Acting
Ann Robinson
Born May 25, 1929 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Died September 26, 2025 · aged 96
Ann Robinson (May 25, 1929–September 26, 2025) was an American actress. Robinson was born in Hollywood, California to a bank employee father. She began her professional life as a stunt woman. Paramount signed her as an actress in the 1950s, and her first leading role was as "Sylvia Van Buren" in that studio's 1953 film, The War of the Worlds, a role she reprised 35 years later in three episodes o…
Known For
War of the Worlds · 2005War of the Worlds
★ 6.62005
MovieAdventureThriller
Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
The War of the Worlds · 1953The War of the Worlds
★ 6.81953
MovieScience FictionAction
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
All About Eve · 1950All About Eve
★ 8.11950
MovieDrama
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
Imitation of Life · 1959Imitation of Life
★ 7.41959
MovieDramaRomance
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
Son of Ali Baba · 1952Son of Ali Baba
★ 5.61952
MovieFantasyAction
In ancient Persia the son of Ali Baba (of forty thieves fame), Kashma Baba is a military cadet by day and a party goer by night. He falls for a girl who he later finds is an escaped slave girl belonging to the wicked Caliph. They flee to his father's palace. But alas, there's more to her than meets the eye. Will the evil schemers succeed? The sons of the Forty Thieves to the rescue!
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion · 1950Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
★ 6.11950
MovieComedyAdventure
Jonesy and Lou are in Algeria looking for a wrestler they are promoting. Sergeant Axmann tricks them into joining the Foreign Legion, after which they discover Axmann's collaboration with the nasty Sheik Hamud El Khalid.
The Damned Don't Cry · 1950The Damned Don't Cry
★ 7.01950
MovieCrimeDrama
Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
The Glass Wall · 1953The Glass Wall
★ 5.31953
MovieDrama
Peter Kuban, a Hungarian refugee, is about to be deported after jumping ship in New York harbor. He needs to find an ex-G.I. named Tom whom he helped during the war, as Tom can prove Peter's right to legal entry into the United States. If he can't find Tom within 24 hours and prove his case, he will be branded a fugitive and will be permanently disqualified for U.S. citizenship.
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion · 1950Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
★ 6.11950
MovieComedyAdventure
Jonesy and Lou are in Algeria looking for a wrestler they are promoting. Sergeant Axmann tricks them into joining the Foreign Legion, after which they discover Axmann's collaboration with the nasty Sheik Hamud El Khalid.
Bathing Suit Girl in Mirage (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry · 1950The Damned Don't Cry
★ 7.01950
MovieCrimeDrama
Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
Girl at Poolside in Home Movie (uncredited)
Dragnet · 1954Dragnet
★ 6.11954
MovieCrimeDrama
Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
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