Richard Whorf

Richard Whorf

June 4, 1906 · 120 years old

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Whorf (June 4, 1906 – December 14, 1966) was an American actor, author, director, and designer. Richard was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts to Harry and Sarah (Lee) Whorf. Richards's older brother was the well-known American linguist, Benjamin Lee Who…

Known For

6 titles
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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.

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Keeper of the Flame

Keeper of the Flame

1943 · 1h 40m · Movie

Journalist Steve O'Malley (Spencer Tracy) wants to write a biography of a national hero who died when his car ran off a bridge. Steve receives conflicting reports and tales that make him question what the truth about the hero is.

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Till the Clouds Roll By

Till the Clouds Roll By

1946 · 2h 12m · Movie

Songwriter and Broadway pioneer Jerome Kern is unable to find immediate success in the U.S. He sought recognition abroad. He journeyed to England where his dreams of success became real and where he met his future wife Eva Leale.

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Chain Lightning

Chain Lightning

1950 · 1h 34m · Movie

Former World War II flying ace Matt Brennan takes a position as a test pilot for a commercial aircraft corporation and bumps into his old girlfriend, Jo Holloway, who now works as a receptionist for the company.

6.0
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Blues in the Night

Blues in the Night

1941 · 1h 28m · Movie

"Jigger' Pine forms a band that includes singer Ginger 'Character' Powell, wife of the trumpeter Leo Powell, and Nickie Haroyen and Peppi. All of them dedicate themselves to work as a unit and to play blues music. The dedication i...

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It Happened in Brooklyn

It Happened in Brooklyn

1947 · 1h 44m · Movie

Soldier Danny Miller returns home to Brooklyn after war. Aiming for singing success, he helps friends chasing dreams.

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