DVD: www.amazon.com thefilmarchive.org The Pace That Kills is a 1935 American exploitation film directed by William O'Connor. The film, starring Lois January, told the story of a woman called Jane Bradford, who gets involved with a drug dealer and becomes addicted to cocaine. The film is also known as The Cocaine Fiends (alternative title in the USA). Similar to other movies of the genre, the final film was a reissued work with additional scenes, mostly using footage from The Pace That Kills, which was originally released in 1928. Cast * Lois January as Jane Bradford aka Lil * Noel Madison as Nick - The Pusher * Sheila Bromley as Fanny * Dean Benton as Eddie Bradford * Lois Lindsay as Dorothy Farley * Charles Delaney as Dan - the Detective - Dorothy's Boyfriend * Eddie Phillips as Manager of Dead Rat Club * Frank Shannon as Mr. Farley * Fay Holden as Madame / Henchwoman * Maury Peck as Himself - Master of Ceremonies * Nona Lee as Herself - Vocalist * Gay Sheridan as Dorothy's Friend * Frank Collins as Himself - Singing Waiter Sheila Bromley, sometimes billed as Sheila LeGay or Sheila Manners (31 October 1911 -- 23 July 2003) was an American television and film actress. She is best known for her roles in B-movies, mostly westerns of the era. Born in San Francisco, California, she began her career in the 1930s on contract with Monogram Pictures, she was first billed as Sheila LeGay starring in 1930 westerns alongside Tom Tyler. She frequently co-starred with Ken Maynard ... Теги:cocainecitydrugssmalltownopiumdendrugdealerwaitresswealthyfamilypregnancyfloorshowremakebyoriginaldirectorchinaprostitutionuniformdrivethrudrugsploitationcultfavoriteparentchildnightclubhighschoolexploitationfilmundercovercopasphyxiationpovertyrowcannabispropagandasuicideseductionkidnapping
DVD: www.amazon.com thefilmarchive.org The Jackie Robinson Story is a 1950 biographical film starring baseball legend Jackie Robinson as himself. The film focuses on Robinson's struggle with the abuse of racist bigots as he becomes the first African American Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Even during its release in the era of racial segregation, the film received critical praise and fared well at the box office. The film begins with Robinson as a child, being given a worn-out baseball glove by a stranger impressed by his fielding skills. As a young man, he becomes a multi-sport star at the University of California, Los Angeles, but as he nears graduation, he worries about his future. His older brother Mack was also an outstanding college athlete and graduate, but the only job he could get was that of a lowly street cleaner. When America enters World War II, Robinson is drafted, serving as an athletic director. Afterward, he plays baseball with a professional African-American team. However, the constant travel keeps him away from his college sweetheart, Rae. Then one day, Brooklyn Dodgers scout Clyde Sukeforth invites him to meet Branch Rickey, president of the Major League Baseball team. At first, Robinson considers the offer to be a practical joke, as there are no African Americans allowed in the segregated major leagues. When he is convinced that the opportunity is genuine, he and Rickey size each other up. After thinking over Rickey's warning about the ... Теги:jackierobinsonbiographyquotestimelinefactsstatsfoundationwikidayymcastadiumbaseballautobiographicalsportsteamcatbrooklyndodgersbreakthroughheroactorplayinghimselfnegroleaguenewyorkcityblackafricanamericanracismmoviefilm1950sdocumentarymotortrailerhistorywarfareculturecivilmuseumnyc
