Peggy Maley
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Birthday: June 08, 1926
Deathday: October 01, 2007
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Human Desire
1954-08-05
Human Desire
Overview: A Korean War vet returns to his job as a railroad engineer and becomes involved in a sordid affair with a co-worker's wife and murder. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, in 1997.
Genres: Drama Crime Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-05
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The Brothers Rico
1957-09-01
The Brothers Rico
Overview: Eddie Rico, the erstwhile bookkeeper for a big Mafia boss, is now making a living as an honest merchant in Florida with his family. Things go sour when the police start a search for his syndicate-linked brothers who are on the lam after a big hit, forcing Eddie to get involved with the Mafia again.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-09-01
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Escape from San Quentin
1957-09-01
Escape from San Quentin
Overview: Desmond plays convict Mike Gilbert, who goes on the lam with fellow prisoners Gruber and Graham when he finds out his wife is divorcing him and feels he has nothing to lose. Gruber intends to get his robbery loot, which his father, Curly, has successfully hidden from the law. After commandeering a plane, they double-cross Graham, who assembles his gang to get revenge - and Gruber's loot. Meanwhile, Gilbert falls in love with Robbie, his ex-wife’s sister. Through Robbie’s influence, Gilbert decides to go straight, but his cohorts aren’t quite so willing to reform.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-09-01
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Indestructible Man
1956-03-24
Indestructible Man
Overview: A scientific experiment involving subjecting a corpse to an extreme charge of electricity accidentally revives an executed criminal and makes him impervious to harm, allowing him to seek revenge on his former partners, and deal similarly with anyone else who gets in his way.
Genres: Crime Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-03-24
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The Bigamist
1953-12-03
The Bigamist
Overview: San Francisco businessman Harry Graham and his wife and business partner, Eve, are in the process of adopting a child. When private investigator Mr. Jordan uncovers the fact that Graham has another wife, Phyllis, and a small child in Los Angeles, he confesses everything.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-12-03
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The Midnight Story
1957-06-04
The Midnight Story
Overview: Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-06-04
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I Died a Thousand Times
1955-11-09
I Died a Thousand Times
Overview: After aging criminal Roy Earle is released from prison he decides to pull one last heist before retiring — by robbing a resort hotel.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-11-09
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Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
1944-11-15
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
Overview: In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for a secret bombing mission which will take the war to the Japanese homeland.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-11-15
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I Want You
1951-12-22
I Want You
Overview: The scene is a small town in the Eastern United States, where the outbreak of hostilities in Korea has a profound effect on several people. WWII veteran Martin Greer wants to re-enlist, much to the dismay of his wife Nancy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-12-22
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Okefenokee
1959-04-22
Okefenokee
Overview: Gangland boss Joe Kalhari, working with Ricki Hart, operator of a swamp-side dive in the Okefenokee swamp aside the Georgia-Florida border, rules an empire of smugglers who run dope and undesirable aliens into the United States, uses seaplanes at the primary mode of transportation. Searching for his sweetheart,Lowheeya, who has been lured into the shack of Pully, a Kalhari henchman, airplane pilot Chick Osceola, finds evidence of the smuggling operation.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-04-22
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Live Fast, Die Young
1958-04-01
Live Fast, Die Young
Overview: A teenager finds her wayward sister running with thieves in San Francisco.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-04-01
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Gypsy Colt
1954-04-02
Gypsy Colt
Overview: In this trans-species remake of Lassie, Come Home, a faithful horse undertakes a perilous journey to return to the family it loves.
Genres: Drama Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-04-02
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Bathing Beauty
1944-06-27
Bathing Beauty
Overview: After breaking up with her fiancé, a gym teacher returns to work at a women's college, but a legal loophole allows him to enroll as one of her students.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-06-27
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Wife Tames Wolf
1947-03-28
Wife Tames Wolf
Overview: Caught philandering (for the 1867th time, give or take a couple), Leon's wife (Dorothy Granger) announces (for the 1867th time, give or take a couple as she wasn't always his wife) that she is going to divorce him. His business partner hatches a scheme to cure Leon of his flirting with very pretty girl (and a few ugly ones) he meets, but the scheme has Leon faking a suicide.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-03-28
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The Wild One
1953-12-30
The Wild One
Overview: The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-12-30
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In Room 303
1947-04-25
In Room 303
Overview: Leon needs to make a business deal with Mr. Marshall but can't unless his son and Marshall's daughter straighten out their romantic problems. Leon, probably based on his own past history and the assumption that an apple never falls far from the tree, suspects that his son is playing around with the girl in room 303. His investigation reveals that his son isn't, but the girl's boy friend thinks Leon is.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-04-25
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Meet the People
1944-06-01
Meet the People
Overview: A idealistic shipyard worker interests a beautiful Hollywood star in staging a musical tribute to the war industry, but they disagree on some important issues.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-06-01
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The Gun Runners
1958-08-01
The Gun Runners
Overview: Remake of "To Have and Have Not" based on Hemingway short story. Plot reset to early days of Cuban revolution. A charter boat skipper gets entangled in gunrunning scheme to get money to pay off debts. Sort of a sea-going film noir with bad girl, smarmy villain, and the "innocent" drawn into wrong side of law by circumstances.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-08-01
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A Guy Named Joe
1943-12-24
A Guy Named Joe
Overview: A cocky Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he is sent back to Earth by heavenly General with a new assignment.
Genres: Drama Romance War Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-12-24
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Anchors Aweigh
1945-08-13
Anchors Aweigh
Overview: Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-08-13
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Between Two Women
1945-03-28
Between Two Women
Overview: A young doctor proves his worth at a metropolitan hospital.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-03-28
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The Lady Says No
1952-01-06
The Lady Says No
Overview: The feminist author of a national best-seller titled The Lady Says No meets a sexist magazine photographer and decides she'd rather say yes.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-01-06
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The Guns of Fort Petticoat
1957-04-01
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Overview: Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.
Genres: Western Action War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-04-01
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Man on the Prowl
1957-12-01
Man on the Prowl
Overview: A neglected wife (Mala Powers) unknowingly places her family in danger when she becomes friends with a psychologically disturbed deliveryman (James Best).
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-12-01
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Borrowed Blonde
1947-03-07
Borrowed Blonde
Overview: Leon's boss and his wife aren't getting along together, so Leon asks them to visit his home and observe how he and Mrs. Errol manage to keep the old knot tied. Before the couple arrives, Leon manages to get into a situation with a pretty, blonde neighbor, which leaves him having to introduce her as his wife when they do arrive. Neither Leon's wife, when she comes home, nor the neighbor's husband are too pleased with this arrangement.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-03-07
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