24 Nov 2022
The Cheese Sisters
A family-themed film, drama and comedy that tells a story about a family that has had a long cheese-making ritual.
Calhoun
Unaired pilot for a drama/adventure series about a county agent.
Top Billed Cast
Jackie Cooper Everett Calhoun
Barbara Stanwyck Abby Rayner
Robert Lansing Eric Sloane
Beverly Garland Nan Sloane
BarBara Luna Felicia del Valle
R.G. Armstrong Zac Laird
Ken Berry Otis Sorenson
Howard Duff Sid Rayner
Richard Eyer Hank Laird
Beverly Washburn Ruth Laird
Guy Raymond Simeon
Nesdon Booth Lloyd
Rodd Redwing Jose
Fred Aldrich Townsman (uncredited)
Russell Custer Townsman (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton Townsman (uncredited)
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