Acting
Sigrid Gurie
Born May 18, 1911 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died August 14, 1969 · aged 58
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sigrid Gurie (May 18, 1911 – August 14, 1969) was a Norwegian American motion picture actress from the late 1930s to early 1940s. In 1936, Gurie arrived in Hollywood. Film magnate Sam Goldwyn reportedly took credit for discovering her, promoting his discovery as "the new Garbo" and billed her as "the siren of the fjords". When the press discovered Gurie's bi…
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Three Faces West · 1940Three Faces West
★ 5.71940
MovieDramaRomance
Viennese surgeon Dr. Braun and his daughter Leni come to a small town in North Dakota as refugees from Hitler. When the winds of the Dust Bowl threaten the town, John Phillips leads the townsfolk in moving to greener pastures in Oregon. He falls for Leni, but she is betrothed to the man who helped her and her father escape from the Third Reich. She must decide between the two men.
Dark Streets of Cairo · 1940Dark Streets of Cairo
★ 7.51940
MovieAdventureMystery
A rapid series of murders occurs when a professor disrupts a tranquil Egyptian tomb by removing some precious jewels.
Joe Santa Claus · 1951Joe Santa Claus
1951
MovieFamily
Disgusted that he's been moved from the hardware department to duties as a department store Santa Claus and angry that his wife wants to go to work and earn money, young father Joe Peters deserts his family. While in his Santa role, Joe chances to meet his daughter and discovers what she really wants for Christmas.
The Adventures of Marco Polo · 1938The Adventures of Marco Polo
★ 6.21938
MovieRomanceAdventure
The Venetian traveler Marco Polo meets Kublai Khan and foils a plotter with fireworks in medieval China.
Algiers · 1938Algiers
★ 6.41938
MovieDramaRomance
Pepe Le Moko is a notorious thief, who escaped from France. Since his escape, Moko has become a resident and leader of the immense Casbah of Algiers. French officials arrive insisting on Pepe's capture are met with unfazed local detectives, led by Inspector Slimane, who are biding their time. Meanwhile, Pepe meets the beautiful Gaby, which arouses the jealousy of Ines.
Rio · 1939Rio
★ 5.41939
MovieCrimeRomance
Diabolical French capitalist Paul Reynard is forced to leave Irene, his bride of one year, when he is arrested for the crimes of forgery and embezzlement and sentenced to a penal colony off the coast of South America.
Sword of the Avenger · 1948Sword of the Avenger
★ 7.71948
MovieAdventureRomance
Roberto Balagtas is falsely arrested for treason and sent to prison where he is tortured. He escapes with other prisoners, but only Batagtas survives the escape, carrying with him a treasure map left by one of the others. He crosses paths with Ming Tang (Strong) and a group of Chinese smugglers, with whom he finds the treasure. The booty makes him extremely wealthy, and he changes his name to Don Diego Sebastian. He then goes back to the Philippines to seek his revenge.
Sofia · 1948Sofia
★ 6.31948
MovieThrillerDrama
A former OSS agent is assigned to rescue two atomic scientists from the dastardly Russians and spirit them away from behind the Iron Curtain.
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