Acting
Charles Coburn
Born June 18, 1877 · Macon, Georgia, USA
Died August 30, 1961 · aged 84
Charles Douville Coburn (June 19, 1877 – August 30, 1961) was an American film and theatre actor. Best known for his work in comedies, Coburn received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1943's The More the Merrier. Coburn was born in Macon, Georgia, the son of Scotch-Irish Americans Emma Louise Sprigman (May 11, 1838 Springfield, Ohio – November 12, 1896 Savannah, Georgia) and Moses …
Known For
Around the World in 80 Days · 1956Around the World in 80 Days
★ 6.71956
MovieAdventureComedy
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · 1953Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
★ 7.31953
MovieComedyRomance
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
The Paradine Case · 1947The Paradine Case
★ 6.31947
MovieDramaMystery
In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.
Monkey Business · 1952Monkey Business
★ 6.71952
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.
John Paul Jones · 1959John Paul Jones
★ 6.01959
MovieWarHistory
The career of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.
The Lady Eve · 1941The Lady Eve
★ 7.31941
MovieComedyRomance
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
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.
Bachelor Mother · 1939Bachelor Mother
★ 7.21939
MovieComedyRomance
Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.
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Made for Each Other · 1939Made for Each Other
★ 6.11939
MovieComedyDrama
A couple struggle to find happiness after a whirlwind courtship.
Joseph Doolittle
Impact · 1949Impact
★ 6.11949
MovieThrillerDrama
After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.
Lieutenant Quincy

















