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Donald David Dixon Ronald O’Connor (August 28, 1925 – September 27, 2003) was an American dancer, singer, and actor who came to fame in a series of movies in which he co-starred alternately with Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan, and Francis the Talking Mule.
He is best known today for his role as Gene Kelly's friend and colleague Cosmo Brown in Singin' in the Rain (1952).
Though he considered Danville, Illinois to be his home town, O’Connor was born in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago. His parents, Effie Irene (née Crane) and John Edward "Chuck" O'Connor, were vaudeville entertainers. His father's family was from County Cork, Ireland. When O'Connor was only a few years old, he and his sister Arlene were in a car crash outside a theater in Hartford, Connecticut; O'Connor survived, but his sister was killed. Several weeks later, his father died of a heart attack while dancing on stage in Brockton, Massachusetts. O'Connor at the time was being held in the arms of the theater manager, Mr. Morris Simms.
Actors: Scout Tafoya (producer), Scout Tafoya (editor), Scout Tafoya (director), Scout Tafoya (writer), Morgan Gish (producer), Toby Venable (producer), Lina Pearson (actress), Rachel Thompson (producer), Jack Farrell (actor), Stephie Ulm (actress), Alex Heim (actress), Jill Steelman (producer), Patricia Steelman (producer), Ben Tafoya (producer), Dennis Tafoya (producer),
Plot: After the plague kills everyone they know, seven camp counselors quarantined themselves at the Quaker camp where they've spent every summer of their lives. Three months later, their sanity hangs by a thread. When something happens to upset the balance they've spent months establishing, they question their religious beliefs, their friendships and trust in each other, and whether there's something worse than the plague watching them from the woods.
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery,Actors: Tirf Alexius (actor), Danny Glenn (actor), Rujanee Mahakanjana (editor), Rujanee Mahakanjana (producer), Rujanee Mahakanjana (writer), Rujanee Mahakanjana (director), Alex Kazhinsky (actor), Petrucia Finkler (actress), Denise Smolarek (actress), Stephanie Dzieglo (editor), Erik Deerly (composer), Fiey Lertsburapa (actor), Chutikorn Meanan (actor), Jennifer Eng (producer),
Plot: Practicing in psychotherapy in Chicago for 8 years, Mit Raitrakul, a psychologist who believes in a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, begins to have an unusual-yet -familiar dreamlike experience of parallel reality. He discovers himself in this other reality as a transvestite bathroom janitor working at an unknown train station, and running into familiar characters.
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi,Actors: Bryan Royston (actor), Bryan Royston (actor), Michael Denk (composer), Michael Denk (actor), David M. Warner (actor), David M. Warner (miscellaneous crew), Alejandro C. Contreras (miscellaneous crew), Vance Hetherington (miscellaneous crew), Alejandro C. Contreras (writer), Vance Hetherington (actor), Aaron Williams (actor), Alejandro C. Contreras (producer), Michael Eauslin (actor), Michael Eauslin (actor), Paul Andrew O'Connor (actor),
Plot: A veteran of the war in Afghanistan, Francis is now back home with his fiancé, Chloe. He experiences severe psychotic episodes and symptoms of dissociation, and as a result is treated with electroshock therapy. During his treatment, he experiences fragments of his past through the eyes of his alter ego Michael Wolf (Paul O'Connor). In these hallucinations, Michael has a conflict with his father, is reacquainted with his buddies, and must fight for the well-being of his friends and his love, Chloe. As the treatment continues, Francis' fantasy begins to loop, although the situations and characters become progressively darker and grittier. Francis awakens at the end of his electroshock therapy. However, he remains forever lost in the world of his alter-ego Michael Wolf.
Keywords: independent-film, multiple-personality, psychosis, ptsd, war-in-afghanistan, wisconsinActors: Noni Buencamino (actor), Ara Mina (actress), Coco Martin (actor), Joem Bascon (actor), Sid Lucero (actor), Smokey Manaloto (actor), Andoy Ranay (director), Jodi Sta. Maria (actress), Ina Feleo (actress), Arlene Muhlach (actress), Roxanne Guinoo (actress), Erich Gonzales (actress), Chokoleit (actor), Carla Humphries (actress), Marc Abaya (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Austin Nordell (producer), Austin Nordell (editor), Austin Nordell (director), Brenton Covington (actor), Jose Rosete (actor), Austin Nordell (writer), Kimber Leigh (actress), Kimber Leigh (producer), Aaron Burckle (actor), Patrick Adam (actor), Klor Rowland (actor), Eric Zaklukiewicz (actor), Gloria Jean Robertson (actress), Douglas L. Cook (actor), Caitlin Thompson (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Jim Turner (actor), Daryl Haney (actor), Mason Adams (actor), Daryl Haney (writer), Daryl Haney (producer), Wings Hauser (actor), Juliet Landau (actress), Barbara Pilavin (actress), Billy Maddox (actor), Harry Bromley Davenport (producer), Harry Bromley Davenport (director), Harry Bromley Davenport (actor), Lionel Mark Smith (actor), Kieran Mulroney (actor), Bette Ford (actress),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Shravan Rathod (composer), Anjan Srivastav (actor), Raveena Tandon (actress), Ajay Devgn (actor), Ramesh Goyal (actor), Deep Dhillon (actor), Babbanlal Yadav (actor), Shafi Inamdar (actor), Satyendra Kapoor (actor), Shakti Kapoor (actor), Alok Nath (actor), Amrish Puri (actor), Dinesh Hingoo (actor), Raju Khan (miscellaneous crew), Nadeem Saifi (composer),
Plot: Prashant Verma works as a reporter with "Navkranti", which is owned and operated by Pandey. Everyday Prashant witnesses the regression within Bombay city, and watches silently and helplessly as gangsters take over the lives of ordinary citizens, with the police force - which is now synonymous with oppression itself, and a protector of the rights of criminals, gangsters who have links to politicians - being nothing but a mere paper tigers. One day he witnesses a murder of a drunk named Monto, which is written off as an accident by the police and the file is closed. He decides that he has had enough of being a by-stander, he approaches Police Commissioner Anand Deshmukh, and informs him of that he knows that Bharat Acharya has killed Monto. Thereafter, Prashant's orderly middle-classed life is turned upside down - he loses his job; his sister, Shalini is abducted, raped, traumatized to such an extent that she becomes numb with shock and subsequently kills herself. And now a shattered and devastated Prashant must decide to avenge this or re-locate to another city and try to put his life together again. But will the forces of oppression, headed by Tau and the police itself permit Prashant to lead a normal life ever again?
Genres: Action,Actors: Odette Khan (actress), Dexter Doria (actress), Suzanne Gonzales (actress), Rosemarie Gil (actress), Liz Alindogan (actress), Augusto Victa (actor), Gloria Diaz (actress), Tommy Abuel (actor), Manjo del Mundo (actor), Ronaldo Valdez (actor), Ramon D'Salva (actor), Ernie Ortega (actor), Eddie Arenas (actor), Johnny Vicar (actor), Maria Isabel Lopez (actress),
Genres: Drama, Romance,Actors: Mireille Darc (actress), Anouk Ferjac (actress), Renée Saint-Cyr (actress), Jacqueline Doyen (actress), Amidou (actor), Henri Garcin (actor), Micheline Luccioni (actress), Maurice Biraud (actor), Marcel Gassouk (actor), André Pousse (actor), Paul Préboist (actor), Jean Luisi (actor), Henri Cogan (actor), Dominique Zardi (actor), Michel Audiard (writer),
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama,Actors: Carl Laemmle (miscellaneous crew), King Baggot (actor), Edmund Breese (actor), John Harron (actor), Wilbur Mack (actor), John Wray (actor), Betty Compson (actress), Gene Towne (writer), Gene Towne (writer), Heinz Roemheld (composer), William James Craft (director), Claud Allister (actor), Harry W. Lieb (editor),
Genres: Crime, Drama,The truthful soldier Stirling didn't know how to lie about his source of information, the talking army Mule, Francis, so he was treated as a lunatic and led to one after another hilarious situations, where the mule was the only one that appeared in his right mind. In the process of all this, the mule assisted in uncovering a spy, Mareen, who pretended to be lost among the jungles, but was actually... This is a perfect family film, even amusing to the adults. If people all have enough sense as this talking mule does, the world will be a much better place than its present condition.
Francis is a 1950 American black-and-white comedy film from Universal-International that launched the Francis the Talking Mule film series. Francis is produced by Robert Arthur, directed by Arthur Lubin, and stars Donald O'Connor. The distinctive voice of Francis is a voice-over by actor Chill Wills. Six Francis sequels from Universal-International followed this first effort. During World War II, a junior American Army officer, Lt. Peter Stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an Army mule named Francis speaks to him. Directed by Arthur Lubin Produced by Robert Arthur Written by David Stern III Dorothy Reid uncredited Based on the novel by David Stern Starring: Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina Cinematography Irving Glassberg Distributed by.Universal-Internatio...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042477/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl The film dramatizes about a dozen vignettes from the life of St. Francis and his early followers - starting with their return in the rain to Rivotorlo from Rome when the Pope blessed their Rule and ending with their dispersal to preach. The unconnected chapters are like parables, some with a moral. The slight and comic Ginepro returns naked to St. Mary's of the Angels, having given away his tunic, but not his ricotta. The aged Giovanni shouts and holds onto his cape; the beatific St. Clair pays a visit. Humble Francis doubts his leadership, hugs a leper, and sends his brothers spinning, dizzy, and smiling into the world. This brotherhood is infused with whimsy as well as belief.
One of the most beloved family films of all time, Francis the Talking Mule stars Donald O'Connor as a bewildered soldier who befriends an old army mule... who happens to talk! Second Lieutenant Peter Stirling (O'Connor) repeatedly finds himself in a mental hospital after he tries to explain to his unbelieving superior officers that a talking animal rescued him from behind enemy lines. When his four-legged friend appears with plans of heroic action, the U.S. Army faces one of its biggest - and most stubborn - challenges.
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The final scene of Roberto Rossellini's reading of the life of St. Francis.
My review of Roberto Rossellini's staggeringly beautiful and poetic study of Franciscan values, The Flowers of St. Francis.
MYSTERY GUEST: Elliott Roosevelt PANEL: Dr. Richard Hoffman, Arlene Francis, Louis Untermeyer, Harold Hoffman Many thanks to epaddon for providing his copy of this episode! --------------------------- Join our Facebook group for WML-- great discussions, photos, etc, and great people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/728471287199862/ Please click here to subscribe to the WML channel if you haven't already-- you'll find the complete CBS series already posted, with new videos still being added every weekend, and you'll be able to follow along the discussions on the weekday "reruns": http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPE75Fvvl1HmdAsO7Nzb8w?sub_confirmation=1
From a recently surfaced 1080p High-Definition digital transfer of Singin' in the Rain (1952). Let's hope Warner decides to release a restored version of this transfer on Blu-Ray (& DVD) for the film's upcoming 60th anniversary! **** Good Morning **** [Originally From Garland & Rooney's 1939 film, Babes In Arms] Words by Arthur Freed Music by Nacio Herb Brown Good mornin', good mornin'! We've danced the whole night through, good mornin', good mornin' to you. Good mornin', good mornin'! It's great to stay up late, good mornin', good mornin' to you. When the band began to play the sun was shinin' bright. Now the milkman's on his way, it's too late to say goodnight. So, good mornin', good mornin'! Sunbeams will soon smile through, good mornin', my darlin', to y...
Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor do a "sit-down" dance medley on a Gene Kelly TV special from 1959.
In this Gene Kelly TV Special, Donald O'Connor performs a version of his famous "Make 'em Laugh" dance number from 1952's "Singin' in the Rain". The only thing is, it's a different song! (This time called, "Smile, Darn You, Smile"). Also featured is Hal Smith (later "Otis the drunk" from The Andy Griffith Show). First broadcast November 21, 1959.
Daniel O'Donnell The Rock'n'Roll Show Recorded at the Point Theatre, Dublin, 2005. 1. Come On Over To My Place 2. Oh Boy 3. When You Walk In The Room 4. Three Steps To Heaven 5. Twelfth Of Never 6. That'll Be The Day 7. Poetry In Motion 8. My Boy Lollipop (Mary Duff) 9. You Never Can Tell (Mary Duff) 10. Walk Right Back (Duet) 11. Calendar Girl 12. ELVIS MEDLEY: Blue Suede Shoes, Good Luck Charm, Love Me Tender, All Shook Up 13. Words 14. Teenager In Love 15. Lipstick On Your Collar 16. Johnny B.Goode (Mary Duff) 17. Beautiful Sunday 18. Wonderful Tonight 19. You're Sixteen 20. Girl Of My Best Friend 21. Hopelessly Devoted To You (Mary Duff) 22. BEATLE'S MEDLEY: All My Loving, Hey Jude,Yesterday,Ticket To Ride 23. Is This TheWay To Amarillo 24. THE MOON OF LOV...
Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor present Lionel Richie the Oscar for Original Song for "Say You, Say Me" from White Nights at the 58th Annual Academy Awards. See more 1986 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDP4JBpSocqX2Hr2krRXVP1f Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/ Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyOriginals ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners¬—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public program...
From "Singin' in the Rain," 1952
No Business Like Show Business. Larry King Show 2001
Donald O'Connor in a roller-skating routine two years before Gene Kelly attempted a similar one. The song 'Life Has Its Funny Ups and Downs' is sung by Noreen Corcoran
Donald O'Connor And Gloria De Haven Star In 'Yes Sir Thats My Baby' (1949)
A game of deception ensues when a golden-age puppeteer (Donald O'Connor) with a young and dominant wife (Patricia Charbonneau) is given a chance to revive his act for a tribute show and takes on an animatronic puppeteer (Zach Galligan) as his new assistant.
***Please read*** As a biography, this movie is a major disappointment. The script is wildly inaccurate and has several holes. As an example of Donald O'Connor's dramatic acting, however, it's four star. The struggles portrayed by his character mimic Donald's own future struggles (which he overcame), making his performance even more stunning.
American http://20crawler14.blogspot.com/0045152 musical comedy film starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, and choreographed by Kelly and Donen... It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late '20s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to "talkies."...
Daniel O'Donnell The Rock'n'Roll Show Recorded at the Point Theatre, Dublin, 2005. 1. Come On Over To My Place 2. Oh Boy 3. When You Walk In The Room 4. Three Steps To Heaven 5. Twelfth Of Never 6. That'll Be The Day 7. Poetry In Motion 8. My Boy Lollipop (Mary Duff) 9. You Never Can Tell (Mary Duff) 10. Walk Right Back (Duet) 11. Calendar Girl 12. ELVIS MEDLEY: Blue Suede Shoes, Good Luck Charm, Love Me Tender, All Shook Up 13. Words 14. Teenager In Love 15. Lipstick On Your Collar 16. Johnny B.Goode (Mary Duff) 17. Beautiful Sunday 18. Wonderful Tonight 19. You're Sixteen 20. Girl Of My Best Friend 21. Hopelessly Devoted To You (Mary Duff) 22. BEATLE'S MEDLEY: All My Loving, Hey Jude,Yesterday,Ticket To Ride 23. Is This TheWay To Amarillo 24. THE MOON OF LOV...
From The Family Theater radio show, January 23, 1952
In this 2002 interview screen legend Donald O'Connor discusses one of his most famous films, Singin' in the Rain made in 1952.
No Business Like Show Business. Larry King Show 2001
Rare interview clip with Donald O'Connor, recalling Singin' in the Rain and "Moses Supposes."
Judy and Donald sing a medley of songs they are famous for (except not really), and hilariously make fun of Jeanette Macdonald and Nelson Eddy.
Debbie & Donnie discuss working with Gene Kelly making SIngin' In The Rain
Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor present Lionel Richie the Oscar for Original Song for "Say You, Say Me" from White Nights at the 58th Annual Academy Awards. See more 1986 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDP4JBpSocqX2Hr2krRXVP1f Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/ Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyOriginals ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners¬—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public program...
Hollywood Backstage - Donald O'Connor and Irene Ryan Beverly Hillbillies granny speaks with Donald O'Connor about the old days of vaudeville.
Ronald Reagan presents a Special Award to Jean Hersholt, for distinguished service to the motion picture industry, and Donald O'Connor presents a Special Award to Bobby Driscoll, as the outstanding juvenile actor of 1949, at the 22nd Academy Awards® in 1950. Featuring Academy President Charles Brackett.
(I don't own anything) From Movie I love Melvin (1953) Melvin Hoover is a bumbler (except when hes dancing on skates), a workaday go-fer for Look magazine (except when he fakes being a big-time photog) and in love (without exception) with Broadway chorine Judy LeRoy. Melvin convinces Judy he can send her star aloft by putting her on the cover of Look. Now he has to make it happen! Singin in the Rains Debbie Reynolds and Donald OConnor dazzle again like July 4 sparklers in I Love Melvin.Theres lots to love here.
(Song of gratitude to St. Francis of Assisi)
My patron saint's a man who went
from town to town and paid no rent
The things he owned besides his soul
were shoes a gown and a begging bowl.
What struck me first when I was young
was how he never got bit or stung
though bears and snakes he did befriend
real bears and snakes not just pretend.
I knew this wasn't easy stuff
because I tried it myself enough
but bears and snakes they ran from me
though dogs and cats came willingly.
Deep within the wooded calm
he sang a song a simple psalm
";Make me an instrument of thy peace
Let love be sown and hatred cease";.Now me I live beyond my means
in the city of lost and broken dreams
with too many pairs of shoes
that take me round and round the blues.
And the price of things is never low
or else it isn't worth the go
and taking time turns out to give
the time it takes to really live.
You may not know who you are
until you get hit by a star
like I did and lived to say
it happened on my saint's feast day.
So I'm still here where I belong
and many years have come and gone
since that dance, since that kiss, Francis