Directing
Richard Quine
Born November 12, 1920 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Died June 10, 1989 · aged 68
Richard Quine (November 12, 1920 – June 10, 1989) was an American stage, film, and radio actor and film director. Quine was born in Detroit. He made his Broadway debut in the Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II musical Very Warm for May in 1939 and appeared in My Sister Eileen the following year. His screen acting credits include The World Moves On (1934), Jane Eyre (1934), Babes on Broadway (1941),…
Known For
Sex and the Single Girl · 1964Sex and the Single Girl
★ 6.61964
MovieComedyRomance
A womanizing reporter for a sleazy tabloid magazine impersonates his hen-pecked neighbor in order to get an expose on renowned psychologist Helen Gurley Brown.
Pushover · 1954Pushover
★ 6.51954
MovieCrimeThriller
A police detective falls for the bank robber's girlfriend he is supposed to be tailing.
Catch-22 · 1973Catch-22
★ 6.71973
MovieComedyWar
Bombardier Yossarian is stationed on the small island of Pianosa during World War II. In addition to the enemy trying to kill him, Yossarian also has to endure the bureaucratic SNAFUs of group leaders and the insane antics of other 256th Squadron members. Failed television pilot for a sitcom adaptation of Joseph Heller’s satirical black comedy novel Catch-22.
Babes on Broadway · 1941Babes on Broadway
★ 6.61941
MovieComedyMusic
Penny Morris and Tommy Williams are both starstruck young teens but nobody seems to give them any chance to perform. Instead, they decide to put up their own show to collect money for a summer camp for the kids.
My Sister Eileen · 1955My Sister Eileen
★ 6.61955
MovieMusicComedy
Ruth and her beautiful sister Eileen come to New York's Greenwich Village looking for "fame, fortune and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street". They find an apartment, but fame and fortune are a lot more elusive. Ruth gets the attention of playboy publisher Bob Baker when she submits a story about her gorgeous sister Eileen. She tries to keep his attention by convincing him that she and the gorgeous, man-getting Eileen are one and the same person.
Bell, Book and Candle · 1958Bell, Book and Candle
★ 6.61958
MovieComedyFantasy
Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch, becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson. Using her magical powers, she casts a love spell on him, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities.
Twiggy · 2025Twiggy
★ 7.72025
MovieDocumentary
Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Paris When It Sizzles · 1964Paris When It Sizzles
★ 6.31964
MovieRomanceComedy
Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer has hired drunken writer Richard Benson to write his latest movie. Benson has been in Paris supposedly working on the script for months, but instead has spent the time living it up. Benson now has just two days to the deadline and thus hires a temporary secretary, Gabrielle Simpson, to help him finish on time.
Movies
Sex and the Single Girl · 1964Sex and the Single Girl
★ 6.61964
MovieComedyRomance
A womanizing reporter for a sleazy tabloid magazine impersonates his hen-pecked neighbor in order to get an expose on renowned psychologist Helen Gurley Brown.
Pushover · 1954Pushover
★ 6.51954
MovieCrimeThriller
A police detective falls for the bank robber's girlfriend he is supposed to be tailing.
Catch-22 · 1973Catch-22
★ 6.71973
MovieComedyWar
Bombardier Yossarian is stationed on the small island of Pianosa during World War II. In addition to the enemy trying to kill him, Yossarian also has to endure the bureaucratic SNAFUs of group leaders and the insane antics of other 256th Squadron members. Failed television pilot for a sitcom adaptation of Joseph Heller’s satirical black comedy novel Catch-22.
Babes on Broadway · 1941Babes on Broadway
★ 6.61941
MovieComedyMusic
Penny Morris and Tommy Williams are both starstruck young teens but nobody seems to give them any chance to perform. Instead, they decide to put up their own show to collect money for a summer camp for the kids.
My Sister Eileen · 1955My Sister Eileen
★ 6.61955
MovieMusicComedy
Ruth and her beautiful sister Eileen come to New York's Greenwich Village looking for "fame, fortune and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street". They find an apartment, but fame and fortune are a lot more elusive. Ruth gets the attention of playboy publisher Bob Baker when she submits a story about her gorgeous sister Eileen. She tries to keep his attention by convincing him that she and the gorgeous, man-getting Eileen are one and the same person.
Bell, Book and Candle · 1958Bell, Book and Candle
★ 6.61958
MovieComedyFantasy
Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch, becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson. Using her magical powers, she casts a love spell on him, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities.
Twiggy · 2025Twiggy
★ 7.72025
MovieDocumentary
Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Paris When It Sizzles · 1964Paris When It Sizzles
★ 6.31964
MovieRomanceComedy
Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer has hired drunken writer Richard Benson to write his latest movie. Benson has been in Paris supposedly working on the script for months, but instead has spent the time living it up. Benson now has just two days to the deadline and thus hires a temporary secretary, Gabrielle Simpson, to help him finish on time.
How to Murder Your Wife · 1965How to Murder Your Wife
★ 6.31965
MovieComedy
Stanley Ford leads an idyllic bachelor life. He is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Bash Brannigan series provides him with a luxury townhouse and a full-time valet, Charles. When he wakes up the morning after the night before - he had attended a friend's stag party - he finds that he is married to the very beautiful woman who popped out of the cake - and who doesn't speak a word of English. Despite his initial protestations, he comes to like married life and even changes his cartoon character from a super spy to a somewhat harried husband.
The Notorious Landlady · 1962The Notorious Landlady
★ 6.81962
MovieComedyMystery
An American junior diplomat in London rents a house from, and falls in love with, a woman suspected of murder.
Bring Your Smile Along · 1955Bring Your Smile Along
★ 6.51955
MovieMusicComedy
Nancy Willows (Constance Towers), pretty blonde high school teacher, writes song lyrics which spark the careers of struggling young pianist-composer Martin Adams (Keefe Brasselle')and would-be singer Jerry Dennis (Frankie Laine). When Nancy and Martin fall in love but quarrel over her old flame, David Parker (William Leslie), Nancy returns to her teaching job. Jerry reunites Nancy and Martin and, in turn, succumbs to the charms of his new secretary Marge Stevenson (Lucy Marlow).
Hotel · 1967Hotel
★ 6.01967
MovieDrama
This is the story of the clocklike movements of a giant, big city New Orleans hotel. The ambitious yet loyal manager wrestles with the round-the-clock drama of its guests. A brazen sneak thief, who nightly relieves the guests of their property, is chased through the underground passages of the hotel. The big business power play for control of the hotel and the VIP diplomat guest with a secret add to the excitement.
Rookie Fireman · 1950Rookie Fireman
★ 7.51950
MovieDrama
Merchant seaman Joe Blake, in love with Peggy Walters, takes the job of a rookie fireman in a big city department. His commander is strict-disciplinarian Fire Captain Jess Henshaw.
So This Is Paris · 1954So This Is Paris
★ 9.01954
MovieRomanceComedy
Three sailors on leave head for Paris with one thing on their minds.
It Happened to Jane · 1959It Happened to Jane
★ 6.21959
MovieComedyRomance
Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".
Command Decision · 1948Command Decision
★ 6.61948
MovieWarDrama
High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Purple Heart Diary · 1951Purple Heart Diary
★ 7.01951
MovieDrama
A trio of singers entertaining hospitalized soldiers during WWII encourage a wounded soldier in his love for a nurse.
He Laughed Last · 1956He Laughed Last
★ 7.71956
MovieCrimeComedy
A 1920s chorus girl inherits a slain gangster's empire.
Words and Music · 1948Words and Music
★ 5.81948
MovieDramaMusic
Encomium to Larry Hart (1895-1943), seen through the fictive eyes of his song-writing partner, Richard Rodgers (1902-1979): from their first meeting, through lean years and their breakthrough, to their successes on Broadway, London, and Hollywood. We see the fruits of Hart and Rodgers' collaboration - elaborately staged numbers from their plays, characters' visits to night clubs, and impromptu performances at parties. We also see Larry's scattered approach to life, his failed love with Peggy McNeil, his unhappiness, and Richard's successful wooing of Dorothy Feiner.
Operation Mad Ball · 1957Operation Mad Ball
★ 6.71957
MovieComedyWar
In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under the nose of his obnoxious commanding officer.
The Prisoner of Zenda · 1979The Prisoner of Zenda
★ 5.71979
MovieActionAdventure
Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers. Following the story somewhat, friends of the new King Rudolph of Ruritania fear for his life, and switch him with a look-a-like London cabby. Throw in two(!) lovely blondes, treachery, and a battle for life and honour, and enjoy life at its zaniest.
The World of Suzie Wong · 1960The World of Suzie Wong
★ 6.61960
MovieDramaRomance
A Hong Kong prostitute tries modeling and falls for the artist who's painting her.
Jane Eyre · 1934Jane Eyre
★ 5.21934
MovieDramaRomance
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
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.
TV Shows
Columbo · 1971Columbo
★ 8.11971
SeriesCrimeDrama
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Project U.F.O. · 1978Project U.F.O.
★ 7.01978
SeriesMystery
Project U.F.O. is a NBC television series based loosely on the real-life Project Blue Book
Hec Ramsey · 1972Hec Ramsey
★ 7.31972
SeriesWestern
Hec Ramsey is a television Western, a production of Jack Webb's production company, Mark VII Limited, in association with Universal Studios, broadcast in the United States by NBC as part of the NBC Mystery Movie wheel show during the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons.