Alvin Childress
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American actor who is best known for playing the cabdriver Amos Jones in the 1950s television comedy series Amos 'n Andy. Alvin Childress was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He was educated at Rust College, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. When he initially entered college, Childress intended to become a doctor, enrolling in typical pre-med courses. He had no thoughts of becoming involved in acting, but became involved in theater outside of classes. Childress and Rex Ingram in the Federal Theatre Project production of Haiti (1938) Childress moved to New York City and became an actor with Harlem's Lafayette Players, a troupe of stock players associated with the Lafayette Theatre. Soon, he was engaged as an actor in the Federal Theater Project, the American Negro Theater, and in all-black race film productions such as Keep Punching (1939). His greatest success on the stage was his performance as Noah in the popular comedy, Anna Lucasta, which ran for 957 performances. He also worked at Teachers College of Columbia University.[3][8] Childress also operated his own radio and record store in New York City. When he learned about casting for the Amos 'n Andy television series, Childress decided to audition for a role. He was hired a year before the show went on the air.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 14, 1907
Deathday: April 19, 1986
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Anna Lucasta
1958-11-01
Anna Lucasta
Overview: The estranged family of a reformed prostitute calls her back home to get her married to an affluent acquaintance out of greed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-11-01
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Jasper's Boobytraps
1945-01-01
Jasper's Boobytraps
Overview: To get his comeuppance, Jasper sets a series boobytraps for Scarecrow.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-01-01
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Say Ah, Jasper
1944-03-10
Say Ah, Jasper
Overview: Jasper goes to the dentist.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-03-10
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Jasper and the Haunted House
1942-10-22
Jasper and the Haunted House
Overview: Jasper and the Haunted House is another George Pal Puppetoon about a black boy and his troubles. This time, the scarecrow switches a sign that leads Jasper to a haunted house instead of a deacon's place where he brings a pie.
Genres: Animation Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-10-22
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Old Man
1958-11-20
Old Man
Overview: In the South, convicts get a temporary release to help during a flood.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-11-20
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The Main Event
1979-06-22
The Main Event
Overview: A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-22
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Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980-07-18
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Overview: Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go. After Cheech loses his job, the two pot enthusiasts head to the welfare offices where Cheech's girlfriend, Donna, works. Instead of collecting unemployment, they find themselves thrown back on the streets, searching for a way to earn new income. But when Cheech's cousin, "Red" Mendoza, arrives, things get even crazier.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-18
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Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
1983-01-01
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Overview: The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Jasper's Music Lesson
1943-05-21
Jasper's Music Lesson
Overview: Jasper and the scarecrow play some piano.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-05-21
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Package for Jasper
1944-01-28
Package for Jasper
Overview: Jasper receives a musical instrument in the mail and plays a few tunes with the scarecrow.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-01-28
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The Day of the Locust
1975-05-07
The Day of the Locust
Overview: Hollywood, 1930s. Tod Hackett, a young painter who tries to make his way as an art director in the lurid world of film industry, gets infatuated with his neighbor Faye Greener, an aspiring actress who prefers the life that Homer Simpson, a lone accountant, can offer her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-05-07
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Senior Power
1975-01-01
Senior Power
Overview: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and North Hollywood Federal Savings and Loan team up to teach senior citizens some useful tips on avoiding purse snatcher, burglars, and armed robbers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Jasper Goes Hunting
1944-07-27
Jasper Goes Hunting
Overview: Jasper is hunting in the jungle with his friend the Scarecrow. Along the way, they run into Bugs Bunny, making a rare cameo in a non-Warner Bros. production.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-07-27
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Darktown Strutters
1975-10-07
Darktown Strutters
Overview: When a prominent abortion clinic owner goes missing along with a string of other black community leaders, her singing daughter and her fellow female biker gang members investigate.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-10-07
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976-07-16
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Overview: Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-07-16
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Banyon
1971-03-15
Banyon
Overview: Miles C. Banyon is a private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. In this TV movie—which served as the pilot episode for the short-lived TV show—Banyon's new client, a young woman, is found dead in his office...shot with his own gun.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-15
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Sister, Sister
1982-06-07
Sister, Sister
Overview: Heated confrontations and revelations result when a divorcee returns with her young son to the home of her two sisters.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-07
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