Acting
Franchot Tone
Born February 27, 1905 · Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Died September 18, 1968 · aged 63
Franchot Tone (February 27, 1905 – September 18, 1968) was an American stage, film, and television actor, star of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and many other films through the 1960s. In the early 1960s Tone appeared in character roles on TV dramas like Bonanza, Wagon Train, The Twilight Zone, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Description above from the Wikipedia article Franchot Tone, licensed under …
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Mutiny on the Bounty · 1935Mutiny on the Bounty
★ 7.41935
MovieAdventureDrama
Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.
In Harm's Way · 1965In Harm's Way
★ 6.61965
MovieWarDrama
A Naval officer, reprimanded after Pearl Harbor, is later promoted to Rear Admiral and gets a second chance to prove himself against the Japanese.
Every Girl Should Be Married · 1948Every Girl Should Be Married
★ 5.91948
MovieComedyRomance
Anabel Sims is determined to find the perfect husband. She thinks she's found her man in Madison Brown, a handsome pediatrician. She then prepares an elaborate scheme to trap him into marriage
Advise & Consent · 1962Advise & Consent
★ 7.21962
MovieDrama
Proposed by the President of the United States to fill the post of Secretary of State, Robert Leffingwell appears before a Senate committee, chaired by the idealistic Senator Brig Anderson, which must decide whether he is the right person for the job.
Five Graves to Cairo · 1943Five Graves to Cairo
★ 7.01943
MovieWarThriller
During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.
That's Entertainment, Part II · 1976That's Entertainment, Part II
★ 7.01976
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
Quality Street · 1937Quality Street
★ 5.81937
MovieComedyDrama
In the 1810s, an old maid poses as her own niece in order to teach her onetime beau a lesson.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer · 1935The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
★ 6.61935
MovieAdventureDrama
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.
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Five Graves to Cairo · 1943Five Graves to Cairo
★ 7.01943
MovieWarThriller
During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.
Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Quality Street · 1937Quality Street
★ 5.81937
MovieComedyDrama
In the 1810s, an old maid poses as her own niece in order to teach her onetime beau a lesson.
Dr. Valentine Brown
Gabriel Over the White House · 1933Gabriel Over the White House
★ 6.81933
MovieDramaFantasy
A political hack becomes President during the height of the Depression and undergoes a metamorphosis into an incorruptible statesman after a near-fatal accident.
Hartley Beekman - Secretary to the President
The Big Parade of Comedy · 1964The Big Parade of Comedy
★ 7.21964
MovieComedyDocumentary
Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.
Gifford in 'Bombshell' (archive footage)
Ben Casey · 1961Ben Casey
★ 5.91961
SeriesDrama
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