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Daniel B. Ullman
Daniel Bruce Ullman (October 18, 1918 – October 23, 1979) was an American screenwriter and director. Early life Ullman was born in New York, the son of Samuel George Ullman (1893–1975) and Beatrice Ruth Ullman (née Mallet, 1898–1988). He served in the American Army during the Second World War after being drafted in 1941."United States, World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8RH-23T : 5 December 2014), Daniel B Ullman, enlisted 13 Oct 1941, Cp Upton, Yaphank, New York, United States; citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives at College Park, Maryland. Selected filmography * '' Ringside'' (1949) * '' Outlaws of Texas'' (1950) * ''Hot Rod'' (1950) * ''Flame of Stamboul'' (1951) * '' Smuggler's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises boroughs of New York City, five boroughs, each coextensive with List of counties in New York, a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global city, global center of financial center, finance and Economy of New York City, commerce, Culture of New York City, culture, high technology, technology, The Entertainment Capital of the World, entertainment and Media in New York City, media, Academy, academics, and List of cities by scientific output, scientific output, the The arts, arts and fashion capital, fashion, and, as hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waco (1952 Film)
''Waco'' is a 1952 American western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Wild Bill Elliott, I. Stanford Jolley and Pamela Blake.McCarty, Clifford. ''Film Composers in America: A Filmography, 1911-1970''. Oxford University Press, 2000. p. 171. . . The film was distributed by Monogram Pictures as a second feature. The film's sets were designed by the art director Martin Obzina. It was shot at the Iverson Ranch. Plot The inhabitants of Waco in Texas employ a gunfighter to clean up the town. Cast *Wild Bill Elliott as Matt Boone * I. Stanford Jolley as Curly Ivers * Pamela Blake as Kathy Clark *Paul Fierro as Lou Garcia * Rand Brooks as Al - henchman * Richard Avonde as Pedro - henchman *Pierce Lyden as Farley *Lane Bradford as Wallace * Terry Frost as Will Richards *Stanley Price as Sheriff of Waco *Stanley Andrews as judge * Michael Whalen as Barnes - banker * Ray Bennett as Bull Clark *Rory Mallinson Charles Rory Mallinson (October 27, 1913 – March 26, 1976) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriters From California
A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television commercials, video games, and the growing area of online web series. Terminology In the silent era, screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist, and screen playwright.Maras, Steven. ''Screenwriting: History, Theory and Practice'', Wallflower Press, 2009, pp. 82–85. Screenwriting historian Steven Maras notes that these early writers were often understood as being the authors of the films as shown, and argues that they could not be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief "scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a contracted freelance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** In 1979, the United States officially severed diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). This decision marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, turning to view the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 6 – Geylang Bahru family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 Births
The ceasefire that effectively ended the First World War took place on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of this year. Also in this year, the Spanish flu pandemic killed 50–100 million people worldwide. In Russia, this year runs with only 352 days. As the result of Julian to Gregorian calendar switch, 13 days needed to be skipped. Wednesday, January 31 ''(Julian Calendar)'' was immediately followed by Thursday, February 14 ''(Gregorian Calendar)''. Events World War I will be abbreviated as "WWI" January * January – 1918 flu pandemic: The "Spanish flu" ( influenza) is first observed in Haskell County, Kansas. * January 4 – The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Soviet Russia, Sweden, Germany and France. * January 8 – American president Woodrow Wilson presents the Fourteen Points as a basis for peace negotiations to end the war. * January 9 – Battle of Bear Valley: U.S. troops engage Yaqui Native Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Case Against Brooklyn
''The Case Against Brooklyn'' is a 1958 film noir crime film directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Darren McGavin and Margaret Hayes, and based on the '' True Magazine'' article "I Broke the Brooklyn Graft Scandal" by crime reporter Ed Reid. The film features depictions of American police corruption, though no police officer in uniform is shown to be corrupt. Plot In an attempt to combat police corruption, newly graduated rookie cops are recruited to serve undercover to find information on a complex illegal betting network in Brooklyn. One of these officers, ex-Marine Pete Harris, formerly with Military Intelligence Military intelligence is a military discipline that uses information collection and analysis List of intelligence gathering disciplines, approaches to provide guidance and direction to assist Commanding officer, commanders in decision making pr ... in Japan, is tasked to make the acquaintance of a woman whose husband was recently murdered by the Mob over gambling d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Angry Men
''Seven Angry Men'' is a 1955 American Western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren and starring Raymond Massey, Debra Paget and Jeffrey Hunter. It is about the abolitionist John Brown, particularly his involvement in Bleeding Kansas and his leadership of the Raid on Harpers Ferry. The title refers to Brown and his six sons. Plot John Brown is a 19th-century abolitionist. After cutting a bloody swath through Kansas, Brown and his followers take refuge in a warehouse at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, where he meets his own personal Waterloo at the hands of federal troops. Cast * Raymond Massey as John Brown * Debra Paget as Elizabeth Clark * Jeffrey Hunter as Owen Brown * Larry Pennell as Oliver Brown * Leo Gordon as Martin White * John Smith as Frederick Brown * James Best as Jason Brown * Dennis Weaver as John Brown Jr. * Guy Williams as Salmon Brown * Tom Irish as Watson Brown * James Anderson as Henry Thompson * James Edwards as Ned Green * John Pickard a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dial Red O
''Dial Red O'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Daniel B. Ullman and starring Wild Bill Elliott, Bill Elliott, Helene Stanley and Keith Larsen. It was the first in a series of five Los Angeles-set police thrillers that Elliott made for Allied Artists Pictures Corporation, Allied Artists at the end of his career.Mayer p.113 The letter "O" in the title actually represents a zero, since it is supposed to be the number on a phone dial. Plot Cast * Wild Bill Elliott, Bill Elliott as Detective Lt. Andy Flynn * Helene Stanley as Connie Wyatt * Keith Larsen as Ralph Wyatt * Paul Picerni as Norman Roper * Jack Kruschen as Lloyd Lavalle * Elaine Riley as Policewoman Gloria * Robert Bice as Sgt. Tony Columbo * Rick Vallin as Deputy Clark * George Eldredge as Major Sutter * John Phillips (actor, born 1919), John Phillips as Deputy Morgan * Regina Gleason as Mrs. Roper * Rankin Mansfield as Coroner * Mort Mills as Newspaper Photographer * Willia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At Gunpoint
''At Gunpoint'' is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone and Walter Brennan. Plot In the Old West, brothers Alvin and Bob Dennis and their gang plan to rob the bank in Plainview, believing that it will be an easy job. During the ensuing robbery, the gang shoots a teller and kills the elderly marshal MacKay. Store owner Jack Wright grabs MacKay's gun and townsman George Henderson kills Alvin. The stolen money is recovered as the rest of the gang escapes. The town is appreciative of Jack's and George's heroism, especially banker Livingstone. The Amarillo newspaper publishes photos of the Plainview heroes, and Bob vows revenge. The gang returns to Plainview to kill George, who has been named the new town marshal. Jack realizes that he could be next. A federal marshal arrives to monitor the town but leaves after an uneventful two weeks. Jack and his family notice that the town is shunning him and his busi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudden Danger
''Sudden Danger'' is a 1955 American film noir crime drama directed by Hubert Cornfield and starring Bill Elliott, Beverly Garland, and Tom Drake.. Plot Police detective Doyle (Elliott) is investigating the alleged suicide of a woman who heads a clothing manufacturing company. He suspects that the victim was murdered, and that the perpetrator was her son, Curtis (Drake), who was blinded by her in an accident several years before. Hoping to clear himself, Curtis begins searching for clues on his own. By fadeout time he and Doyle have cornered the actual killer. Cast * Bill Elliott as Lt. Andy Doyle * Tom Drake as Wallace Curtis * Beverly Garland as Phyllis Baxter * Dayton Lummis as Raymond Wilkins * Helene Stanton as Vera * Lucien Littlefield as Dave Glennon * Lyle Talbot as Harry Woodruff * Minerva Urecal as Mrs. Kelly * Frank Jenks as Kenny, the bartender * Pierre Watkin as George Caldwell See also *''Dial Red O'' (1955) *''Calling Homicide'' (1956) *''Chain of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royal African Rifles
'' The Royal African Rifles'' is a 1953 American Cinecolor First World War adventure film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Louis Hayward, Veronica Hurst and Michael Pate. It is set in British East Africa but filmed on location in the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The film was the first production of Louis Hayward's production company Associated Film Artists, but Hayward's company made no other films. It was distributed by Allied Artists. The working title was ''The Queen’s African Rifles''. In reality, there was never a military unit called “The Royal African Rifles”, although the King's African Rifles served in Africa during the war. The film was retitled ''Storm Over Africa'' in the United Kingdom. Plot In August 1914, a consignment of Vickers machine guns are stolen off a Royal Navy ship, HMS ''Marlin''. An RN Lieutenant aboard the ship goes undercover as a white hunter through British East Africa to find the weapons before they get into the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
