Joan Leslie

Joan Leslie

January 26, 1925 · 101 years old

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joan Leslie (born Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel; January 26, 1925 – October 12, 2015) was an American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian who, during the Hollywood Golden Age, appeared in such films as High Sierra, Sergeant York, and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Joan…

Known For

9 titles
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High Sierra

High Sierra

1941 · 1h 40m · Movie

After being released from prison, notorious thief Roy Earle is hired by his old boss to help a group of inexperienced criminals plan and carry out the robbery of a California resort.

7.5
2
Sergeant York

Sergeant York

1941 · 2h 14m · Movie

A Tennessee farmer and marksman is drafted in World War I, and struggles with his pacifist inclinations before becoming one of the most celebrated war heroes.

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3
Yankee Doodle Dandy

Yankee Doodle Dandy

1942 · 2h 6m · Movie

The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan.

7.6
4
Born to Be Bad

Born to Be Bad

1950 · 1h 34m · Movie

A woman's attempt to appear innocent and sweet clashes with her lover, who sees through her act, and the wealthy man she tries to trick into marrying her.

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Rhapsody in Blue

Rhapsody in Blue

1945 · 2h 15m · Movie

George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.

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Man in the Saddle

Man in the Saddle

1951 · 1h 27m · Movie

A private deadly feud ensues when ruthless wealthy rancher Will Isham attempts a takeover of small rancher Owen Merritt's land and marries Owen's old flame, Laurie Bidwell.

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The Sky's the Limit

The Sky's the Limit

1943 · 1h 29m · Movie

Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days off.

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Two Guys from Milwaukee

Two Guys from Milwaukee

1946 · 1h 30m · Movie

In the midst of a political vote, a Balkan prince comes to New York City to observe ordinary life, where he befriends a cabby and falls for his girlfriend.

6.4
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Woman They Almost Lynched

Woman They Almost Lynched

1953 · 1h 30m · Movie

Laying on the Missouri-Arkansas border, the neutral Border City, its female mayor and city council take no side in the ongoing Civil War and they're prepared to hang any troublemaker, Yankee or Confederate, who stirs the townsfolk...

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