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Lois Hall
Lois Grace Hall, (August 22, 1926 – December 21, 2006) was an American actress and, more often known as Lois Willows after her marriage, an active member of the Bahá'í Faith communities of California and Hawaii. Early years Hall was born on August 22, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She grew up initially in Pengilly, Minnesota, where he father worked as a salesman for a tile factory. Initially, her father moved to Long Beach, California, where he worked as a realtor circa 1935-40, and then whole family moved there in Hall's childhood and went on to attend Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, Woodrow Wilson High School as it was called then. That's also where an art teacher connected her with a chance to work on set design and was connected with the Pasadena Playhouse which was her entré into theatre and seeing actors. She eventually gained a scholarship there. Career Hall's television appearances included ''Studio One (American TV series), Studio One'', ''The Cisco Kid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Collinge
Eileen Cecilia "Patricia" Collinge (September 20, 1892 – April 10, 1974) was an Irish-American actress and writer. She was best known for her stage appearances, as well as her roles in the films ''The Little Foxes (film), The Little Foxes'' (1941) and ''Shadow of a Doubt'' (1943). She was nominated for an Academy Awards, Academy Award and won a National Board of Review, NBR Award for ''The Little Foxes''. Stage career Collinge first appeared on the stage in 1904 in ''Little Black Sambo and Little White Barbara'' at the Garrick Theatre in London. She immigrated to the United States with her mother in 1907. Soon after, she appeared as a flower girl in ''The Queens of the Moulin Rouge'' (1908) and as a supporting player in ''The Thunderbolt'' (1910) starring Louis Calvert, which was staged at the New Theatre (Century Theatre (New York City), Century Theatre). In 1911, Collinge played Youth in the Broadway production of ''Everywoman,'' with Laura Nelson Hall in the title role. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Feet Under (TV Series)
''Six Feet Under'' is an American Drama (film and television), drama television series created and produced by Alan Ball (screenwriter), Alan Ball for the premium television network HBO. The series premiered on June 3, 2001, and ended on August 21, 2005, after List of Six Feet Under episodes, five seasons consisting of 63 episodes. The show depicts the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles, along with their friends and lovers. The ensemble cast, ensemble drama stars Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez (actor), Freddy Rodriguez, Mathew St. Patrick, and Rachel Griffiths as the central characters. It was produced by Actual Size Films and The Greenblatt/Janollari Studio, and was shot on location in Los Angeles and in Hollywood studios. ''Six Feet Under'' received widespread acclaim, particularly for its writing and acting, and consistently drew high ratings for the HBO network. It is widely regarded as one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flightplan
''Flightplan'' is a 2005 mystery psychological thriller film directed by Robert Schwentke from a screenplay written by Peter A. Dowling and Billy Ray. It stars Jodie Foster as Kyle Pratt, a recently widowed American aircraft engineer living in Berlin, who flies back to the U.S. with her daughter and her husband's body. She loses her daughter during the flight and must struggle to find her while proving her sanity at the same time. It also features Peter Sarsgaard, Erika Christensen, Kate Beahan, Greta Scacchi, Sean Bean, and Matt Bomer in his film debut. Distributed by Touchstone Pictures and released theatrically on September 23, 2005, the film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the direction, performances of the cast (particularly Foster's), and the thriller elements of the film but criticized the screenplay. It was also a major commercial success, grossing over $223 million worldwide against a $55 million budget, and received two nominations at the 32 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gone In 60 Seconds (2000 Film)
''Gone in 60 Seconds'' (also known as ''Gone in Sixty Seconds'') is a 2000 American action heist film starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Duvall, Vinnie Jones, Delroy Lindo, Chi McBride, and Will Patton. The film was directed by Dominic Sena, written by Scott Rosenberg, and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film is a loose remake of the 1974 H. B. Halicki film of the same name. The film was shot from May to October 1999, throughout Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. It was released on June 9, 2000, by Buena Vista Pictures (through its Touchstone Pictures label). Upon release, ''Gone in 60 Seconds'' received generally negative reviews from critics, with criticism for its writing, direction, as well as acting and action sequences. Despite the critical response, the film grossed $237 million against an estimated production budget of $90 million. Plot Car thief Kip Raines works with his gang to steal 50 high-end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Again
''Dead Again'' is a 1991 neo-noir romantic thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh and written by Scott Frank. It stars Branagh and Emma Thompson, with Andy García, Derek Jacobi, Hanna Schygulla, Wayne Knight, and Robin Williams appearing in supporting roles. ''Dead Again'' was a moderate box-office success, and received positive reviews from the majority of critics. Jacobi was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Patrick Doyle, who composed the film's music, was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Score. Plot Newspapers detail the 1948 murder of Margaret Strauss, who was stabbed during a robbery; her anklet is missing. Her husband, composer Roman Strauss, is found guilty of the crime and condemned to death. Before his execution, Roman is visited by reporter Gray Baker. Asked if he killed Margaret, Roman appears to whisper something in Baker's ear. Baker does not disclose Roman's answer. Forty-three years later, private ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pirates Of The High Seas
''Pirates of the High Seas'' is a 1950 American adventure serial film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Thomas Carr and starring Buster Crabbe, Lois Hall and Tommy Farrell. Plot Adventurer Jeff Drake sails to a Pacific island in aid of Kelly Walsh, an old friend whose freight line is being sabotaged by a ghost ship (such as the classic Flying Dutchman). Drake and Walsh's investigation concerns the search for Walter Castell, an escaped convict who stole 5 million dollars in diamonds at the close of World War II. Several other people, including Walsh's sister, all want to go to the island. Drake and his friends encounter multiple dangers when they are attacked by a gang also looking for the stolen diamonds led by the mysterious 'Admiral'... Cast * Buster Crabbe as Jeff Drake * Lois Hall as Carol Walsh * Tommy Farrell as Kelly Walsh * Gene Roth as Gov. Frederick Whitlock * Tristram Coffin as Walter Castell (as Tris Coffin) * Neyle Morrow as Kalana * Stanley Price as Lamar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughter Of The Jungle (1949 Film)
''Daughter of the Jungle'' is a 1949 American adventure film directed by George Blair and written by William Lively. The film stars Lois Hall, James Cardwell, William Wright, and Sheldon Leonard, with James Nolan, and Jim Bannon. The film was released on February 8, 1949, by Republic Pictures. Plot A small plane crash-lands in an African jungle. The pilot and his passengers – including a gangster and his accomplice who are being transported back to the USA in the custody of a government agent – encounter a missing millionaire and his Tarzan-like daughter, who tries to help the survivors get back to civilization. Cast *Lois Hall as Ticoora * James Cardwell as Paul Cooper *Sheldon Leonard as Dalton Kraik * James Nolan as Camser * William Wright as Carl Easton *Jim Bannon as Kenneth Richards * George M. Carleton as Vincent Walker *Al Kikume as Native *Frank Lackteen as Mahorib *Francis McDonald as Montu *Alex Montoya as Tongo *Leo C. Richmond as Porter *Charles Soldani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (film)
''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' is a 1954 American musical film, directed by Stanley Donen, with music by Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and choreography by Michael Kidd. The screenplay, by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, and Dorothy Kingsley, is based on the short story "The Sobbin' Women" by Stephen Vincent Benét, which was based in turn on the ancient Roman legend of the Rape of the Sabine women. ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'', which is set in Oregon in 1850, is particularly known for Kidd's unusual choreography, which makes dance numbers out of such mundane frontier pursuits as chopping wood and raising a barn. Film critic Stephanie Zacharek has called the barn-raising sequence in ''Seven Brides'' "one of the most rousing dance numbers ever put on screen." The film was photographed in Ansco Color in the CinemaScope format. ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' won the Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture and was nominated for four additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Raiders (1952 Film)
''Night Raiders'' is a 1952 American western film directed by Howard Bretherton, his final feature film. The screenplay was by Maurice Tombragel.Rainey p.271 The film was written as a star vehicle for Whip Wilson, who portrayed himself in the film. The film also stars Fuzzy Knight as Tex, Lois Hall as Laura Davis, Tommy Farrell as Jim Dugan, Terry Frost as Mike Lorch, Lane Bradford as Henchman Talbot, and Marshall Reed as Sheriff Ernie Hodkins. The film's sets were designed by the art director Martin Obzina. Plot Whip saves the town from a corrupt sheriff and his goons. Cast * Whip Wilson as Marshal Whip Wilson * Fuzzy Knight as Tex * Lois Hall as Laura Davis * Tommy Farrell as Marshal Jim Dugan * Terry Frost as Mike Lorch * Lane Bradford as Talbot - Henchman * Marshall Reed as Sheriff Ernie Hodkins * Steve Clark as Charley Davis * Iron Eyes Cody Iron Eyes Cody (born Espera Oscar de Corti, April 3, 1904 – January 4, 1999) was an American actor of Italian descent who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrie (1952 Film)
''Carrie'' is a 1952 American drama film based on the novel '' Sister Carrie'' by Theodore Dreiser. Directed by William Wyler, the film stars Jennifer Jones in the title role and Laurence Olivier as Hurstwood. Eddie Albert played Charles Drouet. ''Carrie'' received two Academy Award nominations: Costume Design (Edith Head), and Best Art Direction ( Hal Pereira, Roland Anderson, Emile Kuri). Plot Around the turn of the century, Carrie Meeber (Jennifer Jones) leaves her family in a small rural town and heads to Chicago. On the train, salesman Charles Drouet (Eddie Albert) approaches her and the two chat until they reach Chicago. In South Chicago, Carrie stays with her sister and her husband Sven, but loses her sweatshop sewing job after injuring her hand. After a fruitless day of job hunting, Carrie looks up Drouet. He talks her into having dinner with him at Fitzgerald's, an upscale restaurant, and gives her $10. Carrie later goes to Fitzgerald's to return the money to Drouet. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Blue Heaven (1950 Film)
''My Blue Heaven'' is a 1950 American drama (film and television), drama musical film directed by Henry Koster and starring Betty Grable and Dan Dailey. New songs by Harold Arlen and Ralph Blane. Plot Kitty Moran (Betty Grable), a radio star, finds out she is pregnant. After she miscarries, Kitty and her husband Jack (Dan Dailey) move their show to television, and become determined to adopt a baby. Miss Gilbert, an adoption agency official, is sympathetic but warns them the process can be complicated and some officials may consider their show business background unfavorably. Their dog, Mr. Milton, hides under the sofa whenever mention of having to share his affections comes up. When the couple finally get a baby through unofficial means, Kitty fires the overly strict nurse Mrs. Bates and stays home. This lasts five weeks, until Kitty learns her understudy Gloria Adams is getting a little too big for her britches where Kitty's husband is concerned. She quickly returns to work. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Happy
''Love Happy'' is a 1949 American musical comedy film released by United Artists, directed by David Miller and starring the Marx Brothers ( Groucho, Harpo and Chico) in their 13th and final feature film. The screenplay was written by Frank Tashlin and Mac Benoff, based on a story by Harpo. The film, produced by former silent film star Mary Pickford, features Groucho Marx in a smaller role than usual, with a supporting cast including Ilona Massey, Vera-Ellen, Marion Hutton, Raymond Burr, Paul Valentine, Eric Blore, and Bruce Gordon (American actor), Bruce Gordon (in his film debut), as well as a cameo appearance by a relatively unknown Marilyn Monroe. Plot Private detective Sam Grunion has been searching for the extremely valuable Royal Romanoff diamonds for eleven years, and his investigation leads him to a troupe of struggling performers, led by Mike Johnson, who are trying to put on a musical revue called ''Love Happy''. Grunion notes that the impoverished young dancers wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
