Joe Frisco
Actor · 1889 – 1958 · Milan, Illinois, USA
Movies12
Movie7.6DramaNew York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Sweet Smell of Success
1957 · 605 votes
Movie8.0DocumentaryVaudeville is a 1997 PBS documentary under its American Masters program. Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.
Vaudeville
1997 · 1 votes
Movie6.7DramaRomanceA poor young man is finally able to achieve his dream of running a horse at the track, but when he starts becoming successful, he begins to lose sight of what mattered to him before.
That's My Man
1947 · 3 votes
Movie6.0ComedyCrimeA crook becomes the victim of a crafty card player who works for the District Attorney.
Shady Lady
1945 · 5 votes
Movie6.1ComedyA horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race.
Riding High
1950 · 8 votes
Movie7.0RomanceWesternKnowing that is contains valuable helium gas, a gang of bad guys first tries to purchase the ranch which Gene straw-bosses. When that fails, they lay a hidden pipeline to snag the gas.
Western Jamboree
1938 · 2 votes
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Pressed into service, an inept comedian offers a burlesque on Helen Morgan.
The Benefit
1930 · 1 votes
Movie9.0ComedyDocumentaryEd Sullivan shows night spots all over New York in this movie, joking and listening to stories the patrons tell.
Mr. Broadway
1933 · 1 votes
Movie5.5RomanceWesternGene inherits a meat-packing plant, then faces stiff competition from snooty Ann Randolph, rival owner determined to do him in.
Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride
1940 · 2 votes
Movie9.0MysteryComedyA series of murders that take place in an old, dark mansion are suspected of being committed by an ape. (lost film)
The Gorilla
1930 · 1 votes
Movie6.0Music'Blind Bob' has written a song and the folks at the music publishing company think that Joe Frisco, his old friend from the Bowery is just right for it. So we see Joe at stage doing his peddler routine. He goes over to the publishing company, where he flirts with a girl act, and then tries out some eccentric dancing to the new song, which happens to be 'Get Happy.'
The Song Plugger
1930 · 3 votes
Movie6.0ComedyMusicTwo desperate singers take a job as the singing act in a movie theater between shows. They soon regret their decision.
The Happy Hottentots
1930 · 4 votes