''Major Dundee''. Life and career Carrier was born in Italy. He began his career in 1950, where he appeared in five Mexican films. He then moved to Hollywood, California to appear in films. In 1958, Carrier co-starred in the film ''Desert Hell'', where he played the role of "Sgt St. Clair". He appeared in films such as: ''Two Weeks in Another Town'', '' The Secret Life of an American Wife'', ''Fitzwilly'', ''Thoroughly Modern Millie'', '' Do Not Disturb'', ''Tender Is the Night'', '' Thunder in the Sun'' and '' Moment to Moment''. Carrier also appeared in numerous television programs. In 1963, he played the uncredited role of the Paris policeman A police officer (also called a policeman and, l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, largest city in the U.S. state, state of California and the List of United States cities by population, second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, and its Greater Los Angeles, sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder In The Sun
''Thunder in the Sun'' is a 1959 American Western film directed by Russell Rouse and starring Susan Hayward and Jeff Chandler. Plot The film shows a family of French Basque immigrants pioneering into the Wild West while carrying their ancestral vines. Hard drinking trail driver Lon Bennett is hired to lead them and he falls for the spirited Gabrielle Dauphin. Reception The film is infamous among Basques for its misunderstandings of Basque customs, such as the use of the '' xistera'' (a device of the jai alai sport) as a weapon or shouting ululations as meaningful communication. Other commentators, though, have noted the well-staged action scenes, the absorbing story, and the excellent cinematography. Cast *Susan Hayward as Gabrielle Dauphin *Jeff Chandler as Lon Bennett * Jacques Bergerac as Pepe Dauphin *Blanche Yurka as Louise Dauphin *Carl Esmond as Andre Dauphin *Fortunio Bonanova as Fernando Christophe *Bertrand Castelli as Edmond Duquette *Albert Carrier as Basque *Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desert Sands
''Desert Sands'' is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Danny Arnold, George W. George and George F. Slavin. The film stars Ralph Meeker, Marla English, J. Carrol Naish, John Carradine, Ron Randell, John Smith and Keith Larsen. The film was released on November 18, 1955, by United Artists. The film was based on the 1954 novel ''Punitive Action'', one of a series of French Foreign Legion novels written by John Robb. Unlike many Foreign Legion films the film was set in the 1950s. Plot A strong force of mounted tribal Arabs launches a surprise attack on a French Foreign Legion fort in the North African desert, having previously intercepted and brutally massacred a relief column en route to the fort. After an Alamo-like battle, the more numerous Arabs capture the fort. Addressing the surviving Legionnaires as captives, the Arab leader makes passing reference to Pan-Islam as a motivation for the attacks. Various sub-plots ensue, until even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengazi (film)
''Bengazi'' is a 1955 American drama film directed by John Brahm and starring Richard Conte, Victor McLaglen, and Richard Carlson. Several adventurers hunt for treasure in the desert near the Libyan town of Benghazi. Cast See also *List of American films of 1955 A list of American films released in 1955. The United Artists film '' Marty'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 1955. A–B C–D E–H I–L M–R S–Z See also * 1955 in the United States External links 1955 filmsat ... References External links *http://bengazi.pro 1955 films 1950s adventure drama films American adventure drama films Films directed by John Brahm Films scored by Roy Webb Films set in Libya RKO Pictures films 1955 drama films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films American black-and-white films {{1950s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When I Leave
''When I Leave'' (Spanish:''Cuando me vaya'') is a 1954 Mexican musical drama film directed by Tito Davison and starring Libertad Lamarque, Miguel Torruco and Prudencia Grifell. It portrays the life of the bolero composer María Grever.Irwin & Ricalde p.195 Cast * Libertad Lamarque as María Grever * Miguel Torruco as León Grever * Lilia Martínez 'Gui-Gui' as Laurita * Prudencia Grifell as Doña Generosa * Alberto Carrière as Ralph * María Gentil Arcos as Doña Julia * Miguel Ángel Ferriz as Doctor Fuentes * Hortensia Santoveña as Mercedes * Héctor Godoy as Carlos Grever * José Pidal * Marion del Valle as Claudia * Norma Ancira as Amiga de Claudia * Julián de Meriche as Maestro de orquesta * Andrés Soler as Locutor radio * Alfonso Ortiz Tirado as Cantante * Chucho Martínez Gil as Cantante * Nestor Mesta Chayres as Cantante * Juan Arvizu as Cantante * Eduardo Alcaraz as Sr. Dobie * Daniel Arroyo as Invitado ceremonia * Manue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Father (1953 Film)
''Our Father'' (Spanish: ''Padre nuestro'') is a 1953 Mexican drama film directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel and starring Carlos López Moctezuma, Evita Muñoz ("Chachita") and Andrea Palma.Amador p.138 Cast * Carlos López Moctezuma as Don Carlos Molina * Evita Muñoz ("Chachita") as Elisa Molina * Andrea Palma as Doña Adriana de Molina * Irma Dorantes as María Elena Molina * Miguel Córcega as Alberto * Raúl Farell as Federico Molina * Alberto Mariscal as Enrique Molina * Alfonso Mejía as Eduardo Molina * Luis Aceves Castañeda as El maestro * José Baviera José Baviera (17 August 1906 – 13 August 1981) was a Spanish film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films and television shows between 1924 and 1979. He starred in Luis Buñuel's 1962 film ''The Exterminating Angel''. Selected filmogra ... as Miembro consejo banco * Alberto Carrière as El francés * Enrique Díaz 'Indiano' as Don Francisco Fernández * José Pidal as Miembro del co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugenia Grandet (1953 Film)
''Eugenia Grandet'' is a 1953 Mexican drama film directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel and starring Marga López, Julio Villarreal and Andrea Palma.Goble p.111 It is based on the 1833 French novel ''Eugénie Grandet'' by Honoré de Balzac. Cast * Marga López as Eugenia Grandet * Julio Villarreal as Don Eugenio Grandet * Andrea Palma as Matilde Grandet * Ramón Gay as Carlos Grandet * Hortensia Santoveña as Ana, (maid) * José Pidal as Señor Santiesteban, (banker) * Enrique Díaz 'Indiano' as Pedro López, (notary) * Armando Velasco as Padre Agustín (Father Agustín) * Alberto Carrière as (Carlos' associate) * Lilia Fernández as Laura * Irlanda Mora as (Carlos' wife) * Ángel Merino as Luis Santiesteban * Rafael Estrada as (Father Agustín's nephew) * Victorio Blanco as (Don Eugenio's associate) * Rodolfo Calvo as (doctor) * León Barroso as (letter carrier) * José Chávez as (butler) * María Gentil Arcos as Señora Santiesteban * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unfaithful (1953 Film)
''The Unfaithful'' (Spanish: ''Las infieles'') is a 1953 Mexican drama film directed by Alejandro Galindo and starring Irasema Dilián, Armando Calvo Armando Calvo (25 December 1919 – 6 July 1996) was a Puerto Rican-born Spanish actor. His father was Juan Calvo Domenech, a Spanish actor and his mother was Minerva Lespier, a Puerto Rican. Calvo worked in Spain, Italy, and Mexico appearin ... and María Douglas.Mora p.260 Cast References Bibliography * Mora, Carl J. ''Mexican Cinema: Reflections of a Society, 1896-2004''. McFarland & Co, 2005. External links * 1953 films 1953 drama films Mexican drama films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Alejandro Galindo Mexican black-and-white films 1950s Mexican films {{1950s-Mexico-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of A Heart
''History of a Heart'' (Spanish:''Historia de un corazón'') is a 1951 Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho and starring Rosario Granados, Albert Carrier and Alma Delia Fuentes Alma Delia Susana Fuentes González (22 January 1937 – 2 April 2017) was a Mexican actress of film, television, and theatre. Career Fuentes began her career as a child actress. In 1951, she was nominated for an Ariel Award for Best Youth Perf ....Ibarra p.266 Cast References Bibliography * Jesús Ibarra. ''Los Bracho: tres generaciones de cine mexicano''. UNAM, 2006. External links * 1951 films 1951 drama films Mexican drama films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Julio Bracho Mexican black-and-white films 1950s Mexican films {{1950s-Mexico-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore ( , locally: or ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, and the 30th most populous city in the United States with a population of 585,708 in 2020. Baltimore was designated an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland in 1851, and today is the most populous independent city in the United States. As of 2021, the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be 2,838,327, making it the 20th largest metropolitan area in the country. Baltimore is located about north northeast of Washington, D.C., making it a principal city in the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area (CSA), the third-largest CSA in the nation, with a 2021 estimated population of 9,946,526. Prior to European colonization, the Baltimore region was used as hunting grounds by the Susquehannock Native Americans, who were primarily settled further northwest than where the city was later built. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Baltimore Sun
''The Baltimore Sun'' is the largest general-circulation daily newspaper based in the U.S. state of Maryland and provides coverage of local and regional news, events, issues, people, and industries. Founded in 1837, it is currently owned by Tribune Publishing. The ''Baltimore Sun's'' parent company, '' Tribune Publishing'', was acquired by Alden Global Capital, which operates its media properties through Digital First Media, in May 2021. History ''The Sun'' was founded on May 17, 1837, by printer/editor/publisher/owner Arunah Shepherdson Abell (often listed as "A. S. Abell") and two associates, William Moseley Swain, and Azariah H. Simmons, recently from Philadelphia, where they had started and published the '' Public Ledger'' the year before. Abell was born in Rhode Island, became a journalist with the ''Providence Patriot'' and later worked with newspapers in New York City and Boston.Van Doren, Charles and Robert McKendry, ed., ''Webster's American Biographies''. (Spring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind New York County ( Manhattan). Brooklyn is also New York City's most populous borough,2010 Gazetteer for New York State United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2016. with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. Named after the Dutch village of , Brooklyn is located on the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
