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William Forrest

William Forrest

10/10/1902- 26/01/1989
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Laura

Laura
7.9/10
  • Genre: DramaMystery
  • Release: 11/10/1944
  • Character: Important Client (uncredited)
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.

Fort Apache

Fort Apache
7.4/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 14/06/1948
  • Character: Reporter (uncredited)
In John Ford's sombre exploration of the mythology of American heroes, he slowly reveals the character of Owen Thursday, who sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, Thursday attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.

Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh
7/10
Two sailors, Joe and Clarence have four days shore leave in spend their shore leave trying to get a girl for Clarence. Clarence has his eye on a girl with musical aspirations, and before Joe can stop him, promises to get her an audition with José Iturbi. But the trouble really starts when Joe realizes he's falling for his buddy's girl.

Sergeant York

Sergeant York
7.7/10
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.

Dead Reckoning

Dead Reckoning
7.1/10
Paratroopers Captain 'Rip' Murdock and Sergeant Johnny Drake are mysteriously ordered to travel to Washington, DC. When Drake learns that he is to be awarded the Medal of Honor, he disappears before newspaper photographers can take his picture. Murdock follows the clues and tracks him down, where he learns Drake is dead. Further investigations reveal unexpected twists. Rip learns that Johnny had been accused of murder and sets out to find out whatever he can. He falls in love with Coral whose husband Johnny is supposed to have killed.

Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street
7.9/10
  • Genre: ComedyDramaFamily
  • Release: 11/06/1947
  • Character: Dr. Rogers at Bellevue (uncredited)
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

Air Force

Air Force
7/10
The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.

The Horse Soldiers

The Horse Soldiers
7.1/10
A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

In This Our Life

In This Our Life
7.3/10
  • Genre: DramaRomance
  • Release: 08/05/1942
  • Character: Forest Ranger
A young woman dumps her fiancée and runs off with her sister's husband. They marry, settle in Baltimore, and Stanley ultimately drives Peter to drink and suicide. Stanley returns home to Richmond only to learn that her sister Roy and old flame Craig have fallen in love and plan to marry. The jealous and selfish Stanley attempts to win back Craig's affections, but her true character is revealed when, rather than take the rap herself, she attempts to pin a hit and run accident on the young black clerk who works in Craig's law office.

They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On
7.2/10
The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

One-Eyed Jacks

One-Eyed Jacks
7.1/10
  • Genre: Western
  • Release: 30/03/1961
  • Character: Banker
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio's return.

Mr. Skeffington

Mr. Skeffington
7.6/10
  • Genre: DramaRomance
  • Release: 25/05/1944
  • Character: Clinton (uncredited)
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.

I'll See You in My Dreams

I'll See You in My Dreams
6.8/10
Songwriter Gus Kahn fights to make his name, then has to fight again to survive the Depression.

Good Neighbor Sam

Good Neighbor Sam
6.8/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 22/07/1964
  • Character: Millard Mellner
To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.

The Fighting Seabees

The Fighting Seabees
6.4/10
  • Genre: ActionDramaWar
  • Release: 27/01/1944
  • Character: Lt. Tom Kerrick
Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.

Action in the North Atlantic

Action in the North Atlantic
7/10
  • Genre: DramaWar
  • Release: 12/06/1943
  • Character: Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
Lieutenant Joe Rossi is 1st Officer on a Liberty Ship in a great convoy bound from Halifax to Murmansk. After German subs crushed the convoy his ship loses the convoy and is heading alone to Murmansk. In spite of attacks by German planes and subs he get the ship safely to Murmansk.

You Can't Run Away from It

You Can't Run Away from It
5.9/10
  • Genre: ComedyMusicRomance
  • Release: 30/10/1956
  • Character: Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
A reporter stumbles on a runaway heiress whose story could salvage his career.

Band of Angels

Band of Angels
6.5/10
  • Genre: DramaRomance
  • Release: 03/08/1957
  • Character: Amantha's father
Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widower father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and he sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly however, Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress. The plantation is to be sold to pay off her father's debts and as the daughter of slave, Amatha is also to be sold as property. She is bought by a Louisiana plantation owner, Hamish Bond and over time she grows to love him until she learns he was a slave-trader. She tries again to become part of white society but realizes that her future lies elsewhere.

Du Barry Was a Lady

Du Barry Was a Lady
6.1/10
Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is love with a poor dancer, but wants to marry for money. When Louis wins the Irish Sweepstakes, he asks May to marry him and she accepts even though she doesn't love him. Soon after, Louis has an accident and gets knocked on the head, where he dreams that he's King Louis XV pursuing the infamous Madame Du Barry.

Nobody Lives Forever

Nobody Lives Forever
7/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 01/11/1946
  • Character: Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)
A con artist falls for the rich widow he's trying to fleece.

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