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Joyce Bryant is a Actor American born on 14 october 1928
Joyce Bryant (born October 14, 1928) is an African-American singer and actress who achieved fame in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a theater and nightclub performer. With her signature silver hair and tight mermaid dresses, she became an early African-American sex symbol, garnering such nicknames as "The Bronze Blond Bombshell", "the black Marilyn Monroe", "The Belter", and "The Voice You'll Always Remember".
Bryant left the industry in 1955 at the height of her popularity to devote herself to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A decade later, she returned to show business as a trained classical vocalist and later became a vocal coach.
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Bryant left the industry in 1955 at the height of her popularity to devote herself to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A decade later, she returned to show business as a trained classical vocalist and later became a vocal coach.
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Joyce Bryant est l'aînée de huit enfants. Elle naît à Oakland, puis grandit à San Francisco. Son père est cuisinier pour la Southern Pacific Railroad, alors que sa mère est une dévote de l'Église adventiste du septième jour. Enfant tranquille, Bryant envisage de devenir une enseignante en sociologie.Usually with
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The Iron Claw (1941)
Directed by James W. Horne
Origin USA
Genres Action
Actors Charles Quigley, Walter Sande, Joyce Bryant, Forrest Taylor, Charles King, James C. Morton
Rating62%
A Fortune in gold, taken from the wreck of a Spanish galleon, is hidden in the home of Anton Benson, a reclusive miser. The entire Benson family and household want the gold for themselves, including a mystery villain known as The Iron Claw. Newspaper journalist Bob Lane, with his photographer Jack Strong and Benton's niece Patricia, attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery.
East Side Kids (1940)
, 1h2Directed by Robert Hill
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Actors Leon Ames, Dennis Moore, Hal E. Chester, Frankie Burke, Sonny Muslim, Abby Rakic-Platt
Roles Molly Dolan
Rating55%
Police officer Pat O'Day (Leon Ames), a former child of the tenements, tries to reform a gang of street kids by involving them in a boys' police club. When club member Danny Dolan (Harris Berger)'s brother Knuckles (Dave O'Brien) is sentenced to death row for killing a treasury agent, Pat vows to help Danny clear his brother, whom he believes is innocent, but before he can begin his investigation, the police commissioner demotes him to walking a beat. Meanwhile, a counterfeiting ring composed of Mileaway Harris(Dennis Moore), a former tenement kid, Morris, and his girl friend May (Maxine Leslie) sets up shop in shopkeeper's Schmidt (Ted Adams)'s, basement. Feeling threatened by Pat, Morris schemes to discredit the policeman by posing as a businessman who wants to hire Pat's boys to distribute advertising leaflets. Unknown to Pat, Morris places bogus five dollar bills in the pay envelopes, and when the boys are caught passing fake money, Pat is implicated in the counterfeiting scheme. To prove his innocence, Pat takes to the streets, and Danny, still unaware of Morris' involvement in the counterfeiting ring, agrees to deliver a suitcase for him to May. A policeman follows Danny to May's apartment, where they are greeted by Mileaway, who kills the policeman and takes Danny hostage. As they drive across town, Danny learns that it was Mileaway who killed the treasury agent and framed Knuckles. Pat tracks down Mileaway's car, and in the ensuing chase, Mileaway escapes and kills Schmidt. Pat and the kids chase Mileaway to a rooftop, where Dutch (Hal E. Chester), Danny's friend, struggles with Mileaway. When they both fall to the sidewalk, Dutch is killed; but Mileaway lives to confess to the agent's murder, and all ends happily as both Knuckles and Pat are exonerated.
Terry and the Pirates (1940)
Directed by James W. Horne
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Actors William Tracy, Jeff York, Sheila Darcy, Dick Curtis, Joyce Bryant, Forrest Taylor
Roles Normandie Drake
Rating58%
Young explorer Terry Lee and his grown-up sidekick, Pat Ryan, arrive in the Asian jungles in search of Terry's father, Dr. Herbert Lee. The elder Lee is an archaeologist and leader of a scientific expedition seeking evidence of a lost civilization. Soon Terry discovers his father has been kidnapped by an armed pirate gang known as the Tiger Men. The gang is led by the evil Master Fang, a local warlord who controls half of the natives and holds the white settlers in fear. Fang is seeking the riches hidden beneath the Sacred Temple of Mara. Terry meets the Dragon Lady, who is determined her kingdom shall not be invaded. Attacked by Fang, his henchman Stanton and the Tiger Men, Terry and Pat try valiantly to locate the missing Dr. Lee, uncover the secrets of the lost civilization, and recover the hidden treasure of Mara. After joining forces with Connie, Normandie and the Dragon Lady, the heroes have myriad varied adventures in the inhospitable environment.
That Gang of Mine (1940)
, 1h2Directed by Joseph H. Lewis
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Ernie Morrison, David Gorcey, Donald Haines, Clarence Muse
Roles Louise
Rating58%
Old horseman Ben (Clarence Muse) brings his beloved thoroughbred Bluenight to New York from Kentucky in hopes of developing him into a championship racer. Because the old man is down on his luck, the East Side boys offer to provide a makeshift quarters for Bluenight, and Algy Wilkes (Eugene Francis) persuades his father (Milton Kibbee) to put up the entrance fee for the horse. Muggs Maloney (Leo Gorcey), an aspiring but untested jockey, rides Bluenight in the race, but loses his nerve on the track, causing Bluenight to trail in the field. Seated in the stands is Morgan (Forrest Taylor), a respected trainer, who recognizes the horse's ability and urges Mr. Wilkes to race the horse with an experienced jockey. However, Muggs insists upon doing the riding, and his pals induce Mr. Wilkes to give him another chance. Complications arise the night before the race when Nick (Wilbur Mack), a crooked bookie, tries to sabotage Bluenight. The boys discover the plot and save the horse, but the next day, Muggs realizes that he cannot guide the horse to victory. With the use of his fists, he convinces jockey Jimmy Sullivan (Nick Wall) to take his place, and Bluenight finishes the race the winner.
The Fighting Renegade (1939)
, 58minutesDirected by Sam Newfield
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Tim McCoy, Joyce Bryant, Ben Corbett, Ted Adams, Budd Buster, Dave O'Brien
Roles Marian Willis
Rating53%
El Puma, un guide mexicain du désert, escorte une expédition archéologique dirigée par le professeur Lucious Lloyd (Forrest Taylor à travers les badlands indiens du Mexique. Marian (Joyce Bryant (I) '), le professeur; la nièce de s accompagne le parti car elle seule peut traduire les écritures aztèques dans le journal de son père, assassiné lors d'une expédition similaire six ans auparavant. Le professeur est assassiné par un couteau et l'arme est reconnue comme la propriété d'El Puma. Magpie (Ben Corbett), un enquêteur fédéral, sait qu'El Puma est vraiment "Lightnin 'Bill' Carson (Tim McCoy), un ancien agent fédéral qui a disparu depuis que le père de Marian a été tué. La réticente Magpie croit que son vieil ami est coupable. Carson tente de prouver le contraire.