
Douglas Spencer
Oyuncu · 1910 – 1960 · Princeton, Illinois, USA
Douglas Spencer (born July 4, 1910 – March 5, 1960) was an American actor, best known for his roles in classic science fiction films and film noirs during the 1940s and 1950s. Spencer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was drawn to the entertainment industry early on and began his career in theater before transitioning to films. He often played characters with a tough, no-nonsense edge, making him a popular choice for a variety of roles in films of the time. Spencer's big break came when he landed a role in the influential science fiction film *The Thing from Another World* (1951), directed by Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks. In the film, Spencer played the role of a reporter named Ned Scott, who is among the group of scientists and military personnel investigating a mysterious alien threat in the Arctic. *The Thing from Another World* became a classic of the genre and remains one of Spencer’s most memorable roles. In addition to his work in science fiction, Spencer appeared in several other films across a range of genres. He was frequently cast in supporting roles in film noirs, thrillers, and dramas, and his distinctive, gravelly voice and sharp screen presence made him a recognizable face in Hollywood. Other notable films he appeared in include *The Big Clock* (1948), a crime thriller directed by John Farrow, and *The Green Glove* (1952), a suspenseful drama. Douglas Spencer was married to actress *Ann Wedgeworth*, and their marriage lasted for several years. After the height of his film career, Spencer continued working in television and on stage, although he never achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries. Spencer’s career was cut short when he died from cancer at the age of 49, on March 5, 1960. Despite his relatively brief career, he remains fondly remembered by fans of classic sci-fi and noir films. Douglas Spencer's legacy is primarily tied to his memorable performance in *The Thing from Another World*, but his work across various genres helped solidify him as a dependable and versatile character actor in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. His contributions to the sci-fi and noir genres continue to be appreciated by film enthusiasts today.
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Film6.7DramKorkuYeşil suratlı ve vücutlu bir uzaylı yaratığın peşine düşen Amerikan ordusunun hikayesi. John Carpenter’ın “Şey”inin esin kaynağı. Kapalı alanda korku ve gerilim üzerine tür adına ilk filmlerden.
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Film8.1SuçGerilimBüyük bir sigorta şirketinde çalışan Walter, sondaj işinde çalışan zengin kocası sürekli seyahat ettiği için yalnız yaşayan genç ve güzel Phyllis'in evine gider ve genç kadına kapsamlı bir sigorta paketi satmaya çalışır. Sondaj işinin tehlikelerini bilen Phyllis'in sahte korkularının altında yatan hain düşünceleri fark eden Walter, genç kadının evini terk eder. Sigorta şirketlerinden para alabilmek için çevrilen dolapların ince noktalarını dahi bilen Walter, genç kadına olan hislerine yenik düşer ve Phyllis ile kapsamlı bir cinayet planı hazırlar. Plana göre, Phyllis'in kocası sigortalanacaktır ve şirketin onay vermesi sonrasında bir tren kazasında hayatını kaybedecektir. Walter'in ustaca kurduğu bu plan yolunda giderse, Phyllis'in kocası öldükten sonra sigorta şirketi bir değil, iki tazminat ödeyecektir...
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Film7.0KomediRomantikKızının nişanlandığını söylemesi ile son davetlinin düğünden ayrılmasına kadar geçen sürede kızını çok seven bir babanın ayakta kalma çabasını anlatan bu klasik komedide Akademi Ödüllü Spencer Tracy ve Elizabeth Taylor başrolleri paylaşıyor. Kızı Kay, Buckley Dunstan ile nişanlandığını ilan ettiğinde avukat Stanley T. Banks böyle bir şeye hiç hazırlıklı olmadığını fark eder. Buna karşın, Kay'in evleneceğini öğrenmek karısı Ellie ile oğlu Tommy'yi son derece mutlu eder. Bir "oğul" sahibi olması, artık büyümüş ve kendi hayatını yaşayan minik kızını kaybedecek olan Stanley için bir teselli değildir. Belki her şey yoluna girecek, tabii eğer Stanley, Buckley'yi kabul edebilir ve düğünü atlatabilirse. Peki, düğün masraflarını kim karşılıyor? Tabii ki, gelinin babası.
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Monkey Business
1952 · 308 votes
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The Big Clock
1948 · 192 votes
Film7.2DramBir doktor, Çoklu Kişilik Bozukluğundan müzdarip bir kadını tedavi etmektedir.
The Three Faces of Eve
1957 · 156 votes
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Houdini
1953 · 81 votes
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1949 · 287 votes
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1958 · 35 votes
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This Island Earth
1955 · 240 votes
Film6.5WesternHızlı bir Meksikalı-Amerikalı silahlı adam, birkaç meşhur silahşörü öldürür ve Mesa'nın ölen şerifinin yerine işe alınır; ancak dolandırıcı bir meyhane sahibi onu maaş bordrosunda tutmak veya ortadan kaldırmak ister.
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1953 · 29 votes
Film6.2MüzikKomediIn her attempts to make a splash on Broadway, a lively would-be-actress lands herself in hot water with the mob.
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1949 · 5 votes
Film5.8WesternFilmde, Kentucky’den Teksasa’a gitmek için yola çıkan bir baba-oğulun heyecan dolu maceralarını anlatıyor. Kentakili ve oğlu yolculuklarının ilk durağı olan kasabada başlarını belaya sokarlar. Şerifle kavga eden adam hapse düşer ve oğlu yalnız kalır. Kasabadaki restoranda çalışan Hena, Kentakili’nin oğluyla ilgilenir. Çocuk da Hena’ya kendileriyle birlikte Teksas’a gelmesini teklif eder. Birlikte babasını hapisten kurtarırlar ve yola devam ederler.
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Film6.6WesternSavaşA group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.
The Raid
1954 · 35 votes
Film6.6SuçDramEx-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.
The Dark Corner
1946 · 73 votes
Film6.9WesternCapt. Harper's cavalry patrol returns to the fort to find it besieged by Ute Indians. The apparent cause is the recapture of Army traitor Brett Halliday, who deserted to the Utes in a previous war; but Brett has a different story. With capture imminent, the only chance for the surviving men (and one woman) is to boat down a wild, uncharted river, where Harper and Halliday must pull together, like it or not.
Smoke Signal
1955 · 16 votes
Film6.6Bilim KurguKomediIn the not-too-distant future, the evil Dr. Forrester forces a temp named Mike into a series of experiments, where he's forced to watch cheesy movies so the mad scientist can monitor his mind. However, as Mike can't control where the movies begin or end, he'll try to keep his sanity with the help of his robot friends.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
1996 · 237 votes
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Dizi7.5WesternAksiyon ve MaceraThe High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Bonanza
1959 · 500 votes
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The Rifleman
1958 · 54 votes
Dizi8.5Bilim Kurgu ve FantastikGizem"İnsanoğlunun bildiğinin ötesinde beşinci bir boyut vardır. Uzay kadar geniş ve sonsuzluk kadar zamansız bir boyut. Işık ile gölge, bilim ile hurafe arasındaki orta yoldur ve insanın korku çukuru ile bilgisinin zirvesi arasında yer alır. Bu, hayal gücünün boyutudur. Alacakaranlık Kuşağı dediğimiz bir alandır." Her bölümde farklı oyuncularla, farklı konuların işlendiği, bilim kurgu, korku ve gerilim öğelerini barındıran beş sezonluk dizi, bu türdeki dizilerin öncülüğünü yapmaktadır.
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Cheyenne
1955 · 26 votes
Dizi5.8DramAn anthology series that explored the ways sudden and unexpected wealth changed life for better or for worse. It told the stories of people who were given one million dollars from a benefactor who insisted they never know him, with one exception.
The Millionaire
1955 · 4 votes
Dizi5.1WesternAfter the end of the Civil War, a former Confederate Army private roams the Wild West, and, as a rogue drifter, gets involved in helping out various settlers threatened by various bad guys... THE REBEL is a 76-episode American western television series starring Nick Adams that debuted on the ABC network from 1959 to 1961. The Rebel was one of the few Goodson-Todman Productions outside of their game show ventures. Beginning in December 2011, The Rebel reruns began to air Saturday mornings on Me-TV.
The Rebel
1959 · 11 votes
Dizi7.5DramAileStudio 57 is an American anthology series that was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network from September 1954 to September 1955, and in syndication from 1955 to 1956.
Studio 57
1954 · 2 votes
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Lux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The series presented both comedy and drama in original teleplays, as well as abridged adaptations of films and plays.
Lux Video Theatre
1950 · 7 votes
Dizi9.0DramWire Service is an American drama series that aired on ABC as part of its 1956-57 season lineup.
Wire Service
1956 · 1 votes