Richard Avonde

Acting

Richard Avonde

Born May 22, 1914 · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Died January 24, 1981 · aged 66

No biography available.

Known For

Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac · 1950
Cyrano 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.
Phantom of the Rue MorguePhantom of the Rue Morgue · 1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
6.21954
MovieThrillerCrime
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
The Female AnimalThe Female Animal · 1958
The Female Animal
6.01958
MovieDramaRomance
Jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor, saved from a studio accident by handsome extra Chris Farley, pursues him, and soon he's the 'caretaker' of her beach house. Vanessa's sexy, alcoholic adult daughter Penny accidentally meets Chris, who rescues her from an 'octopus' boyfriend. Before you know it, Chris is involved with both mother and daughter, and his only way out is to take a job in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids...
The Purple MaskThe Purple Mask · 1955
The Purple Mask
5.81955
MovieAdventure
France, 1803: 11 years after the Revolution, a royalist underground is led by a new 'Scarlet Pimpernel', the Purple Mask, who rescues nobles in distress and kidnaps Napoleon's officials for ransom, aided by the spy services of a group of lovely models headed by Laurette (really the Duc de Latour's daughter). But even she doesn't know the Purple Mask's real identity as foppish dancing master Rene...
Captain Carey, U.S.A.Captain Carey, U.S.A. · 1950
Captain Carey, U.S.A.
5.81950
MovieMysteryThriller
Near the end of World War II, a secret American raid on an enemy transportation hub goes very wrong when a turncoat warns the enemy. Led by Capt. Webster Carey, the mission causes the deaths of many bystanders -- among them, Carey believes, his Italian girlfriend, Giulia de Graffi. Back home, Carey stumbles across evidence that might uncover the identity of the informant. But, when he returns to Italy to get even, Carey is stunned by what he finds.
Oklahoma JusticeOklahoma Justice · 1951
Oklahoma Justice
9.01951
MovieWestern
Johnny Mack Brown goes up against a lady bank robber in this average Mack Brown series late-entry from Monogram. The lady, played by Barbara Allen, is of course called "Ma." In order to get the goods on "Ma" and her "brood," Mack Brown must masquerade as a lone bandit.
Outlaw WomenOutlaw Women · 1952
Outlaw Women
4.81952
MovieWestern
A old west town run by women. All the town's business is controlled by a woman gambler who tries not to succumb to the allure of a handsome and persistent cowboy.
Vigilante TerrorVigilante Terror · 1953
Vigilante Terror
5.01953
MovieWestern
Vigilante Terror was one of the last of the "Wild Bill" Elliot westerns for Columbia. This time, Elliot comes to rescue an imperiled storekeeper. A band of masked vigilantes is laying waste to the countryside, and the storekeeper is blamed. Wild Bill saves the day by going undercover -- or under hood, as it were

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