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Alibi Ike
''Alibi Ike'' is a 1935 American romantic comedy film directed by Ray Enright and starring Joe E. Brown, Olivia de Havilland and William Frawley. Based on the short story of the same name by Ring Lardner, first published in the ''Saturday Evening Post'' on July 31, 1915, the film is about an ace baseball player nicknamed "Alibi Ike" for his penchant for making up excuses. Lardner is said to have patterned the character after baseball player King Cole. ''Alibi Ike'' was the most successful of Joe E. Brown's "baseball trilogy" of films, which also included ''Elmer, the Great'' and '' Fireman, Save My Child''. It is considered one of the best baseball comedies of all time. ''Alibi Ike'' was the first feature film released starring Olivia de Havilland, although she made two previous films that were released later that year—'' The Irish in Us'' and the all-star Shakespeare epic ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', which also starred Joe E. Brown in a key role. A print of the film is he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Enright
Ray Enright (March 25, 1896 – April 3, 1965) was an American film director. He directed 73 films between 1927–53, many of them for Warner Bros. He oversaw comedy films like Joe E. Brown vehicles, five of the six informal pairings of Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell, and later directed a number of Westerns, many featuring Randolph Scott. Enright was born in Anderson, Indiana, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack. Partial filmography As director *'' Tracked by the Police'' (1927) *'' Jaws of Steel'' (1927) *''The Girl from Chicago'' (1927) *'' Domestic Troubles'' (1928) *'' Song of the West'' (1930) *''Golden Dawn'' (1930) *''Dancing Sweeties'' (1930) *''Scarlet Pages'' (1930) *'' Play Girl'' (1932) *''Blondie Johnson'' (1933) *'' Tomorrow at Seven'' (1933) *'' Havana Widows'' (1933) *'' I've Got Your Number'' (1934) *''Twenty Million Sweethearts'' (1934) *'' The Circus Clown'' (1934) *''Dames'' (1934) *''The St. Louis Kid'' (1934) *'' While the Pat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central division. The club plays its home games at Wrigley Field, which is located on Chicago's North Side. The Cubs are one of two major league teams based in Chicago; the other, the Chicago White Sox, is a member of the American League (AL) Central division. The Cubs, first known as the White Stockings, were a founding member of the NL in 1876, becoming the Chicago Cubs in 1903. Throughout the club's history, the Cubs have played in a total of 11 World Series. The 1906 Cubs won 116 games, finishing 116–36 and posting a modern-era record winning percentage of , before losing the World Series to the Chicago White Sox ("The Hitless Wonders") by four games to two. The Cubs won back-to-back World Series championships in 1907 and 1908, becoming the first major league team to play in three consecutive World Series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Gazella
Michael Gazella (October 13, 1895 – September 11, 1978) was an American major league baseball player who played for the New York Yankees on several championship teams in the 1920s. Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, Gazella played football as well as baseball at Lafayette College and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. In 1923, he was signed by New York and played in eight games for the Yankees that season. Consigned to the minor leagues in 1924 and 1925, he played for teams in Minneapolis and Atlanta before rejoining New York in the 1926 season as a utility infielder, usually playing third base. The Yankees played in the World Series every year Gazella was on the team, winning three. However, Gazella played in only the 1926 Series, in which the Yankees lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. After retiring, Gazella managed the Ponca City Angels of the Western Association and the Moline Plowboys of the Three-I League, as well as scouted for the Yankees. Gazella died in an automo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedric Durst
Cedric Montgomery Durst (August 23, 1896 – February 16, 1971) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between and for the St. Louis Browns (1922–23, 1926), New York Yankees (1927–30) and Boston Red Sox (1930). Listed at 5' 11", 160 lb., Durst batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Austin, Texas. Though he was always regarded as a fine defensive player, Durst was a weak hitter almost every year in his major league career. He played in parts of three seasons with the Browns before joining the Yankees. While in New York, Durst was a member of the 1927 and 1928 World Champion Yankees, playing exclusively as a reserve outfielder for Earle Combs ( CF), Bob Meusel ( LF) and Babe Ruth ( RF). During the 1930 midseason, he was sent by New York to the Red Sox in exchange for Red Ruffing. The 1930 season proved to be Durst's last year in the majors. In a seven-season career, Durst was a .244 hitter (269-for-1103) with 15 home runs and 122 RBI in 481 game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Cox
Elmer Joseph Cox (September 30, 1897 in Pasadena, California – June 1, 1966 in Morro Bay, California) was a professional baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Robins in 1925 & 1926. He had a steady bat over his two seasons in the big leagues, batting .314 in 832 at bats, including eight home runs. Cox spent most of his time in right field defensively. Prior to his playing days, Cox served in World War I. He managed in the Arizona–Texas League The Arizona–Texas League was a Class D level American minor league baseball league that existed for nine seasons, from 1931–32, 1937–41, 1947–50 and 1952-54. In 1951, the Arizona-Texas loop merged with the Sunset League (based primarily ... in 1931 and 1932. References External links 1897 births 1966 deaths Major League Baseball outfielders Brooklyn Robins players Baseball players from California Portland Buckaroos (baseball) players Salt Lake City Bees players Portland Beavers players Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Cantrell
Guy Dewey "Gump" Cantrell (April 9, 1904 – January 31, 1961) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), .... He pitched from 1925 to 1930. External links 1904 births 1961 deaths People from Coal County, Oklahoma Baseball players from Oklahoma Major League Baseball pitchers Brooklyn Robins players Philadelphia Athletics players Detroit Tigers players McAlester Miners players Okmulgee Drillers players Jersey City Skeeters players Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players Little Rock Travelers players Oklahoma City Indians players St. Joseph Saints players Hollywood Stars players Tulsa Oilers (baseball) players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1900s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo role, also called a cameo appearance and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief appearance of a well-known person in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as Alfred Hitchcock's frequent cameos. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the literal meaning of " cameo", a miniature carving on a gemstone. Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. The NL and AL were formed in 1876 and 1901, respectively. Beginning in 1903, the two leagues signed the National Agreement and cooperated but remained legally separate entities until 2000, when they merged into a single organization led by the Commissioner of Baseball. MLB is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. It is also included as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Baseball's first all-professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, was founded in 1869. Before that, some teams had secretly paid certain players. The first few decades of professional baseball were characterized by rivalries between leagues and by players who often jumped from one t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gene Morgan
Gene Morgan (March 12, 1893 – August 13, 1940) was an American actor. He appeared in 111 films between 1926 and 1941. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, and died in Santa Monica, California. Selected filmography * ''Rogue of the Rio Grande'' (1930) - Mayor Seth Landport * '' Anybody's Blonde'' (1931) * '' Blonde Venus'' (1932) * '' Hook and Ladder'' (1932 short) * ''Song of the Eagle'' (1933) * '' Panic on the Air'' (1936) * '' Alibi for Murder'' (1936) * '' End of the Trail'' (1936) * ''Come Closer, Folks'' (1936) * ''The Music Goes 'Round'' (1936) * ''Counterfeit'' (1936) * '' Counterfeit Lady'' (1936) * '' Devil's Squadron'' (1936) * '' Shakedown'' (1936) * ''Make Way for Tomorrow'' (1937) * ''Murder in Greenwich Village'' (1937) * ''Woman in Distress'' (1937) * ''All American Sweetheart'' (1937) * ''Federal Man-Hunt'' (1938) * '' The Main Event'' (1938) * '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939, uncredited) * '' Saps at Sea'' (1940) * ''Meet John Doe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters (March 25, 1875 – January 25, 1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1920 and 1943, mostly in small supporting roles. Biography Charters was born in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. Until around 1890 he worked as a machinist for the Chesapeake Nail Works in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and had little interest in acting. He soon appeared on stage after leaving school with a walk-on part, but it wasn't long before he was being given fair-sized roles. He played on Broadway between 1910 and 1929 and was a busy character actor in films during the 1930s and early 1940s. He often portrayed somewhat befuddled judges, doctors, clerks, managers, and jailers. Charters was married to actress Irene Myers until her death December 22, 1941. He died by suicide from a mix of sleeping pills and carbon monoxide poisoning. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California Glendale is a city in the San Fernando Valley and Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe King (actor)
Joe King ( – ) was an American actor of silent films and talkies as well as a director and writer. Biography King was born in Austin, Texas as Joseph Sayer King and acted in 211 films from 1912 to 1946. He appeared in his later years mainly in minor, uncredited roles. He directed two films, both in 1916 and wrote one script in 1915. Joe King was married to actress Hazel Buckham and he died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. Selected filmography * '' The Battle of Gettysburg'' (1913) as Jack Lamar, the Confederate Brother * '' Her Bounty'' (1914, Short) as David Hale * '' The Pipes o' Pan'' (1914, Short) as Stephen Arnold * ''The Eternal Feminine'' (1915) as John Strong * ''Wild Winship's Widow'' (1917) * '' Big Timber'' (1917) * '' The Rose of Blood'' (1917) * '' Madame Du Barry'' (1917) * '' The Last Rebel'' (1918) * '' Everywoman's Husband'' (1918) * ''Shifting Sands'' (1918) * ''The Hand at the Window'' (1918) * '' The Secret Code'' (1918) * '' Love's Prison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Harvey (actor)
Roy Paul Harvey (September 10, 1882 – December 5, 1955) was a prolific American character actor who appeared in at least 177 films. Biography Primarily a character actor, Harvey began his career on stage and in silent films. He appeared in the Broadway and original film versions of '' The Awful Truth'', then had supporting roles in many Hollywood films, often portraying dignified executives or pompous authority figures. He was a vacationing businessman whose car is commandeered by fugitive killer Humphrey Bogart in the 1936 crime drama ''The Petrified Forest'' and the minister who marries Spencer Tracy's daughter Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950 comedy '' Father of the Bride'' and baptizes her baby in its sequel. In the thriller ''Side Street'', Harvey played a married man forced to pay $30,000 in blackmail money after having an affair. Besides his numerous films, Harvey appeared in 1950s television series such as '' I Love Lucy'', '' December Bride'', '' My Little Margie' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
