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Little Men (1940 Film)
''Little Men'' (1940) is an American film based on the novel '' Little Men'' (1871) by Louisa May Alcott. Norman Z. McLeod directed the film.Leonard Maltin, ''Leonard Maltin's TV movies and Video Guide'' 1991 Edition, page 669, Plume, 1990 Plot During the late 1860s con artist Major Burdie is placing newspaper ads selling a framed engraved portrait of George Washington for a dollar. Customers receive a three-cent Washington postage stamp stuck in the middle of a piece of paper with a frame border. A crook named Willie the Fox comes and tells him their friend Lefty died and wanted Burdie to raise his infant son, whose mother is also dead. Burdie names the boy Dan, and raises him as his own son. Major Burdie earns money doing what he considers honest work – selling a fake cure for drunkenness. Burdie and Dan go across the United States selling the bottled so-called remedy at medicine shows. In 1880 local officials insist Dan must attend school, and recommends he be enrolled at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Z
Norman or Normans may refer to: Ethnic and cultural identity * The Normans, a people partly descended from Norse Vikings who settled in the territory of Normandy in France in the 9th and 10th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norman conquest of southern Italy in the 11th and 12th centuries ** Normanist theory (also known as Normanism) and anti-Normanism, historical disagreement regarding the origin of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and their historic predecessor, Kievan Rus' ** Norman dynasty, a series of monarchs in England and Normandy ** Norman architecture, romanesque architecture in England and elsewhere ** Norman language, spoken in Normandy ** People or things connected with the French region of Normandy Arts and entertainment * Norman (2010 film), ''Norman'' (2010 film), a 2010 drama film * Norman (2016 film), ''Norman'' (2016 film), a 2016 drama film * Norman (TV series), ''Norman'' (TV series), a 1970 British sitcom starring Norman Wisdom * The Normans (TV serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Gillis
Alma Mabel Conner (February 12, 1927 – January 31, 2018), known professionally as Ann Gillis, was an American actress, best known for her film roles as a child actress. She performed the voice of Faline (as young adult) in the 1942 Disney animated film ''Bambi''. Biography Gillis was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She started her career in the early 1930s, when she was age 7. After small roles, she got her first major part in '' King of Hockey'' (1936). In the following years, she played supporting roles, and Warner Brothers Pictures wanted her to be another Shirley Temple, but she mostly played "spoiled brats". Among her bigger roles were Becky Thatcher in David O. Selznick's ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (1938) and Annie in ''Little Orphan Annie'' (1938). She also provided the voice of Faline in ''Bambi'' (1942). She ended her Hollywood film career in 1947 and married her second husband, British actor Richard Fraser in 1952. Following her Hollywood care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard C
Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. ''The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names'' notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements ''há'' ("high") and ''varðr'' ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward. Howard reached peak popularity in the United States in the 1920s, when it ranked as the 26th most popular boys' name. As of 2018, it had fallen to 968th place. People with the given name * Howard Allen (1949–2020), American serial killer * Howard Duane Allman (1946–1971), American guitar virtuoso * Howard Anderson (other), name of several people * Howard Andrew (1934–2021), American poker player * Howard Ashman (1950–1991), A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Henderson (actor)
David John Henderson (14 May 1877 – 1 January 1957) was an American silent film actor. Jack Henderson was born on 14 May 1877 or 1878 in Syracuse, New York. Henderson acted with Charlie Chaplin at Essanay Studios in Los Angeles from October 1915, and continued with him at Mutual. Henderson died on 1 January 1957 in New York City. Partial filmography *''Burlesque on Carmen'' (1915) *''A Dash of Courage'' (1916) *''A Royal Rogue'' (1917) *''Scars and Bars'' (1918) *''Hearts in Hock'' (1919) *'' A Roman Scandal'' (1919) *''Jiggs in Society'' (1920) *''The Phantom Fortune'' (1923) *''The Foolish Virgin'' (1924) * '' Lightning Bill'' (1926) * '' A Captain's Courage'' (1926) * '' Thunderbolt's Tracks'' (1927) * '' Tracked'' (1928) *'' Taking a Chance'' (1928) *''Little Men Little Men: ''Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys'', is a children's novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). First published in 1871 by Roberts Brothers, the book reprises characters from Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nora Cecil
Nora Cecil (September 26, 1878 – May 1, 1951) was an English-born American actress whose 30-year career spanned both the silent and sound film A sound film is a Film, motion picture with synchronization, synchronized sound, or sound technologically coupled to image, as opposed to a silent film. The first known public exhibition of projected sound films took place in Paris in 1900, bu ... eras. Career Stage Cecil's career began on the stage, when she debuted in London at age 19. She appeared in the Broadway production '' The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast'', which ran for more than 240 performances at the Broadway Theatre (41st Street), Broadway Theatre in 1901–1902. (A 1930 newspaper article says that Cecil "made her debut, three decades ago, on the London stage.") Film Cecil appeared in well over 100 feature films and film shorts. In 1915, she moved from the stage into films, her first appearance being in a starring role in ''The Arrival of Perpetua'', direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley Blystone
William Stanley Blystone (August 1, 1894 – July 16, 1956) was an American film actor who made more than 500 films appearances from 1924 to 1956. He was sometimes billed as William Blystone or William Stanley. Early years Blystone was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was a steel production engineer and worked in ore mines before he became an actor. Career Blystone is best known for his appearance in Charlie Chaplin's '' Modern Times'', playing Paulette Goddard's father, and several short films starring The Three Stooges. Some of his more memorable roles were in the films '' Half Shot Shooters'', ''False Alarms'', '' Goofs and Saddles'', '' Three Little Twirps'' and '' Slaphappy Sleuths''. His final appearance with the trio was '' Of Cash and Hash'' in 1955. He also appeared in several Laurel and Hardy films. Personal life and death Blystone was married to Hollywood starlet Alma Tell. Blystone was walking on a Hollywood sidewalk on July 16, 1956 when he collapsed, dying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Arnt
Charles E. Arnt (August 20, 1906 – August 6, 1990) was an American film actor from 1933 to 1962. Arnt appeared as a character actor in more than 200 films. Arnt was born in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of a banker. He graduated from Phillips Academy and Princeton University. While at Princeton, he helped to found the University Players and was president of the Princeton Triangle Club theatrical troupe. He became a banker after he graduated from college. In the early 1930s, Arnt acted with the University Repertory Theater in Maryland. On Broadway, he appeared in ''Carry Nation'' (1932), ''Three Waltzes'' (1937), and ''Knickerbocker Holiday'' (1938). In 1962, Arnt retired from acting and began to import and breed Charolais cattle on a ranch in Washington state. Arnt died in Orcas Island, Washington. Selected filmography * '' Roman Scandals'' (1933) – Caius, the Food Taster (uncredited) * '' Ladies Should Listen'' (1934) – Albert, the manservant * '' Ready for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsie The Cow
Elsie the Cow is a cartoon cow developed as a mascot for the Borden Dairy Company in 1936 to symbolize the "perfect dairy product". Since the demise of Borden in the mid-1990s, the character has continued to be used in the same capacity for the company's partial successors, Eagle Family Foods (owned by J.M. Smucker) and Borden Dairy. Named one of the Top 10 Advertising Icons of the 0thCentury by ''Ad Age'' in 2000, Elsie the Cow has been among the most recognizable product logos in the United States and Canada. History The cartoon Elsie was created in 1936 by a team headed by advertising creative director David William Reid. Elsie first appeared as one of four cartoon cows (with Mrs. Blossom, Bessie, and Clara) in a 1936 magazine advertisement series featured in medical journals. By 1939, she was featured in her own advertisement campaign that was voted "best of the year" by the Jury of the 1939 Annual Advertising Awards. The first living Elsie was a registered Jersey he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabel Jewell
Isabel Jewell (July 19, 1907 – April 5, 1972) was an American actress, who rose to prominence in the 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more famous films were '' Ceiling Zero'', ''Marked Woman'', ''A Tale of Two Cities'', and ''Gone with the Wind''. Early life Born in Shoshoni, Wyoming on July 19, 1907, Jewell was the daughter of Emory Lee Jewell and Livia A. Willoughby Jewell. Her father was "a prominent...doctor and medical researcher." She was educated at St. Mary's Academy in Minnesota and at Hamilton College in Kentucky. Career After years in theatre stock companies, including an 87-week stint in Lincoln, Nebraska, she got a part on Broadway in ''Up Pops the Devil'' (1930). She received glowing critical reviews for ''Blessed Event'' (1932) as well. Jewell's film debut came in '' Blessed Event'' (1932). She had been brought to Hollywood by Warner Brothers for the film version of '' Up Pops the Devil''. Jewell gained other supporting roles, appearing in a variety of fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sterling Holloway
Sterling Price Holloway Jr. (January 14, 1905 – November 22, 1992) was an American actor who appeared in over 100 films and 40 television shows. He did voice acting for The Walt Disney Company, playing Mr. Stork in ''Dumbo'', Adult Flower in ''Bambi'', the Cheshire Cat in ''Alice in Wonderland (1951 film), Alice in Wonderland'', Kaa (The Jungle Book), Kaa in ''The Jungle Book (1967 film), The Jungle Book'', Roquefort the Mouse in ''The Aristocats'', and Winnie the Pooh (Disney character), the title character in ''Winnie the Pooh (franchise), Winnie the Pooh'', among many others. Early life Born in Cedartown, Georgia, on January 14, 1905, Holloway was named after his father, Sterling Price Holloway, who, in turn, was named after a prominent Confederate States of America, Confederate general, Sterling Price, Sterling "Pap" Price. His mother was Rebecca DeHaven Boothby. He had a younger brother named Boothby. The family owned a grocery store in Cedartown, where his father served ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Demarest
Carl William Demarest (February 27, 1892 – December 28, 1983) was an American actor, known especially for his supporting roles in screwball comedies by Preston Sturges and as Uncle Charley in the sitcom ''My Three Sons'' from 1965-72. Demarest, who frequently played crusty but good-hearted roles, was a prolific film and television actor, appearing in over 140 films, beginning in 1926 and ending in the late 1970s. Before his career in movies, he performed in vaudeville for two decades. Early life Carl William Demarest was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the youngest of three sons of Wilhelmina (née Lindgren) and Samuel Demarest. During William's infancy, the family moved to New Bridge, a hamlet in Bergen County, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. Career Demarest started in show business working in vaudeville, performing initially in his youth with his two older brothers and later with his wife Estelle Collette (real name Esther Zichlin) as "Demarest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Howard (actress)
Anne Howard (March 18, 1925 – April 22, 1991), was an American actress. Early life On March 18, 1925, Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois. Career In 1929, Howard's film career started as a child actress. Her work included portraying Estella in ''Great Expectations (1934 film)'' (1934), a role for which she was chosen because she resembled Jane Wyatt, who portrayed the adult Estella. Howard retired from acting in 1966, then became active in civic affairs. Personal life Howard's husband was Leonard Caulfield. Howard's daughter is Vicki Caulfied. In 1980, Howard's husband died. Howard's daughter Vicki married Lewis Snow. On April 22, 1991, Howard died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Los Angeles, California. Howard was 66. Filmography *1932: '' The Hatchet Man'' as Young girl (uncredited) *1934: ''Jane Eyre'' as Georgianna Reed (uncredited) *1934: '' She Was a Lady'' as Iris Vane *1934: ''Great Expectations'' as Estella, as a child *1934: '' Music in the Air'' as Elsa (unc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
