Acting
Vanessa Brown
Born March 24, 1928 · Vienna, Austria
Died May 21, 1999 · aged 71
Known as the bright radio "Quiz Kid," Vanessa Brown became a popular leading lady in films and stage productions of the 1940s and 1950s and later a respected writer. During her heyday as an actress, Brown appeared in such varied productions as "The Seven Year Itch" opposite Tom Ewell on Broadway (a role later assumed by Marilyn Monroe in the film version) and the motion picture "Tarzan and the Sla…
Known For
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir · 1947The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
★ 7.51947
MovieRomanceFantasy
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
The Bad and the Beautiful · 1952The Bad and the Beautiful
★ 7.31952
MovieDramaRomance
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
The Heiress · 1949The Heiress
★ 7.81949
MovieDramaRomance
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Tarzan and the Slave Girl · 1950Tarzan and the Slave Girl
★ 5.61950
MovieActionAdventure
The Lionians, a tribe of lion worshippers, make a desperate attempt to find a cure for the mysterious disease plaguing their village. Their Chief decides to kidnap Jane and Lola, a half-breed nurse, in order to help repopulate his civilization. Tarzan must rescue them while fending off blowgun attacks from people called the Waddies who are disguised as bushes.
Margie · 1946Margie
★ 7.11946
MovieComedyRomance
A woman reminisces about her teenage years in the 1920s, when she fell in love with her teacher.
Big Jack · 1949Big Jack
★ 7.31949
MovieAdventureWestern
Wallace Beery, in his final film, plays a bandit in this period drama set in Colonial America.
The Late George Apley · 1947The Late George Apley
★ 7.01947
MovieComedy
Bostonites George and Catherine Apley live a proper life in a social circle. However, their daughter Eleanor's love for Howard Boulton and their son John's union with Myrtle threatens their home.
The Foxes of Harrow · 1947The Foxes of Harrow
★ 6.01947
MovieRomanceDrama
An Irish rascal and inveterate gambler uses his considerable skills at the gaming tables of New Orleans to become fabulously rich.
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Margie · 1946Margie
★ 7.11946
MovieComedyRomance
A woman reminisces about her teenage years in the 1920s, when she fell in love with her teacher.
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