Actor Jack Albertson (1907)

The American disaster film, The Poseidon Adventure (1972), directed by Ronald Neame, follows the journey of the SS Poseidon, an ocean liner headed from New York to Athens in the Aegean Sea. Despite Captain Harrison’s concerns about safety, the new owner’s representative insists on traveling at full speed to cut costs, resulting in Poseidon being unable to take on ballast. Also onboard are Reverend Frank Scott, who believes in self-help and is being sent to Africa as punishment for his unorthodox views; Detective Lieutenant Mike Rogo and his wife Linda, who struggles with seasickness; siblings Susan Shelby ...

The American musical fantasy film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), was directed by Mel Stuart. The screenplay was written by Roald Dahl, based on his novel from 1964 titled Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The protagonist of the story is Charlie Bucket, a poor paperboy who often gazes at the candy shop but lacks the means to make any purchases. One evening, as he’s walking home, he stumbles upon Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. A tinker informs him that no one ever goes in or out of the building. Charlie’s bedridden Grandpa Joe ...