Shirley Booth
Biography: Shirley Booth (born Marjory Ford; August 30, 1898 – October 16, 1992) was an American actress. One of only 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, Booth was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. Primarily a theater actress, Booth began her career on Broadway in 1925.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 29, 1898
Deathday: October 16, 1992
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The Year Without a Santa Claus
1974-12-10
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Overview: Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Genres: Animation Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-10
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The Matchmaker
1958-07-23
The Matchmaker
Overview: Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-07-23
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Come Back, Little Sheba
1952-12-24
Come Back, Little Sheba
Overview: A mismatched couple's marital problems come to the surface when the husband develops an interest in their pretty boarder.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-12-24
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About Mrs. Leslie
1954-08-03
About Mrs. Leslie
Overview: A lonely, unhappy owner of a Beverly Hills boarding house reflects on her lonely, unhappy life and the lonely, unhappy man she once loved.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-03
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Hot Spell
1958-05-21
Hot Spell
Overview: Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, tries to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-05-21
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Main Street to Broadway
1953-10-12
Main Street to Broadway
Overview: In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.
Genres: Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-10-12
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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
1967-10-17
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Overview: Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-10-17
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The Smugglers
1968-12-24
The Smugglers
Overview: A woman and her stepdaughter attempt to sneak a few souvenirs past customs and inadvertently become the couriers for an international smuggling ring.
Genres: Mystery Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-12-24
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The Glass Menagerie
1966-12-08
The Glass Menagerie
Overview: An aging Southern Belle makes life horrible for her ambitious son and crippled daughter because of her dreams of what life should be.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-12-08
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