On this day in movie history - The Unfaithful (1947):

The Unfaithful

directed by Vincent Sherman,

written by David Goodis and James Gunn,

based on the 1927 play The Letter by W. Somerset Maugham,

was released in the United States on January 28, 1947.
Music by Max Steiner.

Cast:

Ann Sheridan, Lew Ayres, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden, Jerome Cowan, Steven Geray, John Hoyt, Peggy Knudsen, Marta Mitrovich, Douglas Kennedy, Claire Meade, Frances Morris, Jane Harker, Heinie Conklin, Jack Mower, Leo White.

Born on this day – Mike Milligan:

Mike Milligan

Writer

Producer

Director

January 28, 1947 – December 20, 2024

Credits:

704 Hauser (1994); All in the Family (1976); Checking In (1981); Chico and the Man (1975); Dear John (1989–1991); Fatherhood (2004–2005); Good Times (1974); Here and Now (1992); Joe and Sons (1975); Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times' (2019); Los Beltrán (1999–2000); Maude (1975); Melba (1986); That's My Mama (1974–1975); That's My Mama Now! (1986); The Jeffersons (1975–1981); The Royal Family (1991–1992); Unsung Hollywood (2017); What's Happening Now! (1985–1988).

Born on this day – Jean-Pierre Thorn:

Jean-Pierre Thorn

Director

Writer

January 24, 1947 – July 5, 2025

Credits:

93: La belle rebelle (2010); Allez, yallah! (2006); Emmanuelle (1966); Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994); Je t'ai dans la peau (1990); L'Âcre parfum des immortelles (2019); Le dos au mur (1980); On n'est pas des marques de vélo (2003); Oser lutter, oser vaincre (1969).

On this day in movie history - Lady in the Lake (1947):

Lady in the Lake

directed by Robert Montgomery,

written by Steve Fisher,

based on the novel The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler,

was released in the United States on January 23, 1947.
Music by David Snell.

Cast:

Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan, Tom Tully, Leon Ames, Jayne Meadows, Richard Simmons, Morris Ankrum, Lila Leeds, Robert Williams, Kathleen Lockhart.

Born on this day – Pat Colbert:

Pat Colbert

Actress

January 16, 1947 – June 23, 2024

Credits:

A Death in California (1985); Benson (1982); Capitol (1982-1987); Dallas (1983–1991); Eischied (1979); Flamingo Road (1980–1981); Hysterical (1982); If Not for His Grace (2015); Knots Landing (1983); Leonard Part 6 (1987); S.O.B. (1981); Sisters (1991); The Fall Guy (1982); Thom & Dusty Go to Mexico: The Lost Treasure (2014); True Colors (1991).

On this day in movie history - Dead Reckoning (1947):

Dead Reckoning

directed by John Cromwell,

written by Steve Fisher and Oliver H.P. Garrett,

based on a story by Gerald Drayson Adams, Sidney Biddell and Allen Rivkin,

was released in the United States on January 15, 1947.

Music by Marlin Skiles.

Cast:

Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott, Morris Carnovsky, Charles Cane, William Prince, Marvin Miller, Wallace Ford, James Bell, George Chandler, William Forrest, Ruby Dandridge.

Born on this day – Sherri Townsend:

Sherri Townsend

Actress

January 14, 1947 – June 13, 2014

Credits:

Star Trek (1967); Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories (2011).

Born on this day – Mario Ernesto Sánchez:

Mario Ernesto Sánchez

Actor

January 10, 1947 – April 10, 2025

Credits:

Jammerz (2022); Father of the Bride (2022); Death of a Fool (2020); Power (2015); Sea Devil (2014); The Arrangement (2013); Step Up Revolution (2012); A Summer Song (2010); 666: The Beginning of the End (2009); Burn Notice (2008); Miami Vice (2006); Once Upon a Wedding (2005); The Lost City (2005); Lechón (2005); Landfall (2001); Proof of Life (2000); For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000); 8MM (1999); The Truman Show (1998); Catherine's Grove (1997); Virtual Weapon (1997); Plato's Run (1997); Blood and Wine (1996); Pointman (1995); Bad Boys (1995); The Specialist (1994); Fortune Hunter (1994–1996); Staying Afloat (1993); Moon Over Miami (1993); Traces of Red (1992); Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel (1992); Only Fools and Horses (1991); Fires Within (1991); Wiseguy (1990); 21 Jump Street (1990); Miami Vice (1984–1989); Blood Money (1988); Charley Hannah (1986); Invasion U.S.A. (1985); Below the Belt (1980).

Born on this day – David Bowie:

David Bowie

Singer

Songwriter

Actor

January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016

Albums:

David Bowie (1967); David Bowie (1969); The Man Who Sold the World (1970); Hunky Dory (1971); The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972); Aladdin Sane (1973); Pin Ups (1973); Diamond Dogs (1974); Young Americans (1975); Station to Station (1976); Low (1977); "Heroes" (1977); Lodger (1979); Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980); Let's Dance (1983); Tonight (1984); Never Let Me Down (1987); Black Tie White Noise (1993); The Buddha of Suburbia (1993); Outside (1995); Earthling (1997); Hours (1999); Heathen (2002); Reality (2003); The Next Day (2013); Blackstar (2016).

Movies:

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014); Bandslam (2009); August (2008); SpongeBob SquarePants (1999); Arthur and the Invisibles (2006); The Prestige (2006); Extras (2005); Nathan Barley (2005); Zoolander (2001); Empty (2000); The Hunger (1997); The Nomad Soul (1999); Mr. Rice's Secret (1999); Il mio West (1998); B.U.S.T.E.D (1998); Basquiat (1996); Full Stretch (1993); Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992); The Linguini Incident (1991); Dream On (1990); Tina Turner & David Bowie: Tonight (1988); The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Labyrinth (1986); Absolute Beginners (1986); Into the Night (1985); Yellowbeard (1983); Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983); The Hunger (1983); The Snowman (1982); Baal (1982); Christiane F. (1981); Just a Gigolo (1978); The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976); The Looking Glass Murders (1970); The Virgin Soldiers (1969); The Image (1969); Theatre 625 (1964).

On this day in movie history - T-Men (1947):

T-Men

directed by Anthony Mann,

written by John C. Higgins,

based on a story by Virginia Kellogg,

was released in the United States on December 25, 1947.
Music by Paul Sawtell.

Cast:

Dennis O'Keefe, Mary Meade, Alfred Ryder, Wallace Ford, June Lockhart, Charles McGraw, Jane Randolph, Anton Kosta, Art Smith, Herbert Heyes, Jack Overman, John Wengraf, Jim Bannon, William Malten.