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Richard Sherman
Born January 1, 1905
Died January 8, 1962 · aged 57
Richard Sherman was born in 1905. He was a writer, known for For Me and My Gal (1942),Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938) and The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). He died on January 8, 1962 in New York City, New York, USA.
Known For
The Bachelors · 2017The Bachelors
★ 7.12017
MovieComedyDrama
After the early death of his wife, a mourning father moves with his teenage son across the country for a private school teaching job. Their lives begin to transform due to two unique women, who help them embrace life and love again
In Name Only · 1939In Name Only
★ 7.01939
MovieDramaRomance
A wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife.
Girls' School · 1938Girls' School
★ 6.51938
MovieComedy
At an exclusive boarding school for adolescent girls, the lives of two very different students intertwine when introverted class monitor Natalie Freeman learns of the more popular Linda Simpson's secret boyfriend.
Alexander's Ragtime Band · 1938Alexander's Ragtime Band
★ 6.81938
MovieMusicDrama
Classical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle · 1939The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
★ 7.01939
MovieMusicRomance
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
Four Men and a Prayer · 1938Four Men and a Prayer
★ 6.51938
MovieAdventureMystery
The sons of a disgraced British officer try to clear his name.
The Way to the Stars · 1945The Way to the Stars
★ 6.01945
MovieDramaWar
Life on a British bomber base, and the surrounding towns, from the opening days of the Battle of Britain, to the arrival of the Americans, who join in the bomber offensive. The film centres around Pilot Officer Peter Penrose, fresh out of a training unit, who joins the squadron, and quickly discovers about life during war time. He falls for Iris, a young girl who lives at the local hotel, but he becomes disillusioned about marriage, when the squadron commander dies in a raid, and leaves his wife, the hotel manageress, with a young son to bring up. As the war progresses, Penross comes to terms that he has survived, while others have been killed.
For Me and My Gal · 1942For Me and My Gal
★ 6.51942
MovieRomanceWar
Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.
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