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John MacBurnie
John MacBurnie (December 18, 1892 – September 24, 1956) was an American cinematographer.Phillips p.104 He worked on more than a hundred films during his career. Selected filmography * ''Unaccustomed As We Are'' (1929) * ''Heart of Virginia'' (1948) * ''Ghost of Zorro'' (1949) * ''Bells of Coronado'' (1950) * ''Tarnished'' (1950) * ''Twilight in the Sierras'' (1950) * ''Code of the Silver Sage'' (1950) * ''Harbor of Missing Men'' (1950) * ''Women from Headquarters'' (1950) * ''Salt Lake Raiders'' (1950) * '' Trial Without Jury '' (1950) * ''California Passage'' (1950) * ''The Dakota Kid'' (1951) * ''Colorado Sundown'' (1952) * ''Tropical Heat Wave'' (1952) * ''Down Laredo Way ''Down Laredo Way'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by William Witney and starring Rex Allen, Dona Drake and Slim Pickens.Pitts p.93 The film's art direction was by Frank Arrigo. Plot Cast * Rex Allen as Rex Allen * Koko as Koko, ...'' (1953) References Bibliography * Robert W. Phillips ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, educa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harbor Of Missing Men
''Harbor of Missing Men'' is a 1950 American action film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by John K. Butler. The film stars Richard Denning, Barbra Fuller, Steven Geray, Aline Towne, Percy Helton and George Zucco. The film was released on March 26, 1950 by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Richard Denning as Jim 'Brooklyn' Gannon *Barbra Fuller as Mae Leggett / Miss Higgins *Steven Geray as Captain Corcoris *Aline Towne as Angelike Corcoris *Percy Helton as 'Rummy' Davis *George Zucco as H.G. Danziger * Paul Marion as Philip Corcoris *Ray Teal as Frank Leggett *Robert Osterloh as Johnny *Fernanda Eliscu as Mama Corcoris *Gregory Gaye as Captain Koretsky *Jimmy Kelly as Carl Corcoris *Barbara Stanley as Leodora *Neyle Morrow Francis Neyle Marx Jr. (October 28, 1914 – September 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor. Morrow was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He began his screen career in 1940, appearing in the film '' Drums of the Desert''. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1892 Births
Year 189 ( CLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Silanus and Silanus (or, less frequently, year 942 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 189 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Plague (possibly smallpox) kills as many as 2,000 people per day in Rome. Farmers are unable to harvest their crops, and food shortages bring riots in the city. China * Liu Bian succeeds Emperor Ling, as Chinese emperor of the Han Dynasty. * Dong Zhuo has Liu Bian deposed, and installs Emperor Xian as emperor. * Two thousand eunuchs in the palace are slaughtered in a violent purge in Luoyang, the capital of Han. By topic Arts and sciences * Galen publishes his ''"Treatise on the various temperament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down Laredo Way
''Down Laredo Way'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by William Witney and starring Rex Allen, Dona Drake and Slim Pickens.Pitts p.93 The film's art direction was by Frank Arrigo. Plot Cast * Rex Allen as Rex Allen * Koko as Koko, Rex's Horse * Slim Pickens as Slim * Dona Drake as Narita * Marjorie Lord as Valerie * Roy Barcroft as Cooper * Judy Nugent as Taffy Wells * Percy Helton as Judge Sully * Clayton Moore as Chip Wells * Zon Murray Zon Murray (April 13, 1910 – February 2, 1979) was an American actor. Filmography He appeared in the films: '' The El Paso Kid'', '' Ghost of Hidden Valley'', ''Song of the Sierras'', '' Jack Armstrong'', ''Rainbow Over the Rockies'', ''West ... as Joe, the Fake Deputy * Kay Riehl as Doll Woman References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1953 films 1953 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropical Heat Wave
''Tropical Heat Wave'' is a 1952 American musical film directed by R. G. Springsteen and starring Estelita Rodriguez, Robert Hutton and Grant Withers.Quinlan p.282 Plot Cast * Estelita Rodriguez as Estelita * Robert Hutton as Stratford E. Carver * Grant Withers as Norman 'Normie the Knife' James * Kristine Miller as Sylvia Enwright * Edwin Max as Moore * Lou Lubin as Frost * Martin Garralaga as Ignacio Ortega * Earl Lee as Dean Enwright * Leonard Bremen as Stoner * Jack Kruschen Jacob "Jack" Kruschen (March 20, 1922 – April 2, 2002) was a Canadian character actor who worked primarily in American film, television and radio. Kruschen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dr ... as Stickey Langley References Bibliography * Quinlan, David. ''The Illustrated Guide to Film Directors''. Batsford, 1983. External links * 1952 films American musical comedy films 1952 musical comedy films Films directed by R. G. Sprin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colorado Sundown
''Colorado Sundown'' is a black and white 1952 American Western film directed by William Witney. It mixes genres: western, musical, crime story and comedy. Interspersed during the action are musical selections sung by The Republic Rhythm Riders, including a rare solo by Slim Pickens Plot The film opens with a runaway stage with Rex (Rex Allen) and Slim (Slim Pickens) in pursuit. Rex jumps on and stops the stage, rescuing Jackie (Mary Ellen Kay) and Mattie (Louise Beavers). However, they mistake him for the careless stagecoach driver. Troubles arise when Jackie and Slim find they are inheriting a third share of a ranch along with Carrie Hurley (June Vincent) and her brother Daniel (Fred Graham). The next day Carrie persuades Slim and Jackie to sell their portion of the ranch because of supposedly infected trees but Rex shows and stops the sale. Carrie's younger brother Dusty Hurley arrives and agrees to impersonate John Stoker, a forest ranger who has been poisoned by Carrie. St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dakota Kid
''The Dakota Kid'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Philip Ford and starring Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen Mary Eilene Janssen (born May 25, 1938) is an American retired film and television actress. Early life Eilene Janssen was born in Los Angeles, California on May 25, 1938, to Henry Janssen and Mary Ellen Thompson. Film career Janssen began her ... and James Bell.Pitts p.76 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling. Plot Cast References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * * * * 1951 films 1951 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Philip Ford Republic Pictures films American black-and-white films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{1950s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Passage
''California Passage'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane starring Forrest Tucker, Adele Mara and Estelita Rodriguez.Pitts, p. 52. Plot Cast * Forrest Tucker as Mike Prescott * Adele Mara as Beth Martin * Estelita Rodriguez as Maria Sanchez * Jim Davis as Lincoln 'Linc' Corey * Peter Miles as Tommy Martin * Charles Kemper as Sheriff Willy Clair * Bill Williams as Bob Martin * Rhys Williams as John Norris * Paul Fix as Whalen * Francis McDonald as County Recorder Joe Kane * Eddy Waller as Waiter * Charles Stevens as Pedro * Iron Eyes Cody as Indian * John Compton as Henchman * Al Bridge Alfred Morton Bridge (February 26, 1891 – December 27, 1957) was an American character actor who played mostly small roles in over 270 films between 1931 and 1954. Bridge's persona was an unpleasant, gravel-voiced man with an untidy mous ... as Conover * Ruth Brennan as Stella References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Gui ... [...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.Pierce p.352 The film's sets were designed by the art director Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film industry, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and ... Frank Hotaling. Plot 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 Films scored by Stanley Wilson (composer) {{mystery-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt Lake Raiders
''Salt Lake Raiders'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and starring Allan Lane. Plot Ghost-town crooks make a lawman ( Allan "Rocky" Lane), a falsely accused escaped convict (Myron Healey), and an old coot (Eddy Waller) look for hidden gold. Cast *Allan Lane as Deputy Marshal Rocky Lane *Black Jack as Black Jack *Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark *Roy Barcroft as Brit Condor *Martha Hyer as Helen Thornton *Byron Foulger as Lawyer John Sutton *Myron Healey as Fred Mason *Clifton Young as Luke Condor *Stanley Andrews as Chief Marshal *Rory Mallinson as Sheriff * Kenneth MacDonald as Deputy Marshal Tom *George Chesebro George Newell Chesebro (July 29, 1888 – May 28, 1959) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1915 and 1954. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Los Angeles, California. Partial filmography * ''Mi ... as Stage Driver Ben References External links * 1950 films American Western ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women From Headquarters
''Women from Headquarters'' is a 1950 American crime film directed by George Blair and starring Virginia Huston, Barbra Fuller and Frances Charles.Gates p.155 The screenplay concerns an ex-Army nurse who retrains as police officer with the LAPD. The film's sets were designed by the art director James W. Sullivan James W. Sullivan (July 17, 1909 – October 10, 1974) was an American art director. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film ''Around the World in 80 Days''. Selected filmography * ''Around t .... Plot Cast References Bibliography * Philippa Gates. ''Detecting Women: Gender and the Hollywood Detective Film''. SUNY Press, 2011. External links * 1950 films 1950 crime films American crime films Films directed by George Blair Republic Pictures films American police detective films American black-and-white films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films {{1950s-crime-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Code Of The Silver Sage
''Code of the Silver Sage'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and starring Allan Lane. Plot Cast *Allan Lane as Lieutenant Rocky Lane *Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark *Roy Barcroft as Hulon Champion *Kay Christopher as Ann Gately *Lane Bradford as Henchman Watson *William Ruhl as Major Duncan *Richard Emory as Lieutenant John Case *Kenne Duncan as Henchman Dick Cantwell *Rex Lease as Captain Mathews *Hank Patterson as Sergeant Woods *John Butler as Charley Speed *Forrest Taylor Edwin Forrest Taylor (December 29, 1883 – February 19, 1965) was an American character actor whose artistic career spanned six different decades, from silents through talkies to the advent of color films. Early years Taylor was born in ... as Rancher Sandy *Black Jack as Rocky's Horse References External links * 1950 films American Western (genre) films 1950 Western (genre) films Republic Pictures films Films directed by Fred C. Brannon Films adapted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
