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Gladys Atwater

Born August 12, 1899 · Oakland, California, USA

Died March 25, 1988 · aged 88

No biography available.

Known For

Naked AlibiNaked Alibi · 1954
Naked Alibi
★ 6.11954
MovieCrimeDrama
Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the only suspect in the eyes of tough Chief Conroy, who pursues him doggedly despite lack of evidence. The obsessed Conroy is dismissed from the force, but continues to harass Willis, who flees to a sleazy town on the Mexican border. Of course, Conroy follows. But which is crazy, Conroy or Willis?
The Great Sioux UprisingThe Great Sioux Uprising · 1953
The Great Sioux Uprising
★ 5.91953
MovieWestern
During the Civil War, in Wyoming, horse dealers Joan Britton and Stephen Cook are competing to supply the Union Army with horses. A Cherokee is in the area to stir up the Sioux against the Union just as Cook decides to steal a herd of Sioux horses. Ex-army doctor Jonathan Westgate opposes Cook’s unscrupulous methods as well as being Cook’s rival for the affections of Joan. It seems Westgate is the only one able to prevent a new Indian war.
American EmpireAmerican Empire · 1942
American Empire
★ 5.01942
MovieWestern
Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.
The Siege at Red RiverThe Siege at Red River · 1954
The Siege at Red River
★ 6.21954
MovieActionWar
Cavalry Captain Farraday attempts to prevent the delivery of Gatling Guns into the hands of hostile Indians.
Underground AgentUnderground Agent · 1942
Underground Agent
★ 9.01942
MovieRomanceAction
In this espionage caper, a government spy must keep enemy agents from spying upon a defense plant. His work is made easier by his newest invention, a word scrambler which makes it difficult for the enemy agent.
In Old CaliforniaIn Old California · 1942
In Old California
★ 5.31942
MovieActionRomance
Boston pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento, where he runs afoul of local political boss Britt Dawson, who exacts protection payment from the citizenry. Dawson frames Craig with poisoned medicine, but Craig redeems himself during a Gold Rush epidemic.
This Marriage BusinessThis Marriage Business · 1938
This Marriage Business
★ 5.21938
MovieComedyAdventure
A cocky reporter turns a small town marriage license clerk into a media celebrity.
Crime RingCrime Ring · 1938
Crime Ring
★ 5.81938
MovieCrimeDrama
Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.

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