Harp McGuire
Biography: Harp McGuire was born on November 1, 1921 in Tennessee, USA as Henry Herbert McGuire. He was an actor, known for On the Beach (1959), The Twilight Zone (1959) and Outlaws (1960). He died on October 21, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was well known on Australian radio. He reached the height of his fame when he appeared as Randy Stone in the Australian adaptation of the NBC radio serial 'Night Beat' produced by Grace Gibson Radio Productions. He also hosted "The Clock" a radio horror / supernatural anthology series that was aired in 1955-1956 and was a spin off from the USA version that ran between 1946 - 1948. A USA television version also ran from 1949 to 1952. It is thought that the show may have originated in the United Kingdom. The show made 52 episodes. They used the same scripts as the USA version, but hired Australian cast and crew, except for host of the series "The Clock". For this cast member, they hired Tennessee (USA) born Harp McQuire.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 01, 1921
Deathday: October 21, 1966
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Cage of Evil
1960-07-01
Cage of Evil
Overview: While investigating a diamond heist, disgruntled cop Harper falls for Holly, the top suspect's main squeeze. When she convinces him to kill her boyfriend and make off with her and the loot, they start down a treacherous path full of dark surprises.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-07-01
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Moon Pilot
1962-04-05
Moon Pilot
Overview: An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-04-05
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FBI Code 98
1963-01-04
FBI Code 98
Overview: A bomb is discovered in the luggage of a businessman traveling aboard a plane.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-04
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The Walking Target
1960-10-01
The Walking Target
Overview: An ex-con finds unexpected romance with the widow of his former accomplice as he tries to collect his hidden loot.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-10-01
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Incident in an Alley
1962-05-16
Incident in an Alley
Overview: A policeman is accused of manslaughtering a 14-year-old boy but is acquitted of all charges. Still, he feels a lot of guilt and begins to doubt if he really is innocent after all.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-05-16
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Captain Thunderbolt
1953-01-01
Captain Thunderbolt
Overview: Fred Ward is imprisoned for horse stealing. He escapes from Cockatoo Island and under the name of Captain Thunderbolt becomes a bushranger, working with his friend and fellow escapee Alan Blake.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-01-01
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Inherit the Wind
1960-07-07
Inherit the Wind
Overview: Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-07-07
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Olympic Games 1956
1956-12-31
Olympic Games 1956
Overview: A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-12-31
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On the Beach
1959-12-16
On the Beach
Overview: In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-12-16
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