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Joey Faye
Joey Faye (born Joseph Antony Palladino, July 12, 1909 or 1910 or 1902 – April 26, 1997) was an American comedian and actor. Born in New York City, he gained fame as a comic in vaudeville and claimed that he created two of vaudeville's more renowned pieces of business, "Floogle Street" (a.k.a. "Susquehana Hat Company") and " Slowly I Turned". In addition to an active career in vaudeville and the legitimate theater, he appeared in many movies and TV shows. Broadway The Republic Theatre was the site of Faye's New York stage debut at age 21. During World War II, he entertained Allied military personnel in Africa and Europe as part of a troupe headed by Marlene Dietrich. He was known for having the "fastest sneeze in the West". Faye played second banana to Phil Silvers in two Broadway shows, ''High Button Shoes'' and '' Top Banana''. He also appeared in the 1954 film. In a Broadway career that stretched between the late 1930s and the early 1990s, he appeared in 17 shows altogeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lock-Up (TV Series)
''Lock-Up'' is an American crime drama series that premiered in Broadcast syndication, syndication in September 1959 and concluded in June 1961. The half-hour episodes had little time for Characterization, character development or subplots. It instead presented a compact story without embellishment. Series overview The program stars Macdonald Carey as real-life Philadelphia corporate attorney Herbert L. Maris (1880–1960) and John Doucette as police detective Lieutenant Jim Weston. Maris died during the program's initial run. Each episode began with the following introduction: "These stories are based on the files and case histories of Herbert L. Maris, prominent attorney, who has devoted his life to saving the innocent." The foundation of each episode is the cornerstone of English and American jurisprudence: a person charged with a crime is Presumption of innocence, innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The series featured stories of persons who were unjustly ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fruit Of The Loom
Fruit of the Loom is an American company that manufactures clothing, particularly casual wear and undergarment, underwear. The company's world headquarters are located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Since 2002, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Products manufactured by Fruit of the Loom itself and through its subsidiaries include clothing (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, sweatpants, shorts and lingerie), and sports equipment (softballs and basketball (ball), basketballs) manufactured and commercialized by Spalding (company), Spalding. Company profile Fruit of the Loom is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of underwear, printable T-shirts and fleece for the activewear industry, casualwear, women's jeanswear, and childrenswear. The company employs more than 32,400 people worldwide. The company is a vertical integration, vertically integrated manufacturer. In 2006, Fruit of the Loom acquired Russell Brands, Russell Brands, LLC, a global company who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Touch Of Mink
''That Touch of Mink'' is a 1962 American romantic comedy film directed by Delbert Mann, and starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young and Audrey Meadows. Plot Cathy Timberlake, a New York career woman looking for a job, walks to the unemployment office to collect her check. There, she is subjected to the unwanted advances of Beasley, a clerk who's interested only in sex. Then, she meets business executive Philip Shayne after his Rolls-Royce splashes her dress with mud while on her way to a job interview. Philip wants to make up for the incident. Upon meeting, the two discover a strong mutual attraction. Cathy watches Phillip as he speaks at a UN session. Over time, Philip proposes a romantic affair, while Cathy holds out for marriage. In a minor subplot, Philip's financial manager, Roger, sees a therapist to discuss his guilt about helping his boss with numerous sexual conquests—including Cathy. But the therapist, who is discreetly absent from the room when Cathy's name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wizard Of Baghdad
''The Wizard of Baghdad'' is a 1960 American comedy/fantasy film directed by George Sherman and starring Dick Shawn, Diane Baker, and Barry Coe. It was released by 20th Century Fox. Plot A genie turned mortal after his many failures is sent to Baghdad. As his last chance to prove himself, he must help a prince and princess fulfill a prophecy. Cast * Dick Shawn as Genii-Ali Mahmud * Diane Baker as Princess Yasmin * Barry Coe as Prince Husan * John Van Dreelen as Sultan Jullnar * Robert F. Simon as Shamadin * Vaughn Taylor as Norodeen * Michael David as Chieftain Meroki * Stanley Adams as Warden Kvetch * Kim Hamilton as Teegra * William Edmonson as Asmodeus * Fred Scheiwiller as 1st Wrestler * Stan Molek as 2nd Wrestler Production ''The Wizard of Baghdad'' was the first film made by Sam Katzman's Clover Productions at 20th Century Fox. He opened offices at Fox in June 1960. (Katzman had spent the past 15 years working almost exclusively for Columbia). The script was writte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North To Alaska
''North to Alaska'' is a 1960 American comedy Western/ Northern film directed by Henry Hathaway and John Wayne (uncredited). The picture stars Wayne along with Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian, and Capucine. The script is based on the 1939 play ''Birthday Gift'' by Ladislas Fodor and is set during the Nome gold rush.TCM, North to Alaska , retrieved November 4, 2011 The film featured 's song " North to Alaska", sung during the opening titles, setting up an introduction to the story. Plot In 1900, after finding |
The 30 Foot Bride Of Candy Rock
''The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock'' is a 1959 American comedy science fiction film starring Lou Costello and Dorothy Provine and directed by Sidney Miller. Plot Artie Pinsetter is a junk collector and amateur inventor who lives in the desert town of Candy Rock. Artie's fiancée, Emmy Lou Raven, is exposed to radiation in a cave and is thereby transformed into a thirty-foot giant. When Artie nervously explains to his betrothed's rich uncle that she has gotten "big", the uncle misunderstands "big" as "pregnant", and insists that Artie marry her immediately. After comic hilarity ensues, Artie is eventually able to restore her to normal size. But the final scene shows Pinsetter's dog has been enlarged to giant size, suggesting further problems. Cast * Lou Costello as Artie Pinsetter * Dorothy Provine as Emmy Lou Raven * Gale Gordon as Rossiter * Lenny Kent as The Sergeant * Charles Lane as Standard Bates * Jimmy Conlin as Magruder * Will Wright as Pentagon General * Peter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten North Frederick (film)
''Ten North Frederick'' is a 1958 American drama film in CinemaScope written and directed by Philip Dunne (writer), Philip Dunne and starring Gary Cooper. The screenplay is based on the Ten North Frederick, 1955 novel of the same name by John O'Hara. Plot In April 1945, outside the titular address in the fictional town of Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, a radio reporter is describing the funeral of distinguished attorney Joseph Chapin (Gary Cooper). While his shrewish wife Edith (Geraldine Fitzgerald) delivers his eulogy, daughter Ann (Diane Varsi) thinks back to Joe's fiftieth birthday celebration five years earlier. Via a Flashback (narrative), flashback, we learn rebellious ne'er-do-well son Joby (Ray Stricklyn) has been expelled from boarding school and wants to pursue a career as a jazz musician, a decision Edith feels will harm the family's reputation. The ambitious woman is determined to get Joe elected Lieutenant Governor, and she uses her wealth, political connections, and so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sing, Boy, Sing
''Sing Boy Sing'' is a 1958 American musical drama film released by 20th Century-Fox and starring newcomers Tommy Sands and Lili Gentle. The film was an expansion of the January 1957 '' Kraft Television Theatre'' episode "The Singin' Idol," also starring Sands, who was billed by the studio as a new teen idol and plays an Elvis Presley-type singer. The film was Gentle's only starring role, and her penultimate film appearance. 20th Century-Fox had plans to promote her as its new dashing redhead, but suitable roles for her did not materialize. ''Sing, Boy, Sing'' was released in the United States in February 1958 to positive reviews, but performed poorly at the box office, though it did find some popularity with teenage audiences. Sands' soundtrack of songs from the film was released in 1958 and produced a #24 hit on the ''Billboard'' singles chart with the title song. Plot Virgil Walker is a popular singing star. His manager Joseph Sharkey keeps tight control over Walker's li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hear Me Good
''Hear Me Good'' is a 1957 American comedy film written and directed by Don McGuire. The film stars Hal March, Joe E. Ross, Merry Anders, Jean Willes, Milton Frome and Joey Faye. The film was released in October 1957, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Hal March as Marty Holland * Joe E. Ross as Max Crane *Merry Anders as Ruth Collins *Jean Willes as Rita Hall * Milton Frome as Mr. Ross * Joey Faye as Charlie Cooper *Richard Bakalyan as Hermie *Tom Duggan Thomas Duggan Goss (August 20, 1915 – May 28, 1969) was an American journalist, writer and actor. He appeared on NBC and ABC as a radio and television commentator in Chicago and Los Angeles and was a crusader against Chicago mob involve ... as TV Director References External links * 1957 films Paramount Pictures films American comedy films 1957 comedy films Films about beauty pageants 1950s English-language films 1950s American films Films scored by Leo Shuken VistaVision films {{1950s-U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Of Sinners
''Street of Sinners'' is a 1957 American crime film directed by William Berke, written by John McPartland, and starring George Montgomery, Geraldine Brooks, Nehemiah Persoff, Marilee Earle, William Harrigan and Stephen Joyce. It was released in September 1957 by United Artists. Plot Rookie Officer Johnny Dean is being orientated by retiring officer Gus. He is introduced to a depressed Larry. He is soon on the job issuing a parking ticket to the Tommy, street mafia Leon’s brother. Later, he encounters a drunk Teri who tries to undress. He hears screaming and finds out Larry has committed suicide. Nancy, Tommys girlfriend tells Leon to get her a modelling job with his connections like he did for Joan but Leon refuses. Officer Johnny humiliates Leon by booking him. As he patrols some young men assult him. Teri helps him clean up and she invites him to dinner. Teri is drunk at their dinner date and climbs out the window crying. Johnny tries to bring her back in the apartmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Do It Again (1953 Film)
''Let's Do It Again'' is a 1953 American Technicolor musical film set in 1950 New York, and released by Columbia Pictures. The film was directed by Alexander Hall and starred Jane Wyman, Ray Milland, Aldo Ray, and Tom Helmore. It is the story of a composer's wife (Wyman) who tries to make him (Milland) jealous, but the ploy backfires and leads to divorce. This film is a reworking of a stage play by Arthur Richman, ''The Awful Truth'' (1922), which was previously filmed under the title in 1925, 1929, and 1937. The last version features Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in the leads. The lyrics for the musical numbers were written by Ned Washington Ned Washington (born Edward Michael Washington, August 15, 1901 – December 20, 1976) was an American lyricist born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Life and career Washington was nominated for eleven Academy Awards from 1940 to 1962. He won the Be .... Plot Actress Connie Stuart tells her husband, composer Gary Stuart, that she spent an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Close-Up (1948 Film)
''Close Up'' is a 1948 American film noir directed by Jack Donohue from a screenplay by John Bright. It stars Alan Baxter, Virginia Gilmore and Richard Kollmar. Plot Phil Sparr (Alan Baxter), a newsreel photographer in New York City, is doing a fashion shot outside a bank. Meanwhile, in the bank Joseph Gibbons (Phillip Huston) 's pal, Mr. Fredericks (Michael Wyler) says he is closing out his account tomorrow and will be withdrawing $800,000.00. Phil unintentionally films Martin Beaumont (Richard Kollmar) as he is leaving the bank. An effort is made by Fredericks associate, Beck (Russell Collins) to secure this film. Beck approaches Phil to buy the film, spinning a tale about his wife and his girlfriend not needing to see him in the film. Phil meets magazine reporter Peggy Lane (Virginia Gilmore) and they go to deliver the film to Beck. Then Phil's boss, Harry Avery (Loring Smith) discovers that Mr. Beaumont is actually Kurt Bauer, a wanted Nazi war criminal. Phil arranges a ren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
