Acting
Leigh Whipper
Born October 29, 1876 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Died July 26, 1975 · aged 98
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leigh Rollin Whipper (October 29, 1876 – July 26, 1975) was an American actor on the stage and in motion pictures. He was the first African American to join the Actors' Equity Association, and one of the founders of the Negro Actors Guild of America. He is best known for creating the role of Crooks in the original Broadway production of Of Mice and Men, which…
Known For
The Ox-Bow Incident · 1943The Ox-Bow Incident
★ 7.71943
MovieWestern
A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
Undercurrent · 1946Undercurrent
★ 5.91946
MovieDramaThriller
After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.
Of Mice and Men · 1939Of Mice and Men
★ 7.31939
MovieDrama
An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
Young Widow · 1946Young Widow
★ 4.81946
MovieDrama
A young bride tries to rebuild her life after she learns her husband has been killed in the war.
Virginia · 1941Virginia
★ 9.01941
MovieDramaRomance
Post-Civil War romantic drama about defeated Southerners, starring Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray.
Dark Waters · 1944Dark Waters
★ 6.01944
MovieCrimeMystery
Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.
The Young Don't Cry · 1957The Young Don't Cry
★ 7.01957
MovieDrama
An orphaned teen gets involved with some chain-gang convicts.
King of the Zombies · 1941King of the Zombies
★ 5.21941
MovieHorrorComedy
During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.
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Young Widow · 1946Young Widow
★ 4.81946
MovieDrama
A young bride tries to rebuild her life after she learns her husband has been killed in the war.
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