
Sam Levene
Oyuncu · 1905 – 1980 · Šack, Belarus
Sam Levene was a Broadway, film, radio and television actor who in a career spanning 5 decades created some of the most legendary comedic roles in American theatrical history. Levene appeared in a staggering list of 38 Broadway productions, 33 of which were the original Broadway productions, including Nathan Detroit, the craps-shooter extraordinaire, in the 1950 original Broadway production of "Guys and Dolls", Max Kane, the hapless agent, in the original 1932 Broadway production of "Dinner at Eight", Patsy, the comedic gambler, in the 1935 Broadway farce "Three Men on a Horse" , Gordon Miller, the shoestring producer, in the original 1937 Broadway production of "Room Service", Sidney Black, the theatrical producer, in " Light Up the Sky" , Horace Vandergelder, the crotchety merchant of Yonkers, in the 1954 premier UK production of Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker" and Al Lewis, the retired vaudevillian, in the original 1972 Broadway production of Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys". Levene was a consistent presence on Broadway for 5 decades; Levene's first Broadway play was in 1927, the last in 1980. Throughout his career Levene effortlessly segued between starring roles in over 100 productions on stage, radio, television and film, appearing in a variety of roles, including policemen, servicemen, gamblers, gangsters, newspaper reporter, theatrical producer, actor's agent, dress manufacturer and even a psychiatrist and was equally adept in segueing from comedy to farce and drama. 9 years after making his Broadway debut, Levene was lured to Hollywood where he made his motion picture debut as Patsy in the 1936 film version of "Three Men on a Horse" earning $1,000 a week. Known as a dependable character actor, Levene appeared in 50 films, including 14 at MGM, which included two appearances as Police Lieutenant Abrams in the "Thin Man" series. During his five-decade Hollywood career, Levene established himself as one the great film noir stalwarts. Levene's film noir credits include his riveting performance as Samuels, the murdered GI, in "Crossfire" (1947), considered by many as one of RKO’s if not perhaps of any studio’s best film noirs. Other film noir credits include: William Holden's taxi-driving brother-in-law "Siggie" in "Golden Boy" (1939), "Action in the North Atlantic" (1943), a Doolittle Flyer and Japanese POW in "The Purple Heart" (1944), a police lieutenant in "The Killers" (1946), "Brute Force" (1947), "Boomerang" (1947), "Killer McCoy" (1947), "Dial 1119" (1950), "Sweet Smell of Success" (1957), "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" (1957). In 1961 Levene was nominated for the 1961 Tony Award for Best Actor in a play for his performance as Dr. Aldo Meyer in Dore Schary's "The Devil's Advocate". Levene never received a Tony; by the time the Tony's were established in 1947, Levene had already created roles in 16 original Broadway shows, including legendary performances in the original Broadway productions of "Dinner at Eight"(1932), "Three Men on a Horse" (1935), "Room Service" (1937) and "Margin For Error" (1939). In 1984, Levene was posthumously inducted in the American Theatre Hall of Fame and in 1998, Sam Levene along with the original Broadway cast of the 1950 "Guys and Dolls" Decca cast album posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Film7.1DramBu rolüyle En İyi Erkek Oyuncu Oscar Ödülü'ne aday gösterilen Al Pacino, genç bir kıza şiddet uygulama ve tecavüzle suçlanan, tanınmış bir hakimi savunmak durumundadır. Hakimin gerçekte suçlu olduğunu bilen Arthur, büyük baskı altındadır.Tuhaf, intihar eğilimleri olan hakim (Jack Warden) ise, Arthur'un oyunu kurallarına göre oynaması gerektiğini düşünmektedir. Mahkeme günü geldiğinde, Arthur kariyeri ve vicdanı arasında bir seçim yapmak zorunda kalacaktır.
Film7.6DramWalter Winchell tarzı sansasyonel bir köşe yazarı olan J.J. Hunsecker yazılarıyla birçok kişinin kaderini belirlemektedir. Hunsecker kızkardeşi Susan'a kur yapma cüretini gösteren caz gitaristi Steve'i hedef seçer.
Film7.3SuçDramKorku ve şiddetin kol gezdiği aşırı kalabalık Westgate hapishanesinde,hapishane müdürü A.J.Barnes (Roman Bohnen) otoritesi zayıf ve etkisiz bir idarecidir.Cezaevi gerçekte gardiyanlar ve bazı güçlü mahkumlar tarafından yönetilmektedir.Sadist ve hırslı gardiyan Yüzbaşı Munsey (Hume Cronyn) mahkumları kontrol altında tutabilmek için korku,şiddet ve işkencenin yanı sıra ispiyonu da bir araç olarak kullanmaktadır.Mahkumlardan Joe Collins (Burt Lancaster) ise bu duruma isyan ederek diğer mahkumlarla birlikte bir kaçış planlarlar.Film Kara film (Film-noir) türünün belirgin örneklerindendir.
Film7.4SuçGizemUzun yıllar saklandığı kasabada kimliği belirsiz kişilerce vurularak öldürülen Andersen'ın olayı sigorta şirketinin en gözüpek çalışanlarından Jim Reardon'ın ilgisini çeker. Cinayeti araştırmaya başlayan Jim, İsveçli olarak da bilinen Andersen'in tanıdıklarıyla konuştukça makdülün karanlık geçmişine tanık olur. Bağlantıları kurdukça geçmişte yaşanan bir hırsızlık olayına ulaşır. Sigorta şirketine 250 bin dolara mal olan bu dava kapanalı altı yıl olsa da Jim'in vazgeçmeye niyeti yoktur.
Film5.5GerilimGizemGizli ajan Harry Hannan, Meksika'daki başarısız bir görevde eşini kaybedince psikolojik çöküş yaşar. Akıl hastanesinde tedavi gördükten sonra işe döner, ancak bu kez İbranice yazılı bir ölüm tehdidi alır. Gerçeklik algısını yeniden kaybetmeye başlayan Hannan, hangi meslektaşının kendisini öldürmek istediğini çözmek için üniversiteli Ellie Fabian ile işbirliği yapar. İkili, tehdidin ardındaki sırrı çözmeye çalışırken Hannan'ın zihniyle oynayan oyunların boyutu artar.
Film7.3KomediGizemAfter returning to San Francisco, Nick and Nora Charles are drawn into the disappearance of Nora’s cousin’s husband. When he is found murdered, suspicion falls on the troubled family, and Nick reluctantly resumes his detective work. With Nora eagerly at his side, the pair follows a trail of jealousy, blackmail, secret relationships, and long-buried family scandals.
After the Thin Man
1936 · 206 votes
Film7.0KomediSuçWhile attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941 · 126 votes
Film5.8SuçKorkuA New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random citizens who claim that 'God told them to'.
God Told Me To
1976 · 162 votes
Film6.4KomediSuçWhen the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
The Mad Miss Manton
1938 · 45 votes
Film7.1SavaşMerchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
Film6.7SuçGizemA man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why?
Crossfire
1947 · 167 votes
Film7.0KomediA group of sailors invest in a musical revue.
Three Sailors and a Girl
1953 · 3 votes
Film5.4KomediMüzikFormer radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
The Opposite Sex
1956 · 21 votes
Film6.3DramThis autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss struggles as a dramatic writer until he concentrates his efforts on writing comedy. He suffers through a series of professional and romantic failures before a meeting with George S. Kaufman which changes his fortunes.
Act One
1963 · 5 votes
Film6.5BelgeselDocumentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1987 · 2 votes
Film6.6KomediRomantikA sportswriter who marries a fashion designer discovers that their mutual interests are few, although each has an intriguing past which makes the other jealous.
Designing Woman
1957 · 84 votes
Film5.4AksiyonMaceraA true-life epic that revolves around an exclusive bataillon of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, "Carlson's Raiders," whose assignment is to take control of a South Pacific island once possessed by the United States but now under Japanese command.
Gung Ho!
1943 · 28 votes
Film5.8RomantikDramMeek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish nightclub singer who despises and uses him.
The Big Street
1942 · 21 votes
Film5.8SuçDramA rookie assistant DA is assigned to investigate the murder of a longshoreman, killed for exposing gangster involvement on the piers, and meets up with a "code of silence" amongst all potential witnesses.
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
1957 · 9 votes
Film7.0DramGizemGerçek bir olaydan uyarlanan film; iyi kalpli bir rahibin cadde köşesinde beklerken öldürüldüğü sakin bir Connecticut kasabasında başlar. Halk korkmuş, polisin hareketini beklemektedir. Görgü tanıklarının tümü, katil olarak kasaba dışından gelmiş gergin John Waldron (Arthur Kennedy)'u gösterir. Waldron cinayeti şiddetle inkar etse de kimse ona inanmayacaktır. Ardından Bölge Savcısı Henry Harvey (Dana Andrews) davayı üstlenir ve Waldron'un masumiyetini kanıtlama çabasında politik muhalefetlere göğüs gerer.
Film6.0DramÖlüm döşeğindeki oğlunu kurtarmak isteyen Yunan asıllı Amerikalı baba, bir umutla onu ata toprakları Yunanistan'a götürmeye karar verir. Temiz havanın çocuğuna şifa olacağını düşünür, ancak yol masrafları için gereken parayı bulmak büyük bir engeldir.
Film6.1DramSavaşThis is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.
The Purple Heart
1944 · 14 votes
Film9.0DramTV MovieThis omnibus release consists of three playlets filmed and aired during television's Golden Age, and starring some of the legends of film and television. The collection originally ran as a two-hour segment on December 14, 1959, on the anthology series The Play of the Week, broadcast locally in New York City via the independent radio station WNTA. Each "tale" in the anthology was adapted from a single tale by the inimitable Sholom Aleichem, regarded by many as the "Yiddish Mark Twain". Included are: "A Tale of Chelm" starring Zero Mostel and Nancy Walker in the story of a bookseller attempting to buy a goat; "Bontche Schweig" about a poor man (Jack Gilford) whose recent arrival in Heaven makes the angels cry; and "The High School" about a Jewish merchant (Morris Carnovsky) persuaded by his wife (Gertrude Berg) to let their son attend a particular high school despite the enforcement of quotas for Jewish students.
The World of Sholom Aleichem
1959 · 1 votes
Film5.1MüzikKomediConstance Shaw, a Broadway dance star, and Joseph Rivington Reynolds, a keen fan of hers, marry after she breaks up with her fiancé. Connie thinks Joseph owns a gold mine, but he actually works as a presser at a hotel valet shop. When everyone learns what he really is, Joseph is banned from the theater. When he sneaks in again, he learns of a plot to set off a bomb in the adjoining munitions warehouse.
I Dood It
1943 · 8 votes
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Dizi6.8Talk ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
1962 · 12 votes
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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 · 8 votes
Dizi5.4DramAn American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions.
Studio One
1948 · 13 votes
Dizi7.0Talk ShowOmnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.
Omnibus
1952 · 4 votes
Dizi6.9KomediThe Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · 13 votes
Dizi6.0Aksiyon ve MaceraDramThe Aquanauts is an American adventure/drama series that aired on CBS in the 1960-1961 season. The series stars Keith Larsen, Jeremy Slate and Ron Ely.
The Aquanauts
1960 · 3 votes