Linda Stirling
Biography: Her real name was Louise Schultz. She was born 11 Oct 1921, in Long Beach California. Most of you know her by her screen and acting name of "Tigress Linda Stirling". She studied music, dance, and drama as a child and received a scholarship to a Hollywood acting school. But she arrived in Hollywood to discover the school had closed, and she took a job as a showgirl at the Earl Carroll Theatre in Hollywood. She modeled in fashion advertisements and one ad led to a screen test. She was cast as a model in Powers Girl, The (1942), but more importantly, she was again spotted in an advertisement, this time by executives of Republic Studios, who were looking for a beautiful but athletic woman to star in their upcoming serial, The Tiger Woman, (1944). Despite having no experience in the kind of stunts and athletics that would be required, Stirling was able to convince not only the executives but ace stuntman Yakima Canutt of her capability. She won the role and a contract from Republic, and played hard-riding and -fighting heroines in numerous serials, Westerns, and low-budget adventure films over the next three or four years.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 11, 1921
Deathday: July 20, 1997
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D-Day on Mars
1966-01-01
D-Day on Mars
Overview: This is a shortened version of the 1945 Republic serial "The Purple Monster Strikes," which was released to television in 1966.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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The Pretender
1947-08-11
The Pretender
Overview: Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, so he arranges to have the fiance killed. A mix up involving the society section of the newspaper places him in the sights of his own hired gun.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-08-11
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The Madonna's Secret
1946-02-16
The Madonna's Secret
Overview: This drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and follows the exploits of an eccentric Parisian painter who has come to New York to escape a controversy surrounding his work. The trouble stems when the model he has used in all his work is found floating dead in the Seine.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-02-16
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The Mysterious Mr. Valentine
1946-09-03
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine
Overview: Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly innocuous, everyday occurrence leads Linda into a labyrinth of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-09-03
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Zorro's Black Whip
1944-11-16
Zorro's Black Whip
Overview: Pretty Girl Barbara Mededith takes over her murdered brother's crusading newspaper. She also assumes the dead sibling's identity as "The Black Whip," righting the wrongs of Crescent City very much in the manner of her famous ancestor, Zorro.
Genres: Action Adventure Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-11-16
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San Antonio Kid
1944-08-16
San Antonio Kid
Overview: A geologist has found oil on the neighboring ranches and teams up with Ace who has his gang create a reign of terror to get the ranchers to sell out. But to get rid of Red Ryder, Ace sends for the San Antonio Kid. Arriving, the Kid has a freak accident and Red comes along to save his life. When the Kid later meets with Ace he learns that Red is the man he has been paid to kill. Written by Maurice Van Auken
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-08-16
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The Republic Pictures Story
1991-03-15
The Republic Pictures Story
Overview: A history of Republic Pictures studios, featuring hundreds of clips plus on-camera interviews with stars, director, stuntman, etc.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-15
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The Topeka Terror
1945-01-26
The Topeka Terror
Overview: The Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush opening of the Cherokee Strip brings in its wake a scattering of outlaws and claim jumpers. Among these is a crooked promoter. Trent Parker (Frank Jacquet), and his henchmen who plan a huge swindle by compiling falsified reports, putting the claims of honest settlers into the names of various henchmen. Clay Stevens (Allan Lane), a government agent posing as a drifting cowhand, advises the settlers to organize their resistance. Ben Jode (Roy Barcroft), the gang leader, runs for sheriff so he can gain full control of the town.
Genres: Western Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-01-26
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The Crimson Ghost
1946-10-26
The Crimson Ghost
Overview: A criminal mastermind known as The Crimson Ghost is out to steal a device called the Cyclotrode, which can short-circuit all electrical current on the planet.
Genres: Adventure Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-10-26
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The Purple Monster Strikes
1945-10-06
The Purple Monster Strikes
Overview: A Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is developing an interplanetary craft. If the extraterrestrial Purple Monster can complete the rocket ship and return to Mars, he will be able to start a full-scale invasion of Earth. Good thing Craig Foster sets out to thwart the Monster's mission!
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-10-06
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Manhunt of Mystery Island
1945-03-17
Manhunt of Mystery Island
Overview: Claire Forrest seeks her kidnapped scientist father, hidden somewhere on Mystery Island. He is held and forced to work on diabolical inventions by Captain Mephisto, a costumed villain.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-03-17
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Jesse James Rides Again
1947-08-02
Jesse James Rides Again
Overview: Jesse James wants to start a new life in a new location, but quickly finds himself wrapped-up in protecting townsfolk from the machinations of evil oilmen.
Genres: Action Western Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-08-02
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The Tiger Woman
1944-05-27
The Tiger Woman
Overview: Greedy oil speculators, led by Morgan, are trying to force Tiger Woman and her band of warriors from their jungle home. Allen Saunders of Inter-Ocean Oil wants to develop the oil, too, but fights with Tiger Woman to stop the bad guys.
Genres: Thriller Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-05-27
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Vigilantes of Dodge City
1944-11-15
Vigilantes of Dodge City
Overview: This "Red Ryder" entry stars Gordon "Wild Bill" Elliot as Ryder. The heroine is having troubles with the freight company that she owns. Time and again, her coaches are beset by hooded thieves. With Red Ryder on the job, the robbers haven't got a chance, but they put up a fight anyway.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-11-15
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Sheriff of Cimarron
1945-02-28
Sheriff of Cimarron
Overview: Sunset Carson rides into the town of Cimarron looking for his brother and the crooks who framed him for cattle rustling. When he's made sheriff, he struggles to keep order in a place overrun by thieves and liars. Cimarron is a wild town overrun by outlaws. Sunset, who was framed as a cattle rustler, has just been released from prison after 3 years when he winds up in Cimarron.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-02-28
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Santa Fe Saddlemates
1945-06-01
Santa Fe Saddlemates
Overview: Governor Price sends Sunset Carson to investigate a smuggling ring which is baffling the Border Patrol. Newspaper woman Ann Morton is working incognito in the saloon waiting for a break on ...
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-06-01
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The Powers Girl
1943-01-15
The Powers Girl
Overview: Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves competing for the affections of a brash magazine photographer. Comedy.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-01-15
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Captain Mephisto and the Transformation Machine
Captain Mephisto and the Transformation Machine
Overview: Truncated feature version of the serial 'Manhunt of Mystery Island (1945)', in which Captain Mephisto attempts to take over the world's supply of a valuable ore.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
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Dakota
1945-12-15
Dakota
Overview: In 1871, professional gambler John Devlin elopes with Sandra "Sandy" Poli, daughter of Marko Poli, an immigrant who has risen to railroad tycoon. Sandy, knowing that the railroad is to be extended into Dakota, plans to use their $20,000 nest egg to buy land options to sell to the railroad at a profit. On the stage trip to Ft. Abercrombie, their fellow passengers are Jim Bender and Bigtree Collins, who practically own the town of Fargo and Devlin is aware that they are prepared to protect the little empire... trying to drive out the farmers by burning their property, destroying their wheat, and blaming the devastation on the Indians. Continuing their journey north on the river aboard the "River Bird', Sandy and John meet Captain Bounce, an irascible old seafarer. Two of Bendender's henchmen, Slagin and Carp, board the boat and relieve John of his $20,000 at gunpoint. Captain Bounce, chasing the robber's dinghy..
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-12-15
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That Brennan Girl
1946-12-23
That Brennan Girl
Overview: Raised by Natalie Brennan, a flamboyant and irresponsible mother, Ziggy Brennan gets involved in hustling men at a young age. She hangs around with a wild crowd and learns gets her "street smarts" first from her mother, who wants everyone to think they are sisters, and then from Denny Reagan, an older man. He starts teaching her his tricks of the trade and she falls right in line with his crooked ways. Then one night she meets Martin J. 'Mart' Neilson, a tall, handsome, honest farmer boy who's a sailor and they fall in love. While he's away fighting the war, she discovers she's pregnant.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-23
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The Invisible Informer
1946-08-19
The Invisible Informer
Overview: An aristocratic but destitute southern family attempts to swindle an insurance company by faking the theft of a valuable emerald necklace. The company assigns operatives Eve Rogers and Mike Regan to the case.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-08-19
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Passkey to Danger
1946-05-11
Passkey to Danger
Overview: An advertising man's new campaign for a fashion designer attracts the attention of mysterious characters.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-05-11
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Wagon Wheels Westward
1945-12-21
Wagon Wheels Westward
Overview: In this western, Red Ryder leads a wagon train of homesteaders into a ghost town and discovers that it has become an outlaw's hideout.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-12-21
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The Cherokee Flash
1945-12-13
The Cherokee Flash
Overview: Lawyer Butler, wanting Jeff Carson's ranch, has the Sheriff and his gang frame the bank holdup on him. Then they kill a witness that could free Carson and blame the murder on his son Sunset. But Sunset escapes, frees his father, and then sets a trap to catch the real killers.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-12-13
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Sheriff of Sundown
1944-11-07
Sheriff of Sundown
Overview: Bringing his large cattle herd to Sundown, rancher Tex Jordan must sell his cattle to corrupt baron Jack Hatfield. He does OK but learns Hatfield is cheating the small outfits. When one refuses to sell he is murdered and Tex then decides to stay and take up the fight. He is appointed a special Agent by the Governor but unknonw to him the Governor's Secretary is a spy for Hatfield and reveals his plans.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-11-07
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Rio Grande Raiders
1946-09-09
Rio Grande Raiders
Overview: Sunset Carson, ace driver for the Harding Stagecoach Line, persuades his boss Frank Harding (Edmund Cobb) to hire his brother, Jeff (Bob Steele), recently released from the penitentiary. Sunset isn't aware that Jeff owes his release to Marc Redmond (Tristram Coffin), owner of the rival line, and that Redmond is forcing Jeff to give him advance information when the Harding stages are carrying valuable shipments, so that his henchmen can rob the stage and force Harding out of business.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-09-09
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Strangers in the Night
1944-09-12
Strangers in the Night
Overview: In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only from letters. Its the pretext for an off-beat treatment of sexual frustration morphing into a dangerous delusion, and eventually murder.
Genres: Mystery Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-09-12
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