1950s b movie actors

Christopher mckittrick is a film writer whose work has been featured in anthologies such as 100 entertainers who changed america. Moguls and movie stars is a 2010 turner classic movies 7part documentary the documentary tells the history of hollywood pioneers making movies. The 1950s was also the era when horror films slid slowly and surely into the b movie category, ignored by stars and awards shows. Nov 06, 2016 if you dont agree with our list leave a comment with your opinion. Striving to create the definitive list of most popular b movie actors and successful actors who either cut their teeth on b movies or who descended into b movies when their careers nosedived. Mar 15, 2019 girls that star in genre flicks are so much hotter than alisters see more ideas about actresses, wanda ventham and lori saunders.

You have seen at least one these actors in most any picture made since the 1930s. He presided over an acting family that included brothers keith carradine and robert carradine as well as his daughters calista carradine and. Untamed youth 1957, starring mamie van doren, and mgm s high school confidential 1958, with van doren and russ tamblyn. Dec 03, 2018 wright king january 11, 1923 november 25, 2018 character actor wright king passed away last month at 95.

The poor actors werent even aware of how incredibly lame the. The movie industry in the 1950s was under attack by a new foe. The 300 best character movie actors always in the cast. Of course, you can look it up, but, even so, character actors are really. Bmovie cheesecake at brians drivein theater contains photos, biography information, and more on actresses joan bennett, evelyn ankers, martine beswick, yvonne craig, gloria grahame, beverly garland, and more than 100 other bmovie actresses. There was a brief boost for the b feature production world right at the end of the 1950s, with the government delivering on its promise to channel eady levy money ie money from ticket sales distributed back to british film producers into production, coupled with the collapse of the us b movie market which meant there were gaps there that. This is one of the most exciting parts of watching movies. Two of the most prolific softcore bfilm movie queens of the 1990s, shannon tweed and kari wuhrer, have been selected to discuss more fully, although others who could have been mentioned in the same context at various times in film history. We all have the favorite actors who have made a strong impression on our lives. The first feature film to be broadcast on us television on november 3, 1956, during primetime, was the wizard of oz 1939. B movie, however, continued to be used in a broader sense, referring to any low budget genre film featuring relatively unheralded performers b actors. Attack of the bs the greatest bmovie actresses hidden remote. The mother of all gradez 50s scifi movies, plan 9 long held the critics title of worst film ever made.

Sep 25, 2018 full length western movies on youtube for free. John wayne born marion robert morrison on may 26, 1907, in winterset, iowa. Conrad phillips born 1925 made his name as william tell on the telly in the late 1950s, but also appeared in films such as heavens above. That guy is easy to recognize and difficult to place. Due to interracial love scenes between dorothy and the white actor, tamango was not released in america until 1962. Marilyn monroe, james dean, rock hudson and sophia loren were some of the hottest names in show business. Bmovie actor in the 1930 westerns, then leading roles in the 1940s including 7 as red ryder, then 30 as himself as in gunmen at abilene.

The 1950s was also the era when horror films slid slowly and surely into the bmovie category, ignored by stars and awards shows. This page is dedicated to the character actors collectively known as that guy. The 1933 revolution led by fulgencio batista had landed his father in jail and stripped the family of its wealth, property and power. Kerstin anita marianne ekberg was born on september 29, 1931 in malmo, sweden. Oct 04, 2014 rock a bye baby 1958 jerry lewis dean martin full length comedy movie duration. Famous actors and actresses popular celebs fandango. Villains and supporting players of the b western and cliffhanger villains and supporting players the brains and action heavies who had meaty roles and lots of dialog. Writers, producers, directors, actors, moguls and makeup tom weaver, author. Alec baldwin born 1958 an emmy winner for playing donald trump on saturday night live, the veteran actor continues to work in both tv and. Lewis, hal taliaferro wally wales, fred graham, bob wilke, john merton, edmund cobb and jack ingram. In its original usage, during the golden age of hollywood, the term more precisely identified films intended for distribution as the lesspublicized bottom half of a double feature akin to b sides for recorded music. In either usage, most b movies represent a particular genre the western was a golden age b movie staple, while lowbudget sciencefiction and horror films became more popular in the 1950s. What follows is a list of the 50 greatest b movie actresses. Black jack, mesquite, feather, banner, thunder played miss kitty russell on 195070s tv series gunsmoke.

Top 11 classic sobad theyre good bmovies it matters not if production standards are low and the budget microscopic. She was born mary jane hayes on march 6, 1930 in charleston, west virginia. Chronicled in this section are players that got meatier roles, they generally had dialog, and might have even been listed in the opening or closing cast credits. Anyone who loves b movies of the 1950s appreciates this lovely actress allison hayes. B movie, however, continued to be used in a broader sense, referring to any lowbudget genre film featuring relatively unheralded performers b actors.

Gabby was the most famous of all the sidekicks of the western stars of the b movies of the 20s50s and along with smiley burnette placed in the top 10 of western. Sidekicks of the old western movie stars reelrundown. Most finally revealed their sexuality, but a few expired in a different era, when discretion was a virtue not to mention a career saver. Jul 10, 2014 the greatest bmovie directors, then, are the ones who have produced a legacy of entertainment. David leans acclaimed, alltime great, awardwinning, widescreen wwii epic drama was about british p. Some like john goodman and karl malden have had top billing, but most of these stars are known as the costar, second banana with or also staring roles. This documentary features living relatives of hollywood studio heads and film historians talking about the history of movies. Stellain a role that made him a star, marlon brando gives a different dimension to stanley and introduces method acting to hollywood. David carradine was born in hollywood, california, the eldest son of legendary character actor john carradine, and his wife, ardanelle abigail mccool. Like his siblings, hes an accomplished actor and is perhaps best known for his role in the movie neighbors. The movies of the 1950s are sometimes overshadowed by the iconic cinema of the 1960s and 70s. Ward though is one of few actors who has received acclaim as a dramatic actor, yet has kept the freedom to work between mainstream film and b. Villains and supporting players the old corral at b. Tab hunters homosexuality was an open secret until he officially came out in.

All the hammer horror films of the 50s, 60s and 70s, as frankensteins monster, dracula, the mummy, fu manchu, all of the monsters. Interviews with b science fiction and horror movie. In the mid 1950s, major studios began to sell and release older blackandwhite b movies and film rights to television for broadcast and viewing, albeit primarily to individual stations, not networks. Anyone who loves bmovies of the 1950s appreciates this lovely actress allison hayes. What follows is a list of the 50 greatest bmovie actresses. In the annals of great premises for b movies, nazis from the dark side of the. The giant claw is not the most captivating of the classic 1950s giant monster. B movie actor in the 1930 westerns, then leading roles in the 1940s including 7 as red ryder, then 30 as himself as in gunmen at abilene. Philip carey acted in a number of westerns in the 1950s, and during the 1960s was one of the stars of the tv series laredo.

May 09, 2014 this may truly be the quintessential 1950s scifi b movie, a groundbreaking study in cheap moviemaking and innovative special effects, with an intriguing story to boot. Mar 10, 2010 top 11 classic sobad theyre good bmovies it matters not if production standards are low and the budget microscopic. His first major movie, the big trail 1930, failed and he churned out bmovies for a decade until rescued by john ford for the seminal stagecoach 1939. But a handful of pro athletes have managed to parley their fame into a hollywood career. This may truly be the quintessential 1950s scifi b movie, a groundbreaking study in cheap moviemaking and innovative special effects, with an intriguing story to boot. Update 68 after many comments and some bad omissions on my. Gabby was the most famous of all the sidekicks of the western stars of the b movies of the 20s50s and along with smiley burnette placed in the top 10 of western stars on several occasions even though they were not the featured actors in their films. But she was demoted to a hightalent, bbudget movie island in the sun, where.

This is a compilation of 1950s bmovies which i used for a class presentation on the decade. Raspyvoiced sidekick jingles in 1950s tv series the adventures of wild bill hickok. At least in terms of content, the majors were already there, putting out lowbudget j. After a long night of partying the teens snuck upstairs to athenas room to try and rest off all the. Raspyvoiced sidekick jingles in 1950s tv series the adventures of wild. This is elvis and actress barbara lang at the mgm studio lot, 1957, with whom he had a short fling. George gabby hayes was born on may 7, 1885 and died on february 9, 1969. The powerful film was a perceptive character study based on an outstanding, psychologically complex adaptation of pierre boulles 1952 novel. Republic did use others in supporting roles, bit parts and walk ons, and these were hired on the normal dayatatime or picture commitment arrangements included were william haade, george j. Actors, directors, producers, and crews prevailed over microbudgets and. Anyone who loves bmovies of the 1950s appreciates this lovely. Dorothys next project was an italianfrench b movie in 1958 called tamango.

Clint eastwood was born may 31, 1930 in san francisco, the son of clinton eastwood sr. American movies of the 1950s perversion for profit. One of tv lands biggest secrets was the homosexuality of the brady bunchs father, mike. Fandango is your goto destination for all your favorite actors, actresses, directors and writers. However, it would be a mistake to assume that the 1950s were without monumentally important films. The rules dont apply there, so you might as well check your hangups at the door. Almost always shorter than the topbilled feature films. Bmovie actor in the 1930 westerns, then leading roles in the 1940s including 7 as. Nov 01, 2018 the 57 actor, writer, and director got his start in hollywood through another famous short actor dustin hoffman. The greatest bmovie directors, then, are the ones who have produced a legacy of entertainment. Have you ever been watching tv or a movie and pointed to the screen and said, hey. The transformation of the film industry due to court rulings that brought an end to many longstanding distribution practices as well as the challenge of television led to major changes in u. His main leading roles though were in b features such as witness in the dark 1959, directed by wolf rilla, the desperate man in the same year, and impact 1963. Betty page was more wellknown for her modeling than acting.

Republic bad guys and action heavies the old corral at b. Rory calhoun starred in many western b movies, as well as a few memorable a films, during his long career in hollywood. Learn more and discover what celebrities like chris evans, robert downey, jr. Scroll through the photos and obits below to read about your favorite nowdeceased bmovie actors and directors. She was originally cast in jailhouse rock in the role of. A b movie or b film is a lowbudget commercial motion picture that is not an arthouse film.

These shifts signaled the eventual demise of the double feature that had defined much of the american. Dave franco 57 dave franco, younger brother of actors tom and james franco, stands at 57 tall. Tim thomerson rates highly as one of the best, most prolific, versatile and dependable character actors. The 1950s mark a significant change in the definition of the b movie. During the studio era character actors were common and respected much more so than today.

If you dont agree with our list leave a comment with your opinion. Home theater systems kept people in their homes and the cost of making a blockbuster movie rose sharply in the 1950s. Male movie stars of the 40s, 50s and 60s 1 sentimental. She also appeared another b movie with james mason in 1958, the decks ran red. Ab updated 552020 with a new entry for honor blackman. Interviews with b science fiction and horror movie makers. Research associates john brunas and michael brunas for fans of sf and horror films, will there ever be a decade to compare with the 1950s. The 100 best b movies of all time paste paste magazine. Apr 30, 2007 posts about 10 favorite actors of 1950s written by mjwoh. This is a list of horror films released in the 1950s. See more ideas about actor, old western actors and western movies. While each of the guys that make my list made a plethora of movies in this period, im obviously just focusing on the horrorscifi features. A graduate of the university of southern california school of law, morris ankrum was an attorney and an. It got me thinking about my favorite 1950s b movie actors.

To movie studio executives, only white actors were smart enough to play. Jul 15, 2019 george gabby hayes was born on may 7, 1885 and died on february 9, 1969. The film industry is one of the largest lucrative fields around, and all the razzledazzle can blind any person who cannot really handle the glitz and glamor. Tim thomerson rates highly as one of the best, most prolific, versatile and dependable character actors to. Of the email that ive received, many folks have asked for info on those wonderful players who were villains. On the whole and unless their studio contract compelled them established talent opted for the paychecks associated with glossy epics, melodramas, and musicals. The 57 actor, writer, and director got his start in hollywood through another famous short actor dustin hoffman. See more ideas about actresses, hollywood and old hollywood.

King didnt make a lot of features, but hes in some good stuff. If you were to measure the quality of a film by the character actors that turn up in it, powder river 1953 would rank with the finest movies ever made. Hazel court was a british film actress who specialized in horror films in the 50s and 60s. The 4year delay and b movie quality damaged her boxoffice appeal. As irving morrow, he was acting on stage in pennsylvania as early as. Early b movies were often part of series in which the star repeatedly played the same character. Listed below are some of the most influential actors and actresses of the 1950s who can be attributed to the rise and popularization of film and television. See more ideas about character actor, actors, b movie. These are the directors who have given us some of cinemas strangest, cheapestand in some cases.