Acting
Ralph Clanton
Born September 11, 1914
Died December 29, 2002 · aged 88
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ralph Clanton (September 11, 1914 - December 29, 2002) was an American character actor. Although his name is not familiar to audiences, he did play a significant supporting role in a classic film which is revived regularly. His most often seen performance is as the Comte De Guiche in the 1950 film Cyrano de Bergerac, the first sound version in English of …
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Trading Places · 1983Trading Places
★ 7.21983
MovieComedy
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
The Absent-Minded Professor · 1961The Absent-Minded Professor
★ 6.61961
MovieComedyFamily
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself.
Cyrano de Bergerac · 1950Cyrano de Bergerac
★ 6.91950
MovieRomanceDrama
France, 1640. Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception, with tragic results.
Canadian Pacific · 1949Canadian Pacific
★ 5.21949
MovieWesternAdventure
A surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad must fight fur trappers who oppose the building of the railroad by stirring up Indian rebellion.
They Might Be Giants · 1971They Might Be Giants
★ 7.01971
MovieComedyMystery
After the death of his wife, retired judge Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.
Hot Cars · 1956Hot Cars
★ 5.81956
MovieActionThriller
Story of a salesman lured into the "hot car" racket.
Panic in Year Zero! · 1962Panic in Year Zero!
★ 6.31962
MovieDramaScience Fiction
While on a fishing trip, Harry Baldwin and his family hear an explosion and realize that Los Angeles has been leveled by a nuclear attack. Looters and killers are everywhere. Escaping to the hills with his family, he sets about the business of surviving in a world where, he knows, the old ideals of humanity will be the first casualties.
Johnny Tremain · 1957Johnny Tremain
★ 6.11957
MovieDramaFamily
When an injury bars him from pursuing his trade, Revolutionary War-era silversmith's apprentice Johnny Tremain finds a new life in the ranks of the Sons of Liberty army, taking part in the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's legendary ride.
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Canadian Pacific · 1949Canadian Pacific
★ 5.21949
MovieWesternAdventure
A surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad must fight fur trappers who oppose the building of the railroad by stirring up Indian rebellion.
Opening Narrator (voice)
Hot Cars · 1956Hot Cars
★ 5.81956
MovieActionThriller
Story of a salesman lured into the "hot car" racket.
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