Acting
Dickie Moore
Born September 12, 1925 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died September 7, 2015 · aged 89
Dickie Moore (born John Richard Moore Jr.) made his acting and screen debut at the age of 18 months in the John Barrymore film The Beloved Rogue (1927). By the time he had turned ten he was a popular child star and had appeared in 52 films. Moore continued as a child star for many more years, and was the actor who gave Shirley Temple her first romantic screen kiss when that honor was bestowed upon…
Known For
Passion Flower · 1930Passion Flower
★ 5.41930
MovieDrama
A bored society woman invites scandal and heartache when she falls in love with her low-born chauffeur.
Out of the Past · 1947Out of the Past
★ 7.71947
MovieCrimeThriller
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Peter Ibbetson · 1935Peter Ibbetson
★ 7.01935
MovieDramaFantasy
When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Gallant Lady · 1933Gallant Lady
★ 7.31933
MovieDrama
Unwed mother gives up baby for adoption and hopes to get it back when the adoptive mother dies.
Sergeant York · 1941Sergeant York
★ 7.21941
MovieWarDrama
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.
Blue Skies · 1929Blue Skies
★ 10.01929
MovieDramaRomance
Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.
Swellhead · 1935Swellhead
★ 10.01935
MovieActionComedy
Baseball player Terry McCall is a very good baseball player, who doesn't mind bragging about his skills on the baseball diamond and also his off-the-field skills at wooing and winning women. An accident causes his luck to turn bad and results in him turning blind, but he later regains his sight after being instrumental in saving the life of Mickey Malone, the team's young mascot. He then promises Mary Malone, Mickey's sister, for whose affection he has been competing with a teammate, that he is through showing off and bragging. But, in the end, he is still blowing smoke.
Object: Alimony · 1928Object: Alimony
★ 7.01928
MovieDrama
Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.
Movies
Passion Flower · 1930Passion Flower
★ 5.41930
MovieDrama
A bored society woman invites scandal and heartache when she falls in love with her low-born chauffeur.
Out of the Past · 1947Out of the Past
★ 7.71947
MovieCrimeThriller
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Peter Ibbetson · 1935Peter Ibbetson
★ 7.01935
MovieDramaFantasy
When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Gallant Lady · 1933Gallant Lady
★ 7.31933
MovieDrama
Unwed mother gives up baby for adoption and hopes to get it back when the adoptive mother dies.
Sergeant York · 1941Sergeant York
★ 7.21941
MovieWarDrama
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.
Blue Skies · 1929Blue Skies
★ 10.01929
MovieDramaRomance
Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.
Swellhead · 1935Swellhead
★ 10.01935
MovieActionComedy
Baseball player Terry McCall is a very good baseball player, who doesn't mind bragging about his skills on the baseball diamond and also his off-the-field skills at wooing and winning women. An accident causes his luck to turn bad and results in him turning blind, but he later regains his sight after being instrumental in saving the life of Mickey Malone, the team's young mascot. He then promises Mary Malone, Mickey's sister, for whose affection he has been competing with a teammate, that he is through showing off and bragging. But, in the end, he is still blowing smoke.
Object: Alimony · 1928Object: Alimony
★ 7.01928
MovieDrama
Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.
Heaven Can Wait · 1943Heaven Can Wait
★ 6.91943
MovieComedyRomance
Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.
Free Wheeling · 1932Free Wheeling
★ 7.61932
MovieComedy
Stymie takes Dickie for a ride in his runaway car and cures his stiff neck.
So Red the Rose · 1935So Red the Rose
★ 7.71935
MovieDrama
During the American Civil War, Valette Bedford waits patiently for her husband Duncan Bedford, to return home, praying that she will not become a widow.
The Office Wife · 1930The Office Wife
★ 4.91930
MovieDramaRomance
Larry, a publisher, wants Kate to write a book about the 'Office Wife'. An executive stenographer's duties creates a relationship approaching that of his wife. Little does Larry know that sometimes literature mirrors life.
Blonde Venus · 1932Blonde Venus
★ 6.81932
MovieDrama
In an effort to be able to afford expensive treatment for her gravely ill American husband, a retired German entertainer returns to the cabaret as Blonde Venus and catches the eye of a wealthy politician.
The Blue Bird · 1940The Blue Bird
★ 5.81940
MovieFamilyFantasy
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
Eight Iron Men · 1952Eight Iron Men
★ 6.61952
MovieDramaWar
During the World War II in Italy, Sergeant Joe Mooney is leading his small squad on the front-lines but is ordered to avoid rescuing a soldier trapped in no man's land.
The Matrimonial Bed · 1930The Matrimonial Bed
★ 6.41930
MovieComedy
Five years after Adolphe's death in a train wreck, he is discovered very much alive and with amnesia. Unfortunately he and his first wife are remarried and with children.
The Story of Louis Pasteur · 1936The Story of Louis Pasteur
★ 6.91936
MovieDramaHistory
A true story about Louis Pasteur, who revolutionized medicine by proving that much disease is caused by microbes, that sanitation is paramount and that at least some diseases can be cured by vaccinations.
A Dispatch from Reuters · 1940A Dispatch from Reuters
★ 6.31940
MovieDramaHistory
German Julius Reuter sends 19th-century news by carrier pigeon and then by wire, founding a news agency.
The Great Mr. Nobody · 1941The Great Mr. Nobody
★ 6.01941
MovieRomanceComedy
A publicity man promotes his newspaper, but finds his boss always steals the credit.
Obey the Law · 1933Obey the Law
★ 9.01933
MovieDrama
In this drama, an immigrant barber becomes a US citizen and works hard to uphold his ideals of personal freedom and rights. He is a total supporter of the system, and when he is held-up, decides to reform the criminal by feeding him and finding him work. Later, a local politician attempts to tell people how to vote, but the barber is not swayed and becomes an example to others in his neighborhood.
The World Accuses · 1934The World Accuses
★ 6.51934
MovieDrama
When a middle aged woman accepts a job at a day care center she comes across the child she gave up early in life.
The Eve of St. Mark · 1944The Eve of St. Mark
★ 5.91944
MovieWarDrama
Quizz West is conscripted into the United States Army in late 1940. Prior to being shipped out first to San Francisco, then the Philippines, Quizz and his hometown girlfriend Janet discuss their future plans.
So Big! · 1932So Big!
★ 5.71932
MovieDramaRomance
A farmer's widow takes on the land and her late husband's tempestuous son.
Man's Castle · 1933Man's Castle
★ 6.81933
MovieDramaRomance
Bill takes Trina into his depression camp cabin. Later, just as he finds showgirl LaRue who will support him, Trina becomes pregnant.
