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St. Annea s Film Series Festival Slated To Begin
Classic movie actors Bing Crosby, Robert DeNiro, Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift and Gregory Peck are united by a common role in a series of films that will be shown by St.
On This Day in History: July 16 Just Right for Brooklyn Wiseguy Parts
Stanley Clements was born in Brooklyn on July 16, 1928. Prior to becoming a - little tough guy' in the movies, 11-year-old Stanley sang at an audition for Major Bowe's Amateur Hour.
Malden recalled for priest portrayal
Karl Malden, the film actor who died today at 97, is being remembered in religionland for his Academy Award-nominated portrayal of a tough dockside priest, Father Pete Barry, in the 1954 film, "On the Waterfront.'' Malden's role is one of the most famous depictions of a Catholic priest on film.
Today in 1944: 'Going My Way' opened, then swept the Oscars
When "Going My Way" premiered on May 3, 1944, it was a surprising hit. Most movie critics had pooh-poohed the casting of Bing Crosby in a lead dramatic role, butthe "King ofCroon"proved them wrong, and it became the top-grossing film ofthe year and swept the Oscars.
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