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Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film actor best remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He uttered the famous exit quote, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," at the film's end. Months later, he starred as Carl Denham again in the sequel, Son of Kong, released the same year. In the late 1950s, Armstrong appeared as Sheriff Andy Anderson on Rod Cameron's syndicated western-themed television series, State Trooper.

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Total trailers found: 134

Manhattan Love Song Trailer (1934)

29 April 1934

After having been swindled out of all their money by a crooked business manager, formerly wealthy socialites Jerry and Carol discover that they owe their chauffeur and maid back wages they are unable to pay.

Sons of New Mexico Trailer (1949)

20 December 1949

Not quite as memorable as his previous Riders in the Sky, Gene Autry's Sons of New Mexico is still well up to the star's standard.

The Flying Irishman Trailer (1939)

07 April 1939

This is the story of the historic 1938 flight of Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan starred in this film, which chronicled his infamous flight.

Enemy Agent Trailer (1940)

18 April 1940

A man is framed for being a spy. After he is released, he sets out to find who the real spies are.

The Lost Squadron Trailer (1932)

12 March 1932

When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.

Radio Patrol Trailer (1932)

02 June 1932

A policeman in need of money is persuaded to take a $1000 bribe to stay away the night a packing house is to be robbed.

San Francisco Docks Trailer (1940)

25 December 1940

Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her.

Captain China Trailer (1950)

02 February 1950

The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy.

Criminal Court Trailer (1946)

15 November 1946

A lawyer who is planning to run for District Attorney accidentally kills a gangster who owns the nightclub where the attorney's girlfriend is a singer.

The Navy Way Trailer (1944)

26 February 1944

The experiences of a disparate group of young men as they make their way through Navy boot camp.

It Can't Last Forever Trailer (1937)

15 July 1937

Russ Matthews, a theatrical agent who is not above pulling off a hoax or two or more to further the career of his clients (and himself), and a newspaper gossip-columnist, Carol Wilson, get involved with gangsters when one of Larry's radio-program future-predicting cons gets out of hand.

Framed Trailer (1940)

23 February 1940

A young newspaper reporter finds himself framed for murder.

Without Orders Trailer (1936)

22 October 1936

At Portland, Oregon, playboy pilot Len Kendrick lands at the end of a cross-country record flight, met by his father J.

Blonde Alibi Trailer (1946)

01 March 1946

Soon after a young woman breaks off her engagement to a doctor, the doctor is found murdered. Suspicion falls on his ex-fiancé and a pilot with a checkered past.

Paid Trailer (1930)

30 December 1930

Mary Turner gets a three year prison sentence for a crime she didn't commit. Once released, she plots to get back at the man responsible for her conviction.

My Favorite Spy Trailer (1942)

12 June 1942

The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy mission with a woman (Jane Wyman).

Man of Conquest Trailer (1939)

15 May 1939

The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.

Pirate Party on Catalina Isle Trailer (1935)

20 November 1935

Various Hollywood performers put on a pirate-themed variety show on Catalina Island, with a number of amiable stars in the audience.

There Goes My Heart Trailer (1938)

14 October 1938

An heiress takes a job as a department store clerk.

The Billion Dollar Scandal Trailer (1933)

06 January 1933

An ex-convict working for a wealthy oil baron uncovers trouble while his brother becomes involved with the boss's daughter.

Sky Raiders Trailer (1941)

08 April 1941

Captain Bob Dayton and Lieutenant Ed Carey are partners in a company called "Sky Raiders" which seeks US government contracts for its inventions.

King Kong Trailer (1933)

07 April 1933

Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before.

Fall Guy Trailer (1947)

15 March 1947

A drugged man covered in blood is picked up by police. Before the cops can get answers the man escapes in search of answers to the mystery himself.

Show Folks Trailer (1928)

20 October 1928

Eddie Kehoe is a young vaudeville hoofer who thinks his inability to hit the big time is the fault of stage managers, agents, musicians.

Wings Over the Pacific Trailer (1943)

23 July 1943

An American officer discovers a Nazi plot to take over an island in the Pacific on which oil has been discovered.

Blind Adventure Trailer (1933)

18 August 1933

Richard Bruce, an American in fog bound London stumbles into the midst of international intrigue, with Rose Thorne, an innocent dupe.

Behind the News Trailer (1940)

20 December 1940

As suggested by its title, Behind the News was a "stop the presses!" yarn set in a big-city newsroom.

Girl with an Itch Trailer (1958)

12 November 1958

Ben Cooper, an old farmer, falls in love with the young blond hitchhiker Mari Lou. She falls in love with Ben Coopers money.

Exposed Trailer (1947)

08 September 1947

A private eye and her sidekick solve the case of a dead client.

The Falcon in San Francisco Trailer (1945)

20 July 1945

While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl whose nurse has been recently murdered.

Around the World Trailer (1943)

27 November 1943

Bandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl singers on a tour around the world to entertain the troops during World War II.

G.I. War Brides Trailer (1946)

12 August 1946

Linda Powell, and English girl, stows away on a ship bound for the United States in order to join the G.

Iron Man Trailer (1931)

29 April 1931

Prizefighter Mason loses his opening fight so wife Rose leaves him for Hollywood. Without her around Mason trains and starts winning.

Las Vegas Shakedown Trailer (1955)

15 May 1955

A teacher writing a book about gambling meets a hotel/casino owner threatened by a gangster.

Is My Face Red? Trailer (1932)

17 June 1932

William Poster writes a gossip column for the Morning Gazette. He will write about anyone and everyone as long as he gets the credit.

Decoy Trailer (1946)

14 September 1946

A fatally shot female gangleader recounts her sordid life of crime to a police officer just before she dies.

Things You Never See on the Screen Trailer (1935)

01 December 1935

Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1935.

The Cop Trailer (1928)

28 August 1928

Pete Smith, a lift bridge operator in a harbor, feels lonely in his cabin, his only visitor being a policeman on patrol, Sgt.

Mighty Joe Young Trailer (1949)

13 July 1949

A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant.

Flight at Midnight Trailer (1939)

28 August 1939

Spinner McGee, devil-may-care mail pilot volunteers his courage and skill for the task of raising $100,000 to save the small airport owned by Pop Hussey from being condemned.

The Leopard Lady Trailer (1928)

22 February 1928

Jacqueline Logan stars as Paula, a beautiful and fearless circus leopard trainer. Working hand-in-glove with the police, Paula joins a circus where several murders have occurred.

Winter Carnival Trailer (1939)

28 July 1939

A divorced glamour girl keeps warm with a professor amid sports and romance at Dartmouth College's Winter Carnival.

Suicide Fleet Trailer (1931)

20 November 1931

Three US sailors aboard a decoy ship fight German U-boats in World War I and try to win Sally who works on the Coney Island midway.

'G' Men Trailer (1935)

04 May 1935

James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld.

Forgotten Girls Trailer (1940)

15 March 1940

A disillusioned factory worker is charged with the attempted murder of her mother's lover.

Adventures of the Flying Cadets Trailer (1943)

07 September 1943

Four youthful cadets are implicated in a series of murders, and must attempt to clear themselves of suspicion.

Destination Big House Trailer (1950)

01 June 1950

A teacher (Dorothy Patrick) weekends at her fiance's (Robert Rockwell) cabin, where a fugitive hides his loot.

The Paleface Trailer (1948)

17 December 1948

Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.

The Hell Cat Trailer (1934)

16 June 1934

Reporter Dan Collins tries to expose a crooked gambling ring, but is waylaid by Geraldine Sloane, a feisty young heiress who feels Collins has insulted her.

She Loved a Fireman Trailer (1937)

18 December 1937

A young man with a checkered past struggles to make good as a fireman.

Dangerous Waters Trailer (1936)

10 February 1936

While a ship captain is at sea dealing with a mutiny among his crew, his wife is at home having an affair with his best friend.

Big News Trailer (1929)

06 September 1929

A reporter's marriage is jeopardized by his drinking and he finds himself accused of a murder he didn't commit.

Palooka Trailer (1934)

26 January 1934

Joe Palooka is a naive young man whose father Pete was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him.

Meet the Fleet Trailer (1940)

21 December 1940

The story of three recruits undergoing Navy bootcamp training.

The Son of Kong Trailer (1933)

22 December 1933

Beleaguered adventurer Carl Denham returns to the island where he found King Kong.

Mr. Dynamite Trailer (1941)

01 March 1941

A ball player takes his girlfriend to a carnival, only to discover a ring of saboteurs.

Streets of San Francisco Trailer (1949)

15 April 1949

A police detective (Robert Armstrong) and his wife (Mae Clarke) adopt the wayward son (Gary Gray) of a slain gangster.

Action in Arabia Trailer (1944)

18 February 1944

Reporter Michael Gordon uncovers intrigue in Damascus, where the Allies and Nazis struggle for control of Arab sympathies.

Service with the Colors Trailer (1940)

31 August 1940

Service with the Colors is a 1940 American short drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason. This drama is "dedicated to the soldiers of the United States Army.

The Most Dangerous Game Trailer (1932)

16 September 1932

When legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff.