Joe Frisco
Also Known As: Louis Wilson Joseph
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Milan, Illinois, USA
Birthday: November 04, 1889
Deathday: February 12, 1958
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Sweet Smell of Success
Overview: New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-07-04
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The Benefit
Overview: Pressed into service, an inept comedian offers a burlesque on Helen Morgan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-02-17
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Mr. Broadway
Overview: Ed Sullivan shows night spots all over New York in this movie, joking and listening to stories the patrons tell.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-09-12
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Riding High
Overview: A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-04-12
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Western Jamboree
Overview: Knowing that is contains valuable helium gas, a gang of bad guys first tries to purchase the ranch which Gene straw-bosses. When that fails, they lay a hidden pipeline to snag the gas.
Genres: Romance Western Action Adventure Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-12-02
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That's My Man
Overview: A poor young man is finally able to achieve his dream of running a horse at the track, but when he starts becoming successful, he begins to lose sight of what mattered to him before.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-06-01
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The Gorilla
Overview: A series of murders that take place in an old, dark mansion are suspected of being committed by an ape. (lost film)
Genres: Mystery Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-11-02
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Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride
Overview: Gene inherits a meat-packing plant, then faces stiff competition from snooty Ann Randolph, rival owner determined to do him in.
Genres: Romance Western Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-09-05
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Shady Lady
Overview: A crook becomes the victim of a crafty card player who works for the District Attorney.
Genres: Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-09-07
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The Song Plugger
Overview: 'Blind Bob' has written a song and the folks at the music publishing company think that Joe Frisco, his old friend from the Bowery is just right for it. So we see Joe at stage doing his peddler routine. He goes over to the publishing company, where he flirts with a girl act, and then tries out some eccentric dancing to the new song, which happens to be 'Get Happy.'
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-06-08
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The Happy Hottentots
Overview: Two desperate singers take a job as the singing act in a movie theater between shows. They soon regret their decision.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-04-22
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