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Served with the Navy in the South Pacific toward the end of World War II. Then, quietly and without publicity or fanfare, compiled one of the most distinguished peacetime military careers of anyone in his profession. In 1961, as his weekly TV series Hennesey (1959) was enhancing naval recruiting efforts, accepted a commission as a line officer in the Naval Reserve with duties in recruitment, training films, and public relations. Holder of a multi-engine pilot license, he later co-piloted jet planes for the Navy, which made him an Honorary Aviator authorized to wear wings of gold-at the time only the third so honored in naval aviation history. By 1976 he had attained the rank of captain, and was in uniform aboard the carrier USS Constellation for the Bicentennial celebration on July 4. In 1980, the Navy proposed a period of active duty at the Pentagon that would have resulted in a promotion to rear admiral, bringing him even with Air Force Reserve Brigadier General James Stewart. Fresh on the heels of a second directing Emmy, he felt his absence would impact achieving a long-held goal of directing motion pictures, and reluctantly declined. (The opportunity in films never materialized.) Holds Letters of Commendation from six secretaries of the Navy. Was honorary chairman of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation and a charter member of VIVA, the effort to return POW-MIAs from Vietnam. Upon retirement in 1982, he was decorated with the Legion of Merit by Navy Secretary John F. Lehman Jr.. Other than Stewart, no performer in his industry has achieved a higher uniformed rank in the U.S. military. (Glenn Ford was also a Naval Reserve captain, and director and Captain John Ford was awarded honorary flag rank upon his 1951 retirement from the Naval Reserve).

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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut ( 2006) | IMDb: 7.6

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

Starring:

Gene Hackman , Christopher Reeve , Marlon Brando , Ned Beatty , Jackie Cooper , Sarah Douglas

Directed by:

Richard Donner , Andy Armstrong , David Tomblin

Produced by:

Lynn Stalmaster , Maria Monreal , Cecil F. Ford

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace ( 1987) | IMDb: 3.7

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Margot Kidder , Gene Hackman , Jackie Cooper , Marc McClure , Jon Cryer

Directed by:

Sidney J. Furie , David Lane

Produced by:

Menahem Golan , Graham Easton , Yoram Globus

Superman III ( 1983) | IMDb: 5

Action , Adventure , Comedy , Science fiction

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Richard Pryor , Jackie Cooper , Marc McClure , Annette O'Toole , Annie Ross

Directed by:

Richard Lester , David Lane

Produced by:

Jane Feinberg , Robert Simmonds , Ilya Salkind

Superman II ( 1980) | IMDb: 6.8

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton, who have the same powers on Earth as Superman, test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who made himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Margot Kidder , Gene Hackman , Ned Beatty , Jackie Cooper , Sarah Douglas

Directed by:

Richard Lester , Terry Madden , Christopher Newman

Produced by:

Lynn Stalmaster , Christine Samways , Vincent Winter

Superman ( 1978) | IMDb: 7.4

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Margot Kidder , Gene Hackman , Jackie Cooper , Ned Beatty , Glenn Ford

Directed by:

Richard Donner , Roy Button , Charles Marriott

Produced by:

Lynn Stalmaster , Douglas Noakes , Timothy Burrill

Journey into Fear ( 1975) | IMDb: 5.3

Thriller

U.S geologist discovers something about Oil that proves VERY threatening to the Turkish and Arab business people.

Starring:

Sam Waterston , Zero Mostel , Yvette Mimieux , Ian McShane , Joseph Wiseman , Scott Marlowe

Directed by:

Daniel Mann

Produced by:

Trevor Wallace , L. John Creery

Hollywood Cavalcade ( 1939) | IMDb: 6.5

Comedy , Drama , History

Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.

Starring:

Alice Faye , Don Ameche , J. Edward Bromberg , Alan Curtis , Stuart Erwin , Jed Prouty

Directed by:

Ad Schaumer , Irving Cummings

Produced by:

Darryl F. Zanuck

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