William V. Skall
Nascimento : 1897-10-05, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Morte : 1976-03-22
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With a combination of documentary footage and animation, the science and history of rockets, and the effects of space travel on man are illustrated.
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A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.
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A husband and wife act are hoping to find success on Broadway.
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In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
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An Apache of mixed blood tries to make peace between Indians and whites.
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Após três anos em campanha, o general Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor) retorna à Roma e encontra Lygia (Deborah Kerr), por quem se apaixona. Ela é uma cristã e não quer nenhum envolvimento com um guerreiro. Mas, apesar de ter sido criada como romana, Lygia é a filha adotiva de um general aposentado e, teoricamente, uma refém de Roma. Marcus procura o imperador Nero (Peter Ustinov), para que ela lhe seja dada pelos serviços que ele fez. Lygia se ressente, mas de alguma forma se apaixona por Marcus. Enquanto isso, as atrocidades de Nero são cada vez mais ultrajantes e, quando ele queima Roma e culpa os cristãos, Marcus salva Lygia e a família dela. Nero captura todos os cristãos e os atira aos leões mas, no final, Marcus, Lygia e o cristianismo prevalecerão. Na filmagem da obra de Sienkiewicz, foram utilizados cerca de 32 mil figurinos e milhares de figurantes, dentre eles então os 'desconhecidos' Bud Spencer, Sophia Loren (então com 17 anos) e Elizabeth Taylor.
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O filme conta a história de Kimball O´Hara - Kim -, um jovem órfão, nascido e educado na Índia, quando essa ainda era uma colônia britânica. Vagando pelas ruas de Lahore, encontra um velho lama (sacerdote) tibetano, a quem passa a seguir como chela (discípulo). Num ambiente ora hostil, ora sedutor, Kim o "amiguinho de todo mundo", vê-se envolvido em empolgantes aventuras. Carrega dentro de si os contrates da cultura ocidental e da oriental. Repleto de provérbios orientais, o romance apresenta um quadro detalhado da vida na Índia.
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No século XV, a França é uma nação derrotada e arruinada após a Guerra dos Cem Anos contra a Inglaterra. A menina de fazenda de 14 anos de idade Joana D'Arc afirma ouvir vozes do Céu pedindo-lhe para levar Exército de Deus contra Orleans e coroando o fraco Delfim Charles VII como Rei da França. Joana arregimenta as pessoas com a sua fé, forma um exército e conquista Orleans. Quando seu exército está pronto para atacar Paris, o corrupto Charles vende seu país para a Inglaterra e dissolve o exército. Joana é presa, vendida ao Burgundians Ingleses e submetida a um julgamento político vergonhoso no castelo de Rouen.
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Two vaudevillians on the run from crooks try to pass themselves off as cowboys.
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Dois amigos (Farley Granger e John Dall) caçadores de aventura estrangulam seu colega de classe e organizam uma festa para a família e amigos da vítima, servindo refeições em uma mesa que na verdade é um baú que guarda o cadáver dele. Quando a conversa do jantar gira em torno do assassinato perfeito, o ex-professor (James Stewart) fica cada vez mais desconfiado que seus alunos converteram suas teorias intelectuais em uma realidade brutal.
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Musical biography of Irish 19th century tenor Chauncey Olcott.
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A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
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A beautiful cabaret dancer inspires composer Rimsky-Korsakov.
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The stuffy manager of lovely opera singer Vicki Cassel and her uncle, a classical conductor, is determined to close down the noisy nightclub next door to the Cassels' home. The club's owners--Steve, a handsome ladies' man, and Jeff, his clownish sidekick--hatch a plan to keep the club open. Steve arranges to meet--and woo--Vicki and then invite her and her uncle to the club. When Vicki's snobbish aunt and the manager discover that Vicki now favors popular music over the classics, they arrange to get the club closed. But that doesn't keep Steve and Jeff down. Instead, they decide to put on a Broadway show if they can get a backer. They find their "angel" in Vicki's uncle who agrees to finance the show only if Vicki is the leading lady. But again, Vicki's aunt and manager may be the spoiler in everyone's plans.
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Porter, um rico e sofisticado herdeiro, decide servir na Primeira Guerra Mundial como enfermeiro de ambulâncias. Lá ele encontra Linda Lee, que se tornará sua esposa, servindo como enfermeira. Depois da guerra, sua atividade na Broadway permite mostrar uma sequência de belas canções, como Just One of Those Things, You're the Top e a música título.
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U.S. Marshal Clay Stacy brings law and order to a frontier community terrorized by an old Nemesis.
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This WW2 documentary centers on the crew of the American B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares to execute a strategic bombing raid on Nazi submarine pens in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
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Neste incrível épico das Arábias, os personagens das histórias que encantaram leitores no mundo todo ganham vida com toda a sua paixão e glória através da história de irmãos que lutam entre si pelo poder político e pelo amor de Sherazade (interpretada pela encantadora e carismática Maria Montez). Contando com um elenco memorável, cenários suntuosos e figurinos exóticos, “As Mil e Uma Noites” é um clássico imperdível que já encantou platéias de todas as idades no mundo todo!
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Chronicle of a spoiled rich boy who joins the Marines with an off-handed attitude and finally becomes a battle-wise soldier. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Color) Cinematography.
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Loxi é a jovem empresária que cuida de uma empresa de manutenção de barcos. O negócio é muito lucrativo, uma vez que a costa da Flórida em 1840 possui águas rasas e coberta de corais. Quando resgata um navio bastante danificado, Loxi conhece o capitão Jack Stuart, por quem se apaixona. A ponto de lutar ao lado do amado para convencer os proprietários do barco que Stuart não teve nenhuma culpa nos estragos. O romance entre eles estará em risco quando o advogado contratado por ela, Stephen Tolliver, também se apaixona pela moça.
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Baseado no livro "The Saga of Billy the Kid", de Walter Noble Burns, sobre o pistoleiro William Bonney, ou apenas Billy the Kid, que passa a ser perseguido pelo xerife quando decide se vingar daqueles que assassinaram seu protetor. Filmado antes por por King Vidor em 1930.
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Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.
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In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
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Garota é deixada em escola interna inglesa pelo pai, um oficial do exército. Ela recebe a notícia de que ele morreu, não se conforma e foge para tentar encontrá-lo em algum hospital.
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The film biography of Queen Victoria focussing initially on the early years of her reign with her marriage to Prince Albert and her subsequent rule after Albert's death in 1861.
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A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.
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Half-Indian girl brought up in a wealthy household is loved by the son of the house against his family's wishes and loves another Indian employed by the household.
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Jonathan Pride is a mild-mannered dance instructor in 1820 Boston. En route to visit relatives, Jonathan is shanghaied by a band of zany pirates and forced to work as a galley boy. When the pirate vessel arrives at the port of Las Palomas, Jonathan, clad in buccaneer's garb, makes his escape. Everyone in Las Palomas, including Governor Alcalde (Frank Morgan) and fetching senorita Serafina (Steffi Duna), assumes that Jonathan is the pirate chieftain, leading to a series of typical comic-opera complications.
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In this musical short, a shipwrecked sailor is washed up on the shores of a tropical island and falls in love with a beautiful princess.
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A Salesman tries to locate a notorious Mexican bandit.
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In this MGM Colortone Musical short, a department store custodian who overindulges in drink sees the mannequins in the store's display windows come to life.
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Gypsies sing and dance around the fire while their children dream.
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The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
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A recently impoverished but formerly wealthy young woman ends up working as a nightclub hostess. There she meets a handsome, sophisticated and wealthy fellow who hires her to help him spice up his weekend parties. She begins helping him and regains her lost wealth and posh lifestyle.
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A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.