Acting
Dorothy Dandridge
Born November 9, 1922 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died September 8, 1965 · aged 42
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, which was for her performance in Carmen Jones (1954). Dandridge also performed as a vocalist in venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. During her early career, she performed as a part o…
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A Day at the Races · 1937A Day at the Races
★ 7.11937
MovieComedyMusic
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
Since You Went Away · 1944Since You Went Away
★ 6.61944
MovieDrama
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
Carmen Jones · 1954Carmen Jones
★ 6.21954
MovieDramaRomance
In this musical set in an all-Black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War.
Sun Valley Serenade · 1941Sun Valley Serenade
★ 7.11941
MovieComedyMusic
When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Karen stages an ice show as a substitute.
Lucky Jordan · 1942Lucky Jordan
★ 7.41942
MovieComedyCrime
Lucky Jordan is a gangster living in New York City and when he's drafted into the army, he tries to escape duty by using an old con woman named Annie to convince the draft board he's needed at home. When that fails, Jordan is sent to boot camp, but he doesn't stay there long. He takes a beautiful USO worker hostage and flees back to New York. There, he learns that a rival gangster is plotting against America.
Island in the Sun · 1957Island in the Sun
★ 6.51957
MovieDramaRomance
A scandalous tale of politics, social inequality, interracial romance, and murder set on a fictitious British-owned Caribbean island.
The Decks Ran Red · 1958The Decks Ran Red
★ 6.41958
MovieThrillerAdventure
A band of dishonest seamen plans a murderous mutiny aboard the S.S. Berwind.
Remains to Be Seen · 1953Remains to Be Seen
★ 6.01953
MovieComedyMystery
A singer and her apartment manager get mixed up in a creepy Park Avenue murder and find themselves facing danger at every turn.
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Since You Went Away · 1944Since You Went Away
★ 6.61944
MovieDrama
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
Tarzan's Peril · 1951Tarzan's Peril
★ 5.51951
MovieActionAdventure
Escaped convicts are selling weapons to a warlike native tribe.
Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
Night in New Orleans · 1942Night in New Orleans
★ 4.21942
MovieMysteryCrime
A policeman's family helps to exonerate him of murder charges in the death of a man he had under interrogation.
Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
Going Places · 1938Going Places
★ 6.61938
MovieRomanceComedy
A sports store clerk poses as a famous jockey as an advertising stunt, but gets more than he bargained for.
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