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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
George O'Brien
Acting Appreciation
Born in San Francisco, California on April 19, 1899, George O'Brien was a popular actor during the silent film era. He's best known for his role in F.W. Murnau's 1927 silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. The film won three Academy Awards.
George O'Brien went on to act in many Western films throughout the remainder of his acting career. He came out in numerous films directed by David Howard and John Ford.
After being partially paralyzed following a stroke, O'Brien passed away in 1985 at a nursing home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to the motion picture industry.
You can learn more about George O'Brien HERE
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
North Sea Hijack
Film Appreciation
Released in the U.S. on April 18, 1980, the British action film, North Sea Hijack (a.k.a. Ffolkes and Assault Force), starred Roger Moore, Anthony Perkins, Michael Parks and James Mason.
Adapted from Jack Davies' novel Esther, Ruth and Jennifer, the film was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The film brought in less than $3 million in the U.S. box office, yet it does have a cult following.
via Ganymede
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Sea_Hijack
http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/year/1980
Monday, April 17, 2017
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