John Call

John Call

Born: November 3, 1908
Died: April 3, 1973
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Movies for John Call...

The Anderson Tapes
Title: The Anderson Tapes
Character: O'Leary
Released: June 17, 1971
Type: Movie
Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.
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Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Title: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Character: Santa Claus
Released: November 14, 1964
Type: Movie
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.
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Cinderella
Title: Cinderella
Character: Ensemble (uncredited)
Released: March 31, 1957
Type: Movie
Julie Andrews was nominated for an Emmy for portraying the titular scullery maid who finds true love with a prince in this legendary adaptation of one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. A musical, made-for-television, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it is the only of the legendary composing team's musicals created specifically for that medium. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, and was a phenomenal success, viewed by more than 107 million people. Though it originally aired in full color, only a black & white kinescope of the production has survived.
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The Long, Long Trailer
Title: The Long, Long Trailer
Character: Shorty
Released: February 19, 1954
Type: Movie
A newly wed couple, Tacy and Nicky, travel in a trailer for their honeymoon. The journey is a humorous one that could end up destroying their marriage.
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Give a Girl a Break
Title: Give a Girl a Break
Character: Mr. Doolittle
Released: November 13, 1953
Type: Movie
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.
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Ride, Vaquero!
Title: Ride, Vaquero!
Character: Clerk
Released: July 17, 1953
Type: Movie
Ranchers in New Mexico have to face Indians and bandits.
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The Kid from Left Field
Title: The Kid from Left Field
Character: Ticket Taker
Released: July 1, 1953
Type: Movie
Coop's an ex-ballplayer is now a peanut vendor, who takes too much of an interest in the game. But he's passed on his craze for baseball to his son, Christie. When his dad gets fired, Chris makes friends with the former team owner's niece (and her boyfriend Pete), and not only gets his dad's job back, but a batboy position for himself. With his dad's help, Christie begins to make a few suggestions here and there. And as a publicity stunt, the team makes him their youngest manager on record. But when Chris gets sick, Coop has to come to the rescue.
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Arena
Title: Arena
Character: Father
Released: June 24, 1953
Type: Movie
Left by his wife, a vain rodeo star picks up a floozy and rides a bad Brahman bull.
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Julius Caesar
Title: Julius Caesar
Character: Citizen of Rome
Released: June 4, 1953
Type: Movie
The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for the idealist and the republic.
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Hangman's Knot
Title: Hangman's Knot
Character: Egan Walsh
Released: November 15, 1952
Type: Movie
In 1865, a troop of Confederate soldiers led by Major Matt Stewart attack the wagon of gold escorted by Union cavalry and the soldiers are killed. The only wounded survivor tells that the war ended one month ago, and the group decides to take the gold and meet their liaison that knew that the war ended but did not inform the troop. The harsh Rolph Bainter kills the greedy man and the soldiers flee in his wagon driven by Major Stewart. When they meet a posse chasing them, Stewart gives wrong information to misguide the group; however, they have an accident with the wagon and lose the horses. They decide to stop a stagecoach and force the driver to transport them, but the posse returns and they are trapped in the station with the passenger. They realize that the men are not deputies and have no intention to bring them to justice but take the stolen gold.
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Fearless Fagan
Title: Fearless Fagan
Character: Mr. Ardley
Released: August 15, 1952
Type: Movie
A young man brings his pet lion with him when he's drafted into the army. Comedy.
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Holiday for Sinners
Title: Holiday for Sinners
Character: News Vendor
Released: July 25, 1952
Type: Movie
Three old friends reunite during Mardi Gras and try to forget their problems.
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Don't Bother to Knock
Title: Don't Bother to Knock
Character: Bellboy (uncredited)
Released: July 18, 1952
Type: Movie
Jed, an airline pilot, is resting in a hotel when he notices Nell, a young woman babysitting for a wealthy couple. As Jed gets to know Nell better he realises that the woman is not as stable as perhaps she should be.
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The Pride of St. Louis
Title: The Pride of St. Louis
Character: Reporter
Released: May 2, 1952
Type: Movie
The story of Jerome "Dizzy" Dean, a major-league baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Young Man with Ideas
Title: Young Man with Ideas
Character: Man with Bushy Hair
Released: May 2, 1952
Type: Movie
A Montana lawyer gets distracted after moving to California with his wife and children.
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Boots Malone
Title: Boots Malone
Character: Touting Clocker
Released: January 11, 1952
Type: Movie
An agent for horse jockeys faces his greatest challenge.
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Indian Uprising
Title: Indian Uprising
Character: Sgt. Timothy J. Clancy
Released: January 2, 1952
Type: Movie
It's 1885 in Arizona and an Army Captain has dispersed his troops to keep the whites off of Government land thereby keeping the peace with the Apaches. But there are those in Tucson that want the miners back looking for gold and they put pressure on officials in Washington. Soon a new commander arrives, the troops are recalled, and the miners go after gold. Whites then kill a miner with an arrow so they can attack the Indians hoping the troops wipe them out when they retaliate.
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Iron Man
Title: Iron Man
Character: Mike Durant (uncredited)
Released: September 20, 1951
Type: Movie
In Coaltown, Pennsylvania, miner Coke Mason hopes to better himself, buy a radio store, and marry Rose Warren. His gambler brother George thinks Coke can be more successful as a boxer, knowing that when he fights he's consumed with a murderous rage that makes him an "iron man." Seeing dollar signs in Rose's eyes, Coke reluctantly agrees, though he's fearful of the "killer instinct" that makes him a knockout success in the ring...and brings him the booing hatred of the fans. Will Coke throw off his personal demon before he kills someone?
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The Tall Target
Title: The Tall Target
Character: Clerk (uncredited)
Released: August 17, 1951
Type: Movie
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.