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Tommy Noonan (April 29, 1921 – April 24, 1968) was a comedy genre film performer, screenwriter and producer. He acted in a number of 'A' and 'B' pictures from the 1940s through the 1960s, and he is best known for his supporting performances as Gus Esmond, wealthy boyfriend of Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and as the musician Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1954).
Noonan was the half-brother of actor John Ireland, and the two made their stage debuts with a New York-based experimental theater. They would later appear together in three films, including I Shot Jesse James (1949).
He teamed with Peter Marshall to form a comedy team in the late 1940s. Working as Noonan and Marshall, they appeared on television, nightclubs, and in the films Starlift (1951), a brief appearance in FBI Girl (1951), The Rookie (1959) and Swingin' Along (1962). The duo went their separate ways after the release of Swingin' Along.
In 1953 Noonan appeared in the movie, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" as Gus Esmond.
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress and model. Famous for playing "dumb blonde" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s, emblematic of the era's attitudes towards sexuality. Although she was a top-billed actress for only a decade, her films grossed $200 million by the time of her unexpected death in 1962. She continues to be considered a major popular culture icon.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage and married for the first time at the age of sixteen. While working in a factory as part of the war effort in 1944, she met a photographer and began a successful pin-up modeling career. The work led to two short-lived film contracts with Twentieth Century-Fox (1946–47) and Columbia Pictures (1948). After a series of minor film roles, she signed a new contract with Fox in 1951. Over the next two years, she became a popular actress with roles in several comedies, including As Young as You Feel and Monkey Business, and in the dramas Clash by Night and Don't Bother to Knock. Monroe faced a scandal when it was revealed that she had posed for nude photos before becoming a star, but rather than damaging her career, the story increased interest in her films.
A scene from THE ROOKIE. Julie Newmar, actress, dancer, comedienne, Catwoman, and now, writer: julienewmarwrites.com
"We Gotta Keep Up With The Joneses" is (not only a sometimes unfortunate American ethic, but also) one of the tunes from the 1956 film "The Girl Most Likely". This bright and colorful musical romp starred Jane Powell, Cliff Robertson, Keith Andes, Kaye Ballard, Tommy Noonan and Una Merkel. The imaginative and often ground-breaking choreographer Gower Champion staged the musical numbers, and here he has stars Jane Powell and Tommy Noonan appropriately (and literally) climbing up the "ladders of success" to "keep up with the Joneses". The premise of the film (which was a re-make of an older RKO Ginger Rogers comedy "Tom, Dick And Harry") had working girl Jane Powell accepting proposals of marriage from three worthwhile suitors: Tommy Noonan, a solid real estate salesman; Cliff Robertson...
A clip from the scandalous 1963 movie Promises...Promises! with Marie McDonald and Tommy Noonan ~ Please visit my blog http://www.mariemcdonald.net
SwitchPoint is an annual conference produced by IntraHealth International about creativity, partnership, and action. It’s where humanitarian innovation, global health, and technology collide. Learn more at: http://www.switchpointideas.com Find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SwitchPointIdea
Culture Mill leads the 2015 SwitchPoint audience through an interactive activity that leads to unusual collaborations... SwitchPoint is an annual conference produced by IntraHealth International about creativity, partnership, and action. It’s where humanitarian innovation, global health, and technology collide. Learn more at: http://www.switchpointideas.com Find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SwitchPointIdea
Brother Brother is a 50-minute duet created and performed by Clint Lutes and Tommy Noonan.
http://www.vcientertainment.com/Film-Categories?keyword=Promises&product;_id=679 This sexy shipboard romp about two women who are pregnant but don't know which of the husbands is the father resulted in a headline-grabbing photo spread in Playboy Magazine. Comic Fritz Feld gives Tommy Noonan a pill to help him become a father ... was this the original "blue pill?" http://store.vcientertainment.com/product/Promises/492
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 film adaptation of the 1949 stage musical, released by 20th Century Fox, directed by Howard Hawks and starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, Taylor Holmes, and Norma Varden in supporting roles. The screenplay by Charles Lederer is augmented by the music of songwriting teams Hoagy Carmichael & Harold Adamson and Jule Styne & Leo Robin. The songs by Styne and Robin are from the Broadway show, while the songs by Carmichael and Adamson were written especially for the film. The movie is filled with comedic gags and musical numbers. While Russell's down-to-earth, sharp wit has been noted by most critics, it is Monroe's turn as the gold-digging Lorelei Lee for which the film is often remembered.[1] Monroe's re...
RELEASE DATE: December 30, 2015 DIRECTOR: Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson CAST: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan PLOT: Michael Stone, an author of books on the subject of customer service, struggles with his inability to connect to people. One night, while on a routine business trip, he meets a stranger who changes his world view. SUBSCRIBE: http://goo.gl/mHkEX9 FOLLOW US: http://goo.gl/7SoFjW LIKE US: http://goo.gl/6srxoU Check out Movie Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Movie Red Carpet Premieres, Broll and more from ScreenSlam.com Part of the Maker Studios
Actor Tom Noonan discusses his career and what it was like to work with Michael Mann on the horror film Manhunter, at horror festival.
Tom Noonan of Manhunter, Monster Squad, House of The Devil, Last Action Hero and so much more! http://withoutyourhead.com Find us on facebook and the web Neal Jones - http://www.facebook.com/Neal.Jones.WYH Annabelle Lecter - http://www.facebook.com/Dear.Annabelle.Lecter Without Your Head community group page - http://www.facebook.com/groups/withoutyourheadhorror Dinner & A Movie - http://www.facebook.com/DinnerAndAMovieWYH Website with podcast, links, live show and more - http://www.withoutyourhead.com Podcast for Mp3 - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wyh/id212039902 RSS Feed - http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wyh Subscribe in iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wyh/id212039902 For more information on future episodes, getting your product or site mentioned on the show etc ...
Interview mashup of Tom Noonan from the out of print Anchor Bay DVD talking about the tattoo.
Tom Noonan at Fan Expo 2012 from rgbFilter. Like this? Watch the latest episode of rgbFilter on Blip! http://blip.tv/rgbfilter/watch When we stopped by veteran actor Tom Noonanapos;s table at Fan Expo, we werenapos;t expecting to get one of our favourite quotes from the whole event. Thatapos;s just what he delivered though, when we asked him his take on movie remakes. See all episodes of rgbFilter http://blip.tv/rgbfilter#EpisodeArchive Visit rgbFilter's series page http://blip.tv/rgbfilter
Manhunter is a 1986 American thriller film based on Thomas Harris's novel Red Dragon. Written and directed by Michael Mann, it stars William Petersen as Will Graham and features Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecktor. When asked to investigate a killer known as "The Tooth Fairy", FBI profiler Will Graham comes out of retirement to lend his talents to the case, but in doing so he must confront the specter of his past and meet with a jailed killer who nearly counted Graham amongst his victims. Dennis Farina co-stars as Jack Crawford, Graham's superior at the FBI, and serial killer Francis Dollarhyde—"The Tooth Fairy"—is portrayed by Tom Noonan. Great Movie!
Final scenes in Tom Noonan's 'What Happened Was...' with Karen Sillas and Tom Noonan. Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize in 1994. Tom Noonan's "Beliefs about writing" http://www.tomnoonan.com/why1.html Desistfilm http://desistfilm.com/what-happened-was-tom-noonan-1994/ Interview with Tom Noonan http://fastcheapmoviethoughts.blogspot.ch/2008/12/tom-noonan-on-what-happened-was.html Support Tom Noonan, and watch the whole film on amazon http://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-Was-Tom-Noonan/dp/B006YMM9VG or Netflix.
In an interview with InternetNews.com at Interop Las Vegas, the former head of ISS (Internet Security Systems) explains why he left the company 18 months after being acquired by IBM.
Peter Marshall is a big band singer, television and radio host including “Hollywood Squares” and “Big Bands at Disneyland.” As an actor he’s appeared in both television and film, and in the feature film, “Annie,” he sings, “You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile.” He’s appeared in a number of stage musicals, such as The Music Man, La Cage aux Folles, and Skyscraper on Broadway. (Be sure to photos at my website at http://www.mouseclubhouse.com) You can hear more from people involved in the history of Disneyland at my blog http://www.shaniwolf.com AUDIO INDEX 1:56 Peter was an usher at the world famous Paramount at the age of 14. At the age of 15, Peter became a pageboy at NBC in the days of radio. 3:10 Peter wanted to be a singer and got a job in the early 1940s singing with Bob Che...
Starring Beverly Garland, Stubby Kaye, Richard Long, Ruta Lee and Tommy Noonan February 1963 popular game show
Guest Sheila MacRae with regulars Ruta Lee, Richard Long, and Tommy Noonan vs. guest Gordon MacRae with regulars Robert Clary, Beverly Garland, and Stubby Kaye.
Guest Michael Landon with regulars Ruta Lee, Richard Long, and Tommy Noonan vs. guest Nina Foch with regulars Robert Clary, Beverly Garland, and Stubby Kaye.
01 You Got To Be Wise 0:00 02 Rise And Shine 3:59 03 Admire You 7:33 04 International Farmer 11:26 05 Leggo Mi Hand 15:54 06 Bloodstain 19:46 07 Fuss And Fight 23:09 08 Love To Play Reggae 26:55 09 Jah Is The Ruler 30:10 10 Rastaman Chant Nyahbingi 32:48 Bass – Aston "Familyman" Barrett*, Flabba Holt, Lloyd Parks Drums – Carlton Barrett, Sly Dunbar, Style Scott Engineer – Errol Brown Horns – Rass Brass Lead Guitar – Dwight Pickney Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Bo Peep Mixed By, Engineer – Jim Fox Organ – Robbie Lyn Percussion – Bongo Herman, Sky Juice Photography – Tommy Noonan Piano – Augustus Pablo Producer – Doctor Dread Rhythm Guitar – Bingy Bunny Saxophone – Dean Fraser Synthesizer, Organ – Pablove Black Trombone – Nambo Trumpet – Chico Label: Real Authentic Sound (RAS Records) 198...
"STUMP THE STARS" (Dan Dailey vs. Janet Blair). AIR DATE December 31st,1962. A very rare "Stump the Stars" episode not listed on any youtube channel, except here at the "Allison Hayes Channel". Host - Mike Stokey. Guest cast, Janet Blair, Sebastian Cabot, Hans Conried, Dan Dailey, Diana Dors, Beverly Garland, Richard Long, and Tommy Noonan.
IT'S A GREAT LIFE: "Glamour Doll" Season 2, Episode 29. Airdate - (25 Mar. 1956) Storyline - Danny is out of town an Tommy is hanging out with the boys when Amy tells them that a studio rep. called and wants to use their house to shoot a scene. The boys aren't impressed until they find out the picture stars Caroline Cabot...a blonde bombshell. When they meet her the boys all try and impress her and decide they don't think the script is right for her. Much to the director's dismay the boys attempt to supervise the shoot. Starring, Frances Bavier,William Bishop, and King Donovan. With guest stars, James Dunn, Barbara Nichols, George T. Neise, and Tommy Noonan.
With George Fisher, Louella Parsons, Jimmy McHugh, Mamie Van Doren, Kevin Delroy, Dean Martin, Jeanne Martin, Gloria Grahame, Cy Howard, Edward Arnold, Cleo Arnold, Jon Hall, Hedda Hopper, Raymond Burr, Evelyn Russell, Frank Vitti, Jean Hersholt, Via Hersholt, Edward G. Robinson, Katherine Anderson, Jack Carson, Donald Crisp, Virginia Mayo, Marilyn Maxwell, Jerry Davis, Katy Jurado, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Wilding, Liberace, Frances Liberace, Ann St. John, Dennis Morgan, Karen Sharpe, John Smith, Debbie Reynolds, Joey Forman, Kim Novak, Suzan Ball, Richard Long, Gordon MacRae, Sheila MacRae, Dorothy Lamour, William Ross Howard III, Andy Devine, Dorothy Devine, Peggy Lee, Tommy Noonan, Ray Bolger, Gwendolyn Bolger, Gordon Scott, Mitzi Gaynor, Danny Thomas, William Bendix, Sophie Tucker, G...
This is the story of one of Britain's most notorious reformed criminals, Jason Coghlan, who spent 16 years behind bars before he found an even more dangerous and effective pastime: studying the law. VICE gained intimate access to Jason's life over two years, witnessing the rise of his legal firm, which explicitly caters to the gangsters of the Costa Del Sol in Spain. However, the echoes of his old life are never far away and a gang feud in Jason’s native Manchester threatens to unravel his new amicable existence. WATCH NEXT: Backstreet Abortions in the Philippines: Year of Mercy: http://bit.ly/1RPHF2R Click here to subscribe to VICE: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/VICE-Videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com More videos f...
not made of flesh and bone
are the minions of eternity.
but deadly as the cold vast void itself.
as nightmares they come
and breed in our heads.
neither dead nor alive
not personified but always there
hunting our shadows,
playing with our fears.
unseen since the beginning of mankind,
not personified but always there
with the strength of aeons they ride
and chant, the demons of your mind.
they feed their hunger
they feed their greed
with fear, the demons of the deep abyss.
beyond the small line you call sanity