Jeff Morrow
Also Known As: not available
Biography: New York-born Morrow developed an interest in the theater as a result of his studies at art school. As "Irving Morrow," he was acting on stage (in Pennsylvania) as early as 1927; he later appeared in such plays as "Penal Law", "Once in a Lifetime", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Twelfth Night", "Romeo and Juliet" and "Macbeth", treading the boards opposite stars like Katharine Cornell, Maurice Evans, Katharine Hepburn, Luise Rainer and Mae West. His film career commenced with the Biblical epic "The Robe" in 1953 and continued into the '70s. In his latter years, he worked as a commercial illustrator while taking occasional acting assignments.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: January 13, 1907
Age: 118 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: December 26, 1993
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This Island Earth
Overview: Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-06-01
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Pardners
Overview: Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's footsteps by returning to the West to partner up with Slim Moseley Jr.,the son of his father's former partner. Wade overcomes Slim's initial reluctance to accept him by using his fortune to buy a prize cow and new car to help Slim in his job as foreman on the Kingsley family ranch, currently under siege by a gang of outlaws called "masked raiders." Wade generously tries to pay off the ranch's mortgage with $15,000 of his own money, but unfortunately neither "pardner" realizes that respected banker Dan Hollis, the son of their fathers' murderer, is the leader of the gang.
Genres: Comedy Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-08-01
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The Giant Claw
Overview: Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious UFO is actually a giant turkey-like bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-06-01
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The Robe
Overview: Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-09-16
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The Story of Ruth
Overview: Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-06-17
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Kronos
Overview: Scientists investigate a huge meteor that crashes into the ocean off Mexico, and encounter a skyscraper-tall, mobile machine which is designed to syphon energy from earth, including any energy directed at it in an effort to destroy it.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-03-31
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The Creature Walks Among Us
Overview: Scientists surgically transform the Creature into an air-breather, but being able to live on land is not enough to make him comfortable with humans. Enraged, he turns his wrath on anyone who comes near as he desperately tries to return to the deep-water world where he truly belongs.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-03-01
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Octaman
Overview: A scientific team in Mexico discover a pool of unusual baby "octopus-like" specimens. Gathering a few for analysis back at the lab, it is soon discovered that the critters belong to a gangly six-foot half man/half octopus-like creature, that's pretty angry and wants her 'babies' returned…
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-11-03
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Captain Lightfoot
Overview: In 1815, Michael Martin, member of an Irish revolutionary society, turns highwayman to support it, and soon becomes an outlaw. In Dublin, he meets famous rebel "Captain Thunderbolt" and becomes his second-in-command, under the name "Lightfoot."
Genres: Adventure Romance History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-03-26
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The First Texan
Overview: After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.
Genres: History Western War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-06-29
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Sign of the Pagan
Overview: Roman centurion Marcian is captured by Attila the Hun en route to Constantinople, but escapes. On arrival, he finds the eastern Roman emperor Theodosius plotting with Attila to look the other way while the latter marches against Rome. But Marcian gains the favor of Pulcheria, lovely sister of Theodosius, who favors a united Empire.
Genres: History Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-11-24
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Copper Sky
Overview: Alcoholic former cavalryman Hack Williams is arrested for killing an Indian, something he did not do. The townspeople, fearful of Apache reprisals, plan to hang Williams in hopes of heading off an attack. But the attack comes and Hack, locked in his jail cell, is the only survivor as a massacre occurs. Into the scene of carnage arrives schoolteacher Nora Haynes. Together she and Williams must find a way to reach safety before another Indian attack. But the pair are by no means well-matched, and their trip alone across the desert is not destined to be an easy one.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-09-01
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Tanganyika
Overview: A landowner in colonial Africa leads a safari through Nukumbi territory in order to capture an escaped criminal.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-07-03
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The Siege at Red River
Overview: Cavalry Captain Farraday attempts to prevent the delivery of Gatling Guns into the hands of hostile Indians.
Genres: Action War Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-05-01
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Five Bold Women
Overview: Marshal Kirk Reed is escorting five female prisoners---killers all--- from one part of Texas to another part of Texas where a new prison has been built. Along the way he has to deal with dissension among the troops, attacks by the Comanches, a budding romance with Ellen, The Missouri Lady, before her ex-husband, The Missouri Kid, shows up in an attempt to rescue her.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime Romance Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-08-01
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Flight to Tangier
Overview: At the Tangier airport, a group of people await the arrival of a mysterious plane from behind the Iron Curtain. The reception committee includes Susan, an American; Gil Walker, a free-booting pilot; Danzer, a black market operator; and Danzer's girlfriend, Nicki. The plane crashes and burns. No survivors are found, nor are any corpses. Soon the search begins for a missing courier worth $3 million.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-11-20
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World in My Corner
Overview: A scrappy fighter from Jersey City named Tommy Shea -- "born in a dump, educated in an alley" -- catches the eye of wealthy businessman, Robert Mallinson, who allows him to train at his Long Island estate. Shea soon falls for Mallinson's daughter, Dorothy, but fears he doesn't have the money to support her in proper style. To get this money, Shea decides to work with crooked fight-promoter Harry Cram, even though this means dropping his honest manager, Dave Bernstein. As the big fight approaches, however, Shea begins to have second thoughts.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-03-01
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Blood Legacy
Overview: In order to qualify to inherit the family fortune, the four heirs must spend the night in the family estate. However, during the night someone starts killing them off.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-17
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Il giovane normale
Overview: Giordano is a young man from Milan who accepts a ride from a trio of Americans (an "open" couple and a homosexual) sightseeing in Italy. The husband is an older and worldly professor of archaeology while his wife is interested in exploring living things. The young hitchhiker is seduced by the beautiful wife, while her husband continues to gaze at ancient ruins.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1969-11-28
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Harbor Lights
Overview: Professional gambler Dan Crown arrives in San Juan to visit his brother Alex, only to learn from the police that Alex has been found murdered. To Captain Acosta's questioning, Dan answers that he had no knowledge of his brother's affairs. Dan then finds Gina Rosario searching his hotel room, and together they begin to investigate Alex's death.
Genres: Mystery Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-07-01
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Hour of Decision
Overview: A reporter tries to prove that his wife is not responsible for the murder of a famous newspaper columnist.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-04-30
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Fugitive Lovers
Overview: A swimming pool cleaner and a suicidal housewife set out on the run and are pursued by her corrupt lobbyist husband.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-27
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Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy of Blood
Overview: In order to qualify to inherit the family fortune, the four heirs, their in-laws, and the household servants must spend the night in the family estate. However, during the night someone starts killing them off.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-10
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