On this day in movie history - Crazy Joe (1974):

Crazy Joe

directed by Carlo Lizzani,

written by Lewis John Carlino,

based on articles written by journalist Nicholas Gage,

was released in the United States on February 15, 1974.
Inspired by the true case of Joseph “Crazy Joe” Gallo (1929–1972).
Music by Giancarlo Chiaramello.

Cast:

Peter Boyle, Paula Prentiss, Fred Williamson, Rip Torn, Charles Cioffi, Luther Adler, Carmine Caridi, Henry Winkler, Sam Coppola, Franco Lantieri, Louis Guss, Fausto Tozzi, Guido Leontini, Mario Erpichini, Michael V. Gazzo, Adam Wade, Hervé Villechaize, Gabriele Torrei, Tony Chiaramonte, Peter Savage, Cornelia Sharpe, Henry Ferrentino, Joe Anile, Nino Ruggeri, Eli Wallach, Frank Adonis, John C. Becher, Nella Dina, Jill Elikann, Timothy Holley, Tony Lip, Alexander Orfaly, F. William Parker, Jay Rasumny, Dan Resin, Harrison Ressler, Robert Riesel, David Rosario, Steve Vignari, Ralph Wilcox.

On this day in movie history - Slightly Scarlet (1956):

Slightly Scarlet

directed by Allan Dwan,

written by Robert Blees,

based on the novel Love’s Lovely Counterfeit by James M. Cain,

was released in the United States on February 15, 1956.
Music by Louis Forbes.

Cast:

John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor, Ted de Corsia, Lance Fuller, Buddy Baer, Fred Aldrich, Murray Alper, Hy Anzell, Joanne Arnold, Ellen Corby, Sam Flint, Frank Gerstle, Roy Gordon, Myron Healey, Frank Jenks, Barry Norton, William ‘Bill’ Phillips, George E. Stone, Hal Taggart, Arthur Tovey, George D. Wallace.

On this day in music history - New Year's Eve Concert 2010, by Renée Fleming ... (2011):

The album New Year's Eve Concert 2010,

by Renée Fleming, Christopher Maltman, Christian Thielemann and Staatskapelle Dresden,

was released on February 15, 2011.
Recorded on December 31, 2010.

Born on this day – Paula Hill:

Paula Hill

Actress

February 15, 1926 – February 15, 2000

Credits:

Chump Change (2000); The Soldier of Fortune (1991); Mike Hammer (1958); M Squad (1958); Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1958); The Sad Sack (1957); The Joker Is Wild (1957); Dragnet (1956–1957); The Man Called X (1956–1957); Three Violent People (1956); Highway Patrol (1956); Hot Cars (1956); The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1955); The Loretta Young Show (1955); Playgirl (1954); Mesa of Lost Women (1953); The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953); Models Inc. (1952); Outlaw Women (1952); Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick (1952); Meet Danny Wilson (1952); The Greatest Show on Earth (1952); Highway 301 (1950); Love That Brute (1950); Hellfire (1949); Buffalo Bill Rides Again (1947).

Born on this day – Sidney Gilliat:

Sidney Gilliat

Director

Writer

Producer

Actor

February 15, 1908 – May 31, 1994

Credits:

A Gentleman of Paris (1931); Afternoon Film Festival (1956); Alias Bulldog Drummond (1935); Ask a Policeman (1939); Au théâtre ce soir (1971); Bed and Breakfast (1930); Big Time Operators (1957); Bikini Baby (1951); Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957); Captain Boycott (1947); Chu Chin Chow (1934); Crook's Tour (1940); Doomed Cargo (1936); Dulcimer Street (1948); Endless Night (1972); Facing the Music (1933); Falling for You (1933); Folly to Be Wise (1952); Friday the Thirteenth (1933); Get Charlie Tully (1972); Gilbert and Sullivan (1953); Green for Danger (1946); I See a Dark Stranger (1946); Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday (1939); Jack Ahoy (1934); Jamaica Inn (1939); Joey Boy (1965); King of the Damned (1935); Kraft Theatre (1955); Left Right and Centre (1959); Lord Babs (1932); Lord Richard in the Pantry (1930); Marriage a la Mode (1955); Millions Like Us (1943); Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light (1941); My Heart Is Calling (1935); Night and Day (1932); Night Train to Munich (1940); Notorious Gentleman (1945); Only Two Can Play (1962); Orders Is Orders (1933); Partners in Crime (1942); Post Haste (1933); Red Pearls (1930); Rome Express (1932); She Played with Fire (1957); Sign Please (1933); Strange Boarders (1938); Strangers on a Honeymoon (1936); Take My Tip (1937); The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954); The Blue Lagoon (1949); The Boys in Blue (1983); The Bridal Path (1959); The Gaunt Stranger (1931); The Ghost Train (1931); The Girl in the News (1940); The Great Manhunt (1950); The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery (1966); The Green Man (1956); The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950); The Happy Ending (1931); The Lady Vanishes (1938); The Lady Vanishes (1979); The Man Who Lived Again (1936); The Moment of Truth (1952); The Open Window (1956); The Phantom Strikes (1938); The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960); The Remarkable Mr. Kipps (1941); The Young Mr. Pitt (1942); They Came by Night (1940); Third Time Lucky (1931); Twelve Good Men (1936); Two Thousand Women (1944); Uncensored (1942); Unpublished Story (1942); Vor Nachbarn wird gewarnt (1965); Waterloo Road (1945); Where There's a Will (1936); You'd Be Surprised! (1930); You're Telling Me! (1941).

Born on this day – Howard Higgin:

Howard Higgin

Director

Writer

February 15, 1891 – December 16, 1938

Writing partners: Sada Cowan (left) and Howard Higgin (right).

Credits:

Battle of Greed (1937); Broken Barriers (1924); Cafe Hostess (1940); Carnival Lady (1933); Changing Husbands (1924); Don't Doubt Your Husband (1924); Fashion Row (1923); Hell's House (1932); Her Man (1930); High Voltage (1929); I Conquer the Sea! (1936); In the Name of Love (1925); King Kelly of the U.S.A. (1934); Marriage on Approval (1933); Power (1928); Rent Free (1922); Revolt of the Zombies (1936); Sal of Singapore (1928); Skyscraper (1928); Smouldering Fires (1925); The Crusades (1935); The Final Edition (1932); The Gold Racket (1937); The Great Deception (1926); The Invisible Ray (1935); The Last Man (1932); The Leatherneck (1929); The Line-Up (1934); The New Commandment (1925); The Painted Desert (1931); The Perfect Sap (1927); The Racketeer (1929); The Reckless Lady (1926); The Trouble with Wives (1925); The Wilderness Woman (1926); Tomorrow's Love (1925).

Born on this day – Kokomo Arnold:

Kokomo Arnold

Blues singer

Guitarist

February 15, 1896 – November 8, 1968