
Birthday:
04-20-1909
Deathday:
10-29-1983 (74 years)
Birthplace:
Oak Park, Illinois, USA
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Under Southern Stars
Act like George Wilbert
event1937
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Set in the springtime of 1863 in Chancellorsville, Virginia during the War Between the States, this colorful short profiles the heroic Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson the night before he would meet his fate in battle.
Talent Scout
Act like Raymond Crane
event1937 star_border 6
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A Hollywood heartthrob helps a small-town girl achieve stardom.
Vogues of 1938
Act like Singer
event1937 star_border 5.3
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An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.
Fugitive in the Sky
Act like Kansas City Radio Operator
event1936 star_border 6
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Reporter Terry Brewer goes to the Los Angeles airport to say goodbye to his sweetheart, airline hostess Rita Moore. He notices G-Man Mike Phelan among the passengers and assuming Phelan is on the trail of a criminal, decides to go along to get a story.
Stolen Harmony
Act like Hero in Skit / Vocalist (uncredited)
event1935 star_border 6
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Band leader Jack Conrad is impressed by prison inmate Ray Ferrera on saxophone. Conrad hires Ray to join his band and tour upon his release. Ray hooks up with Jean, a dancer in the show, and the two become a successful dance act. However, when an ex-inmate buddy of Ray's robs the tour bus, Ray is suspected of wrongdoing by Jack and the others in the group. After a gang of thugs hijacks the tour bus, Ray tries to use his street smarts to redeem his reputation.
The Daredevil Drivers
Act like Burnell Bus Driver
event1938 star_border 5
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To spite his girlfriend, the owner of a successful bus company, an auto racer goes to work for her rival.
Trailin' West
Act like Lieutenant Dale
event1936
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A singing secret agent tracks down renegades at President Lincoln's request.
Jezebel
Act like Bob (uncredited)
event1938 star_border 7
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In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
The Captain's Kid
Act like Tom Squires
event1936 star_border 6
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In this children's adventure, the children of a small town are enthralled by the tales of the town drunk.
Echo Mountain
Act like Johann
event1936
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Echo Mountain (1936) is a color musical short where they sing their songs in a mountains setting.
Penrod and His Twin Brother
Act like Clark
event1938 star_border 5
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Penrod Schofield's mischievous dog, Duke, is falsely accused of biting Penrod's spoiled friend, Rodney.
Shoot the Works
Act like Crooner (as Frank Prince)
event1934 star_border 5
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The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.
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