George Winslow
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George "Foghorn" Winslow (May 3, 1946 – June 13, 2015), born George Karl Wentzlaff, was an American child actor of the 1950s known for his stentorian voice and deadpan demeanor. He appeared in several films, some opposite such stars as Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Dean Martin, and Jerry Lewis. In the late 1950s, he retired from acting. Nicknamed "Foghorn" for his raspy voice as a slender child with dark blond hair and deep blue eyes, Wentzlaff, a Los Angeles native, broke into the entertainment business on Art Linkletter's family-oriented radio program, People are Funny. Asked his name by Linkletter, the youngster said: "George Wentzlaff, but I'd rather be Casey Jones", with a delivery that cracked up Linkletter and the audience. Cary Grant, who heard the show and was impressed with Wentzlaff's unusual voice and comedy instincts, introduced him to director Norman Taurog, leading to his roles in Grant's films, Room for One More (1952) and Monkey Business (also 1952), which co-stars Ginger Rogers and Marilyn Monroe, making her first movie appearance with platinum-blond hair. Next up was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), in which Wentzlaff — playing Henry Spofford III, Monroe's young admirer — stole scenes from the actress, including his line about her possessing a "certain animal magnetism". In the comedy Mister Scoutmaster (1953), he traded barbs with Clifton Webb, and he had a small role in the musical comedy Artists and Models (1955), with Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Dorothy Malone and newcomer Shirley MacLaine in what Aurora called Wentzlaff's "last 'good' movie.". By the age of 12, Winslow retired from the screen.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 03, 1946
Deathday: June 13, 2015
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953-07-14
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Overview: Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-07-14
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Monkey Business
1952-09-03
Monkey Business
Overview: Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-09-03
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Artists and Models
1955-11-07
Artists and Models
Overview: A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-11-07
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Mister Scoutmaster
1953-09-02
Mister Scoutmaster
Overview: Snobby TV star, Robert Jordan, worries that he is out of touch with the younger generation and that's why his TV show is failing. He becomes a Boy Scout leader in an effort to "get in touch." Overnight hikes and other adventures follow, all centered around one small boy who takes a liking to the old curmudgeon.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-09-02
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The Rocket Man
1954-04-01
The Rocket Man
Overview: After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-04-01
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Summer Love
1958-03-10
Summer Love
Overview: A neighborhood rock band gets a job playing at a summer camp.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-03-10
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Wild Heritage
1958-07-23
Wild Heritage
Overview: Travails of a family heading West in a covered wagon.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-07-23
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An Affair to Remember
1957-07-11
An Affair to Remember
Overview: A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-07-11
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Room for One More
1952-01-10
Room for One More
Overview: Anne and "Poppy" Rose have three quirky kids. Anne has a generous heart and the belief in the innocence of children. To the unhappy surprise of her husband she takes in the orphan Jane, a problem child who already tried to kill herself once.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-01-10
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My Pal Gus
1952-12-01
My Pal Gus
Overview: A single father falls in love with his son's schoolteacher.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-12-01
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Rock, Pretty Baby
1956-12-01
Rock, Pretty Baby
Overview: A high school rock group enters a band contest.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-12-01
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Marilyn
1963-04-18
Marilyn
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-04-18
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