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Christine Larson (actress)
Christine Larson (born Marjorie Goss; 1925–1973) was an American film and television actress. From 1948 to 1953 she played the female lead in a number of films produced by Monogram and Columbia Pictures, gradually transitioning into television. She particularly appeared in western films.Pitts p. 24, p. 43, p. 73, p. 107, p. 246 & p. 316 She was sometimes credited as Christine Larsen. Early years Larson, born Marjorie Goss in Durand, Wisconsin, was the daughter of Galen Goss. Larson shared her father's interest in horses, winning ribbons and trophies for "her excellence as a horsewoman." As a student at Durand High School, she focused on commercial art and organized the school's first drama club. She wrote and starred in plays there. Larson acted in little theatres in her home state. After her father's death, she and her mother moved to Beverly Hills, California, after Larson finished high school. She attended the Art Center School in Los Angeles, the University of California ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durand, Wisconsin
Durand is a city in and the county seat of Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. Situated on the banks of the Chippewa River approximately from its confluence with the Mississippi River, the city borders the Town of Durand. The population was 1,854 at the 2020 census. History The Durand area was first settled in 1856 when 21-year-old Miles Durand Prindle came up the river in a keel boat named the "Dutch Lady," and took government land on the site of the present city. Originally named Bear Creek, Durand was incorporated on April 12, 1887. Geography Durand is located at (44.628512, -91.961718). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,931 people, 838 households, and 509 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 906 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.5% Native ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Ranger (1948 Film)
''The Fighting Ranger'' is a 1948 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Ronald Davidson. The film stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine Larson, Marshall Reed, Eddie Parker and Charlie Hughes. The film was released on August 15, 1948 by Monogram Pictures. Plot Cast *Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Brown *Raymond Hatton as Banty *Christine Larson as Julie Sinclair *Marshall Reed as Hack Sinclair * Eddie Parker as Gill *Charlie Hughes as Dave Sinclair * I. Stanford Jolley as Pop Sinclair *Milburn Morante as Gus *Steve Clark as Ward Henderson *Bob Woodward Robert Upshur Woodward (born March 26, 1943) is an American investigative journalist. He started working for ''The Washington Post'' as a reporter in 1971 and now holds the title of associate editor. While a young reporter for ''The Washingto ... as Bender *Peter Perkins as Adams References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fighting Ranger 1948 Film 1948 films America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Television Actresses
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A *Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 * Mariann Aalda born * Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born * Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born * Donzaleigh Abernathy born * Whitney Able born * Candice Accola born * Amy Acker born * Jean Acker 1893–1978 * Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 * Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born * Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born * Joey Lauren Adams born * Julie Adams 1926– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Deaths
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President ( 1969, 1973) and Vice President of the United States ( 1953, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A Royal Jordanian Boeing 707 flight from Jeddah crashes in Kano, Nigeria; 176 people are killed. * January 27 – U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War ends with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. February * February 8 – A milit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1925 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album '' 63/19'' by Kool A.D. * '' Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album ''Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valley Of The Head Hunters
''Valley of the Head Hunters'' (reissued as ''Valley of Head Hunters'') is a 1953 adventure film directed by William Berke and starring Johnny Weissmuller in his eleventh appearance as Jungle Jim. Plot The District Commissioner sends out his representatives to have the native chiefs sign their lands over to the Crown for mineral exploration and mining. A small criminal syndicate seek the land themselves to gain the oil concessions. To obtain the land for themselves and eliminate the unwilling native chiefs they create a sham headhunter tribe. Cast *Johnny Weissmuller as Jungle Jim * Christine Larson as Ellen Shaw *Robert Foulk as Arco * Steven Ritch as Lt. Barry *Nelson Leigh as Mr. Bradley * Joseph Allen as Pico *George Eldredge George Edwin Eldredge (September 10, 1898 – March 12, 1977) was an American actor who appeared in over 180 movies during a career that stretched from the 1930s to the early 1960s. He also had a prolific television career during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Train From Bombay
''Last Train from Bombay'' is a 1952 American drama film starring Jon Hall, Christine Larson and Lisa Ferraday. Plot An American diplomat is accused of murder during an Indian civil war and becomes involved in an assassination plot. Cast * Jon Hall as Martin Viking * Christine Larson as Mary Anne Palmer * Lisa Ferraday as Charlane * Douglas Kennedy as Kevin / Brian O'Hara (as Douglas R. Kennedy) * Michael Fox as Captain Tamil * Donna Martell as Nawob's Daughter * Matthew Boulton as Col. Frederick Palmer * James Fairfax as Alfie - the Bartender * Gregory Gaye as B. Vornin aka The Lame One * Ken Terrell as Ceylonese Assassin Production The film was devised to cash in on the then-current dispute between India and Pakistan. Filming started 11 March 1952. Columbia wanted to cast Hall alongside his then wife Frances Langford. It was the last of several films Hall made for Sam Katzman. Reception In its review of the film, the ''Los Angeles Times'' said "you chew your fingernails." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brave Warrior
''Brave Warrior'' is a 1952 Technicolor American Western film, directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. It stars Jon Hall and Christine Larsen. The story is based on events during the War of 1812 and the Battle of Tippecanoe, but contains historical inaccuracies, mainly in that Tecumseh is depicted as siding with the Americans and not the British. Plot synopsis In the Indiana Territory of the early 19th century, conflict arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Ruddell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Well (1951 Film)
''The Well'' is a 1951 American drama film directed by Leo C. Popkin and Russell Rouse and starring Richard Rober and Maidie Norman. It tackles the issue of racial tensions and collective behavior. Produced on a modest budget with a cast made up largely of unknown actors, it was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. Plot The plot centers around the disappearance of Carolyn, a five-year-old black girl who falls into an abandoned, overgrown well while picking flowers on her way to school one morning. Her parents seek assistance from Sheriff Ben Kellogg ( Richard Rober) to help find her. Carolyn's disappearance causes anger and confusion in the community, and various rumors quickly spread among the white and black populations when a white stranger, Claude Packard ( Harry Morgan), is arrested on suspicion of having something to do with it. Claude, a mining engineer, is in town visiting his uncle, Sam Packard ( Barry Kelley), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valley Of Fire (film)
''Valley of Fire'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by John English and written by Gerald Geraghty. The film stars Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Russell Hayden, Christine Larson, Harry Lauter and Terry Frost. The film was released on November 20, 1951, by Columbia Pictures. Plot Cast *Gene Autry as Gene Autry *Gail Davis as Laurie *Russell Hayden as Steve Guilford *Christine Larson as Bee Laverne *Harry Lauter as Tod Rawlings *Terry Frost as Grady McKean *Barbara Stanley as Gail *Teddy Infuhr as Virgil *Margie Liszt as Widow Blanche *Pat Buttram Maxwell Emmett "Pat" Buttram (June 19, 1915 – January 8, 1994) was an American character actor. Buttram was known for playing the sidekick of Gene Autry and for playing the character of Mr. Haney in the television series ''Green Acres''. He had ... as Breezie Larrabee *Champion as Champ References External links * {{John English 1951 films American Western (genre) films 1951 Western (genre) films Columbia Pictures fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trial Without Jury
''Trial Without Jury'' is a 1950 American mystery film directed by Philip Ford and starring Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller and Kent Taylor Kent Taylor (born Louis William Weiss; May 11, 1907 – April 11, 1987) was an American actor of film and television. Taylor appeared in more than 110 films, the bulk of them B-movies in the 1930s and 1940s, although he also had roles in more pr ....Pierce p.352 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling. Partial cast References Bibliography * Pierce, David. ''Motion Picture Copyrights & Renewals, 1950-1959''. Milestone, 1989. External links * 1950 films 1950s mystery films American mystery films Films directed by Philip Ford Republic Pictures films American black-and-white films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{mystery-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
