7.8· 1930
Drama · War
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When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
Ben Alexander
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 27, 1911 · Goldfield, Nevada, USA
- Died
- July 5, 1969
- Credits
- 60 films · 6 series
Nicholas Benton "Ben" Alexander III (June 27, 1911 – July 5, 1969) was an American motion picture actor, who started out as a child actor in 1916. He is best remembered for his role as Officer Frank Smith in the Dragnet franchise.
Known For
7.3· 1966
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Comedy
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Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
Batman
7.31966
7.3· 1937
Comedy · Romance
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Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Shall We Dance
7.31937
6.7· 1957
Thriller · Drama
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In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
Man in the Shadow
6.71957
6.5· 1951
Drama · Crime
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Follows the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
Dragnet
6.51951
6.1· 1954
Crime · Drama
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Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
Dragnet
6.11954
5.3· 1928
Drama · History
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Lady Hamilton's love affair with Admiral Horatio Nelson rocks the British Empire.
The Divine Lady
5.31928
6.1· 1918
Drama · War
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A group of youth come of age in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies, bringing both destruction and torture. The youngsters resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
Hearts of the World
6.11918
6.3· 1917
Drama · War
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A young American has her ship torpedoed by a German U-boat but makes it back to her ancestral home in France, where she witnesses German brutality firsthand.
The Little American
6.31917
6.9· 1950
Comedy
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The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
6.91950
6.5· 1952
Documentary
Age rating: Age rating…
This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961. In the show, the host surprises a guest, and proceeds to take them through their life in front of an audience, including special guest appearances by colleagues, friends and family. Edwards revived the show in 1971-72, while Joseph Campanella hosted a version in 1983. Edwards returned for some specials in the late 1980s, before his death in 2005. The show originated as a radio show on NBC Radio airing from 1948 to 1952.
This Is Your Life
6.51952
5.8· 1932
Comedy
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Gar Evans is a con artist, who pretends to be the owner of a "Golden Gate Artificial Rubber Company", and he is looking for investors. Finding them is relatively easy, but it becomes difficult when those want to see the inventor of the synthetic rubber...
High Pressure
5.81932
Movies
- 7.8· 1930
Drama · War
Age rating: Age rating…When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
- 7.3· 1937
Comedy · Romance
Age rating: Age rating…Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Shall We Dance
7.31937
- 6.7· 1957
Thriller · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
Man in the Shadow
6.71957
- 6.1· 1954
Crime · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
Dragnet
6.11954
- 5.3· 1928
Drama · History
Age rating: Age rating…Lady Hamilton's love affair with Admiral Horatio Nelson rocks the British Empire.
The Divine Lady
5.31928
- 6.1· 1918
Drama · War
Age rating: Age rating…A group of youth come of age in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies, bringing both destruction and torture. The youngsters resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
Hearts of the World
6.11918
- 6.3· 1917
Drama · War
Age rating: Age rating…A young American has her ship torpedoed by a German U-boat but makes it back to her ancestral home in France, where she witnesses German brutality firsthand.
The Little American
6.31917
- 5.8· 1932
Comedy
Age rating: Age rating…Gar Evans is a con artist, who pretends to be the owner of a "Golden Gate Artificial Rubber Company", and he is looking for investors. Finding them is relatively easy, but it becomes difficult when those want to see the inventor of the synthetic rubber...
High Pressure
5.81932
5.9· 1918Western · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…Real life outlaw Al Jennings tells a "real" story about how he came to the aid of a woman who was abused by her alcoholic husband.
The Lady of the Dugout
5.91918
5.7· 1934Drama
Age rating: Age rating…A small town politician, kept from marrying the love of his life, eventually marries another woman and his career ascends, but he secretly continues the relationship with his true love.
The Life of Vergie Winters
5.71934
6.1· 1934Drama
Age rating: Age rating…An able nurse clashes with a new doctor at her hospital.
Once to Every Woman
6.11934
5.0· 1931Comedy · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…Three US sailors aboard a decoy ship fight German U-boats in World War I and try to win Sally who works on the Coney Island midway.
Suicide Fleet
5.01931
5.3· 1939Crime · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…On parole after three years in prison, a football player encounters the man who framed him.
Convict's Code
5.31939
TV Shows
- Series7.3· 1966
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Comedy
Age rating: Age rating…Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
Batman
7.31966
- Series6.5· 1951
Drama · Crime
Age rating: Age rating…Follows the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
Dragnet
6.51951
- Series6.9· 1950
Comedy
Age rating: Age rating…The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
6.91950
- Series6.5· 1952
Documentary
Age rating: Age rating…This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961. In the show, the host surprises a guest, and proceeds to take them through their life in front of an audience, including special guest appearances by colleagues, friends and family. Edwards revived the show in 1971-72, while Joseph Campanella hosted a version in 1983. Edwards returned for some specials in the late 1980s, before his death in 2005. The show originated as a radio show on NBC Radio airing from 1948 to 1952.
This Is Your Life
6.51952
- Series
6.5· 1966Crime · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…Twenty-year veteran Detective Sergeant Sam Stone is paired with rookie Briggs in a large Western metropolis.
Felony Squad
6.51966
- Series
7.7· 1967Drama
Age rating: Age rating…High-priced Houston lawyer Clinton Judd and his assistant Ben Caldwell take difficult cases throughout the U.S.
Judd, for the Defense
7.71967
