Dan Dailey
Nacimiento : 1913-12-14, New York, New York, USA
Muerte : 1978-10-16
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Daniel James Dailey Jr. (December 14, 1915 – October 16, 1978) was an American dancer and actor.
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Self (archive footage)
American Masters Series. Documentary on Gene Kelly that gives insight into his dancing, how he formed a style (first "blue collar dancer") and developed different cinematique techniques, such as brilliantly shot dancing sequences.
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.
Clyde Tolson
The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture. From the Kennedys to Martin Luther King. From cab drivers to Congressmen. From housewives to hostesses. He had something on 58 million people. It was all in his files. Now you can see how he used it.
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Segunda parte de "Érase una vez en Hollywood". A diferencia del primer documental, sólo hay dos narradores: Gene Kelly y Fred Astaire. Incluye escenas de comedias y dramas en los que intervienen los hermanos Marx, Laurel y Hardy o Katharine Hepburn.
Joshua Cabe
A crusty old rancher hires three young women to pose as his daughters. However, the real father of one of the daughters finds out about it, and kidnaps her to hold her for ransom--which the rancher can't pay.
Self
Mitzi Gaynor in a song-dance-comedy hour with guests Ken Berry (Mayberry R.F.D.), Dan Dailey (My Blue Heaven) and Mike Connors (Manix) as they relive memorable "First Times" of life. Television technical advances also allow for a studio-bound Mitzi to electronically dance in and out of the newly installed $1.6 million jumbo scoreboard at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Michael O'Hara III
The name Michael O'Hara has become synonymous with law enforcement. There have been three generations of Michael O'Haras and all have been exemplary policemen. When Michael O'Hara III's child was born he was told that they would not be able to have any more children, and there has always been a Michael O'Hara, so he named his child Michael O'Hara IV despite the fact that she is a girl. Now Mike has a tendency to get involved with police matters and not always with good results, which annoys her father. And despite being told repeatedly to stay out of it, she continues her amateurish detective activities.
Mr. Greher
A high-school senior and his girlfriend get married when they find out she's pregnant.
Self / Terry Donahue (archive footage) (uncredited)
This 1963 documentary, released less than a year after Marilyn Monroe's death, showcases the star in memorable scenes from her 20th Century Fox films, including wardrobe tests and clips from her last, uncompleted project, "Something's Got To Give". Hosted and narrated by Rock Hudson.
Un investigador tiene que buscar a un asesino que tiene una particular forma de matar, como si se tratase de un animal.
Billy Campbell
Primera Guerra Mundial (1914-1918). Nick Adams, un joven inquieto e hijo único de una familia un poco excéntrica, emprende un viaje a Nueva York para conseguir un trabajo como reportero, pero antes se alista en el ejército italiano como conductor de ambulancia. Durante la guerra conocerá el amor. (FILMAFFINITY)
Ted Holt
Pepe, el mozo de cuadras de un rancho mexicano, está muy encariñado con uno de los caballos, pero su jefe se lo vende a un director de cine americano que piensa utilizarlo en su próxima película. Entonces Pepe decide buscar trabajo en Hollywood para estar cerca del caballo. Film con numerosos cameos de grandes estrellas como Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Jack Lemmon, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Janet Leigh, Kim Novak, Tony Curtis y Dean Martin, entre otros.
Cmdr. David Forest
Based upon the life of Commander Francic D. Fane (USNR), UnderWater Warrior follows the evolution of the US Navy's Underwater Demolition Unit from its inception near the end of World War II through its acceptance and finally successful utilization in Korea. Landmark underwater camera work makes Underwater Warrior a milestone in cinematic history.
Ernest Horton
Alice Chicoy (Joan Collins) es la esposa de Johnny (Rick Jason), conductor de autobús. Alice es la dueña de un pequeño restaurante y le gusta demasiado el licor. Descontenta con lo que se ha convertido su vida, decide sorprender a su marido a medio camino del recorrido de su autobús. Entre los pasajeros, esta Camille Oakes (Jayne Mansfield), es una stripper en camino hacia un trabajo bien remunerado en San Juan. Camille se ve atrapada en un coqueteo con el vendedor ambulante Ernest Horton (Dan Dailey).
Arthur Turner
Arthur Turner's bored housewife Mildred seeks psychiatric help from Dr. Alan Coles who also has his own emotional problems to solve.
'Jughead' Carson
Un piloto americano, que vive completamente entregado a la vida militar, sufre un accidente doméstico y se rompe la columna vertebral. Paralizado en una silla de ruedas, comienza una nueva vida como escritor e incluso es contratado como guionista en Hollywood. Tras el bombardeo de Pearl Harbour por los japoneses, es enviado al Pacífico como supervisor de un nuevo y revolucionario prototipo de portaaviones. Su extraordinaria fuerza de voluntad hace que poco a poco se vaya recuperando de su lesión.
Narrator
True story of Lt.Cdr. Howard W.Gilmore who was awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing himself to save his submarine, February 1943.
Ray Henderson
Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things.
Chuck Rodwell
Dan Dailey, un ranchero que ha ido a jugar a un casino de Las Vegas (Nevada), acaba descubriendo que lo único que tiene que hacer para ganar a la ruleta es coger la mano a Cyd Charisse, una guapa bailarina del local.
Doug Hallerton
Tres compinches de la Segunda Guerra Mundial prometen reunirse en un lugar y tiempo especificados 10 años después de la guerra. Ellos mantienen su palabra sólo para descubrir lo lejos que han crecido. Pero la reunión despierta recuerdos de sueños juveniles que no se han cumplido - y lentamente, los tres hombres reevaluan sus vidas e intentan encontrar una manera de renovar su amistad.
Terence Donahue
Los Donahue son una familia de actores que vive pelenamente dedicada al mundo del espectáculo. De escenario en escenario, representando los números más variopintos, los Donahue hacen las delicias del público.
Larry 'Pop' Cooper
Coop's an ex-ballplayer is now a peanut vendor, who takes too much of an interest in the game. But he's passed on his craze for baseball to his son, Christie. When his dad gets fired, Chris makes friends with the former team owner's niece (and her boyfriend Pete), and not only gets his dad's job back, but a batboy position for himself. With his dad's help, Christie begins to make a few suggestions here and there. And as a publicity stunt, the team makes him their youngest manager on record. But when Chris gets sick, Coop has to come to the rescue.
Bill Carter
Tras un año de éxito triunfal en Londres, Jeannie Laird, una ex corista convertida en estrella, regresa a Estados Unidos para descansar en la nueva casa que se ha comprado. Allí tiene como vecino a Bill Carter, un dibujante de tiras cómicas viudo que vive sólo con Joe, su hijo de 10 años. Jeannie y Bill enseguida congenian y se enamoran, pero el pequeño Joe se siente celoso y se interpone entre ambos.
Ed Nielson
A New York cab driver helps an Irish immigrant with a baby locate her missing husband.
Doc Tilbee
In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.
Sergeant Quirt
Francia, 1918. El capitán Flag tiene a su cargo una compañía de marines de mala reputación, en la que, además, el nuevo sargento primero es su viejo enemigo Quirt. Ambos se enfrentarán para conseguir los favores de Charmine, la hija del tabernero; pero esta rivalidad cambia completamente cuando ella muestra su interés por casarse. Finalmente, la compañía es llamada al frente y, a partir de ese momento, sus cómicas disputas darán paso a la cruda y cruel realidad de la guerra
Dizzy Dean
The story of Jerome "Dizzy" Dean, a major-league baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs in the 1930s and 1940s.
Teddy Sherman
A ruthless fashion designer steps on everyone in her way in order to reach the top of her profession. Eventually she is forced to choose between her ambition and the man she loves.
Sgt. Shep Dooley
A G.I. in occupied Japan tries to re-woo his old love, who's putting on a show for the troops.
Jack Moran
Radio star Kitty Moran, long married to partner Jack, finds she's pregnant, but miscarries. For a change, the couple turn their act into a series on early TV and try to adopt a baby. Finally they acquiring a girl in a somewhat back alley manner.
Johnny Behind-the-Deuces
El dueño de una línea de diligencias contrata a un pistolero para sabotear el camino de una locomotora que representa una amenaza para su negocio. (FILMAFFINITY)
William 'Bill' Kluggs
Bill Kluggs es un hombre de un pequeño pueblo americano, que se alista en el ejército para convertirse en un héroe. Pero sus superiores deciden mantenerlo alejado del frente, dedicándolo a tareas de entrenamiento. Pronto empezará a sentirse frustrado... hasta el día en que le destinan a una misión secreta
Timothy O'Connor
In 1924, stage-struck Boston blueblood Hannah Adams picks up musical star Tim O'Connor and takes him home for dinner. One thing leads to another, and when Tim's show rolls on to Chicago a new Mrs. O'Connor comes along as incompetent chorus girl. Hollywood beckons, and we follow the star careers of the O'Connor family in silents and talkies.
Jim Hefferen
A woman takes in boarders to support her husband's harebrained financial schemes.
"Skid" Johnson
Bonny Kane and 'Skid' Johnson are vaudeville performers in the 1920s. The two of them suffer marital difficulties when Skid gets an offer to appear on Broadway while Bonny gets left behind on the road. Things get worse with Skid's increasing drinking problem and the fact that the press has reported him to be spending a lot of time with his pretty co-star.
Bert Norwick
A family vaudeville act is threatened when the eldest son is offered a contract to play baseball. Musical.
Chuck Arnold
A bandleader falls in love and marries a small town girl.
Father
Primera colaboración entre Betty Grable y Dan Dailey, una pareja con mucho menos glamour que la formada por la mítica Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, pero que alcanzó en Estados Unidos cierta popularidad -en especial la "pin up" Miss Grable que ofrece aquí una de sus mejores y más aclamadas interpretaciones-. Un musical colorido y con cierto encanto cuyo mayor atractivo es su nostálgica banda sonora -ganadora del Oscar-. (FILMAFFINITY)
Soldier (uncredited)
Durante la I Guerra Mundial, el bailarín de Broadway Jerry Jones (George Murphy) es convocado para ingresar en el ejército. Otros amigos se enlistan también, y pronto, en el Campo Upton de New York, Jerry organiza a un grupo que montará el espectáculo “Yip! Yip! Yaphank!”. Varias décadas después, algunos de los sobrevivientes del grupo, con Jerry a la cabeza, aunarán esfuerzos para montar, durante la II Guerra Mundial, otra revista que se llamará esta vez “This is the Army”.
Dick Bulliard (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Sailors and spies mingle in between the acts at Hattie's nightclub in the Canal Zone.
Bob Edwards (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
The Andrews Sisters headline this musical. They play the lead act at a popular nightclub. The trouble begins when they hire a few students from a financially foundering dance school for their newest production. One of the dancers, a rich young socialite, desperately wants to be in it too, but her prurient maiden aunts refuse to allow her to disgrace their family by becoming a common chorine. She and the club owner (who must have the aunt's permission because the girl is underage) try to convince them, but it's not easy.
Kansas (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Two FBI agents are sent to investigate sabotage at a lumber camp.
Ole
La rutina de un grupo de boxeadores novatos que viven en una casa de huéspedes se ve alterada cuando llega la hermosa Judy Galestrum. Están muy interesados por ella el joven estudiante Ken Burke y el fornido sueco Olaf Jensen. La rivalidad entre los dos amigos los lleva inevitablemente a enfrentarse en el ring.
Herbert Delano (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
A newlywed tries to deal with her troubled stepchild.
Rex (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Marriage counselor advises his bored wife to take up painting through which she meets a hubbie-rival yachtsman.
Bill Pattison (as Dan Dailey, Jr.)
Married songwriters almost split up while putting on a big show.
Al Haines
A group of neighborhood teenagers discover some suspicious goings-on near a naval base in San Diego, and suspect that a foreign espionage ring is at work trying to find out military secrets.
Sonny Black
A jailed cop befriends a mob chieftain and stages a breakout with him.
Jimmy Walters
Tres mujeres sueñan con actuar en los musicales de Broadway de Florence Ziegfeld. Susan teme que su éxito apene a su padre, actor de vodevil en declive. Sheila se debate entre el amor a su novio y las atenciones de un millonario. Sandra está casada con un virtuoso del violín que no soporta que su mujer consiga el éxito en el mundo de las lentejuelas.
Whitney King
An elderly businessman (Frank Morgan) plans what he thinks is an innocent night on the town while his wife is away. Instead, he finds himself involved in a showgirl's murder.
Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.
Jim Reynolds
Wholesome comedy about newlyweds (and the bride's understanding--but sometimes interfering--parents) discovering married life isn't always bliss.
Bob Strong (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
A radio actor faces trouble when a science-fiction story causes the audience to panic.
Bill Ward
A dizzy young woman aranges to turn her inventor-boyfriend's vacation into a chance meeting with a possible investor who happens to be her brother's future father-in-law. And Wacky stuff happens.
Perth Nickerson (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Because of a bad investment, Captain and Mrs. Peabody are evicted from their home. Mrs. Peabody finds lodging at a retirement home, but as only single women are allowed, the Captain has to make other arrangements. However, after witnessing their tearful goodbye, the home's residents vote to allow the couple to move in together. The Captain is a reluctant lodger, uncomfortable at being surrounded by so much femininity, and bristles when his pals start referring to him as "Old Lady". The time has come for Captain Peabody to reassert his manhood!
Holl
Victor Roth es un profesor universitario que vive tranquilamente con su familia en un pequeño pueblo del sur de los Alpes alemanes. Pero, cuando Hitler llega al poder (1933), los Roth, como todas las familias de origen judío, se ven obligados a separarse. Además Roth ve cómo su carrera se arruina y cómo sus hijos varones apoyan el nacionalsocialismo. En cambio, su hija Freya (Sullavan) y su prometido Martin (Stewart) ven con claridad meridiana que la única salida es huir del país.
Homer (uncredited)
Susana está casada y tiene una hija, pero tras un viaje por Europa, comienza a sentir una ferviente vocación religiosa que le hará abandonar todo aquello que ha construido. Su marido Barrie intentará no perderla.