Acting
Nat King Cole
Born March 17, 1919 · Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Died February 15, 1965 · aged 45
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first African American man to host an Ameri…
Known For
Cat Ballou · 1965Cat Ballou
★ 6.41965
MovieWesternComedy
A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects.
The Blue Gardenia · 1953The Blue Gardenia
★ 6.51953
MovieCrimeMystery
Upon waking up to the news that the man she’d gone on a date with the previous night has been murdered, a young woman with only a faint memory of the night’s events begins to suspect that she murdered him while attempting to resist his advances.
China Gate · 1957China Gate
★ 6.21957
MovieActionWar
Near the end of the French phase of the Vietnam War, a group of mercenaries are recruited to travel through enemy territory to the Chinese border.
Istanbul · 1957Istanbul
★ 6.01957
MovieCrimeDrama
A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he?
Small Town Girl · 1953Small Town Girl
★ 5.61953
MovieMusicRomance
Rick Belrow Livingston, in love with Broadway star Lisa, is sentenced to 30 days in jail for speeding through a small town. He persuades the judge's daughter Cindy to let him leave for one night, so that he can visit Lisa on her birthday. After that he goes on the town with Cindy and she falls in love with him. But Dr. Schemmer wants his son to become her husband.
The Scarlet Hour · 1956The Scarlet Hour
★ 5.31956
MovieCrimeDrama
An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist.
Here Comes Elmer · 1943Here Comes Elmer
★ 10.01943
MovieComedy
This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because she isn't really right. Unfortunately, her angry father is their sponsor and when he finds out, he withdraws all support.
St. Louis Blues · 1958St. Louis Blues
★ 7.71958
MovieDramaHistory
Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.
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Cat Ballou · 1965Cat Ballou
★ 6.41965
MovieWesternComedy
A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects.
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
The Scarlet Hour · 1956The Scarlet Hour
★ 5.31956
MovieCrimeDrama
An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist.
Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')










