Helena Carter
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Helena Carter (24 August 1923–11 January 2000) was an American film actress in the 1940s and 1950s. Carter was born Helen Rickerts in New York City, and her family was of Scottish descent. She attended Columbia University, studying for a teaching degree. During this period she worked as a fashion model, which led to her becoming a cover girl. She was offered a film acting contract by producer Leonard Goldstein, which led to a brief acting career. Her first film role was Time Out of Mind in 1947, which starred Ella Raines, Eddie Albert, and Phyllis Calvert. From 1947 to 1953 she would appear in thirteen films, during which time she also worked as a model. In 1948 she appeared on the cover of Life Magazine. One of her most recognizable film roles was opposite Randolph Scott in the 1951 western Fort Worth. Her final film role was in 1953 when she starred in William Cameron Menzies' sci-fi thriller Invaders from Mars. She married twice, the first ending in divorce. Her second marriage was to Michael Meshekoff, with whom she would remain until his death. She was living in Culver City, California at the time of her death at age 76 on January 11th, 2000. Description above from the Wikipedia article Helena Carter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: August 24, 1923
Deathday: January 11, 2000
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Invaders from Mars
1953-04-22
Invaders from Mars
Overview: In the early hours of the night, young David Maclean sees a flying saucer land and disappear into the sand dunes just beyond his house. Slowly, all of the adults, including his once loving parents, begin to act strangely.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-04-22
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Something in the Wind
1947-07-21
Something in the Wind
Overview: A grandson of a recently deceased millionaire mistakes a beautiful female disc jockey for her aunt, who once dated the grandfather.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-07-21
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Intrigue
1947-12-06
Intrigue
Overview: Dishonorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Brad Dunham (George Raft) disconsolately decides to try his luck with Shanghai's postwar black market. Teaming with the treacherous Tamara Baranoff (June Havoc), Dunham prospers in his newly-found illicit profession, much to the dismay of his best friend, reporter Mark Andrews (Tom Tully). When Tamara has the troublesome Andrews murdered, Dunham realizes the folly of his behavior and works overtime to squash the black market for good and all.
Genres: Adventure Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-12-06
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Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
1950-08-19
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Overview: Ralph Cotter, a ruthless criminal, escapes violently from a farm prison. Then, he seduces a dead inmate’s sister, gets back quickly into the crime business, faces corrupt local cops who run the city’s underworld and meets a powerful tycoon’s whimsical daughter.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-08-19
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Double Crossbones
1951-04-26
Double Crossbones
Overview: Falsely accused by the corrupt Governor Elden of Charleston of fencing stolen pirate booty, young Davey Crandall and friend Tom Botts buy passage on the ship of local buccaneer Bloodthirsty Ben. They avoid being killed by faking a case of the pox, which causes the panicked captain and crew to desert the ship. The two find themselves alone, and when a lucky cannon shot hits a mast on a British ship, they find themselves mistaken for pirates. They sail to Tortuga, where they recruit such notorious corsairs as Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonney, and Blackbeard to lay siege to Chaleston and expose the villain Elden.
Genres: Comedy History Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-04-26
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Bugles in the Afternoon
1952-03-04
Bugles in the Afternoon
Overview: Old enemies stationed together at an Army post vie for the same woman.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-03-04
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River Lady
1948-06-01
River Lady
Overview: In the 1850s, in a logging town on the Mississippi River, a conflict between the people of a mill town and the lumberjacks who work downriver. Romance and deceit are catalyzed by the arrival of the gambling river boat, River Lady, owned by the beautiful Sequin. Bauvais, a representative of the local lumber syndicate and Sequin's business partner, is trying to convince H.L. Morrison, the mill owner, to sell his business.
Genres: Action Drama Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-06-01
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The Golden Hawk
1952-10-08
The Golden Hawk
Overview: A 17th-century French pirate (Sterling Hayden) sides with an English noblewoman (Rhonda Fleming) who's posing as a pirate.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-10-08
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The Pathfinder
1952-12-09
The Pathfinder
Overview: Pathfinder, a white man raised by the Mohican Indians, joins forces with the British army to avenge himself on the Mingo warriors and the French, who have brought death and pillage to his people. He takes on a mission to retrieve secret plans from within the French fort at St. Vicente.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-12-09
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The Fighting O'Flynn
1949-02-26
The Fighting O'Flynn
Overview: A swashbuckling Irishman opposes French agents during the Napoleonic wars.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-02-26
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Time Out of Mind
1947-05-03
Time Out of Mind
Overview: The son of a wealthy Maine family shocks his relatives by announcing he wants to pursue a career in music.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-05-03
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Fort Worth
1951-07-14
Fort Worth
Overview: Ex-gunfighter Ned Britt returns to Fort Worth after the civil war to help run a newspaper which is against ambitious men and their schemes for control.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-07-14
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South Sea Sinner
1950-08-30
South Sea Sinner
Overview: A tramp steamer lands sick crewman Jake Davis on rubber-growing island Oraka, from which voluptuous, bedroom-eyed saloon singer Coral is about to be ejected because "men like her too much." But Coral's slimy boss Cognac gets her a reprieve so she can learn Jake's secret.
Genres: Adventure Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-08-30
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