Joanna Moore Movies
Southern-born Joanna Moore often said she'd never intended to be an actress, but an actress she was for nearly two decades. In films from 1956, Moore had her share of worthwhile and memorable roles. She was seen as the daughter of a blown-up murder victim in Orson Welles' Touch of Evil (1957); she was pathetically brilliant as retarded prostitute Miss Precious in A Walk on the Wild Side (1962); and she was as sexy as the Disney organization would permit as femme fatale Desiree de la Roche in Son of Flubber (1963). From 1963 to 1967 Moore was married to actor Ryan O'Neal, five years her junior; she bore him two children, Tatum and Griffin, both of whom later pursued their own acting careers. Joanna Moore retired from acting in 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide- 1987
Outwardly respectable Australian wife and mother Carmen Duncan harbors a secret past. A former German terrorist, Duncan is sought by both the authorities and her former associates. One of these, IRA assassin Michael Aitkens, insists that Duncan share some of the loot she's squirreled away. She escapes Aitken's clutches, with both the money and her 15-year-old daughter Annie Jones in tow. Thus do the two female leads become the "moving targets" of the title--though unlike other targets, Duncan has the will and the wherewithal to fight back, and fight back hard. This tight little Australian chase thriller, which boasts a to-die-for rock music score, was based on When We Ran, a novel by Keith Leopold. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1980
In this children's movie, a single executive enjoys her life on the fast track, but when she is talked into becoming a den mother to a rambunctious pack of Cub Scouts, her life is temporarily derailed. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1975
Jack Palance portrays undercover cop Lt. Alexander Bronkov, or "Bronk" for short. Bronk has a short fuse and an oversupply of compassion, which is not the best of all combinations when dealing with his rulebound higher-ups. In this made-for-TV movie, Bronk is assigned to bust up a drug ring, an assignment that puts him on the trail of corrupt officials in the government...and the police force. Bronk was the pilot for a weekly series starring Jack Palance, which ran from September 1975 to July 1976. Many viewers agreed with Palance's own public assessment of this short-lived project: "Stupid". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1974
Feeling somewhat confined and limited on Walton's Mountain, John (Ralph Waite) briefly takes leave of his family and accepts a shipyard job in faraway Norfolk. He finds temporary lodging in a boarding house managed by an attractive widow, Mrs. Champion (Joanna Moore). He also finds unexpected trouble when another of the male boarders jealously jumps to the conclusion that John "has designs" on his landlady! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
Con artist Carl Beaumont (Steve Ihnat) and nurse Angela Reese (Joanna Moore) have worked out a "perfect" scam: Angela determines which of her female patients has the most money, whereupon Beaumont moves in and swindles the targeted lady out of her savings--then kills her before she can talk. Unfortunately for Beaumont, his most recent victim lived long enough to point FBI Inspector Lew Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in the right direction. But will Erskine be able to move quickly enough to save Beaumont's newest "mark", Sarah Whittaker (Mildred Dunnock), from sharing the same fate as the others? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Inspector Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist Jr. swings into action when three convicts, led by William Hollis (Edward Binns), escape by tunneling out of prison--murdering a guard in the process. Now the trio plans to put their tunnelling skills to even more practical use by burrowing into a maximum-security bank. Featured in the guest cast is Joanna Moore, the ex-wife of Ryan O'Neal and mother of child actress Tatum O'Neal. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Angus Duncan is cast as Darrin's old college chum, Charlie Harper. Eternally one-upping Darrin during their school days, Charlie continues to outdistance his pal in adulthood, boasting a millionaire's salary, a bigger agency, a prettier wife, and even triplet babies. Eventually, however, Samantha proves that Darrin is the real winner, while Charlie's shallow wife, Daphne (Joanna Moore), learns a lesson in genuine values. Written by Earl Barret, "Charlie Harper, Winner" originally aired on March 2, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1967
The F.B.I. begins its third season as Federal Inspector Lew Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) enters a poker game where the stakes are literally life and death. Working undercover, Erskine is playing with several high-ranking Mafia officers. His purpose: to prevent the assassination of mob chieftan Paul Nichols (Larry Gates)--and also to keep the unknown assassin from killing everyone else in the game! With this episode, William Reynolds becomes a regular as Special Agent Tom Colby. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
At an emergency hospital, a man calling himself Harry Robertson uses his medical skills to save the life of Maggie Tippet (Barbara Baxley)--then disappears. It turns out that "Harry Robertson" is actually fugitive Richard Kimble, and that Maggie Tippet is the girl friend of Bill Johnson, the "one-armed man" who committed the murder for which Kimble was sent to Death Row. Tipped off by Johnson as to Kimble's whereabouts, Lt. Gerard (David Janssen) makes a beeline to the hospital, certain that Kimble will pay a return visit--thereby neatly falling into a police trap. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Though he is using the alias "Joe Warren", Richard Kimble (David Janssen) is recognized by Sal Mitchell (Larry Blyden), a seedy nightclub performer who has a mind-reading act. Hoping to drum up publicity, Mitchell plans to arrange for Kimble's capture, thereby make it appear as if his "powers" are genuine. Crucial to the success of the scheme is a subtle accomplice, who likewise using an alias is posing as Kimble's current travelling companion. Appearing as Mitchell's wife Joan is Joanna Moore, onetime wife of actor Ryan O'Neal and the mother of child star Tatum O'Neal. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
There has never been any love lost between handsome, dissolute playboy Ernest Mullett (Peter Lawford) and his homely, hardworking brother, Farnum (Roger C. Carmel). The sibling rivalry intensifies when Farnum manages to take over Ernest's money, his job, his wife, Judith (Martha Hyer), and even his mistress, Barbara (Julie London). What we have here is a classic "Cain and Abel" situation -- and Ernest intends to literalize this Biblical allusion by eliminating Farnum for good. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Lawford, Julie London, (more)
- 1964
When Charlie Osgood (Steven Hill) embezzles 95,000 dollars, his business partner, Eddie Turin (Richard Anderson), threatens to turn him over to the police. Not wishing to be arrested, Charlie elaborately fakes his own suicide, then runs off with his girlfriend, Danielle (Joanna Moore). Only when it is too late does Charlie discover that his foolproof scheme has a fly in the ointment -- and that his second "suicide" will be just a bit more successful than his first. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Hill, Joanna Moore, (more)
- 1963
Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) takes the case of self-made millionaire Otto Olney (John Larkin), who wants to sue art critic Colin Durant (John Larkin) for allegedly spreading rumors that the rare Gauguin painting recently purchased by Olney is a forgery. But Durant insists that he had never cast aspersions on Olney--and he offers to produce a witness, Maxine Lindsay (Erin O'Donnell), to prove his assertion. In his efforts to track down the elusive Maxine, Perry ends up in her bathroom--where Colin Durant, dead as a doornail, is taking his last shower! This episode is based on a 1962 novel by Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
This western served as the pilot film for Warner Bros.' Temple Houston television series. It is the tale of a young, brash attorney (Jeffrey Hunter) in the Texas circuit court system. His old flame (Joanna Moore) is accused of murder. The case is resolved when Hunter reveals the real killer in contrived courtroom melodrama. A rather skimpy plot, but uncomplicatedly colorful and entertaining. ~ Lucinda Ramsey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeffrey Hunter, Preston S. Foster, (more)
- 1963
Now working as an ambulance driver and using the handle "Doc", Kimble (David Janssen) is approached by a desperate married couple (Wright King, Joanna Moore) seeking help for their ailing son (Michel Petit). It soon develops that the "couple" are actually the brother and wife of kidnapper Ralph Simmons (Claude Akins), and that their "son" is actually a kidnap victim suffering from hemophilia. Though Kimble may be able to stop the captive boy's bleeding, will he be able to save his own life once his usefulness is at an end? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Once voted "most likely to succeed" by his alma mater, Dave Sumner (Howard Morris) is little better than a derelict when he is reunited with his old college chum Stanley Towers (Jack Carter). Now a prosperous -- if somewhat disreputable -- businessman, Stanley takes pity on down-and-out Dave and gives him a job. Little does Stanley suspect that good old Dave is harboring a secret. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Though introduced in the episode titled "Andy and Opie-Bachelors," Sheriff Andy's new girlfriend, county nurse Peggy McMillan (Joanna Moore), made her earliest series appearance in "Andy's Rich Girlfriend", which though filmed after her inaugural episode was telecast first, on October 8, 1962. Upon discovering that Peggy has a very wealthy father, Andy begins to think that the girl is out of his league. Barney takes it upon himself to "re-invent" Andy so that he'll be acceptable to Peggy's friends and family. "Andy's Rich Girfriend" was written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
When Aunt Bee leaves town, county nurse Peggy McMillan (Joanna Moore) promises to look after Andy and Barney. At first, Andy regards Peggy's willingness to do the cooking and housework as an act of friendship. Barber Floyd plants the notion in Andy's head that Peggy is merely trying to snare a husband. First telecast on October 22, 1962, "Andy and Opie-Bachelors" was written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Andy becomes jealous when he sees his girlfriend Peggy in the company of her old friend Don (Fred Beir). Sensing that Andy needs to play the field a bit, Barney tries to fix his pal up with another girl-and thus are introduced two of the series' most outrageous recurring characters, "fun girls" Daphne (Jean Carson) and Skippy (Joyce Jameson). Originally telecast on November 5, 1962, "Barney Mends a Broken Heart" was the last of four episodes to feature Joanna Moore as Peggy McMillan, but not the last one to be shown. The episode was written by Aaron Ruben. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Though "Opie's Rival" was the first episode filmed for The Andy Griffith Show's third season, it was held back from public view until December 3, 1962, by which time the character of country nurse Peggy McMillan (Joanna Moore)-introduced in this episode-was firmly established (and in fact, had already left the series!) Believing that Peggy is stealing away Andy's affections, a jealous Opie is beside himself when his Paw invites Peggy to go fishing with them. Thus, Opie feigns several illnesses to keep Peggy and Andy apart. "Opie's Rival" was written by Sid Morse. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1961
In this sequel to "The Underground Court", Nero Rankin (Will Kuluva) has installed himself as chairman of the Syndicate, replacing the estimable Judge Foley. When Elliot Ness (Robert Stack) manages to convince Rankin's secretary Sylvia Orchins (Jean Carson) that her boss will be killed unless she cooperates with the Feds, Rankin quickly disposes of the hapless girl and gives Ness a "message" by sparking a bloodbath in which innocent bystanders are mowed down in the streets. Ironically, this turns the public against Ness rather than Nero--making it all the more crucial to end Rankin's reign of terror before Chicago becomes one huge slaughterhouse. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
One of a handful of Elvis Presley vehicles for United Artists release, Follow That Dream is a leisurely comedy/musical with a homey appeal that will delight even non-Presley fans. Based on Richard Powell's novel Pioneer Go Home, the film casts Elvis as Toby Kwimper, the most responsible member of an itinerant rural family comprised of Pop Kwimper (Arthur O'Connell) and nubile cousin Holly Jones (Anne Helm). Claiming "squatter's rights," the Kwimpers set up housekeeping, much to the dismay of local gamblers Carmine (Jack Kruschen) and Nick (Simon Oakland). In an attempt to force the family off their land, social worker Alicia Claypool (Joanna Moore) tries to prove that Toby is "degenerate," but succeeds only in making a fool of herself. Beyond a handful of pleasant songs, the film's highlights include Elvis' unwitting breakup of the local gambling casino, and the climactic trial scene featuring Roland Winters as a dyspeptic but basically likeable judge. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, (more)
- 1959
Although Albert Magnum (Alan Hewitt) has the reputation of being a playboy, his friendship with Virginia Pond (Joanna Moore) is strictly platonic. Thus, when Albert warns Virginia to steer clear of her violently jealous ex-husband, Joseph (Gary Merrill), he is acting out of the purest motives. Unfortunately, Joseph doesn't quite see things the same way, as Albert learns to his regret when he confronts Joseph during a fishing trip. This is the final episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents' fourth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
Just at a point when he has everything to live for, wealthy Dave Ramey (Brian Keith) is stricken down with polio. Now confined to an iron lung, Ramey obsesses over the possibility that his wife, Cindy (Joanna Moore), plans to kill him. When Cindy falls for a handsome stranger named Arnold Barrett (Yale Wexler), it would appear that Ramey's fears are about to be realized -- but as we all know, appearances on Alfred Hitchcock Presents have a habit of being deceiving. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
While on the road to Denver, gallant Bart (Jack Kelly) rescues the beautiful Linda Burke (Joanna Moore) from a runaway horse. Upon reaching his destination, Bart discovers that Linda has helpfully sent word that he is a topnotch gambler. And apparently that's not all Linda has told the townsfolk; before the episOde is half over, our hero has been framed for murder. Watch for Stacy Keach Sr., father of the contemporary character actor (and creator of the classic radio series Tales of the Texas Rangers), in a supporting role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
