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Billy Gilbert is a Actor and Director American born on 11 september 1894 at Louisville (USA)
For other people with the same name, see William Gilbert (disambiguation). For the silent film actor (1891-1961), see Billy Gilbert (silent film actor).
William Gilbert Barron (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971), known as Billy Gilbert, was an American comedian and actor known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows starting in 1929. He is not to be confused with silent film actor Billy Gilbert (1891-1961), a.k.a. "Little Billy Gilbert", born William V. Campbell.
Death
Billy Gilbert died in hospital after suffering a stroke at the age of 77. He was cremated and his ashes scattered within the rose gardens of the Odd Fellows Cemetery, in Los Angeles. A plaque of remembrance was erected in his name nearby.
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Birth name William Gilbert Barron
Nationality USA
Birth 11 september 1894 at Louisville (USA)
Death 23 september 1971 (at 77 years) at Hollywood (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 11 september 1894 at Louisville (USA)
Death 23 september 1971 (at 77 years) at Hollywood (USA)
William Gilbert Barron (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971), known as Billy Gilbert, was an American comedian and actor known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows starting in 1929. He is not to be confused with silent film actor Billy Gilbert (1891-1961), a.k.a. "Little Billy Gilbert", born William V. Campbell.
Biography
After an unhappy first marriage, Gilbert married Ella McKenzie in 1938. She had appeared as an ingenue in short-subject comedies. Fellow film comedian Charley Chase was the best man.Death
Billy Gilbert died in hospital after suffering a stroke at the age of 77. He was cremated and his ashes scattered within the rose gardens of the Odd Fellows Cemetery, in Los Angeles. A plaque of remembrance was erected in his name nearby.
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Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962)
, 1h41Directed by Irwin Allen
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Children's films
Actors Cedric Hardwicke, Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre, Fabian Forte, Richard Haydn
Roles Sultan/Actioneer
Rating57%
The film begins with the flight of the balloon Jupiter, invented by Professor Fergusson (Cedric Hardwicke). In the unicorn-shaped gondola, the passengers Chiddingfold (Ronald Long) and Sir Henry Vining (Richard Haydn) scream in horror as the balloon rapidly descends, but the Professor remains calm as he planned for this to happen. He then signals the pilot Jacques (Fabian) to ascend the balloon, who explains how balloon is able to ascend and descend without the loss of gas or ballast. The balloon successfully lands and attracts a crowd, but Sir Henry and the other passenger are dissatisfied after the seemingly disastrous descent. Sir Henry, the president of the Royal Geographic Society, refuses to fund the Professor's plan to explore east Africa, while Chiddingfold leaves claiming he has an "appointment". The Professor seems out of financial backing for his plans, but an American journalist talks to Fergusson about having his nephew and star reporter Donald O'Shea (Red Buttons) as part of Fergusson's plan to explore east Africa.
, 1h27Directed by Edmund Goulding
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Mitzi Gaynor, William Lundigan, Jane Greer, David Wayne, Gloria DeHaven, Gene Lockhart
Roles King Jilouili
Rating56%
World War II is coming to an end, but rather than being sent home, Capt. Bill Willoby and Lt. Frank Schmidt, along with their unit, are assigned to Midi Island, formerly held by the Japanese. They receive a friendly welcome there from King Jilouili and many native girls.
One Hour in Wonderland (1950)
Directed by Richard Wallace, Robert Florey
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors Walt Disney, Kathryn Beaumont, Bobby Driscoll, Edgar Bergen, Hans Conried, Adriana Caselotti
Roles Sneezy
Rating69%
Edgar Bergen informs Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd that Walt Disney has invited them to a tea party. Charlie is hesitant to go, but reluctantly changes his mind when he learns Kathryn Beaumont will be there. While driving to the studio, Edgar tells the story of Alice in Wonderland, much to Charlie's dismay. When they arrive, Walt Disney tells everyone that he was able to buy the Magic Mirror from Snow White (who apparently got it from the Wicked Queen). Charlie insults the mirror, calling it a "hopped-up television set." This enrages the mirror but Walt calms him down. The Mirror then shows everybody what they wish to see. He shows Kathryn a scene from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Charlie the Mickey Mouse short Clock Cleaners (although Charlie wanted to see himself), Bobby Driscoll a Br'er Rabbit story, Mortimer a Pluto short, and Edgar a performance by Firehouse Five Plus Two. At the end of the song, they see Walt, and frantically finish a scene with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. The Mirror at first refuses to show the unfinished Alice in Wonderland, but changes his mind when everyone wants to see it. The Mirror then reluctantly shows a scene from Alice in Wonderland. At the end of the special, Edgar has acquired the Magic Mirror. Charlie tries to make a deal with the mirror, but it turns out Mortimer is the new slave of the magic mirror. Charlie changes his mind and goes to sleep.
The Kissing Bandit (1948)
, 1h40Directed by László Benedek
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance, Western
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, Mildred Natwick, Mikhail Rasumny, Billy Gilbert
Roles General Felipe Toro
Rating53%
The film is set in the early nineteenth century. Ricardo (Frank Sinatra) is the son of a robber known as the Kissing Bandit. He however is a shy, Boston-bred young man who does not know how to sit on a horse. He falls for the daughter of the Spanish Governor of California.
Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
, 29minutesDirected by Hamilton Luske, William Morgan, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts
Origin USA
Genres Musical, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about dogs, Films about birds, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Musical films, Mise en scène d'une souris, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Mise en scène d'une plante
Actors Cliff Edwards, Edgar Bergen, Luana Patten, Walt Disney, Clarence Nash, Jimmy MacDonald
Roles Willie the Giant (voice)
Rating74%
La harpe chantante possède le don d'offrir la joie, la beauté et le bonheur autour d'elle, protégeant la Vallée enchantée. Par un beau matin de printemps, d'une fenêtre du château, la harpe entame une chanson et entraîne les moutons, une vache et un taureau, des corbeaux dans une farandole de joie. Mais une sombre nuit, elle est enlevée par un inconnu. La vallée n'étant plus protégée par un charme, elle périclite. Trois fermiers de la vallée, Mickey, Donald et Dingo, tentent de survivre en se partageant des tranches de pain transparentes et un unique haricot. Mais Donald n'en peut plus : il envisage de tuer la vache à coup de hache tellement la faim le rend fou.
Anchors Aweigh (1945)
, 2h23Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Films about classical music and musicians, Musical films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, Dean Stockwell, Pamela Britton, José Iturbi
Roles Cafe Manager
Rating69%
Joe Brady and Clarence Doolittle are Navy sailors who have a four-day leave in Hollywood. Joe has his heart set on spending time with his girl, the unseen Lola. Clarence, the shy choir boy turned sailor, asks Joe to teach him how to get girls. Donald, a little boy who wants to join the navy, is found wandering around the boulevard by a cop, who takes him to the police station. Clarence and Joe end up being picked up by the cops to help convince Donald to go home. After the two sailors wait at home and entertain Donald, Donald's Aunt Susie arrives. Clarence is smitten with her from the beginning. Susan goes on to tell them that she has been trying to find work in music, and longs to perform with José Iturbi. Trying to make Susan impressed with Clarence, Joe tells her that Clarence is a personal friend of Iturbi, and that he has arranged an audition for Susan with him. That night, they go out to a cafe, where Clarence meets a girl from Brooklyn, and they hit it off. The next day, Joe visits Donald's school, and tells the kids the story of how he got his medal, and how he brought happiness to a lonesome king (played by Jerry Mouse of Tom and Jerry), and joy to the forest animals of the kingdom.
Wing and a Prayer (1944)
, 1h36Directed by Henry Hathaway
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Action
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Aviation films, Political films, Children's films
Actors Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Cedric Hardwicke, Richard Jaeckel
Roles (archive footage)
Rating65%
In the days just after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the American people are asking "Where is our navy? Why doesn't it fight?" Gravely weakened by the disaster, the Navy comes up with a plan to trap the Japanese fleet, by using one carrier as several ships to deceive the Japanese Navy into heading for Midway, where a showdown with them will be planned. Meanwhile, on the carrier charged with the mission, flight commander Bingo Harper (Don Ameche) is in charge of the bomber crews on one of the aircraft carriers that shouldered the burden in the desperate early days of the war. He is tough and sticks to the rules, while his young pilots behave more like youngsters and do not always follow his logic.
Crazy Knights (1944)
, 1h3Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror, Romance
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Billy Gilbert, Shemp Howard, Minerva Urecal, John Hamilton, I. Stanford Jolley, Dan White
Roles Billy
Rating49%
Take It or Leave It (1944)
, 1h10Directed by Benjamin Stoloff
Origin USA
Actors Stanley Prager, Nana Bryant, Carleton Young, Phil Silvers, Frankie Darro, Lynn Bari
Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rating57%
Crazy House (1943)
, 1h20Directed by Edward F. Cline
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about films, Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Ole Olsen, Ole Olsen, Cass Daley, Chic Johnson, Martha O' Driscoll, Patric Knowles
Roles Sid Drake
Rating63%
Spotlight Scandals (1943)
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Prison films
Actors Billy Gilbert, Frank Fay, Harry Langdon, Iris Adrian, Claudia Dell, Betty Blythe
Roles Billy Gilbert
Rating56%
Song of the Islands (1942)
, 1h16Directed by Walter Lang
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jack Oakie, Thomas Mitchell, George Barbier, Hilo Hattie
Roles Palola's Father
Rating60%
Jeff Harper sails to the tropical paradise Ahmi-Oni with his sidekick Rusty. He is there on behalf of his father to bargain for land with Dennis O'Brien. Jeff however falls in love with O'Brien's daughter Eileen and it is then up to Jeff's father to go to the island and try to break them up. A task easier said than done because Jeff's father also falls under the spell of the beautiful splendor of the islands.
Arabian Nights (1942)
, 1h26Directed by John Rawlins, Ford Beebe
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Circus films, Children's films
Actors Sabu, Jon Hall, María Montez, Leif Erickson, Billy Gilbert, Turhan Bey
Roles Ahmad
Rating60%
The story starts at a harem (which strangely has the Taj Mahal in sight, even though it is supposed to be located in Persia), where the elderly overseer bids his young charges to read the story of Haroun al-Rashid (Hall) and his wife Scheherazade (Montez), unfolding the film's plot in the process.
Mr. Wise Guy (1942)
, 1h10Directed by William Nigh
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Billy Gilbert, Ernie Morrison, David Gorcey
Roles Knobby
Rating57%
In New York, the East Side youth gang, consisting of Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey), Danny Collins (Bobby Jordan), Glimpy Stone (Huntz Hall), Scruno (Ernest Morrison), Skinny (Bill Lawrence), and Peewee (David Gorcey), are falsely arrested on the wharf because the truck they are playing in was stolen. They are remanded to Wilton Reform School, where Muggs, the wise-cracking leader of the gang, is dubbed "Mr. Wise Guy" by the brutal guard Jed Miller (Dick Ryan).
Valley of the Sun (1942)
, 1h18Directed by George Marshall
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Lucille Ball, James Craig, Cedric Hardwicke, Dean Jagger, Peter Whitney, Billy Gilbert
Roles Homer Burnaby - Justice of the Peace
Rating59%
In 1868, Army scout Johnny Ware (Craig) is court-martialed for helping Indians against their white oppressors, but escapes and finds himself in the hamlet of Desert Center. There, he crosses paths with Christine Larson (Ball), who is about to marry one of the crooked Indian agents.