Justin Smith Movies
American actor and dancer Justin Smith played character roles in several films of the '60s. A native of Syracuse, NY, he attended college and served in the Navy before becoming a professional dancer. Smith opened an acting studio in 1967. His clients included Raquel Welch, Sharon Tate, Penny Marshall, and brothers David and Keith Carradine. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1967
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Robert Morse recreated his Tony-winning stage role in this 1967 film version of Frank Loesser's Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical. A humble window washer at the New York offices of World Wide Wickets, J. Pierpont Finch applies the lessons he's learned from a book called How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying to wangle his way to the top of the executive heap. Though advised by the mailroom supervisor (Sammy Smith) to keep a low profile and play things "The Company Way," Finch follows his own skewed set of rules, endearing himself to bombastic company president J. B. Biggely (Rudy Vallee) by posing as a graduate of Grand Old Ivy, Biggely's alma mater. As he climbs to the top, Finch manages to dispose of an over-amorous rival by arranging a tryst between that rival and curvaceous secretary Hedy LaRue (Maureen Arthur)--who happens to be Biggely's live-in girlfriend. Finch also gets rid of the troublesome Mr. Ovington (Murray Matheson) by exposing the latter as an alumnus of Old Ivy's hated rival university. Graduating to vice-president, Finch feels secure enough to sing the show's one genuine love song "I Believe In You"--to himself! Actually, he's really in love with true-blue secretary Rosemary (Michele Lee), but won't admit to this until he suffers a career setback. Most of Loesser's songs survived the transition from stage to screen, with the exception of "Paris Original," which is heard merely as background music. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Morse, Michele Lee, (more)
- 1965
Again involving herself in local politics, Samantha throws her support behind city council candidate Ed Wright (Edward Mallory). Picking up his wife's enthusiasm, Darrin arranges for a TV debate between Wright and his opponent John C. Cavanaugh (Byron Morrow), a debate focusing on the city's drainage system. Unfortunately, Darrin's brief moment of glory as a mover-and-shaker is doomed to disaster -- this time brought about by a burst water main. Written by Mort R. Lewis, "Remember the Main" first aired on May 20, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Although Herman (Fred Gwynne) blanches at the thought of Eddie (Butch Patrick) having his tonsils removed, the boy undergoes the operation and spends the night in the hospital. Hoping to pay an after-hours visit to his son, Herman sneaks into Eddie's ward, whereupon he is mistaken for an accident victim and rushed to the operating room! A few whiffs of laughing gas later, Herman manages to escape and get home--where his incessant giggling leads Lily (Yvonne DeCarlo) to once again jump to the wrong conclusion. Featured as one of the doctors is comic actor Dayton Allen, a legendary fixture of such early TV series as Howdy Doody and The Steve Allen Show. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
It's mayhem on the sand in this tuneful beach romp that centers on a coed and a frat boy who battle it out for possession of the same beach house. Both had scheduled parties there on the same weekend. Fortunately, the arrive at a fun compromise and music, dancing, wild parties and love ensues. Sonny and Cher make cameo appearances and sing a song. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1965
It is time again for Founder's Day in Mayberry, and on this occasion a mobile museum has arrived in town. Meanwhile, deputy Warren struggles to get the park's ornamental cannon in working condition, hoping to fire a salute in honor of the governor's visit. As an added plot complication, a gang of crooks has shown up in town, planning to take advantage of the excitement by staging a heist. Written by Jack Elinson, "The Cannon" originally aired on November 22, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jack Burns
- 1964
In anticipation of a raid by the deadly Wagner outlaw gang, the townsfolk of Virginia City want to replace their ageing sheriff Roy Coffee, whom they feel is not equal to the task of standing up to the Wagners. Adam Cartwright is among the few who insists that Coffee remain in office-but even he has second thoughts when the Sheriff appears to be suffering from a latent case of cowardice. Written by Jerry Adelman, this episode was a tour de force for veteran character actor Ray Teal, here given a rare opportunity to deliver a performance that transcends the standard two-dimensionality of Sheriff Roy Coffee. Parley Baer, the original "Chester" on the radio version of Gunsmoke, is here cast as Mr. Amistead. "No Less a Man" originally aired March 15, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, (more)
- 1964
Once again, Martin (Ray Walston) is unable to control his ability to disappear and reappear at will. This time, the source of the trouble is a bolt of lighting which struck the Martian as he slept. In his efforts to cure himself, Martin accidentally passes on his levitation powers to Mrs. Brown (Pamela Britton). The trick now is to purge Mrs. Brown of her newfound skills without ever letting her know that she had acquired those skills in the first place! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
When she comes to work in a Southern California hospital so she can be near her beloved sister, a nurse finds herself in a sordid situation. Upon her arrival, she learns that her sister inexplicably killed herself. Not believing this for a moment, she enlists the help of her former brother-in-law and soon gets involved with a drug-addicted smuggler engaged in illegally selling babies to childless parents. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1963
This tuneful romp offers about an hour of good, trashy low-budget fun as it tells the tale of wealthy teens' struggles to keep their favorite hot spot intact after they learn that a real estate dragon-lady has set her avaricious eye upon it with the hopes of building a new high-rise there. Much of the tale centers on the land magnate, Roberta Crawford, and her vivacious teen-age niece, Vicki, who visits the club with her blue-blooded, arrogant beau Roger Kelly. Vicki is in the dark concerning her aunt's machinations until she hears the club's handsome star singer Mel Hudson talking about how he is trying hard to resist Roberta's onslaught of pressure to sell. Vicki falls for Mel right away and immediately decides to help him. Trouble ensues when the club mysteriously burns down and Roberta Crawford is accused of arson. Fortunately, the truth is revealed, someone has a change of heart, and amidst much celebration, a romance blooms. Songs include: "Come to the Party," "Mad, Mad, Mad," "Come A-Runnin'," "Watusi Surfer," "Greenback Dollar," "I Can't Get You out of My Heart," and "You Pass Me By." ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rod Lauren, Molly Bee, (more)
- 1953
This second screen adaptation of the Samson Rafaelson play The Jazz Singer is better than the first, though not as historically important (the early Jazz Singer, it will be recalled, sparked the "talkie revolution" way back in 1927). Danny Thomas assumes the old Al Jolson role as the cantor's son-turned-cabaret entertainer. As Jerry Golding (Thomas) scales the heights of show business, he breaks the heart of his father (Eduard Franz), who'd hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation (and a more upbeat denouement than was found in the original film) occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the "Kol Nidre" in his ailing father's absence. Peggy Lee co-stars as Judy Lane, a musical comedy entertainer who falls in love with Jerry, while Mildred Dunnock and Alex Gerry do what they can with the stereotyped roles of Jerry's mother and uncle, respectively. This 1952 Jazz Singer has its faults, but it is vastly superior to the empty-headed 1980 Neil Diamond/Laurence Olivier remake. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, (more)
