Jefferson in Paris (film)
Jefferson in Paris (film) Historical drama about Thomas Jefferson’s five years, 1784 to 1789, in romantic, politically-charged, prerevolutionary Paris, where he was originally appointed by the Continental Congress to assist Benjamin Franklin as minister to the court of King Louis XVI but later took over the post when Franklin returned to America. While in Paris, …
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Jenny Foxworth Rich girl who finds Oliver in Oliver & Company; voiced by Natalie Gregory.
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Jerky Boys, The (film) A pair of young men from Queens, New York, create outrageous characters with their voices when they make phone calls to the unwary, but they get in trouble both with the law and the mob. Released on February 3, 1995. Directed by James Melkonian. A Touchstone film in association with Caravan …
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Jazz Fool, The (film)
Jazz Fool, The (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released in 1929. Directed by Walt Disney. Mickey appears to be the toast of this musical cartoon, playing a calliope and a piano to which other animals can dance until the piano begins to chase him.
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Jarre, Maurice
Jarre, Maurice (1924-2009) Composer, wrote the musical scores for Island at the Top of the World, The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark, and Dead Poets Society.
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Jane By Design (television)
Jane By Design (television) Comedy-drama series on ABC Family, debuting on January 3, 2012, and ending on July 31, 2012. Jane Quimby, a quirky teen with an eclectic chic fashion sense, lands a job at a hip fashion house when they mistake her for an adult. Jane is soon torn between her love of fashion …
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Japan (film) People and Places featurette; released on April 6, 1960. Produced by Ben Sharpsteen. This is the story of colorful Japanese customs and manners of the past, and their contrast with present-day Japan. We see ancient farming customs, agricultural ceremonies, ancestor worship, schoolteaching, marriage customs, sports, all against the background of beautiful Japan. Filmed …
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Jani, Bob
Jani, Bob (1934-1989) Vice president of entertainment for Disneyland and Walt Disney World; he produced the grand opening dedication events for Walt Disney World in 1971, as well as America on Parade, Disney on Parade, and the Main Street Electrical Parade, among others. He left Disney in 1978 but continued to work as a consultant. …
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