Acting
Basil Ruysdael
Born July 23, 1888 · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Died October 10, 1960 · aged 72
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Basil Ruysdael (July 24, 1888 - October 10, 1960) was an American film actor and opera singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Basil Ruysdael, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. He started his career as a baritone singer for the Metropolitan Opera Company in the early 1900's and appeared on the New York stage in 1…
Known For
Broken Arrow · 1950Broken Arrow
★ 6.71950
MovieWesternDrama
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Blackboard Jungle · 1955Blackboard Jungle
★ 6.91955
MovieCrimeDrama
Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior. Dadier makes various attempts to engage the students' interest in education, challenging both the school staff and the pupils. He is subjected to violence as well as duplicitous schemes.
The Horse Soldiers · 1959The Horse Soldiers
★ 6.91959
MovieWesternWar
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.
The Story of Ruth · 1960The Story of Ruth
★ 7.41960
MovieDramaHistory
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.
Jubal · 1956Jubal
★ 6.91956
MovieWesternDrama
Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.
Pearl of the South Pacific · 1955Pearl of the South Pacific
★ 6.21955
MovieAdventure
Two beachcombers with a yacht join woman-with-a-past Rita on a quest for black pearls on a secret island. Arrived, they find another white man has made himself high priest; but George, the latter's handome son, is fair game for Rita, who lands in the guise of a missionary! The inevitable conflict over the pearls brings violence and corruption to the quiet island.
The Violent Men · 1955The Violent Men
★ 6.51955
MovieWestern
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
The Cocoanuts · 1929The Cocoanuts
★ 6.51929
MovieComedyMusic
During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.
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Colorado Territory · 1949Colorado Territory
★ 7.01949
MovieWesternCrime
After escaping from jail, outlaw Wes McQueen is convinced by his old partner in crime to do one last heist.
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