Laurie Main
Also Known As: Laurie Maine
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Laurie Main was an English actor. Although Main appeared in many films and television series since the 1950s, perhaps he is best known for hosting and narrating the children's series Welcome to Pooh Corner, which aired on The Disney Channel during the 1980s. His television guest appearances include Wagon Train, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Maverick, I Spy, The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., Get Smart, The Andy Griffith Show, That Girl, Ironside, The Monkees, Hogan's Heroes, Mayberry R.F.D., The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Daniel Boone, Family Affair, Bewitched, The Partridge Family, McMillan & Wife, Land of the Lost, Little House on the Prairie, Punky Brewster and Murder, She Wrote. Since the early 1990s, Main has not appeared in film or television. His current whereabouts are unknown. Description above from the Wikipedia article Laurie Main, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Birthday: November 29, 1929
Deathday: February 08, 2012
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Gender: Male
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Private Parts
Overview: In the sleaziest corner of Los Angeles, the King Edward Hotel has a new arrival in the form of Cheryl, a runaway teen. She's hoping to put her life back together but somewhere in the musty halls of the King Edward lurks another guest — who just loves to chop people apart!
Genres: Comedy Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-01
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Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
Overview: Winnie the Pooh and friends decide to throw a birthday celebration for gloomy, old Eeyore.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-03-11
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5 Weeks in a Balloon
Overview: An elderly English doctor and his 14-year old American nephew go on a perilous journey to Africa in an hot air balloon with an African guide, to retrieve a precious diamond from the top of a volcanic rock, as a gift for Queen Victoria.
Genres: Animation Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Overview: Daisy Gamble, an unusual woman who hears phones before they ring, and does wonders with her flowers, wants to quit smoking to please her fiancé, Warren. She goes to a doctor of hypnosis to do it. But once she's under, her doctor finds out that she can regress into past lives and different personalities, and he finds himself falling in love with one of them.
Genres: Fantasy Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-17
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Winnie The Pooh's ABC Of Me
Overview: The Alphabet with Pooh Bear.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-18
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I'd Rather Be Rich
Overview: An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-08-25
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Jane Eyre
Overview: After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-04-27
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The Scorpio Letters
Overview: A spy thriller involving an American who is enlisted by British intelligence to replace one of its recently murdered agents and smash a ring of blackmailers -- James Bond style -- headed by a nefarious figure known as Scorpio.
Genres: Action Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-09-01
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The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes
Overview: Sherlock Holmes is merely a framing device for the real story: The Treasure of Alpheus T. Winterborn. A small-town boy accidentally uncovers a list of mystifying clues to a hidden treasure left by the late Alpheus T. Winterborn, the town's richest citizen.
Genres: Family Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-26
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Mom and Dad Save the World
Overview: Emperor Spengo sees Marge Nelson and using a giant magnet, kidnaps her and her husband Dick, hoping to make Marge his before blowing up the Earth. The Emperor and other inhabitants of his planet are somewhat less than bright, and Dick begins reliving episodes of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in order to rescue Marge, save the Earth, and restore the rightful emperor to the throne.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-24
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The Master Plan
Overview: Following WW II, a U.S. army officer stationed in West Germany is assigned with keeping classified information away from the Communists. Unfortunately, Red spies know that he suffers from sudden black-outs and use this to hypnotise him, and make it appear that he is a traitor.
Genres: War Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-09-08
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Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
Overview: Two brothers who can feel each others' pain and pleasure mess up the French revolution.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-07-27
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Time After Time
Overview: Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century.
Genres: Adventure Drama Comedy Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-09-28
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The Facts of Life Goes to Paris
Overview: Mrs. Garrett and the girls travel to Paris, France. Mrs. Garrett takes a cooking class taught by a famous chef as the girls take classes at the sister school of Eastland.
Genres: Drama TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-09-25
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The Punch and Judy Man
Overview: Walter Pinner is the titular Punch And Judy Man plying his trade in the seaside town of Piltdown. Unhappily married to his social climbing wife, who gets him to perform at the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the town in front of all the local dignitaries, his hatred of snobbery comes to a hilarious head.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-04-08
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My Chauffeur
Overview: A feisty young woman accepts a mysterious offer to become a chauffeur for a Beverly Hills limousine business, much to the chagrin of her older male coworkers and the disbelief of her customers.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-24
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The Yellow Balloon
Overview: A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-02-10
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Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving
Overview: A collection of Winnie the Pooh's memorable holiday adventures, as Winnie, Piglet, and Tigger set out to find the right ingredients for Winter, Rabbit learns how to manage a complicated Thanksgiving dinner, and everyone gets a special visit from a new friend. Featuring a number of delightful songs for singing along, this video is sure to become a favorite holiday classic.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-08
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The Strongest Man in the World
Overview: Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-02-06
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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Overview: Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.
Genres: Romance Comedy Family Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-06-24
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The Great Mouse Detective
Overview: When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-02
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Overview: Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-28
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The Delavine Affair
Overview: Peter Reynolds stars as Rex Banner, a newspaperman who makes it his life's mission to track down a vicious gang of thieves. When his informant winds up dead, Rex finds himself framed for murder.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-01-03
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Freaky Friday
Overview: School girl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-17
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Pooh's Great School Bus Adventure
Overview: Pooh thinks that Christopher Robin has forgotten his lunch and he, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, Owl, and Eeyore hop on a school bus to give it to him at school. While on the school bus, they demonstrate and discuss the rules and safety of riding the bus.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-19
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The Whole Truth
Overview: On the French Riviera, movie producer Max Poulton is on location shooting a film starring his lover, Gina Bertini. But when the rueful Max ends his fling with Gina to return to his loyal wife, Carol, the jilted actress threatens to reveal details of their affair to Carol. Later, at a party at Max's villa, investigator Carliss arrives with news that Gina has been killed and that Max is a murderer suspect.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-07-29
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Tarzan the Ape Man
Overview: The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-08-07
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Night Chase
Overview: A man fleeing the scene after shooting his wife's lover forms an unexpected relationship with the tough cab driver he hires to drive him to the Mexican border.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-20
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Black Beauty
Overview: This heart warming adaptation of the timeless novel tells the story of the courageous stallion Black Beauty, a well-bred horse in the 19th century England.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-28
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Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons
Overview: Christopher Robin gives Winnie the Pooh a calendar, and Pooh uses it to learn about the seasons.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-09-05
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Cat Ballou
Overview: A pretty ranch owner hires a drunken gunslinger and his two companions to protect her ranch from outlaws and build a school for local children.
Genres: Western Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-09-05
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Wicked Stepmother
Overview: A mother/daughter pair of witches descend on a yuppie family's home and cause havoc, one at a time since they share one body & the other must live in a cat the rest of the time. Now it's up to the family's mother, a private detective, and a suspended police officer to try and stop the witches.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-03
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Darling Lili
Overview: World War I. Lili Smith is a beloved British music hall singer, often providing inspiration for the British and French troops and general populace singing rallying patriotic songs. She is also half German and is an undercover German spy, using her feminine wiles to gather information from the high ranking and generally older military officers and diplomats she seduces.
Genres: Music War Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-18
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The Competition
Overview: The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a dive despite the pressure to win from her teacher, Greta, or will she condemn Paul to obscurity?
Genres: Drama Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-03
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My Father's House
Overview: Recovering from a heart attack, a workaholic editor recalls the simple days of his youth. Robertson adds an emotional center to this messy, flashback-filled 'heavy' dramatic piece. Plenty of co-star talent.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-06-01
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Monchhichis
Overview: The Monchhichis are monkey-like creatures living in the forest land of Monchia. The tribe leader is a magical wizard called Wizzar, who can make up spells and potions to defeat their enemy, Horrg, and the evil Grumplins of Grumplor.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-10
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