James E. Myers
Biography: James E. Myers was a larger-than-life figure who wore many hats during a long career in showbiz: composer, producer, musician and actor. Myers, under his nom de plume Jimmy DeKnight, will forever be remembered as the co-writer of "Rock Around the Clock," which gave Bill Haley and the Comets their 25 million-copy-selling hit and kickstarting the rock and roll era. There is debate over whether Myers actually wrote "Rock Around the Clock," or whether most of the work was actually done by co-writer Max Freedman. But Myers deserves credit for promoting the song and helping to make it the hit it became. In later years, Myers operated a Rock Around the Clock Museum out of his home and wrote an autobiography about his time serving in the Second World War, called Hell in a Foxhole.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 26, 1919
Deathday: May 10, 2001
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Refinements in Love
1971-07-16
Refinements in Love
Overview: A fake documentary about the early adult film industry.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-07-16
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Homer, the Late Comer
1970-01-01
Homer, the Late Comer
Overview: Chubby middle-aged slob Homer lives at home with his overbearing shrew of a mother and has a job as an editor at a studio that makes porn movies. A relic of primitive hardcore comedy with an unexpected leading man.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978-11-25
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Overview: The early years of rock and roll are revisited in a night club setting, with table conversations, old film clips, and stage performances by the stars.
Genres: TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-25
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The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
1969-06-01
The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
Overview: During Prohibition, two gangsters go to war with each other. (Plus, sex!)
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-06-01
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The Hang Up
1969-11-26
The Hang Up
Overview: Two vice cops get entangled in a web of prostitution, blackmail and murder.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-11-26
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Ride, Mister?
1970-01-01
Ride, Mister?
Overview: Two young hitch-hikers on a spree of revenge.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Caught in the Can
1970-01-01
Caught in the Can
Overview: Low budget softcore farce where two men cross-dress to go into a women's prison.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Shaft in Africa
1973-06-14
Shaft in Africa
Overview: Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-14
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The Divorcee
1969-09-12
The Divorcee
Overview: A young divorcée confesses her sexual adventures and fantasies during a psychodrama session at a party. Soon the party begins to resemble some of the "adventures" she was talking about.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-09-12
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