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Peggy Ann Garner
Peggy Ann Garner (February 3, 1932 – October 16, 1984) was an American child actress. As a child actress, Garner had her first film role in 1938. At the 18th Academy Awards, Garner won the Academy Juvenile Award, recognizing her body of contributions to film in 1945, particularly in '' A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'' and '' Junior Miss''. Featured roles in such films as '' Black Widow'' (1954) did not help to establish her in mature film roles, although she progressed to theatrical work and she made acting appearances on television as an adult. In 1961, she starred with Richard Boone in the episode "Dream Girl" on ''Have Gun – Will Travel''. Early years Peggy Ann Garner was born on February 3, 1932, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was the daughter of William H. Garner, an attorney, and Virginia Craig Garner; they were married in Toledo, Ohio on April 7, 1931. She was pushed by her mother into the limelight and entered in talent quests while still a child. Her pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Eyre (1943 Film)
''Jane Eyre'' is a 1943 American film adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's 1847 Jane Eyre, novel of the same name, released by 20th Century Fox. It was directed by Robert Stevenson (director), Robert Stevenson and produced by the uncredited Kenneth Macgowan and Orson Welles; Welles also stars in the film as Edward Rochester, with Joan Fontaine playing Jane Eyre (character), the title character. The screenplay was written by John Houseman, Aldous Huxley, and director Robert Stevenson. The musical score was composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann, and the cinematography was by George Barnes (cinematographer), George Barnes. Plot Orphaned, unloved, and unwanted ten-year-old Jane Eyre (character), Jane Eyre lives with her cruel, selfish, uncaring maternal aunt via marriage, Mrs. Reed of Gateshead Hall, and her spoiled, bullying son. Jane is ecstatic when Mrs. Reed, eager to be rid of her, arranges for Jane to be sent to Lowood Institution, a charity boarding school for young girls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracle On 34th Street
''Miracle on 34th Street'' (initially released as ''The Big Heart'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1947 American Christmas comedy-drama film released by 20th Century-Fox, written and directed by George Seaton and based on a story by Valentine Davies. It stars Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. The story takes place between Thanksgiving and Christmas in New York City, and focuses on the effect of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa. The film has become a perennial Christmas favorite. ''Miracle on 34th Street'' won three Academy Awards: Gwenn for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Valentine Davies for Best Writing, Original Story, and George Seaton for Best Writing, Screenplay. The film was nominated for Best Picture, losing to ''Gentleman's Agreement''. In 2005, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically signific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventures In Paradise (TV Series)
''Adventures in Paradise'' is an American one-hour television series created by James Michener and starring Gardner McKay, which ran on ABC from 1959 until 1962. Premise Gardner McKay starred as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner ''Tiki III'', which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. The plots deal with the romantic and detective adventures of Korean War veteran Troy. The supporting cast, varying from season to season, featured George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, and Linda Lawson. Jacques Tourneur directed the 1962 episode "A Bride for the Captain"''.'' Cast Main *Gardner McKay as Captain Adam Troy *James Holden as Clay Baker (seasons 2–3) *Guy Stockwell as Chris Parker (season 3) Recurring * Weaver Levy as Oliver Lee (season 1) *Henry Slate as Bulldog Lovey (season 1) * Linda Lawson as Renee (seasons 1–2) *George Tobias as Trader Penrose (season 2) *Lani Kai as Kelly (seasons 2–3) *Marcel Hillaire as Inspector Bouchard (seasons 2–3) *Sond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tate (TV Series)
''Tate'' is an American Western television series starring David McLean that aired on NBC from June 8 until September 14, 1960. It was created by Harry Julian Fink (the creator of ''Dirty Harry'' and '' T.H.E. Cat''), who wrote most of the scripts, and produced by Perry Como's Roncom Video Films, Inc., as a summer replacement for '' The Perry Como Show''. Richard Whorf guest-starred once on the series and directed the majority of the episodes. Ida Lupino directed two segments. Overview David McLean starred as Tate, who lost the use of his left arm during the American Civil War. Because he was injured at the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi, Tate's arm is covered in black leather and a glove and supported by a sling. Tate is a widower, but the cause of the death of his wife, Mary, is not specified in the series, although a gunfight seems likely. Tate had left his hometown as a teenager because of such a fight. At the urging of Marshal Morty Taw, whom viewers meet in the pilo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David McLean (actor)
David McLean (May 19, 1922 in Akron, Ohio – October 12, 1995 in Culver City, California) was an American film and television actor, best known for appearing in many Marlboro television and print advertisements beginning in the early 1960s. Early years McLean was born as Eugene Joseph Huth in Akron, Ohio. Career McLean's acting career began on stage with work in little theater plays. Following military service in World War II, he acted in productions in Los Angeles in addition to drawing sketches and cartoons. In addition to his commercial work for Marlboro cigarettes, McLean starred as the title character in the NBC Western television series, ''Tate'', which was a summer replacement for half of Perry Como's program in 1960. He also appeared in numerous television programs and feature films of the 1960s and '70s, including a leading role in the 1961 movie ''X-15'', the directorial debut of Richard Donner, and films such as '' The Strangler'' (1964), ''Nevada Smith'' (1966) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Girls Named Smith
''Two Girls Named Smith'' is an American television situation comedy that was broadcast on ABC from January 20, 1951, through October 13, 1951. Premise Frances Smith and Barbara Smith were cousins who moved to New York City from Omaha hoping to become a fashion designer and a singer, respectively. They shared an apartment at 514 East 51st Street. Their landlord, Mr. Basmany, became advisor and friend to them. Cast * Foch replaced Garner in several episodes in July and August; Henderson appeared in the role after Garner left the show in September. Production Richard Lewis produced ''Two Girls Named Smith''. Its directors included Charles Durbin, Mervyn Nelson, and Cort Steen. Peter Barry was one of the writers, and Jacques Press provided the music. The show was broadcast on Saturdays at noon Eastern Time. The sponsor was B. T. Babbitt (for Bab-O soap and Glim dishwashing detergent). It originated live from WJZ in New York City. Its competition included ''The Big Top'' on CBS. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Said That?
''Who Said That?'' is a 1948–55 NBC game show that ran on radio and television, in which a panel of celebrities attempted to determine the speaker of a quotation from recent news reports. Radio Robert Trout was the moderator when the radio version began on July 2, 1948. Panelists included H. V. Kaltenborn, Robert Ruark, Leland Stowe, and John Swayze. Peter Roberts was the announcer. Production Don Gillis was the director, with Fred and Dorothy Friendly as editors. The program was broadcast at 8:30 p.m. on Fridays, and it was sustaining. NBC planned to cancel the program in the fall of 1948, but it was continued "at the instance of the network's affiliates". The continuation was accompanied by a scheduling change as the show was moved to noon Eastern Time on Sundays. Critical response The trade publication ''Variety'' called the 1948 radio version "a refreshing departure from run-of-the-mill entertainment". It commended Trout's work as moderator, saying his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leave It To The Girls
''Leave It to the Girls'' is an American radio and television talk show, created by Martha Rountree, and broadcast, in various forms, from the 1940s through the 1980s. Broadcast details Radio version The series was originally a radio program airing on the Mutual radio network starting in 1945 with hostess Paula Stone. The show was created by ''Meet the Press'' creator Martha Rountree as a serious-minded discussion of the problems of career women, but soon became a comedic commentary on love, romance, and marriage from an almost-all female panel – one man was always on the panel to provide the male viewpoint.Biography of Martha Roundtree on th She Made It sub-website within the Paley Center for the Media website< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royal Family (play)
''The Royal Family'' is a play written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Its premiere on Broadway was at the Selwyn Theatre on 28 December 1927, where it ran for 345 performances to close in October 1928. It was included in Burns Mantle's ''The Best Plays of 1927–1928''. Characters * Fanny Cavendish – Cavendish family matriarch * Julie Cavendish – Fanny's daughter * Tony Cavendish – Fanny's son * Gwen Cavendish – Fanny's granddaughter * Herbert Dean – Fanny's brother * Kitty Dean – Fanny's sister-in-law * Oscar Wolfe – Cavendish family's long-time agent * Gilbert Marshall – Julie's love interest * Perry Stewart – Gwen's fiancee Productions * In Britain, Noël Coward directed the West End version of the play in 1934, with a cast that included Marie Tempest as Fanny Cavendish, Madge Titheradge as Julie Cavendish and Laurence Olivier as Tony Cavendish. The play was retitled "Theatre Royal". * The play was revived in the 1975–76 season on Broadway. Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Is The Hero
''Home Is the Hero'' is a 1959 Irish drama film directed by Fielder Cook. It was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Walter Macken – Paddo O'Reilly * Eileen Crowe – Daylia O'Reilly * Arthur Kennedy – Willie O'Reilly * Joan O'Hara – Josie O'Reilly * Maire O'Donnell – Maura Green * Harry Brogan – Dovetail * Maire Keane – Bid * Philip O'Flynn – Trapper * Pat Layde – Mr. Green * Eddie Golden Harold Edward Cox (born November 4, 1973), better known by the ring name Eddie Golden, is an American professional wrestler. A member of the Golden wrestling family, he is the father of Evan Golden and the nephew of Bunkhouse Buck. Golden was ... – Mr. Shannon * John Hoey – Finnegan * Michael C. Hennessy – Manchester Monaghan * Michael O'Brian – 1st Pub Customer * Dermot Kelly – 2nd Pub Customer References External links * 1959 films 1959 drama films Irish black-and-white films Films directed by Fielder Cook 1950 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway Theatre
Broadway theatre,Although ''theater'' is generally the spelling for this common noun in the United States (see American and British English spelling differences#-re, -er, American and British English spelling differences), many of the List of Broadway theaters, extant or closed Broadway venues use or used the spelling ''Theatre'' as the proper noun in their names. Many performers and trade groups for live dramatic presentations also use the spelling ''theatre''. or Broadway, is a theatre genre that consists of the theatrical performances presented in 41 professional Theater (structure), theaters, each with 500 or more seats, in the Theater District, Manhattan, Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway (Manhattan), Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Broadway and London's West End theatre, West End together represent the highest commercial level of live theater in the English-speaking world. While the Broadway (Manhattan), Broadway thoroughfare is eponymous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bus Stop (1956 Film)
''Bus Stop'' is a 1956 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Joshua Logan for 20th Century Fox, starring Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart, Robert Bray, and Hope Lange. Unlike most of Monroe's films, ''Bus Stop'' is neither a full-fledged comedy nor a musical, but rather a dramatic piece; it was the first film she appeared in after studying at the Actors Studio in New York. Monroe does, however, sing one song: " That Old Black Magic" by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. ''Bus Stop'' is based on the 1955 play of the same name (which in turn was expanded from an earlier, one-act play titled ''People in the Wind'') by William Inge. The inspiration for the play came from people Inge met in Tonganoxie, Kansas. Plot A naive, unintelligent, socially inept, loud-mouth cowboy, Beauregard "Bo" Decker, and his friend and father-figure Virgil Blessing take the bus from Timber Hill, Montana, to Phoenix, Arizona, to participate in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
