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- Born into a theatrical family, Chet would become a prolific film, radio-television, and stage actor and singer. Starting when very young, Chet toured as a child in repertory shows and in vaudeville. He studied at the University of Alabama and Rutgers University and later appeared on Broadway in White Oaks with Ethel Barrymore in [The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934), as well as with Katharine Cornell, and many others. Chet also had much stage work, appearing in a number of plays including The Live Wire, The Connecticut Yankee, and Man and Superman. He played radio's Hop Harrigan, and was the lead player for a decade on The O'Neills, as well as appearing on The Lux Radio Theater, Schlitz Playhouse, and more. When the television era dawned, Chet appeared on many programs from both Hollywood and New York and was a frequent talk-show guest. A lot of people will definitely recall him from his many appearances as part of a stock troop who worked with Jack Webb in the late 1960s version of Dragnet 1967 (1967). When acting jobs were scarce, he supported himself by driving a furniture delivery truck and selling washing machines, even sailing to Europe aboard an oil tanker.
- Louise French was born on the 10th March, 1911 at West Derby, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, Merseyside, England, to John French and Louise Woollam.
Louise French met her husband-to-be Harold Harrison when she was a teenager working as a grocer's assistant. He was a steward in the Merchant Navy. He was laid off and went on the dole before he found regular work as a bus driver.
They parents married in 1930 and moved to a tiny two up two down, 12 Arnold Grove, and George Harrison was born there in 1943. His sister, Louise Harrison, was born in the same place in 1931 as had his brother Harry Harrison in 1934, and Peter Harrison in 1940. When George was six his family moved from Wavertree to a spacious, modem council house, 25 Upton Green, Speke.
Sadly, she died on July 7th 1970, in Warrington, Warrington Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England, aged only 59. - Music Department
- Actor
- Soundtrack
American lyricist, songwriter, radio pioneer and music publisher. His brothers, Harry and Henry, were also active in the music business. Tobias began as a singer in vaudeville. In 1923, he set up his own publishing firm and began to work in Tin Pan Alley. He contributed scores and songs to several important Broadway shows, including Earl Carroll's Vanities. His biggest success was "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" (a massive hit for the The Andrews Sisters in 1942-43). Tobias is perhaps best remembered for co-writing (with Murray Mencher and Eddie Cantor) the Merry Melodies theme song "Merrily We Roll Along". His other notable songs include "Trade Winds", "The Old Lamplighter", "Two Tickets to Georgia" and "Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer". A former President of the American Guild of Author and Composers, Tobias was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.- Production Designer
- Costume Designer
- Art Director
German born Hein worked as a set and costume designer for the German national ballet before moving to England in the 1940's where he designed for films such as 'Red Shoes, The (1948)' and 'Matter of Life and Death, A (1946)'.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Sylvester Wiere was born in Prague, in 1910, into a family having a long tradition in show business. He was the youngest of three brothers. In 1922, at the age of twelve, he and his brothers, Herbert Wiere and Harry Wiere, formed The Wiere Brothers comedy act and began performing in theatres and on stages. They came to America for the first time in 1935 and remained in 1937. The Wiere Bros. were an exceptionally talented comedy team, having the ability to play numerous instruments, sing, dance and perform acrobatics, while being extremely funny in the process. Their act was a headliner on the theatre and night club circuit and, in films, they are very funny, but unfortunately were not used very frequently. Their first film appearance was in Vogues of 1938 (1937). Two of their film appearances in 1943, Swing Shift Maisie (1943) and Hands Across the Border (1944), both claim to "introduce the Wiere Brothers" to American audiences. Their dancing and music routine is probably best captured on film in Road to Rio (1947), starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Their last film appearance was in Double Trouble (1967), starring Elvis Presley. In 1960, CBS commissioned thirteen episodes of a television series starring the Wiere Brothers. The series, Oh! Those Bells (1962), was initially directed by former "Three Stooges" director Jules White. The show aired in the Summer of 1962 and was not renewed after its first season. Some fans regard Sylvester as the funniest of the three brothers. Each had their own unique comedy personality, but Sylvester often did the most outrageous acrobatics of the three. On an appearance on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967), the three brothers walked across the stage with Herbert in front, Harry in the middle and Sylvester last. As the brothers walked by, Herbert flipped his derby hat in the air over Harry and it landed on Sylvester. Another routine required Sylvester to balance a bass fiddle on his chin. The Wiere Brothers continued to appear in night clubs and regularly on television throughout the fifties and sixties and until 1970. Sylvester Wiere suffered a heart attack and died unexpectedly in July of 1970. After Sylvester's death, Harry and Herbert went into semi-retirement, but continued to work occasionally in television and on stage. In January of 1992, Harry Wiere died. Herbert Wiere retired in 1996 and died three years later.- Allen Lane was born on 21 September 1902 in Bristol, England, UK. He was married to Lettice Lucy Orr. He died on 7 July 1970 in Northwood, Middlesex, England, UK.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Pál Kertész was born in 1909 in Budapest, Hungary. He was a director and writer, known for Miénk a föld, miénk a termés (1945), Betlehemi királyok (1947) and Díszmagyar (1949). He died on 7 July 1970 in Budapest, Hungary.- William Mansell was born on 18 April 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Exclusive (1937). He died on 7 July 1970 in New Hampshire, USA.
- Laura Knight was born on 4 August 1877 in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England, UK. She was married to Harold Knight. She died on 7 July 1970 in London, England, UK.