Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

July 17, 1890

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stanley Ridges (17 July 1890 – 22 April 1951) was a British-born actor who made his mark in films by playing a wide assortment of character parts. Born 17 July 1890 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK, Stanley Ridges became a protégé of Beatrice Lillie, a s…

Known For

24 titles
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To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

1942 · 1h 39m · Movie

During the German occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.

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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
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

1941 · 2h 22m · Movie

A highly fictionalized account of the life of George Armstrong Custer from his arrival at West Point in 1857 to his death at the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876.

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No Way Out

No Way Out

1950 · 1h 46m · Movie

Two hoodlum brothers are brought into a hospital for gunshot wounds, and when one of them dies the other accuses their black doctor of murder.

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Possessed

Possessed

1947 · 1h 48m · Movie

After being found wandering the streets of Los Angeles, a severely catatonic woman tells a doctor the complex story of how she wound up there.

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The Sea Wolf

The Sea Wolf

1941 · 1h 40m · Movie

After being fished out of the sea by a sailing ship, three fugitives find themselves prisoners of the ship's brutal skipper who refuses to put them ashore, and they hatch an escape plan during a crew mutiny.

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Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die

1939 · 1h 32m · Movie

A corrupt D.A. (Thurston Hall) with political ambitions is angered by news stories implicating him in criminal activity and decides to frame the reporter (James Cagney) for manslaughter in order to silence him.

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Air Force

Air Force

1943 · 2h 4m · Movie

The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.

7.0
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The Suspect

The Suspect

1945 · 1h 25m · Movie

An unhappily married man begins a flirtation with a younger woman. When his wife threatens to ruin her, he decides to take action.

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10
Union Pacific

Union Pacific

1939 · 2h 15m · Movie

In 1862, Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads compete westward across the wilderness toward California.

7.0
11
The Mad Miss Manton

The Mad Miss Manton

1938 · 1h 20m · Movie

After the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she proves them wrong.

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12
Black Friday

Black Friday

1940 · 1h 10m · Movie

Dr. Sovac transplants the brain of a gangster into his professor friend's body to save his life, but there is a side effect that causes a dangerous split personality.

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13
Canyon Passage

Canyon Passage

1946 · 1h 32m · Movie

Businessman Logan Stuart is torn between his love of two very different women in 1850's Oregon and his loyalty to a compulsive gambler friend who goes over the line.

6.9
14
Wilson

Wilson

1944 · 2h 34m · Movie

A chronicle of the political career of US President Woodrow Wilson.

6.4
15
The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell

1944 · 2h 20m · Movie

When the U.S. forces withdraw from Java, ahead of the Japanese invasion, U.S. Navy doctor Corydon M. Wassell coordinates the remaining wounded servicemen and leads them to safety towards the last Allied evacuation points.

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16
If I Were King

If I Were King

1938 · 1h 41m · Movie

Vagabond poet François Villon rises to high office in 1463 Paris.

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17
Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny

1939 · 1h 28m · Movie

Joe Bell, wrongly imprisoned for burglary, gets released to a prison farm. His romance with the foreman's daughter leads to the foreman's accidental death. Fearing disbelief, Bell flees with the daughter, Mabel.

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18
An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

1948 · 1h 31m · Movie

A hard-line judge is tempted toward mercy-killing by his wife's terminal cancer.

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19
Internes Can't Take Money

Internes Can't Take Money

1937 · 1h 18m · Movie

In his first film, young Dr. Kildare helps a female ex-con find her child.

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20
Streets of Laredo

Streets of Laredo

1949 · 1h 33m · Movie

An outlaw separates from his two partners in crime after they join the Texas Rangers, and he continues to commit daring robberies.

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21
The Lady Is Willing

The Lady Is Willing

1942 · 1h 32m · Movie

In order to adopt an abandoned baby, an actress arranges a marriage of convenience with a doctor.

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22
Crime Without Passion

Crime Without Passion

1934 · 1h 10m · Movie

Prominent lawyer shoots unfaithful girlfriend during quarrel, has to establish alibi.

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23
Because of Him

Because of Him

1946 · 1h 28m · Movie

A young woman who wants to break into the theater schemes to become the protege of a famous Broadway star.

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The Phantom Speaks

The Phantom Speaks

1945 · 1h 9m · Movie

The spirit of an executed murderer enters the body of a physician, and forces him to do its bidding--namely, murder.

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