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James E. Myers

Born October 26, 1919 · USA

Died May 10, 2001 · aged 81

James E. Myers was a larger-than-life figure who wore many hats during a long career in showbiz: composer, producer, musician and actor. Myers, under his nom de plume Jimmy DeKnight, will forever be remembered as the co-writer of "Rock Around the Clock," which gave Bill Haley and the Comets their 25 million-copy-selling hit and kickstarting the rock and roll era. There is debate over whether Myers…

Known For

Shaft in AfricaShaft in Africa · 1973
Shaft in Africa
★ 6.11973
MovieAdventureCrime
Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part IIDick Clark's Good Old Days Part II · 1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
★ 7.01978
MovieTV MovieMusic
The early years of rock and roll are revisited in a night club setting, with table conversations, old film clips, and stage performances by the stars.
The DivorceeThe Divorcee · 1969
The Divorcee
★ 4.21969
MovieDrama
A young divorcée confesses her sexual adventures and fantasies during a psychodrama session at a party. Soon the party begins to resemble some of the "adventures" she was talking about.
The Hang UpThe Hang Up · 1969
The Hang Up
★ 4.61969
MovieCrimeDrama
Two vice cops get entangled in a web of prostitution, blackmail and murder.
The Fabulous Bastard from ChicagoThe Fabulous Bastard from Chicago · 1969
The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
★ 4.21969
MovieDrama
During the Prohibition era, Steve Desmond runs the biggest bootleg liquor distribution operation of Chicago's east side, while dealing with rival Fats Percelli and Temperance Union reformers raiding speakeasies, plus plenty of sex and violence.
Caught in the CanCaught in the Can · 1970
Caught in the Can
★ 7.01970
MovieComedyCrime
Low budget softcore farce where two men cross-dress to go into a women's prison.
Ride, Mister?Ride, Mister? · 1970
Ride, Mister?
★ 3.31970
MovieCrime
Two young hitch-hikers on a spree of revenge.

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