The Andersonville Trial 1970  TV, 150 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George C. Scott
Cast: William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Richard Basehart, Jack Cassidy, Martin Sheen, Buddy Ebsen, Albert Salmi, Ray Stricklyn
Based on MacKinlay Kantor's Pulitzer-prize winning novel, this film excels as a reenactment of the post-war trial of Confederates who ran the Civil War prison at Andersonville, Georgia, in which 14,000 Union soldiers died.
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Attack! 1956 N/R, 107 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Robert Aldrich
Cast: Jack Palance, Eddie Albert, Lee Marvin, William Smithers, Strother Martin, Robert Strauss, Richard Jaeckel, Buddy Ebsen, Steven Geray, Peter van Eyck
This reenactment of the World War II Battle of the Bulge involves men following the inept leadership of their captain (Eddie Albert) until they rebel to save their own lives during a German counterattack.
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Banjo on My Knee 1936 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: John Cromwell
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Helen Westley, Buddy Ebsen, Walter Brennan, Walter Catlett, Tony Martin, Katherine DeMille, Minna Gombell, Spencer Charters, Victor Kilian, George Humbert, Hilda Vaughn, Cecil Weston, Louis Mason
Life on a riverboat during the 19th century is the theme in this fine musical.
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Between Heaven and Hell 1956  N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Richard Fleischer
Cast: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen, Robert Keith, Brad Dexter, Mark Damon, Ken Clark, Harvey Lembeck, Skip Homeier
During World War II, a spoiled Southern landowner, Sam Gifford (Robert Wagner), fights in the Pacific and learns humility in the process.
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The Beverly Hillbillies 1993  PG, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Penelope Spheeris
Cast: Jim Varney, Dabney Coleman, Cloris Leachman, Lily Tomlin, Diedrich Bader, Buddy Ebsen, Erika Eleniak, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dolly Parton, Lea Thompson
This movie is an updated version of the television show that aired during the 1960s. All the characters are back as is all of the corn. Nevertheless, for "Beverly Hillbillies" fans, this is another chance to see new actors in the tried and true roles of Jed, Granny, and their family and friends. Unfortunately, the script and execution are not as good as the series.
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 Born to Dance 1936 N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Cast: Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia Bruce, Una Merkel, Sid Silvers, Frances Langford, Buddy Ebsen, Reginald Gardiner, Raymond Walburn, Alan Dinehart, Dennis O'Keefe, James Flavin, Jonathan Hale, Barnett Parker, Harry Strang
Sailors Ted (James Stewart), Mush (Buddy Ebsen), and Gunny (Sid Silvers) romance their girlfriends Nora (Eleanor Powell), Peppy (Frances Langford), and Jenny (Una Merkel) while on shore leave. This musical revue, highlighting the creative talents of the great Cole Porter, features delightful dance scenes. "I've Got You under My Skin" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song.
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 Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961   N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Blake Edwards
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Martin Balsam, John McGiver, Buddy Ebsen, Mickey Rooney, Jose Luis Villalonga, Alan Reed, Stanley Adams, Claude Stroud, Dorothy Whitney
Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) leaves her small town and arrives in New York City to lead a life of sophistication. Along the way, she falls in love with neighbor Paul Varjak (George Peppard). An Academy Award was received for the song "Moon River," and songwriter Henry Mancini also won an Oscar for the Best Musical Score. Three other nominations were received, including Best Actress (Hepburn).
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Broadway Melody of 1936 1935 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Cast: Jack Benny, Eleanor Powell, Robert Taylor, Una Merkel, Sid Silvers, Buddy Ebsen, Paul Harvey, Frances Langford, June Knight, Vilma Ebsen, Nick Long Jr., Robert Wildhack, Harry Stockwell, Luana Walters
A feud between conniving newspaper journalist Bert Keeler (Jack Benny) and Broadway show producer Robert Gordon (Robert Taylor) erupts when Keeler prints a story about one of Gordon's performers (Eleanor Powell) buying her way into a starring role in the show. This musical was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. The good songs include "You Are My Lucky Star," "Broadway Rhythm," and Taylor's rendition of "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin."
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Broadway Melody of 1938 1937  N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Musical / Romance
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Cast: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Powell, Judy Garland, Sophie Tucker, Binnie Barnes, Buddy Ebsen, Billy Gilbert, Raymond Walburn, George Murphy, Charley Grapewin, Charles Igor Gorin, Robert Benchley, Willie Howard, Robert Wildhack, Barnett Parker
Steve Raleigh (Robert Taylor) needs funds to stage his Broadway show, and the leading lady, Sally Lee (Eleanor Powell), he wants to cast happens to own a race horse. The horse wins the big race at Saratoga, provides the money to back the show, and all ends happily. This musical features Judy Garland's classic rendition of "Dear Mr. Gable," which is without a doubt the highlight of this film.
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Captain January 1936 N/R, 78 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama
Director: David Butler
Cast: Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville, June Lang, Buddy Ebsen, Sara Haden, Jane Darwell, Nella Walker, Si Jenks, George Irving
After surviving a shipwreck, Star (Shirley Temple) is rescued by lighthouse-keeper Captain January (Guy Kibbee) and takes up a new life among the seafarers.
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates 1956 N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Western / Comedy / Drama
Director: Norman Foster
Cast: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Jeff York, Kenneth Tobey, Clem Bevans, Irvin Ashkenazy, Frank Richards, Walter Catlett, Douglass Dumbrille, Paul Newlan, Mort Mills, Troy Melton, Hank Worden, Dick Crockett, William Fawcett
This film splices together TV episodes of the story of Davy Crockett (Fess Parker) and his sidekick George Russell (Buddy Ebsen) when they encounter keel-boater Mike Fink (Jeff York). Mike challenges Davy and George to a river race to New Orleans, during which they deal not only with the dangerous rapids but with the River Pirates as well. Following the race, Davy and Mike join forces to try to prevent an Indian war. Enjoy the ride!
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Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier 1955 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Western / Drama
Director: Norman Foster
Cast: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Basil Ruysdael, Hans Conried, Kenneth Tobey, William Bakewell, Pat Hogan, Helene Stanley, Nick Cravat, Don Megowan, Mike Mazurki, Jeff Thompson, Henry Joyner, Campbell Brown, Ray Whitetree
This classic TV offering about the true American hero Davy Crockett (Fess Parker) combines the three Disney segments onto DVD. Buddy Ebsen takes the role of Davy's sidekick George Russell who is with Davy from his days as an Indian fighter, through his term in Congress, and finally at San Antonio where they try unsuccessfully to aid Col. Jim Bowie (Kenneth Tobey) in defending the Alamo.
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Night People 1954  N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Nunnally Johnson
Cast: Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Bjork, Rita Gam, Walter Abel, Buddy Ebsen, Peter van Eyck, Max Showalter, Jill Esmond, Hugh McDermott
This film about the Cold War involves an Army corporal who is kidnapped in East Berlin; Colonel Van Dyke (Gregory Peck) tries to retrieve the U.S. soldier without causing an incident with the U.S.S.R. that will further diminish relationships between the two countries. 1 User Review
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| | Political thriller - Nazi & communist cold war intrigue | nana4u 08/09/2009 | | Col Van Dyke (Peck) is stuck with a spy thriller at the communist border in Berlin. Following Nazi Germany; cold war politics have divided Berlin into pieces of a police puzzle. The characters have mysterious past histories; and the plot twists maintain a suspenceful film noir. The story keeps pace with the viewer's interest until the disclosure of loyalties is finally finished. Good yarn well worth the trip. |
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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band 1968 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Michael O'Herlihy
Cast: Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, John(2) Davidson, Lesley Ann Warren, Janet Blair, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Wally Cox, Richard Deacon
This Disney offering is based on the true story of a musical homesteading family with eight children who were divided between presidential candidates Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. Goldie Hawn's film debut in a bit part as a dancer. Not very good–not even the music.
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Parachute Battalion 1941 N/R, 75 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Leslie Goodwins
Cast: Robert Preston, Nancy Kelly, Edmond O'Brien, Harry Carey, Buddy Ebsen, Paul Kelly, Richard Cromwell, Robert Barrat, Erville Alderson, Edward Fielding, Selmer Jackson, Grant Withers, Walter Sande, Kathryn Sheldon, Eddie Dunn
In this Hollywood propaganda film just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Army trainees–Donald Morse (Robert Preston), Bill Burke (Edmond O'Brien), and Jeff Hollis (Buddy Ebsen)–are training for the parachute corps at Fort Benning, Georgia. While concentrating on parachute practice, they still make use of their free time, and Donald and Bill find themselves competing for the affections of beautiful Kit Richards (Nancy Kelly) whose father just happens to be tough MSgt. Bill "Thunderhead" Richards (Harry Carey).
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The President's Plane Is Missing 1971 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Daryl Duke
Cast: Buddy Ebsen, Peter Graves, Arthur Kennedy, Raymond Massey, Mercedes McCambridge, Rip Torn, Louise Sorel, Dabney Coleman, Joseph Campanella, John Amos
There's a threat to overthrow the U.S. Government, and the action starts when the president's plane (with the president on board) mysteriously disappears. So-so made-for-TV flick.
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Red Garters 1954 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy
Director: George Marshall
Cast: Rosemary Clooney, Jack Carson, Guy Mitchell, Pat Crowley, Joanne Gilbert, Gene Barry, Cass Daley, Frank Faylen, Reginald Owen, Buddy Ebsen, Richard Hale
In this musical spoof on Westerns, Reb Randall (Guy Mitchell) sets out to avenge his brother's murder. He arrives in the small town of Paradise Lost and does find his brother's killer, but there is plenty of music and romance along the trail.
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Smash-Up on Interstate 5 1976 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Cast: Robert Conrad, Sian Barbara Allen, Buddy Ebsen, David Groh, Vera Miles, Terry Moore, Tommy Lee Jones, Scott Jacoby, Sue Lyon, Donna Mills
A 39-vehicle crash on the famous California freeway starts off this film with a bang. After that, it plods along.
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Tom Sawyer 1973 TV, 78 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure
aka: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Director: James Neilson
Cast: Josh Albee, Jeff Tyler, Jane Wyatt, Buddy Ebsen, Vic Morrow, John McGiver, Scott Fisher, Sue Petrie, Karen Pearson, Colin Fox
This retelling of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer (Josh Albee) and Huckleberry Finn (Jeff Tyler) adventures includes attendance at their own funerals and witnessing a murder.
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| 1. The Andersonville Trial (1970)
2. Attack! (1956)
3. Banjo on My Knee (1936)
4. Between Heaven and Hell (1956)
5. The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
6. Born to Dance (1936)
7. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
8. Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935)
9. Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937)
10. Captain January (1936)
11. Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)
12. Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)
13. Night People (1954)
14. The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
15. Parachute Battalion (1941)
16. The President's Plane Is Missing (1971)
17. Red Garters (1954)
18. Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (1976)
19. Tom Sawyer (1973)
aka: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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