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  Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917– June 2, 1969) was a renowned American stage and film actor. He gained fame for portraying the leader in various groups of hooligans, including the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids, and later, The Bowery Boys. Gorcey was mainly known for his distinctive use of malapropisms, often substituting one word for another in humor, such as saying, "I depreciate it!" instead of "I appreciate it!" Early Years:  Born on June 3, 1917, in New York City, Leo Gorcey was the son of Josephine (née Condon) and Bernard Gorcey. His parents were both vaudevillian actors of short stature. His father, Bernard, stood at 4 ft 10 in, while his mother measured 4 ft 11 in. Despite his parents' height, Leo would reach a height of 5 ft 6 in as an adult. Film Career:  During the 1930s, Leo Gorcey's father worked in theater and film, often living separately from the family. In 1935, upon his return, Bernard Gorcey and Leo's younger brother David conv

                                                                                    Lights, camera, and action.                The Rifleman" is a TV series set in the 1880s about Lucas McCain, a Union veteran of the American Civil War who buys a ranch outside the fictitious town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory, after being a homesteader. McCain's wife had died during a smallpox epidemic, and he raised his son, Mark, on his own.  The series features a recurring theme of second chances, with characters such as Marshal Micah Torrance and a former Confederate soldier being given opportunities to start anew. However, McCain is not without fault and tends to be stubborn and bossy. The citizens of North Fork are also portrayed as sometimes willing to subject themselves to tyranny. The series starred Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark.  I believe "The Rifleman" was a classic Western TV series that provided plenty of action and kept viewers

Angels with Dirty Faces" is a classic 1937 movie. It is an American crime film directed by Michael Curtiz with the talents of James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart. The film tells the story of two childhood friends, Rocky Sullivan (Cagney) and Jerry Connolly (Pat O'Brien), who grew up in Hell's Kitchen, a rough and impoverished neighborhood in New York City.  Rocky and Jerry hang out together. On one particular day, they are trying to steal some items from a train. They break in on one of the wagons but are soon discovered by a train foreman. The foreman summons the police while the boys make a run for it. Rocky gets caught while Jerry escapes. As a result, he spends time in a reform school.   Years pass by, and Rocky becomes a notorious gangster. He connects with a crooked lawyer named James Frazier (Humphrey Bogart). He and Frazier are into shady criminal dealings. The lawyer, trying to save himself, convinces his client Rocky to take the blame and do time. Sullivan accept

Hi. You can call me Monty, short for Montecristodog. I like to look at Classic TV and Movies. From time to time, we may talk about other subjects, but for now--It's movie time! Look for our Facebook page---Classic Movies Nostalgia and feel free to share some thoughts. Thank you for dropping by. Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash