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Phyllis Thaxter is a Actor American born on 20 november 1919 at Portland (USA)
Phyllis St. Felix Thaxter (November 20, 1919 – August 14, 2012) was an American actress.
In 1962, Thaxter married Gilbert Lea. They were married for 46 years until his death on May 4, 2008.
Death
Thaxter died on August 14, 2012, in Longwood, Florida, after an eight- or nine-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 92 years old. In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated and her ashes were scattered into the Atlantic Ocean.
(1944)
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(1951)
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Phyllis Thaxter
Birth name Phyllis Schuyler Thaxter
Nationality USA
Birth 20 november 1919 at Portland (USA)
Death 14 august 2012 (at 92 years) at Seminole County (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 20 november 1919 at Portland (USA)
Death 14 august 2012 (at 92 years) at Seminole County (USA)
Phyllis St. Felix Thaxter (November 20, 1919 – August 14, 2012) was an American actress.
Biography
Patricia Bosworth, in her biography of Montgomery Clift, tells of Thaxter's close relationship with Clift in the early 1940s, writing that they "seemed so close that a great many people assumed they would eventually marry". While at MGM, Thaxter married James T. Aubrey, Jr., who later became president of CBS-TV and MGM. They divorced in 1962. They had two children: Skye Aubrey, an actress; and James Aubrey.In 1962, Thaxter married Gilbert Lea. They were married for 46 years until his death on May 4, 2008.
Death
Thaxter died on August 14, 2012, in Longwood, Florida, after an eight- or nine-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 92 years old. In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated and her ashes were scattered into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Superman (1978)
, 2h17Directed by Richard Donner, John Glen
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about children, Time travel films, Superman films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Superhero films, Super-héros inspiré de comics, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Ned Beatty
Roles Ma Kent
Rating73%
On the planet Krypton, using evidence provided by scientist Jor-El, the Ruling Council sentences three attempted insurrectionists, General Zod, Ursa, and Non, to "eternal living death" in the Phantom Zone. Despite his eminence, Jor-El is unable to convince the Council of his belief that Krypton will soon be destroyed when its sun explodes. To save his infant son, Kal-El, Jor-El launches a spacecraft containing him toward Earth, a distant planet with a suitable atmosphere, and where Kal-El's dense molecular structure will give him superhuman powers. Shortly after the launch, Krypton is destroyed.
The Longest Night (1972)
, 1h14Directed by Jack Smight
Genres Drama
Actors Mike Farrell, James Farentino, David Janssen, Phyllis Thaxter, Joel Fabiani, Richard Anderson
Roles Norma Chambers
Rating66%
Incident in San Francisco (1971)
Directed by Don Medford
Origin USA
Genres Thriller
Actors Leslie Nielsen, Dean Jagger, Richard Kiley, John Marley, Tim O'Connor, Phyllis Thaxter
Roles Lois Harmon
Rating63%
The World of Henry Orient (1964)
, 1h46Directed by George Roy Hill
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Peter Sellers, Paula Prentiss, Tippy Walker, Tom Bosley, Angela Lansbury, Phyllis Thaxter
Roles Mrs. Avis Gilbert
Rating65%
Concert pianist Henry Orient (Peter Sellers) pursues an affair with a married woman, Stella Dunnworthy (Paula Prentiss), while two teenage private-school girls, Valerie Boyd (Tippy Walker) and Marian Gilbert (Merrie Spaeth), stalk him and write their fantasies about him in a diary.
Man Afraid (1957)
, 1h24Directed by Harry Keller
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors George Nader, Phyllis Thaxter, Timothy Hovey, Eduard Franz, Harold J. Stone, Judson Pratt
Roles Lisa Collins
Rating62%
Women's Prison (1955)
, 1h19Directed by Lewis Seiler
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Prison films, Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Sexploitation films, Women in prison films
Actors Ida Lupino, Jan Sterling, Audrey Totter, Cleo Moore, Phyllis Thaxter, Howard Duff
Roles Helene Jensen
Rating64%
A ruthless superintendent of a prison, Amelia van Zandt, makes life hell for the female inmates. Her rules are rigid and she makes no exceptions.
Springfield Rifle (1952)
, 1h29Directed by André de Toth
Origin USA
Genres War, Action, Western
Themes Political films
Actors Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly, Lon Chaney, Jr., Philip Carey
Roles Erin Kearney
Rating65%
Charged with wartime cowardice, Major Lex Kearney is drummed out of the Union Army with a dishonorable discharge. His disgrace is complete, wife Erin even informing him that their ashamed son has run away.
, 1h44Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on plays
Actors Virginia Mayo, Julie Newmar, Ronald Reagan, Gene Nelson, Don DeFore, Phyllis Thaxter
Roles Helen Palmer
Rating60%
Angela Gardner (Virginia Mayo) is an exotic dancer who decides to improve her mind; she enrolls in a college where Professor John Palmer (Ronald Reagan) teaches English. There is an old rivalry between the bookish Palmer and onetime college football jock Shep Slade (Don DeFore). When the college trustees oppose Angela's presence on campus, Palmer staunchly defends her right to an education.
Operation Secret (1952)
, 1h48Directed by Lewis Seiler
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Actors Cornel Wilde, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter, Karl Malden, Paul Picerni, Lester Matthews
Roles Maria
Rating62%
Fort Worth (1951)
, 1h20Directed by Edwin L. Marin
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Randolph Scott, David Brian, Phyllis Thaxter, Helena Carter, Dickie Jones, Ray Teal
Roles Flora Talbot
Rating61%
Ned Britt, ancien tireur d'élite, dirige un journal au Kansas, préférant désormais régler les injustices par le stylo que par l'arme à feu. Il décide de se rendre, accompagné de ses deux associés Ben Garvin et Luther Wick, au sein d'un groupe de pionniers de San Antonio pour ouvrir un nouveau journal. Ils sont vite rejoints par Flora Talbot dont le père fût autrefois le patron de Ned à Fort Worth. Elle lui affirme qu'elle projette d'épouser Blair Lunsford, ancien complice de Ned. Mais ce dernier soupçonne Lunsford d'avoir fait fortune en exploitant les terres pour le compte de Gabe Clevenger, à la tête d'un gang terrorisant la ville...
Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951)
, 1h47Directed by Michael Curtiz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography
Themes Sports films, Athletics films, American football films, Films about the Olympic Games
Actors Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Billy Gray, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson
Roles Margaret Miller
Rating68%
During a banquet, legendary football coach "Pop" Warner rises and gives a speech praising Jim Thorpe. This leads to a flashback.
Come Fill the Cup (1951)
, 1h53Directed by Gordon Douglas, Don Alvarado
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about alcoholism, Films about writers, Films about journalists, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Gangster films
Actors James Cagney, Gig Young, Phyllis Thaxter, Raymond Massey, James Gleason, Sheldon Leonard
Roles Paula Copeland
Rating68%
Lew Marsh is a good newspaper reporter with a bad habit; he drinks too much and is fired. He also loses the woman he loves, colleague Paula Arnold, after passing out drunk one day in the street.
No Man of Her Own (1950)
, 1h38Directed by Mitchell Leisen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir, Crime
Themes L'usurpation d'identité, Escroquerie
Actors Barbara Stanwyck, John Lund, Phyllis Thaxter, Lyle Bettger, Jane Cowl, Henry O'Neill
Roles Patrice Harkness
Rating73%
Helen Ferguson (Barbara Stanwyck) is eight months pregnant and unmarried. When she goes to her unfaithful boyfriend Morley for help, all he gives her is a train ticket back to where she came from.
The Breaking Point (1950)
, 1h37Directed by Michael Curtiz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir, Crime, Politic
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Juano Hernández, Phyllis Thaxter, Wallace Ford, Victor Sen Yung
Roles Lucy Morgan
Rating74%
Harry Morgan (John Garfield), is a sport-fishing boat captain whose business is on the skids and whose family is feeling the economic pinch. He begins to work with a shady lawyer, Duncan (Wallace Ford), who persuades him to run illegal immigrants into California. Harry also begins a flirtation with Leona Charles (Patricia Neal). When his plan with Duncan goes wrong, Harry comes even more under the influence of the lawyer, who blackmails him into helping the escape of a gang of crooks, who pull a racetrack heist, by using his fishing boat to get away from authorities. Harry convinces himself that his illegal activities will financially help his family. His wife, Lucy (Phyllis Thaxter), suspects Harry is breaking the law and urges him to stop for the sake of the family. Harry refuses and walks out. As Harry waits for Duncan and the crooks on his boat, Harry's partner, Wesley Park (Juano Hernandez), arrives. Not wanting Wesley around when the crooks arrive, Harry tries to send him on an errand. The crooks arrive before Wesley leaves, and kill him. Harry is horrified, but is forced at gunpoint to transport the crooks out to open sea without drawing the attention of the Coast Guard. Harry also learns that Duncan was killed during the escape from the heist. Wesley's body is dumped overboard along with Harry's only firearm. Harry uses a ploy to access a gun and kills all the crooks in a dramatic shoot out. Harry, however, is critically wounded. Authorities find his boat the next day and tow it to port. Lucy rushes to Harry's side and tries to convince Harry to allow his arm to be amputated to save his life. Harry reaffirms his love for Lucy and is taken to the hospital. In the final scene, Wesley's son, who was briefly introduced earlier in the film, stands alone on the dock looking around for his father.
Act of Violence (1949)
, 1h22Directed by Fred Zinnemann, John Sturges
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir, Crime
Actors Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Bruce Bennett, Volkert Kraeft, Elsa Lanchester
Roles Ann
Rating73%
Frank Enley (Van Heflin), returns home from World War II after surviving a German POW camp where the rest of his comrades had been murdered by guards during an escape attempt. The "war hero" is respected and praised for his fine character and good works in the California town of Santa Lisa, where he, his young wife and baby had settled after moving from the East. What his wife doesn't know is that Frank relocated them to get away from Joe Parkson (Robert Ryan), once his best friend, who also lived through the ordeal, though he was left with a crippled leg. In exchange for food, Frank had alerted the Nazi camp commander to their escape plans, thinking wrongly that the men would not be punished, and Joe is now determined finally to exact justice on Frank, whose location he has learned from a newspaper story commending him for his civic endeavors.