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Grady Sutton
Grady Harwell Sutton (April 5, 1906 – September 17, 1995) was an American film and television character actor from the 1920s to the 1970s. He appeared in more than 180 films. Early years Sutton was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sutton. Raised in Florida, he attended St. Petersburg High School, where he was a member of the swimming team. Career Sutton began his career during the silent film era and made the transition to sound films with the college themed shorts '' The Boy Friends''. He moved on to countless character roles, where he frequently played dimwitted country boys. His best-known roles were as Frank Dowling, Katharine Hepburn's dancing partner, in '' Alice Adams'' (1935) and as a foil to W.C. Fields in four films, '' The Pharmacist'' (1933), '' Man on the Flying Trapeze'' (1935), '' You Can't Cheat an Honest Man'' (1939), and '' The Bank Dick'' (1940). Film historian William J. Mann characterizes Sutton as a typical "Hollywood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dear Secretary
''My Dear Secretary'' is a 1948 American comedy film written and directed by Charles Martin (1910-1983) and starring Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn, and Helen Walker. The supporting cast features Rudy Valee, Alan Mowbray and Irene Ryan. Plot Successful novelist and playboy Owen Waterbury hires aspiring writer Stephanie 'Steve' Gaylord as his secretary; a dream come true for Steve who admires Owen and his work, and is herself an aspiring author. Steve soon finds out that the egomaniacal Owen has gone through a series of secretaries who have left when they are fed up with his behaviour. He is constantly in debt and cannot begin to write a contracted novel that will pay his bills including a lucrative advance by his publisher. Steve and Owen end up marrying, and Steve perseveres until Owen's novel, based on the events of his life and that mentions a character based on his publisher shown in an unflattering light, is refused publication. Owen claims he cannot have a wife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Odd Couple (1970 TV Series)
''The Odd Couple'' (titled onscreen ''Neil Simon's The Odd Couple'') is an American sitcom television series broadcast from September 24, 1970, to March 7, 1975, on American Broadcasting Company, ABC. The show, which stars Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison, was the first of several sitcoms developed by Garry Marshall for Paramount Television. The series is based on the 1965 play, ''The Odd Couple (play), The Odd Couple'', written by Neil Simon, which was also adapted into the 1968 film, ''The Odd Couple (film), The Odd Couple''. The story examines two divorced men, Oscar and Felix, who share Oscar's Manhattan apartment, and whose contrasting personalities inevitably lead to conflict and laughter. In 1997, the episodes, "Password" and "The Fat Farm", were ranked numbers 5 and 58, respectively, on ''TV Guide (magazine), TV Guide'''s TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time, 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. The show received three nominations for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit The Deck (1930 Film)
''Hit the Deck'' is a 1930 American pre-Code musical film directed by Luther Reed and starring Jack Oakie and 1923 Miss America runner-up Heather Eulalie "Polly" Walker, with Technicolor sequences. It was based on the 1927 musical '' Hit the Deck'', which was itself based on the 1922 play ''Shore Leave'' by Hubert Osborne. It was one of the most expensive productions of RKO Radio Pictures up to that time, and one of the most expensive productions of 1930. This version faithfully reproduced the stage version of the musical. Plot Looloo runs a diner which is frequented with U.S. Navy sailors on shore leave, including officers. Two officers, Admiral Smith and Lieutenant Allen, accompany wealthy socialite Mrs. Payne to the establishment. Mrs. Payne is an heiress, and when she engages in conversation with Looloo, she expresses admiration for the necklace Looloo is wearing. She offers to purchase it for a substantial sum, but it is a family heirloom and Looloo refuses. Later, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So This Is College
''So This Is College'' is a 1929 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Sam Wood, written by Al Boasberg, Delmer Daves and Joseph Farnham, and starring Elliott Nugent, Robert Montgomery in his film debut, Cliff Edwards, Sally Starr and Phyllis Crane. It was released on November 8, 1929 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Biff and Eddie, two college classmates at the University of Southern California, are life-long friends, fraternity brothers, and members of the football team. Although they make a vow at the beginning of their senior year that they will no longer allow their pursuit of girls to get into the way of their friendship, they soon break their vow when both fall for pretty Babs Baxter, a popular co-ed. Vying for her affections, Biff and Eddie play pranks on each other that soon causes a serious breach in their relationship. When Eddie finally realizes that Biff wants to marry Babs, he decides to step aside for the sake of their friendship, but at the season's big footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Danger
''Welcome Danger'' is a 1929 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman and starring Harold Lloyd. A sound version and silent version were filmed. Ted Wilde began work on the silent version, but became ill and was replaced by Bruckman. Wilde died from stroke two months after this film’s premiere. Plot Botany student Harold Bledsoe is bound for San Francisco to help investigate a crime wave in the city's "Chinatown" district. Since Harold is the son of San Francisco's former police captain, municipal authorities hope he will be as skilled as his father in solving crimes. Also traveling to the city, but by car, are a young woman named Billie Lee and her little brother Buddy, who needs his lame leg treated in San Francisco by "the famous Chinese physician" Dr. Chang Gow. During a brief train stop in Colorado, Harold has his photograph taken at a vending machine. He is surprised to see a double-exposed print of himself and Billie Lee. He finally meets Billie when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailor's Holiday (1929 Film)
''Sailor's Holiday'' is a 1929 American pre-Code sound comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and produced and distributed by Pathé Exchange. The film was also released in a silent version. The film is preserved at the Library of Congress.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'', p. 157 c.1978 by The American Film Institute Plot Cast * Alan Hale as Adam Pike * Sally Eilers as Molly Jones * George Cooper as Shorty *Paul Hurst as Jimmylegs *Mary Carr as Mrs. Pike *Charles Clary as Captain * Jack Richardson as Captain *Natalie Joyce as The Fast Worker *Phil Sleeman as Her Secretary *Ray Cooke as Sailor in Cafe (uncredited) *Russ Powell as Midway Customer (uncredited) *Randolph Scott as Undetermined Role (uncredited) *Rolfe Sedan as Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited) *Slim Summerville as Midway Photographer (uncredited) *Grady Sutton Grady Harwell Sutton (April 5, 1906 – September 17, 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sophomore
''The Sophomore'' is a 1929 American sound all-talking pre-Code comedy film directed by Leo McCarey and starring Eddie Quillan, Sally O'Neil and Jeanette Loff. Made during the early sound era, it was shot using the RCA Photophone sound system. The film survives in an mute print of the alternate sound version known as an International Sound Version which was meant to be played along with Vitaphone discs.The titles to this version declare "Recorded by RCA Photophone System" and gives credit to the sound engineers who worked on the film. It is not known whether the Vitaphone type soundtrack discs to the International Sound Version are extant. Plot Sophomore Joe Collins returns to college for his second year, but loses the money for his tuition in a craps game. To raise the money he takes a job working as a soda jerk. When he loses that job, he is supported financially by his co-worker Margie Callahan without his knowledge. Eventually, after a major college football game, he discove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Be Good?
''Why Be Good?'' is a 1929 American Synchronized sound comedy film produced by First National Pictures starring Colleen Moore and Neil Hamilton. While the film has no audible dialogue, it is accompanied by a Vitaphone soundtrack that features a musical score with sound effects and some synchronized singing.Progressive Silent Film List: ''Why Be Good?'' at silentera.com Plot Winthrop Peabody Jr. and his friends prepare to frolic into the night before he must begin work the following day at his father's department store. Before departing, Winthrop Peabody Sr. lectures his son about women and warns him to avoid the store's female employees. Pert Kelly, after winning a dance contest, is wooed by gentlemen of questionable character. Pert catches the eye of Peabody Jr., who d ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boy Friend (1926 Film)
''The Boy Friend'' is a Lost films, lost 1926 American silent film, silent romantic comedy film directed by Monta Bell. Based on the play ''The Book of Charm'' by John Alexander Kirkpatrick, the film starred Marceline Day and John Harron. This film also marked the film debut of character actress Elizabeth Patterson (actress), Elizabeth Patterson. Plot Comedy about a small-town girl unhappy with her family, and a boy trying to please her by throwing a big party. Cast * Marceline Day as Ida May Harper * John Harron as Joe Pond * George K. Arthur as Book Agent * Ward Crane as Lester White * Gertrude Astor as Mrs. White * Otto Hoffman as Mr. Harper * Maidel Turner as Mrs. Wilson * Gwen Lee as Pettie Wilson * Elizabeth Patterson (actress), Elizabeth Patterson as Mrs. Harper See also * Gertrude Astor filmography * The Boy Friend (1971 film), ''The Boy Friend'' (1971 film) References External links * * * 1926 films 1926 lost films 1926 romantic comedy films 1920s Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brown Of Harvard (1926 Film)
''Brown of Harvard'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Jack Conway (filmmaker), Jack Conway, and starring William Haines, Jack Pickford and Mary Brian. Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film is based on the successful 1906 Broadway play ''Brown of Harvard'' by Rida Johnson Young, who also co-wrote the popular music for the play along with Melvin Ellis. The film is best known of the three ''Brown of Harvard'' films. It was John Wayne's film debut. Uncredited, Wayne played a Yale football player. Grady Sutton and Robert Livingston (actor), Robert Livingston, both of whom went on to long and successful careers, also appear uncredited. The 1918 film included future Boston Redskins coach William (Lone Star) Dietz, William "Lone Star" Dietz and the only Washington State Cougars football, Washington State University football team 1916 Rose Bowl, to win a Rose Bowl Game, Rose Bowl. Plot Harvard University student Tom Brown is a handsome, athletic, and care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skinner's Dress Suit (1926 Film)
''Skinner's Dress Suit'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent comedy film produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and starring Reginald Denny (actor), Reginald Denny. William Seiter was the director of the film which was based on the 1916 novel of the name by Henry Irving Dodge. Laura La Plante and Hedda Hopper co-star in this comedy which has seen video and DVD releases. A Skinner's Dress Suit (1917 film), previous silent film based on this story had been made in 1917 directed by Harry Beaumont for the Essanay Studios, Essanay Company. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Honey (La Plante) idolizes her husband Skinner (Denny) and makes him demand a raise which is refused as Jackson (Braham), the biggest customer, has withdrawn his business. Honey has already told friends about the raise and Skinner has not the heart to tell her the truth. She starts spending the "raise" by making him buy a dress suit made by a tailor (Strauss). This new suit opens the way ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
