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Fred Coby
Frederick G. Beckner Jr. (March 1, 1916 – September 27, 1970) was an American character actor born in California. He was known for playing Pony Deal in the American western television series ''The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'', which starred Hugh O'Brian. Coby was also known for playing Cady in the 1951 serial film '' Government Agents vs. Phantom Legion''. He played as Tony Montgomery in the legal drama television series ''Perry Mason'' episode, "The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather". Partial filmography * ''The Cross of Lorraine'' (1943) - French Soldier (uncredited) * ''Girl Crazy'' (1943) - Radio Man (uncredited) * '' Lost Angel'' (1943) - Bit Role (uncredited) * ''A Guy Named Joe'' (1943) - Cadet (uncredited) * ''Two Girls and a Sailor'' (1944) - Sailor (uncredited) * '' Meet the People'' (1944) - Marine (uncredited) * '' Marriage Is a Private Affair'' (1944) - Roger Poole (uncredited) * ''They Were Expendable'' (1945) - Officer at Airport (uncredited) * '' The Sca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California
California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the most populated subnational entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions respectively, with the former having more than 18.7million residents and the latter having over 9.6million. Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country. San Francisco is the second most densely populated major city in the country. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous, while San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country. California borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marriage Is A Private Affair
''Marriage is a Private Affair'' is a 1944 war-comedy film, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, based on novel ''Marriage Is a Private Affair'' (1941) by Judith Kelly. It stars Lana Turner, Frances Gifford and James Craig. Plot During World War II Theo has many boyfriends from the officer's club in New York City, who want to marry her. Her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times. Without much thought, Theo accepts a proposal of marriage from Tom West, an Air Corps lieutenant, about to ship out, not knowing if he'll come back. After the honeymoon, Tom's father dies, a defense contractor making lenses for bomber sights, and the War Industries Board furloughs Tom from shipping out with the United States Army Air Corps (predecessor to the United States Air Force), and orders him to take over the lens production operation. Theo has a baby, hates the idea of being matronly, and considers a return to being one of the party girls at the O club. One of Tom's business partners, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walk A Crooked Mile
''Walk a Crooked Mile'' is a 1948 America anti-communist, Cold War film noir crime film, directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Dennis O'Keefe and Louis Hayward. Plot Soon after solid leads come to light about a Communist spy ring infiltrating the Lakeview Laboratory of Nuclear Physics, a southern California atomic research center, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Dan O'Hara (Dennis O'Keefe) teams up with Scotland Yard detective Philip Grayson (Louis Hayward) to hunt down the perpetrators responsible for the leak, and at least one of the scientists at the nuclear lab is suspected to be involved in the clandestine, espionage operation. Cast * Louis Hayward as Philip 'Scotty' Grayson * Dennis O'Keefe as Daniel F. O'Hara * Louise Allbritton as Dr. Toni Neva * Carl Esmond as Dr. Ritter von Stolb * Onslow Stevens as Igor Braun * Raymond Burr as Krebs * Art Baker as Dr. Frederick Townsend * Lowell Gilmore as Dr. William Forrest * Philip Van Zandt as Anton Radchek * Charles Evans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungle Goddess
''Jungle Goddess'' is a 1948 American action/adventure crime film starring George Reeves, Ralph Byrd, and Wanda McKay. Directed by Lewis D. Collins, the film was based on an idea by producer William Stephens. ''Jungle Goddess'' was later featured in a Season 2 episode of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''. Plot In Africa, pilot Mike Patton is persuaded by his business partner, Bob Simpson, to conduct a search for a missing heiress whose plane supposedly went down in the jungle, resulting in her never being seen again. Encountering an indigenous tribe of natives, Bob recklessly shoots a man. He is taken before a woman, Greta, who is being treated like a high priestess. Bob is sentenced to die, but when she gets Mike off to herself, Greta pleads with him to help her escape. During a struggle, a gun goes off and a guard is left dead. With the tribesmen in pursuit, Mike and Greta are betrayed by Bob, who has gone mad. But after he is killed by a spear, Mike and Greta make it to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Counterfeiters (1948 Film)
''The Counterfeiters'' is a 1948 American crime film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton and Barbara Worth. The film stars John Sutton, Doris Merrick, Hugh Beaumont, Lon Chaney, Jr., George O'Hanlon and Robert Kent. The film was released on May 28, 1948, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Cast * John Sutton as Inspector Jeff MacAllister * Doris Merrick as Margo Talbot *Hugh Beaumont as Philip Drake * Lon Chaney, Jr. as Louie Struber *George O'Hanlon as Frankie Dodge * Robert Kent as Tony Richards *Herbert Rawlinson as Norman Talbot *Pierre Watkin as Carter * Don C. Harvey as Dan Taggart * Fred Coby as Piper *Joi Lansing as Caroline *Scott Brady Scott Brady (born Gerard Kenneth Tierney; September 13, 1924 – April 16, 1985) was an American film and television actor best known for his roles in Western films and as a ubiquitous television presence. He played the title role in the televi ... as Jerry McGee References External links * 1948 film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil's Cargo
''Devil's Cargo'' is a 1948 American mystery film directed by John F. Link Sr. It was the fourteenth of the sixteen Falcon films produced in the 1940s, and the first of the three featuring the magician and actor John Calvert. The film was released by Film Classics, instead of RKO Pictures. Plot summary Cast * John Calvert as Michael " The Falcon" Watling * Rochelle Hudson as Margo Delgado * Roscoe Karns as Lt. Hardy * Lyle Talbot as Johnny Morello * Theodore von Eltz as Thomas Mallon * Michael Mark as Salvation Army Captain * Tom Kennedy as Naga, Mug Who Tails Delgado * Paul Marion as Ramon Delgado * Paul Regan as Bernie Horton * Eula Guy as Mrs. Murphy, landlady * Christine Larson as Nurse * Walter Soderling as The Coroner * Peter Michael as Mr. Worthington * Fred Coby Frederick G. Beckner Jr. (March 1, 1916 – September 27, 1970) was an American character actor born in California. He was known for playing Pony Deal in the American western television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prairie (film)
''The Prairie'' is a 1947 American Western film based on the novel ''The Prairie'' by James Fenimore Cooper. Cast * Lenore Aubert as Ellen Wade * Alan Baxter as Paul Hover *Russ Vincent as Abiram White *Jack Mitchum as Asa Bush *Charles Evans as Ishmael Bush *Edna Holland as Esther Bush *Chief Thundercloud as Eagle Feather *Fred Coby as Abner Bush *Bill Murphy as Jess Bush *David Gerber as Gabe Bush *Don Lynch as Enoch Bush *George Morrell as Luke Production The film was made by a new company, a co-operative venture between director Frank Wisbar, production manager Edward Finney and writer Arthur St Claire. The financed, cast and made the picture themselves. Reportedly Wisbar raised some finance from his family back in Germany. It was shot at a new studios, the Motion Picture Center, over 12 days at an estimated $10,000 a day. "This is an interesting, a desperate, attempt to break the deadlock on independent production", said Wisbar. "The other boys and I made up our minds t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unconquered (1947 Film)
''Unconquered'' is a 1947 American historical epic adventure film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard. The supporting cast features Boris Karloff, Cecil Kellaway, Ward Bond, Howard Da Silva, Katherine DeMille (the director's daughter), C. Aubrey Smith and Mike Mazurki. Released by Paramount Pictures, the film depicts the violent struggles between American colonists and Native Americans on the western frontier in the mid-18th century during the 1763 Pontiac's Rebellion, primarily around Fort Pitt (modern-day Pittsburgh). The film is characterized by DeMille's lavish style, including colourful costumes and sets, thousands of extras, violence, and sensationalism. Plot In London in 1763, Abigail "Abby" Hale (Paulette Goddard) is tried for the death of a Royal Navy officer which occurred when she tried to save her sick brother from the press gang. The judge condemns her to be hanged, then offers her the "king's mercy": t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Chaser
''Lady Chaser'' is a 1946 American mystery film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton. The film stars Robert Lowery, Ann Savage, Inez Cooper, Frank Ferguson, William Haade and Ralph Dunn. The film was released on November 25, 1946, by Producers Releasing Corporation. Plot Cast * Robert Lowery as Peter Kane * Ann Savage as Inez Marie Polk *Inez Cooper as Dorian Westmore *Frank Ferguson as Oliver T. Vickers *William Haade as Bill Redding *Ralph Dunn as Brady *Paul Bryar Paul Bryar (born Gabriel Paul Barrere; February 21, 1910 – August 30, 1985) was an American actor. In a career spanning nearly half a century, he appeared in numerous films and television series. Career Bryar appeared in nearly 220 fil ... as Garry * Charles Williams as Apartment House Manager *Garry Owen as Herman *Marie Martino as Anna Nelson References External links * {{Sam Newfield 1946 films 1940s English-language films American mystery films 1946 mystery films Produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi (film)
''Sweetheart of Sigma Chi'' is a 1946 American musical comedy film directed by Jack Bernhard and starring Phil Regan, Elyse Knox and Ross Hunter.Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 14, Iss. 157 (Jan 1, 1947): 118. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. Plot Cast * Phil Regan as Lucky Ryan * Elyse Knox as Betty Allen * Phil Brito as Phil Howard * Ross Hunter as Ted Sloan * Tom Harmon as Coach * Paul Guilfoyle as Frankie * Ann Gillis as Sue (as Anne Gillis) * Edward Brophy as Arty * Fred Coby as Bill Ryan (as Fred Colby) * Alan Hale Jr. as Mike Mitchell * David Holt as Tommy Carr * Marjorie Hoerner as Margie * William Beaudine Jr. as Charlie * Emmett Vogan Jr. as Emmett * Ruth Allen as Ruth * Robert Arthur as Harry Townsend * Fred Datig Jr. as Fred * Frankie Carle : and his band * Slim Gaillard : and his trio References External links''Sweetheart of Sigma Chi''at IMDb''Sweetheart of Signma Chi''at TCMDB Turner Classic Movie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Ricardo Returns
''Don Ricardo Returns'' is a 1946 American western drama film. After having been abducted and sent away on a ship in 1835, Don Ricardo (Coby) escapes and makes his way back to Alta California. He returns to exact revenge on those who kidnapped him and stole his land. Cast *Fred Coby – Don Ricardo *Martin Garralaga – Miguel Porcoreno *Fred Coby – Don Luera * Lita Baron (billed as Isabella) – Dorotea *Michael Visaroff – Captain Martinez *Paul Newlan Paul Emory Newlan (June 29, 1903 – November 23, 1973) was an American film and TV character actor from Plattsmouth, Nebraska. He was best known for his role as Captain Grey on the NBC police series '' M Squad'' and for his roles in films incl ... as Lugo the Huge References External links * * * * 1946 films 1946 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films American swashbuckler films Producers Releasing Corporation films Films set in Mexico Films set in the 1830s 1940s historical drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brute Man
''The Brute Man'' is a 1946 American horror thriller film starring Rondo Hatton as the Creeper, a murderer seeking revenge against the people he holds responsible for the disfigurement of his face. Directed by Jean Yarbrough, the film features Tom Neal and Jan Wiley as a married pair of friends the Creeper blames for his deformities. Jane Adams also stars as a blind pianist for whom the Creeper tries to raise money for an operation to restore her vision. Universal Pictures produced the film near the end of their horror film period. According to legend, as the result of its pending merger with International Pictures, Universal adopted a policy against releasing any more B movies, so sold ''The Brute Man'' for $125,000 to Poverty Row's Producers Releasing Corporation, which distributed the film without any mention of Universal's involvement in publicity or credits. In fact, Universal released at least one B-Western following the merger, and still had numerous other titles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
