Dick Simmons
Also Known As: Richard Simmons
Biography: Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Birthday: August 19, 1913
Deathday: January 11, 2003
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Lady in the Lake
Overview: Private eye Phillip Marlowe wants to get out of the detective racket and into crime writing. But when he's called to the office of editor Adrienne Fromsett, it's not to talk about his story ideas — she wants him to locate the missing wife of her boss, Mr. Kingsby. The assignment quickly becomes complicated when bodies start turning up.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-19
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Dragonfly Squadron
Overview: A Korean War film with a secondary plot of the training of South Korean pilots, to fly fighters in air defense, by American Air Force instructors,led by Major Brady, a famed and skilled-but-grounded pilot, assigned to the Kongku base.
Genres: War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-03-21
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The Well
Overview: In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-09-24
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Dial 1119
Overview: A deranged killer escapes from a mental institution, intent on locating the psychiatrist whose testimony sent him to the asylum, holds the patrons of a bar hostage.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-11-03
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I'll See You in My Dreams
Overview: Songwriter Gus Kahn fights to make his name, then has to fight again to survive the Depression.
Genres: Comedy Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-12-06
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On an Island with You
Overview: A young navy lieutenant is brought in as technical adviser on a song-dance-and-swim film being made by screen star Rosalind Reynolds. Having once done a number with her at a Forces show, the young lad somehow believes she should be his girl. Her boyfriend is just one of those disagreeing.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-05-03
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Thousands Cheer
Overview: Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-09-13
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Above and Beyond
Overview: The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-01-02
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No Questions Asked
Overview: With the help of some seedy gangsters, young attorney Steve Keiver makes some quick cash by bending the law, and in the process, he impresses the mobsters so much that they invite him to work for them on a regular basis. But when Police Inspector Matt Duggan realizes that Steve is working as a middleman for the mob, the young lawyer finds himself in a life-threatening situation. In order to clear his name, he must betray the deadly crooks he's been working for.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-06-15
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Lassie's Great Adventure
Overview: While in Canada Timmy and Lassie encounter a downed hot air ballonist. By accident they end up in the balloon which takes them into the wilderness. The young boy and his dog must find a way to survive even fending off a wild pig.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-08-01
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A Letter to Nancy
Overview: A little Chinese girl comes into the life of a well-to-do lawyer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-01-14
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Pilot #5
Overview: A small group of Allied soldiers and airmen on Java are being bombed by Japanese 'planes daily. With only one working fighter of their own, and five pilots anxious to fly it, the Dutch commander chooses George Collins to fly a mission to drop a 500-lb bomb on the Japanese carrier lying offshore. As the flight progresses, the commander asks the other pilots to tell him about George. They recount his rise from brilliant law student, through the time he became involved in the corrupt machine of his state's Governor, and his attempts to redeem himself, both in his own eyes, and in Fredie, his long-time love.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-06-24
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The Youngest Profession
Overview: Joan Lyons and her friend Patricia Drew are autograph hounds spending most of their day bumping into, and having tea, with the likes of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on misinformation from a meddling old-maid governess, Miss Featherstone, Joan also devotes some time to working on the no-problem marriage of her parents to the extent of hiring Dr. Hercules, the strong man from a side show to pay attention to her mother in order to make her father jealous, despite the good advice received from Walter Pidgeon.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-02-26
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Undercover Maisie
Overview: Maisie Revere, a showgirl stranded in Los Angeles, decides to join the local police department on the persuasion of Lieutenant Paul Scott who wants to use her as an undercover agent to expose a conman.
Genres: Crime Mystery Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-03-01
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Man with the Steel Whip
Overview: Saloon owner Barnet wants the Indian reservation land on which he knows there is gold, and organizes a gang, aided by some renegade Indians, to raid and terrorize close-by settlers,hoping to arouse them to drive off the Indians. Rancher Jerry Randall, accompanied by school teacher Nancy Cooper, sets out to defeat the plot. In order to win the loyalty of the innocent tribe members, Randall masquerades as a legendary friend of the Indians, El Latigo.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-07-19
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Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready
Overview: During World War II, an Italian POW is accidentally drafted into the American army.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-18
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Battle Circus
Overview: A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 66th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. (MAJ) Jed Webbe. Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a "no strings" relationship. McGara is warned by the other nurses of Webbe's womanizing ways. Despite these initial handicaps, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. The relationship deepens and uplifts both characters.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-03-06
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The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler
Overview: A U.S. Senator is spirited away to a secret New Mexico medical lab after a serious car crash. His injuries are completely healed by a secret organization that has developed advanced medical technology. What does the organization want in exchange for saving his life? Meanwhile, a reporter who witnessed the accident decides to investigate the senator's disappearance.
Genres: Science Fiction Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-11-30
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Three Daring Daughters
Overview: Three young girls try to help their divorced mother find the right husband.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-02-12
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The Devil's Brigade
Overview: At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-05-15
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Flight Nurse
Overview: In this war drama, set during the Korean War, an Air Force nurse gets involved in a love triangle on the front lines.
Genres: War Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-11-15
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Men of the Fighting Lady
Overview: A writer visits an aircraft carrier during the Korean war to learn more about it and the way it's run. He also gets to find out more about the Navy and Marine aviators themselves, their internal and external conflicts and dangers of their job.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-05-07
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A Star Is Born
Overview: A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-10-01
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King of the Royal Mounted
Overview: The Canadians have discovered a valuable substance called Compound X, which can cure infantile paralysis. When a country at war with Canada learns that Compound X also contains magnetic properties that could aid them in their warfare against the British, they send agents to infiltrate Canada and steal a large quantity of the substance. It's up to Sgt. King (Allan Lane) and his Mounties to track down the agents and put an end to their scheme.
Genres: Western Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-09-19
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Glory Alley
Overview: A New Orleans boxer backs out of a bout and leaves his girlfriend for Korea.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-06-06
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Desperate Search
Overview: A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.
Genres: Adventure Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-11-19
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I Dream of Jeanie
Overview: The life and career of famed American composer Stephen Foster.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-06-15
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It's Always Fair Weather
Overview: Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-08-30
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The Pirate
Overview: A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
Genres: Music Romance Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-06-11
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King of the Texas Rangers
Overview: Tom King Jr. seeks to discover who murdered his father, a Texas Ranger; the trail leads to a network of Axis spies.
Genres: Action Western War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-10-03
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The Great Sinner
Overview: A young man succumbs to gambling fever.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-06-29
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Sergeant York
Overview: Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-09-27
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The Three Musketeers
Overview: Athletic adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure about the king's musketeers and their mission to protect France.
Genres: Adventure Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-10-20
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A Million to One
Overview: The son of a disgraced Olympic decathlete prepares to become a star in his own right. His quest is complicated by a beautiful girl and a bitter rival.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-12-31
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Angels in the Outfield
Overview: The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-10-19
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Duchess of Idaho
Overview: Ellen Hallit is in love with her playboy boss, Douglas Morrison, but is too timid to do anything about it. To help her, her roommate Chris decides to step in, and devises a plan. Chris follows Morrison on his trip to Sun Valley, Idaho and plays the overattentive female, hoping that he will send for Ellen (who often played his "fiancée" when he had a female he couldn't discourage otherwise.) Complications arise when Chris catches the eye of band leader Dick Layne, and finds herself caught in a triangle between the two men.
Genres: Romance Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-07-14
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One Million B.C.
Overview: One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-04-05
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Look for the Silver Lining
Overview: After getting her start in her parents' vaudeville act, Marilyn Miller is taken under the wing of dance sensation Jack Donahue. He senses the girl's enormous talent, and before long she's performing on Broadway. There, she is extremely successful and finds love with songwriter Frank Carter. Yet obstacles remain for the rising star, especially when he proposes marriage just before he's set to be deployed in World War I.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-07-30
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Pirates on Horseback
Overview: Hoppy, Lucky and California search for a mine owned by Trudy Pendleton after it was taken from her by thw swindling gambler Ace Gibson. They find the mine and Hoppy fights Gibson over it.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-05-23
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This Time for Keeps
Overview: An ex-GI falls for a bathing beauty.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-10-17
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Stand by for Action
Overview: U. S. Navy Lieutenant Gregg Masterman, of The Harvard and Boston Back Bay Mastermans, learned about the sea while winning silver cups sailing his yacht. He climbs swiftly in rank, and is now Junior Aide to Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas.
Genres: Action Drama War Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-12-31
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On Dress Parade
Overview: The final feature in the "Dead End Kids" film series finds a youth trying to adjust to life at a military school.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-11-18
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Remains to Be Seen
Overview: A singer and her apartment manager get mixed up in a creepy Park Avenue murder and find themselves facing danger at every turn.
Genres: Comedy Mystery Crime Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-05-15
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Robin and the 7 Hoods
Overview: Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.
Genres: Music Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-06-24
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Sergeants 3
Overview: Mike, Chip, and Larry are three lusty, brawling U. S. Cavalry sergeants stationed in Indian Territory in 1870.
Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-02-10
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Seven Sweethearts
Overview: Little Delft, Michigan follows the customs of old-world Holland and is known for its Tulip Festival. The owner of the hotel insists that his seven daughters marry in order, from eldest to youngest.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-11-13
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Rear Window
Overview: A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Genres: Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-01
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Love Laughs at Andy Hardy
Overview: Andy Hardy goes to college after serving in the war and finds his sweetheart is engaged to someone else.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-25
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Easter Parade
Overview: On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
Genres: Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-07-08
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