Acting
Jean Arthur
Born October 17, 1900 · Plattsburgh, New York, USA
Died June 19, 1991 · aged 90
Jean Arthur (born Gladys Georgianna Greene; October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American actress celebrated as one of the defining screen personalities of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Known for her quick wit, expressive voice, and understated charm, she became one of the era’s most beloved comedic leading ladies, especially in the screwball comedy genre. Film historian James Harvey noted that “no …
Known For
Shane · 1953Shane
★ 7.31953
MovieDramaWestern
A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.
A Foreign Affair · 1948A Foreign Affair
★ 7.11948
MovieComedyDrama
In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington · 1939Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
★ 7.81939
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
The Iron Horse · 1925The Iron Horse
★ 6.81925
MovieWesternDrama
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
You Can't Take It with You · 1938You Can't Take It with You
★ 7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford · 1936The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
★ 6.21936
MovieComedyMystery
A doctor is driven into an investigation of sinister goings-on at a horse race track by his mystery writer ex-wife.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town · 1936Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
★ 7.51936
MovieComedyDrama
Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.
Arizona · 1940Arizona
★ 6.51940
MovieWestern
Phoebe Titus is a tough, swaggering pioneer woman, but her ways become decidedly more feminine when she falls for California bound Peter Muncie. But Peter won't be distracted from his journey and Phoebe is left alone and plenty busy with villains Jefferson Carteret and Lazarus Ward plotting at every turn to destroy her freighting company. She has not seen the last of Peter, however.
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A Foreign Affair · 1948A Foreign Affair
★ 7.11948
MovieComedyDrama
In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.
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