Acting
Gale Gordon
Born February 20, 1906 · New York City, New York, USA
Died June 30, 1995 · aged 89
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gale Gordon (born Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr., February 20, 1906 – June 30, 1995) was an American character actor perhaps best remembered as Lucille Ball's longtime television foil—and particularly as cantankerously combustible, tightfisted bank executive Theodore J. Mooney, on Ball's second television situation comedy, The Lucy Show. Gordon also appeared in I…
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The 'Burbs · 1989The 'Burbs
★ 6.71989
MovieComedyHorror
When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.
All in a Night's Work · 1961All in a Night's Work
★ 6.01961
MovieComedyRomance
After the sudden death of magazine publisher Colonel Ryder, his nephew, Tony inherits the magazine and has big plans to expand it. While negotiating a loan from the bank, Tony gets a call from a detective surrounding his uncle's death. It turns out Colonel Ryder died in his hotel room with a smile on his face and a young woman was seen fleeing his room wearing only a towel. Suspicious of this woman and afraid the magazine's wholesome image may be tarnished and their loan denied, Tony asks the detective to stick around and find her.
Visit to a Small Planet · 1960Visit to a Small Planet
★ 5.31960
MovieComedyScience Fiction
The weirdest alien of the galaxy pays a visit to Earth... Jerry Lewis is Kreton, a childish alien who, against his teacher's will leaves his planet to visit the Earth, and lands in the backyard of a famous television journalist who doesn't believe in UFOs and aliens. Wanting to study humans but not able to fully understand them, Kreton makes a mess out of it, generating a lot of comic situations.
Don't Give Up the Ship · 1959Don't Give Up the Ship
★ 6.41959
MovieComedy
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Speedway · 1968Speedway
★ 5.91968
MovieComedyMusic
A race car driver tries to outrun the beautiful tax auditor out to settle his account.
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! · 1958Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
★ 5.21958
MovieComedyRomance
Harry Bannerman, a Connecticut suburbanite, becomes involved in various shenanigans when his wife Grace leads a protest movement against a secret army plan to set up a missile base in their community.
Our Miss Brooks · 1956Our Miss Brooks
★ 6.61956
MovieComedy
The big-screen translation of the successful television show of the 1950's. Arden stars as Connie Brooks, wisecracking English teacher at Madison High School, still hoping to tie the knot with shy biology teacher Philip Boynton (Robert Rockwell).
Here Come the Nelsons · 1952Here Come the Nelsons
★ 7.01952
MovieComedy
The homespun Nelson family must deal with various comical situations, including an encounter with gangsters.
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Don't Give Up the Ship · 1959Don't Give Up the Ship
★ 6.41959
MovieComedy
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Congressman Mandeville
All Hands on Deck · 1961All Hands on Deck
★ 7.01961
MovieMusicComedy
The admiral is coming, so a sailor and his buddy hide their girlfriend and pet turkey.
Rear Admiral Bintle
Elmer, the Great · 1933Elmer, the Great
★ 5.11933
MovieComedy
Baseball star Elmer Kane leaves the little town of Gentryville, Indiana, to join the Chicago Cubs, where his naivete and arrogance soon put his relationship and career into jeopardy.
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