One of John Candy's most renouwned onscreen performances was as Dell Griffith in an American comedy film from what year?
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John Candy John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. Candy rose to fame as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its related "Second City Television" series, and through his appearances in such comedy films as "Stripes", "Splash", "Cool Runnings", "Summer Rental", "The Great Outdoors", "Spaceballs", and "Uncle Buck", as well as more dramatic roles in "Only the Lonely" and "JFK". One of his most renowned onscreen performances was as Del Griffith, the loquacious, on-the-move shower-curtain ring salesman in the John Hughes comedy "Planes, Trains and Automobiles".
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 American comedy film written, produced and directed by John Hughes.
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Next Time I Marry Next Time I Marry is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Garson Kanin and written by John Twist and Helen Meinardi. The film stars Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Lee Bowman, Granville Bates and Mantan Moreland. The film was released on December 9, 1938, by RKO Pictures.
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Ed Wynn Isaiah Edwin Leopold (November 9, 1886 – June 19, 1966), better known as Ed Wynn, was an American actor and comedian noted for his "Perfect Fool" comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later career as a dramatic actor.
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Summer Rental Summer Rental is a 1985 comedy film, directed by Carl Reiner and starring John Candy. The film's screenplay was written by Mark Reisman and Jeremy Stevens. An original music score was composed for the film by Alan Silvestri. The film was released on August 9, 1985, by Paramount Pictures.
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Bananas (film) Bananas is a 1971 American comedy film directed by Woody Allen and starring Allen, Louise Lasser, and Carlos Montalban. Written by Allen and Mickey Rose, the film is about a bumbling New Yorker who, after being dumped by his activist girlfriend, travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes involved in its latest rebellion. Parts of the plot are based on the book "Don Quixote, U.S.A." by Richard P. Powell.
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The Human Comedy (film) The Human Comedy is a 1943 American drama film directed by Clarence Brown and adapted by Howard Estabrook. It is often thought to be based on the William Saroyan novel of the same name, but Saroyan actually wrote the screenplay first, was fired from the movie project, and quickly wrote the novel and published it just before the film was released. The picture stars Mickey Rooney with Frank Morgan. Also appearing in the film are James Craig, Marsha Hunt, Fay Bainter, Ray Collins, Van Johnson, Donna Reed and Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins. Robert Mitchum (as "Quentin") and Don DeFore appear together as boisterous soldiers in uncredited supporting roles.
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The Stoolie The Stoolie is a 1972 comedy/crime thriller film co-directed by John G. Avildsen and George Silano. It stars comedian Jackie Mason in the lead role.
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a 1975 Canadian comedy film. It was one of John Candy's earlier films before he came to the attention of the mainstream. He plays the minor role of an investigating police officer. However, for marketing/publicity reasons, Candy appears on the cover of the DVD release.
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At the Circus At the Circus (also called The Marx Brothers at the Circus) is a 1939 Marx Brothers comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in which they save a circus from bankruptcy. The movie is notable for Groucho Marx's classic rendition of "Lydia the Tattooed Lady". The supporting cast includes Florence Rice, Kenny Baker, Margaret Dumont, and Eve Arden.
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Man's Lust for Gold Man's Lust for Gold is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.
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Those Boys! Those Boys! is a 1909 American silent short comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith.
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Always in Trouble Always in Trouble is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Robert Chapin and Karen DeWolf. The film stars Jane Withers, Jean Rogers, Arthur Treacher, Robert Kellard, Eddie Collins and Andrew Tombes. The film was released on October 28, 1938, by 20th Century Fox.
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Wagons East! Wagons East! (stylised onscreen as Wagons East) is a 1994 American Western adventure comedy film directed by Peter Markle. The film stars John Candy and Richard Lewis. The film was released in the United States on August 26, 1994.
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Peach O'Reno Peach-O-Reno is a 1931 pre-Production Code comedy film starring Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, and Zelma O'Neal. It was released on Christmas Day of 1931.
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National Lampoon's Vacation National Lampoon's Vacation, sometimes referred to as Vacation, is a 1983 American road comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Dana Barron, and Anthony Michael Hall. John Candy, Imogene Coca, Christie Brinkley, and a young Jane Krakowski appear in supporting roles. The screenplay was written by John Hughes, based on his short story "Vacation '58" which appeared in "National Lampoon.
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Jack Rice Jack Rice (May 14, 1893 – December 14, 1968) was an American actor best known for appearing as the scrounging, freeloading brother-in-law in Edgar Kennedy's series of short domestic comedy films at the RKO studio, and also as "Ollie" in around a dozen of Columbia Pictures's series of the "Blondie" comic strip.
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Around the World (1943 film) Around the World is a 1943 American comedy film produced and directed by Allan Dwan, from an original screenplay by Ralph Spence. RKO Radio Pictures premiered the film at the Globe Theater in New York on November 24, 1943. The film has a large cast, and stars Kay Kyser and his band, Mischa Auer, Joan Davis, Marcy McGuire, Wally Brown, and Alan Carney.
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Gold Dust Gertie Gold Dust Gertie is a 1931 American Pre-Code musical comedy produced and released by Warner Brothers. It was originally completed as a full musical. Due to the backlash against musicals, however, all the songs were cut from the film in all release prints in the United States. The film was originally known as "Red Hot Sinners", but was released as "Gold Dust Gertie" after the musical numbers had been cut. The film was based on the play "The Wife of the Party" by Len D. Hollister. The film stars Winnie Lightner, Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson and Claude Gillingwater.
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Stand Up and Cheer! Stand Up and Cheer! is a 1934 American Pre-Code musical film directed by Hamilton MacFadden. The screenplay by Lew Brown and Ralph Spence was based upon a story idea by Will Rogers and Philip Klein. The film is about efforts undertaken during the Great Depression to boost the morale of the country. It is essentially a vehicle for a string of vaudeville acts and a few musical numbers. This film is best known for providing the first big breakthrough role for legendary child actress Shirley Temple. A little known bit player prior to this movie, by the end of the year, she would appear in 10 movies, including 4 starring roles in major feature-length films.
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Doughboys (1930 film) Doughboys is a 1930 American Pre-Code comedy film starring Buster Keaton. It was Keaton's second starring talkie vehicle.
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A Tragedy at Midnight A Tragedy at Midnight is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Isabel Dawn. The film stars John Howard, Margaret Lindsay, Roscoe Karns, Mona Barrie, Keye Luke and Hobart Cavanaugh. The film was released on February 2, 1942, by Republic Pictures.