Mary Parker
Biography: Mary Clare Avison Fitzgerald (née Parker; 31 October 1930 – 13 May 2023) was an English-born actress and Australian television presenter, who started her career in her native country as a stage, screen and television actress. After emigrating to Australia, she became notable for being the first woman to appear on Melbourne television.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 31, 1930
Deathday: May 13, 2023
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The Hostage
1956-12-01
The Hostage
Overview: In this political thriller, set within an unnamed country, revolutionaries try to prevent their leader's execution by kidnapping the president's daughter. A brave hostage pilot, breaks out and heroically saves the girl as the revolutionary leader is killed.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-12-01
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You Lucky People!
1955-01-01
You Lucky People!
Overview: Reservist Tommy Smart - who has made his fortune since the war selling army surplus - arrives at an army camp, with his chauffeur/valet, for two weeks' training. Bank manager Corporal Jones is in Tommy's squad. Sylvia, Jones' daughter, wishes to marry Lieutenant Robson, a National Service officer. Smart is under the orders of his old enemy Sergeant Thickpenny and R.S.M. Brittain; various parade ground antics ensue.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-01-01
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Third Party Risk
1954-10-08
Third Party Risk
Overview: Vacationing at a resort hotel in Spain, a man discovers he is the only one not mixed up one way or another in murder, drugs and microfilm smuggling. But, the police are after him!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-10-08
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Hunted Men
1938-05-27
Hunted Men
Overview: Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-05-27
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