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Theodore Newton (actor)
Theodore Newton (August 4, 1904 – February 28, 1963) was an American film and stage actor. He was sometimes billed as Ted Newton. Early years Newton's parents were Mr. and Mrs. C. Bertram Newton. He failed out of Princeton University after years and worked as a bank clerk in Philadelphia. In the evenings, he began acting with the Hedgerow Theatre. Career Newton's Broadway theatre, Broadway credits included (billed as "Ted Newton") ''The Royal Family (play), The Royal Family'' (1950), ''The Lady from the Sea'' (1950), ''The Big Knife (play), The Big Knife'' (1949), ''Apology'' (1943), ''My Sister Eileen (play), My Sister Eileen'' (1940), ''Suzanna and the Elders'' (1940), ''The Man Who Came to Dinner'' (1939), ''Wise Tomorrow'' (1937), ''Dead End (play), Dead End'' (1935), ''Vermont'' (1928) and ''Elmer the Great'' (1928). In 1933, Newton made his first film appearance, and he eventually acted in almost 30 films. Personal life On November 22, 1936, Newton married actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace Of Aces (1933 Film)
Ace of aces is an informal title for the top pilot in a branch of military service. It also may refer to: Books * ''Ace of Aces'', the title of several biographies of Dick Bong * ''Ace of Aces'', the title of Teddy Suhren's memoirs * ''Ace of Aces'', the title of Rene Fonck's autobiography * ''Ace of Aces'', the title of a biography of Marmaduke Pattle * ''Ace of Aces'', the title of a biography of Eddie Rickenbacker Films * ''Ace of Aces'' (1933 film), an American World War I film starring Richard Dix * ''Ace of Aces'' (1982 film), a French-German comedy starring Jean-Paul Belmondo Games * ''Ace of Aces'' (picture book game), based on World War I aerial warfare * ''Ace of Aces'' (video game), a computer game based on World War II aerial warfare Other * Ace of Aces (horse) See also * Ace (other) {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From Headquarters (1933 Film)
''From Headquarters'' is a 1933 American pre-Code murder mystery film starring George Brent, Margaret Lindsay and Eugene Pallette, and directed by William Dieterle. Plot It is a typical day at the main police headquarters in a large unnamed city. The press room is full of half-asleep cynical reporters, a busy switchboard, and small-time criminals who relish the attention of getting their mug shots and fingerprints taken. Inept bail bondsman Manny Wales wanders the hallways, futilely searching for clients. Suspected bank robber Muggs Manton seems to be "the catch of the day". But when notorious womanizing playboy Gordon Bates is found shot to death in his penthouse, Manton is literally reduced to the role of bench-warmer. Detectives Stevens and Boggs are assigned to the case. Stevens is handsome, cool, and collected. Boggs is blustery, and his modus operandi is to accuse first, find out facts later. Stevens is discomfited to find out his former girlfriend, Lou Ann Winton, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From This Day Forward
''From This Day Forward'' is a 1946 American drama film directed by John Berry and starring Joan Fontaine, Mark Stevens and Rosemary DeCamp. It was produced and distributed by RKO Pictures. Plot Army sergeant Bill Cummings ( Mark Stevens) is about to be discharged after service in World War II. He was a blue collar worker in civilian life and is seeking employment. As he fills out forms and speaks to personnel at the United States Employment Service, he thinks back on the life events that brought him to this point. Flashbacks show him at various times in his prewar life. He is shown meeting and marrying his wife Susan ( Joan Fontaine) in 1938. Other flashbacks describe their hardscrabble life in a poor neighborhood of New York City during the Great Depression. He and various relatives are shown as frequently unemployed and having difficulty making a living. He and Susan's financial ups and downs are depicted, as are the humiliation of being supported by Susan's bookstore c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Susie Slagle's
''Miss Susie Slagle's'' is a 1946 American drama film directed by John Berry. It was based on the popular novel by Augusta Tucker. The film was Berry's directorial debut and first starring role for Joan Caulfield. Plot A nursing student falls in love with a young medical intern in 1910 Baltimore, but their lives start to fall apart when he catches a deadly disease. Cast Production Original novel Augusta Tucker's novel was published in 1939. Paramount paid $20,000 for the film rights. The novel became a best seller. A sequel came out in 1942, ''The Man Miss Susie Loved''. Development In 1939 Martin Berkley was assigned to write the script. John Cromwell was assigned to direct under the supervision of Arthur Hornblow. In January 1941 Paramount announced Jean Arthur would star and Sam Wood would produce and direct with Lorraine Nobel writing a script. Jack Oakie was to play the comic male lead. In May 1941 Irene Dunne was named as lead. In June 1941 filming was postponed so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Next, Corporal Hargrove?
''What Next, Corporal Hargrove?'' is a 1945 black-and-white comedy film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Robert Walker and Keenan Wynn. It was distributed by MGM and produced by George Haight. Harry Kurnitz received an Oscar nomination for his original screenplay, ''What Next, Corporal Hargrove?'', for this follow-up to the 1944 hit ''See Here, Private Hargrove ''See Here, Private Hargrove'' is a 1942 book by Marion Hargrove, about his experiences in U.S. Army basic training. Origin The author, a North Carolina native, was a correspondent for ''The Charlotte News'' prior to World War II. After he was ...''. Plot U.S. artillery corporal Marion Hargrove finds himself at large in wartime France with wheeler-dealer pal Pvt. Thomas Mulvehill. Inadvertently detached from their outfit, Hargrove and Mulvehill wander into a French village, where they're lauded as conquering heroes by the populace. Cast References External links * * * 1945 films 1940s war com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hidden Eye
''The Hidden Eye'' is a 1945 American mystery film directed by Richard Whorf and written by George Harmon Coxe and Harry Ruskin. It is the sequel to the 1942 film '' Eyes in the Night''. The film stars Edward Arnold, Frances Rafferty, Ray Collins, Paul Langton, William 'Bill' Phillips and Thomas E. Jackson. The film was released on August 31, 1945, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot A blind detective, Duncan Maclain, with a seeing-eye dog is asked to help by Jean Hampton after a number of mysterious murders are committed, including ones of her wealthy father and uncle. Jean's fiancé, Barry Gifford, falls under suspicion at first, but Maclain and bodyguard Marty Corbett ultimately conclude that a family lawyer, Treadway, is masterminding a murder and moneymaking scheme. Gifford is about to be framed for the killings when Maclain solves it, after which the detective is asked to be best man at Jean's wedding. Cast * Edward Arnold as Capt. Duncan Maclain * Frances Rafferty as Jean Ham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalna (film)
''Jalna'' is a 1935 RKO Radio Pictures film based on the 1927 novel of the same name by Mazo de la Roche. It stars Kay Johnson, Ian Hunter and C. Aubrey Smith. In the film, a newlywed has to adjust to her husband's odd family. Plot Cast * Kay Johnson as Alayne Archer Whiteoak * Ian Hunter as Renny Whiteoak * C. Aubrey Smith as Uncle Nicholas Whiteoak * Nigel Bruce as Maurice Vaughan * David Manners as Eden Whiteoak * Peggy Wood as Meg Whiteoak * Jessie Ralph as Gran Whiteoak * Theodore Newton as Piers Whiteoak * Halliwell Hobbes as Uncle Ernest Whiteoak * George Offerman, Jr. as Finch Whiteoak * Clifford Severn as Wakefield "Wake" Whiteoak * Molly Lamont as Pheasant Vaughan Whiteoak * Forrester Harvey as Rags Reception The critic for ''The New York Times ''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investiga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gambling (film)
''Gambling'' is a 1934 American crime film directed by Rowland V. Lee and written by Garrett Graham. It is based on the 1929 play ''Gambling'' by George M. Cohan. The film stars George M. Cohan, Wynne Gibson, Dorothy Burgess, Theodore Newton, Harold Healy and Walter Gilbert. The film was released on November 3, 1934, by Fox Film Corporation. Plot Cast * George M. Cohan as Al Draper * Wynne Gibson as Maizie Fuller *Dorothy Burgess Dorothy Burgess (March 4, 1907 – August 20, 1961) was an American stage and motion-picture actress. Family, education Born in Los Angeles in 1907, Burgess was a niece of Fay Bainter. On her father's side, she was related to David C. Montgom ... as Dorothy Kane * Theodore Newton as Ray Braddock *Harold Healy as Ben Connolly *Walter Gilbert as Insp. Freelock * Cora Witherspoon as Mrs. Edna Seeley *Joseph Allen Sr. as Joe *Percy Ames as Mr. B *Six Spirits of Rhythm as Speciality Number References External links * 1934 films American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blind Date (1934 Film)
''Blind Date'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Ann Sothern, Neil Hamilton, and Paul Kelly. Plot Kitty (Ann Sothern), is a hardworking switchboard operator who is engaged to auto mechanic Bill ( Paul Kelly). When Bill opens his own garage, the demands of running his own business soon take a toll on his relationship with Kitty. Frustrated, Kitty agrees to go on a blind date with Bob ( Neil Hamilton), the wealthy son of a department store titan. When sparks fly, Kitty is soon forced to make a difficult choice between the two men. Cast * Ann Sothern as Kitty Taylor * Neil Hamilton as Bob Hartwell * Paul Kelly as Bill Lowry * Jane Darwell as Ma Taylor * Spencer Charters as Charlie aTaylor * Joan Gale as Flora Taylor * Mickey Rooney as Freddie Taylor * Geneva Mitchell as Dot * Henry Kolker as J. W. Hartwell, Sr. * Tyler Brooke as Emory * Billie Seward Billie Seward (born Rita Ann Seward; October 23, 1912 – March 20, 1982) wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Try Again
''Let's Try Again'' is a 1934 American melodrama film starring Clive Brook. It was known in Britain as ''Marriage Symphony''. It earned $183,000 at the box office at a time when a film of its budget was expected to earn $250,000.Richard Jewell and Vernon Harbin (1982). ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 74. Plot Cast *Diana Wynyard as Alice Overton *Clive Brook as Dr. Jack Overton * Helen Vinson as Nan Blake * Irene Hervey as Marge Phelps * Theodore Newton as Paul Milburn *Arthur Hoyt as Phillips, the Butler *Henry Kolker Joseph Henry Kolker (November 13, 1874 – July 15, 1947) was an American stage and film actor and film director, director. Early years Kolker was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1874. (Some sources say 1870.) He came to America at age five and w ... as Mr. Blake References External links * 1934 films 1934 drama films American drama films American black-and-white films 1930s melodrama films 1930s American films {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Now I'll Tell
''Now I'll Tell'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Edwin J. Burke starring Spencer Tracy, Helen Twelvetrees, and Alice Faye. It was produced by Fox Film shortly before the company's merger with Twentieth Century Pictures. It marked the final screen appearance of former silent star Alice Calhoun. Plot Murray Golden is an unscrupulous New York City gambler and casino operator who wants to live life to the fullest. His philosophy is encapsulated in something he keeps saying: "You're only wrong when you fail." His wife, Virginia, has extracted a promise that he will quit the business once he makes $500,000. However, when he does, he breaks his word. He also starts seeing Peggy Warren behind his wife's back. Murray learns that gangster Al Mossiter has fixed a championship boxing match. He pays one of the fighters to take a dive in the second round, before Mossiter's man goes down in the fifth, and wins a lot of money. (Mossiter's boxer is later murdered.) How ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper World (film)
''Upperworld'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Warren William as a wealthy married railroad tycoon whose friendship with a showgirl, played by Ginger Rogers, leads to blackmail and murder. ''Upperworld'' is one of the last films released before the strict enforcement of the Hollywood Production Code by Joseph I. Breen, which began on July 1, 1934. Plot Alexander Stream is a multimillionaire. While he is devoted to his wife, Hettie and son, Tommy, she is too busy playing attending and throwing society functions to pay much attention to her husband. While out in his yacht, a young woman, Lilly Linda, is spotted drowning in the ocean. The crew bring her aboard, and Stream loans her some of his clothes. He gives her a ride home in his limousine and she invites him to come in so she can give the clothes back to him. To thank him, she offers to make him breakfast and he ends up skipping all of his morning appointments to have breakfast w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |