Chris Drake
Biography: Chris Drake was an American film and television actor. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and fought, as a member of Carlson's Raiders, at Guadalcanal, where he was wounded. Until 1990 he sold real estate in California, owning wholly or a portion of 11 real estate offices in and around Palos Verdes.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 11, 1923
Deathday: July 09, 2006
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Them!
1954-06-16
Them!
Overview: As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-06-16
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Tokyo Rose
1946-02-08
Tokyo Rose
Overview: Lotus Long plays the title role, an American-educated Japanese woman broadcasting enemy propaganda to American troops. Captured GI Pete Sherman is one of a group of POWS slated to be interviewed on Tokyo Rose's radio program. Instead of advising his comrades to surrender (as ordered), Sherman uses his innate Yankee knowhow to hoist the treacherous deejay on her own petard. Managing to make his escape, Sherman hooks up with the Japanese Underground, convincing anti-militarist Charlie Otani to aid in a kidnapping plot aimed at Tokyo Rose.
Genres: War Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-02-08
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Strangler of the Swamp
1946-01-02
Strangler of the Swamp
Overview: A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the innocent ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.
Genres: Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-01-02
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Pier 23
1951-05-11
Pier 23
Overview: Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly divided into two half-hour "episodes," and each starred Hugh Beaumont as San Francisco-based amateur sleuth Dennis O'Brien. In Pier 23, O'Brien first tackles the case of a wrestler who has died of a suspicious heart attack after refusing to lose a match. He then agrees to help a priest talk an escaped criminal into returning to prison. The film's two-part structure leads to repetition and predictability, but it's fun to watch TV's "Ward Cleaver" making like Philip Marlowe.
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-05-11
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As You Were
1951-10-05
As You Were
Overview: In a train station, Army recruiting sergeant Ames attempts to enlist a group of young men with blandishments of travel and glamour in the Army.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-10-05
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The Book of Acts Series
1957-01-01
The Book of Acts Series
Overview: The Book of Acts is a 10-part series of short Bible films dramatizing the 28 chapters that comprise the Acts of the Apostles. The series was produced in 1957 by Family Films on behalf of Broadman Films, based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-01-01
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Halls of Montezuma
1951-01-04
Halls of Montezuma
Overview: Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into battle on a heavily fortified island. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive mission to find the source of the enemy rockets. As the mission progresses, the squad and leader overcome many challenges as they are transformed into an effective and efficient fighting unit.
Genres: Adventure Drama Action War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-01-04
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An Annapolis Story
1955-04-10
An Annapolis Story
Overview: Two brothers, both cadets at Annapolis, fall in love with the same girl.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-04-10
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The Living Bible
1952-01-01
The Living Bible
Overview: Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-01-01
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Two O'Clock Courage
1945-04-13
Two O'Clock Courage
Overview: A cab driver nearly hits a man with amnesia, then helps him unravel his past, only to discover he's a murder suspect as she falls for him.
Genres: Mystery Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-04-13
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A Walk in the Sun
1945-12-25
A Walk in the Sun
Overview: In the 1943 invasion of Italy, one American platoon lands, digs in, then makes its way inland to attempt to take a fortified farmhouse, as tension and casualties mount.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-12-25
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Bombers B-52
1957-11-22
Bombers B-52
Overview: Sgt. Chuch Brennan always disliked playboy and hotshot, Col. Jim Herlihy. Now Chuck has even more reason to, Jim is dating his daughter, Lois.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-11-22
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The Pilgrimage Play
1949-12-12
The Pilgrimage Play
Overview: Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while portraying the period in which Christ roamed the countryside preaching the gospel.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-12-12
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Bride by Mistake
1944-07-26
Bride by Mistake
Overview: The staggeringly wealthy Norah Hunter, a shipyard owner, too often finds herself the romantic target of gold-digging men. To attract a suitor whose main interest is not money, she changes places with her secretary, Sylvia Lockwood, and assumes the role of a young working woman. However, she then falls for recuperating fighter pilot Anthony Travis, who, in turn, is madly in love with Sylvia -- or, perhaps, with the millions he thinks she has.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-07-26
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Three Secrets
1950-10-20
Three Secrets
Overview: A five-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the mountains of California. When the newspapers reveal the boy was adopted and that the crash occurred on his birthday, three women begin to ponder if it's the son each gave up for adoption. As the three await news of his rescue at a mountain cabin, they recall incidents from five years earlier and why they were forced to give up their son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-10-20
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Father of the Bride
1950-05-18
Father of the Bride
Overview: Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-05-18
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Youth Runs Wild
1944-09-01
Youth Runs Wild
Overview: The teens of a defense-plant town hop on the road to juvenile delinquency while their parents are busy with the war.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-09-01
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