Diana Ross
THE
VIDEOS
BEACH BALL
DOUBLE PLATINUM
MAHOGANY
OUT OF DARKNESS
TREVOR
THE WIZ
(1999)
Cast
Harvey Fierstein
Brandy Norwood
Roger Rees
and
Diana Ross
Writing Credits
Katie Ford and Renee Longstreet
Directed by
Robert Allan Ackerman
After Brandy teamed successfully with Whitney Houston in the T.V. musical, Cinderella, Brandy chose another diva to play against her in her next T.V. movie project...Diana Ross. The two play singing superstars of their own generation who share a secret away from the limelight...as mother and daughter. Diana plays her mother who became a huge superstar but at a cost: she had to abandon her daughter, played by Brandy. Years later, the child she left for stardom is now an adult making a name for herself in the same business. When they are reunited, they have a great relationship that becomes threatened when their relationship is leaked to the public and the daughter becomes a bigger star than the mother.
Executive produced by Storyline Entertainment partners Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, and Diana Ross; the film is produced by Brandy and Sonja Norwood's Norwood Ent. Group.
Television network, ABC, Brandy, and Storyline previously teamed on "Rodgers and Hammersteins's "Cinderella", the musical with Whitney Houston that got five Emmy nominations and the best sweeps movie ratings in years. The feature includes six contemporary songs and a duet: Love Is All That Matters.
The film directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, from a screenplay by Nina Shengold and Katie Ford with a rewrite imminent from Renee Longstreet. The film was put together by Columbia/TriStar exec veep of movies and miniseries Helen Verno and Susan Lyne, exec veep of movies and miniseries for ABC, along with ABC veep Quinn Taylor.
Brandy, who stars in the UPN series "Moesha", made her feature debut in "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" and her new album "Never Say Never" has reached multiple platinum for Atlantic.
'Double Platinum' is Diana Ross second foray into television movies for Diana Ross, after her critically acclaimed performance in 'Out Of Darkness.' She also starred in the films, 'The Wiz,' 'Mahogany' and 'Lady Sings the Blues,' in which she received an Academy Award nomination
(1972)
Diana Ross portrays the legendary jazz singer, Billy Holiday, and gives a performance that stunned music critics and jazz affectionarios everywhere. Although the movie got mixed reviews, mostly over the "sugary" coating that Berry Gordy sprinkled over the script, Diana Ross proved herself Oscar worthy and a box office attraction.
Cast (in alphabetical order)
- James T. Callahan .... Reg Hanley
- Virginia Capers .... Mama Holliday
- Scatman Crothers .... Big Ben
- Yvonne Fair .... Yvonne
- Ned Glass .... Agent
- Robert L. Gordy .... Hawk
- Paul Hampton .... Harry
- Tracee Lyles
- Sid Melton .... Jerry
- Richard Pryor .... Piano Man
- Diana Ross .... Billie Holliday
-
Isabel Sanford
- Billy Dee Williams .... Louis McKay
Production company: Paramount Pictures. Length: 144 Rated R
Production Credits:
- Directed by Sidney J. Furie
- Screenwriters: Terence McCloy, Chris Clark (III), Suzanne De Passe
- Produced by Berry Gordy, Jr., Brad Dexter, Jay Weston, James S. White
- Original music by Gil Askey and Michel Legrand
- Cinematography by John A. Alonzo
- Film Editing by Art J. Nelson
- Production Design by Carl Anderson (I)
- Costume Design by Ray Aghayan, Norma Koch, Bob Mackie
From the book by Billy Holiday and William Dufty.
1973 Academy Awards Nominations:
Best Actress:
- Diana Ross
Best Art Direction-Set Decoration
- Reg Allen
- Carl Anderson (I)
Best Costume Design
- Ray Aghayan
- Norma Koch
- Bob Mackie
Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score and/or Adaptation
- Gil Askey
Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced
- Chris Clark (III)
- Suzanne De Passe
- Terence McCloy
1973 Golden Globes, USA
Golden Globe Most Promising Newcomer - Female
- Diana Ross - Winner
Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama
- Diana Ross
Best Original Score
- Michel Legrand
(1975)
Diana Ross plays a young woman named Tracy who finds the world of fashion a place where ''success means nothing without someone you love it with."
Cast (in alphabetical order)
Jean-Pierre Aumont .... Christian Rosetti
Nina Foch .... Miss Evans
Marisa Mell .... Carlotta Gavina
Anthony Perkins .... Sean
Beah Richards .... Florence
Diana Ross .... Tracy
Billy Dee Williams .... Brian
Directed by
Berry Gordy
Produced by
Jack Ballard and Rob Cohen
Original music by
Michael Masser
Cinematography by
David Watkin
Writing credits:
John Byrum and Bob Merrill
Costume Design:
Diana Ross
Paramaount Pictures (R), Length: 109
Costume Design by Diana Ross
(1994) (TV)
Diana Ross was the executive producer of this made-for-TV drama that examined the effects of schizophrenia on family and friends. Based on a true story, Diana, as Paula Cooper, went without make-up and elaborate clothing, forsaking her 'diva' persona to give one of her best performances on film...reminding the public and her critics of why she earned her legendary status.
Cast
(in credits order) 
Diana Ross .... Paulie Cooper
Ann Weldon
Rhonda Stubbins White .... Zoe
Beah Richards .... Mrs. Cooper
Carl Lumbly .... Addison
Chasiti Hampton .... Ashley
John Marshall Jones
Juanita Jennings .... Inez
Maura Tierney .... Meg
Lindsay Crouse .... Kim Donaldson
Rusty Schmidt .... Bartender
Patricia Idlette .... Police Woman
Barbara Howard .... Triage Officer
Cathy Raymond .... Leola
Angelina Fiordellisi .... Social Worker
Stack Pierce .... Dr. Brook
Donzaleigh Abernathy .... MHA
Annie Waterman .... Woman #1
Jo Farkas .... Woman #2
Marina Lutz .... State Nurse
Randy Lowell .... John
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson .... Center Nurse
Michole White .... Lisa
Annie O'Donnell .... Kelsey
Jim O'Malley .... Matthew
Craig Chester .... Bill
Gammy Singer .... Doctor #1
Stephen Poletti .... Doctor #2
Michael Connors (II) .... University Clerk
Thom Barry .... Therapist
Ray Nazzari .... Market Manager
Cherene Snow .... Disturbed Woman
Directed by
Larry Elikann
Writing credits:
Barbara Turner
Produced by
Andrew Adelson (executive)
George W. Perkins
Diana Ross (executive)
Original music by
Michel Colombier
Cinematography by
Eric Van Haren Noman
Film Editing by
Peter V. White
Production Design by
Bernt Amadeus Capra
Set Decoration
Donald Elmblad
Makeup Department
Pamela Ferrell .... key hair stylist
Marietta Carter Narcisse .... make-up designer
Geri B. Oppenheim .... key make-up artist
Assistant Director
Mary Ellen Woods .... first assistant director
Sound Department
Sam Black .... sound re-recording mixer
Thomas J. Huth .... sound re-recording mixer
Richard Van Dyke .... sound mixer
Burton Weinstein .... supervising sound editor
David M. Weishaar .... sound re-recording mixer
Special Effects
John E. Gray .... special effects co-ordinator
Other crew
John Axelrad .... assistant film editor
Barbara Benz .... property master
Benita Brazier .... script supervisor
Thomas H. Brodek .... executive in charge of production
Buzz Jochheim .... key grip
Kurt Johnson (II) .... gaffer
Tom Kramer (I) .... music editor
Michael Leon (II) .... location manager
Elissa Loparco .... post-production executive
Fran Lucci .... production accountant
Jim Painten .... production supervisor
Tony Santoro .... transportation co-ordinator
Karen Valdez .... production co-ordinator
Director: Peggy Rajski
Written by: James Lecesne
Based on the play: 'Word of Mouth
Music inspired and sung by: Diana Ross
Starring:
Brett Barsky - Trevor
(1985) (TV)
Writing credits
L. Frank Baum (books)
Genre: Documentary
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Credited cast overview:
Mason Adams .... Narrator
Dr. Robert A. Baum Jr.
Ray Bolger
Ray Bradbury
Justin Call
Jack Haley Jr.
C. Warren Hollister
Erica Jong
Ozma Baum Mantele
Liza Minnelli
Romola Remus
Diana Ross
Country: UK
(1978/I)
As Dorothy, Diana Ross starred in this "all-black" musical from the late 70's that many film critics blamed for the abrupt end to "black cinema". At the time, it was the most expensive movie musical ever filmed. It's box office failure probably scared Diana Ross from accepting any new movie roles, emerging in 1994 in a made-for-TV movie project, 'Out of Darkness'.
Trivia:
Lena Horne was Sidney Lumet's mother-in-law. Diana Ross insisted in tackling 'The Wiz' after she had a dream about the musical. She supposedly called Berry Gordy in the wee hours of the morning with the news that she "gotta do it." She later admitted that her young daughters wanted her to be Dorothy. Stephanie Mills, who appearred as Dorothy on Broadway, and was ignored when producers found out that Diana Ross wanted to play the role, got her revenge on the Grammy Award show a couple of years later. She won the Grammy Award for best pop performance over Diana Ross.
Cast (in credits order)
Diana Ross .... Dorothy
Michael Jackson .... Scarecrow
Nipsey Russell .... Tinman
Ted Ross .... Fleetwood Coupe de Ville (Lion)
Mabel King .... Evillene
Theresa Merritt .... Aunt Em
Thelma Carpenter .... Miss One
Lena Horne .... Glinda the Good
Richard Pryor .... The Wiz (Herman Smith)
Stanley Greene .... Uncle Henry
Clyde J. Barrett .... Subway Peddler
Tony Brealord .... Gold Footman
Joe Lynn .... Gold Footman
Clinton Jackson .... Green Footman
Charles Rodriguez .... Green Footman
Carlton Johnson .... Head Winkie
Harry Madsen .... Cheetah
Glory Van Scott .... Rolls Royce Lady
Vicki Baltimore .... Green Lady
The Four Crows
Kashka Banjoko, Derrick Bell, Roderick-Spencer Sibert, Ronald 'Smokey' Stevens
Munchkins
Ted Williams (IV) .... Munchkin #1
Mabel Robinson .... Munchkin #2
Damon Pearce .... Munchkin #3
Donna Patrice Ingram .... Munchkin #4
Aunt Em's Party
Mariann Aalda, Alvin Alexis, Billie Allen, H. Douglas Berring, Aaron Boddie, Claude Brooks, Johnny Brown, Ted Butler, Willie Carpenter, Carlos Cleveland, Traci Core, Denice Dejon, Beatrice Dunmore, Gay Faulkner, Dorothi Fox, Donald King, Daphne McWilliams, Jamie Perry, T.B. Skinner, Frances Salisbury, James Shaw (I), Kevin Stockton, Gyle Waddy
The Wiz Singers Adult Choir (voice)
Adrienne Albert, Alfa K. Anderson, Joshie Armstead, Patti Austin, Clare Janice Bathe, Eric Butler, Tom Bähler, Vivian Cherry, Cassie Cisyk, Steve Clayton (I), Kay Coleman, Charles Collins, Ron Dante, Billy Davis (I), Christopher Dean (II), William Eaton, Melvin W. Edmondson, Steve Feldman, Roberta Flack, Bobby Floyd (II), Frank Floyd (II), Diva Gray, Mike Gray (III), Milt Grayson, Gordon Grody, Gwen Guthrie, Susan Hamilton, Jake Holmes, Cissy Houston, Rhetta Hughes, Kenny Karen, Jerry Keller, Christine Langner, David Lasley, Yvonne Lewis, Mary Lombardi, Kim Magloire, Bill Marine, Barbara Massey, Ullanda McCullough, Chuck McGruder, June McGruder, Helen Miles (II), Leslie Miller (II), Melanie Moore (II), Janice Papalos, Janice Pendarvis, Leon Pendarvis, Dennis Perren, Randy Peyton, Neil Raber, Claudia Ricks, Mabel Robinson, Ted Ross, Annette Sanders, Zachary Sanders, Ray Simpson, Tamy Smith, Renel Stafford, Fred Stark, Maretha Stewart, Grady Tate, Jean Thomas (III), Mariama Thomas, Alfonso Thoroton , Luther Vandross, Joey Ward, Brenda White (I), Beurice Whitehead, Kenny Williams (II), Janet Wright
The Wiz Singers Children's Choir (voice)
Claude Brooke (II), Vivian Cherry, Jenny Cooke, T.J. Cooke, Craig Davis, Jules S. Davis, Sharon Davis (I), Camille Farrell, Mike Farrell (I), Bobby Floyd (II), Frank Floyd (II), Antonia French, Arthur French, Bryon Gray, Lani Groves, Gwen Guthrie, Julio Herrara, Petra Johnson, Martina Jones, Christine Langner, Mary Lombardi, Kim Magloire, Tommy Malcolm, Ullanda McCullough, Debbie McDuffie, Gerrard Randall, David Reed (II), Ermundo Russell, Raymond Simpson, Susan Stephenson, Mia Thomas, Duke Thorbs, Dawn Walker, William Walker (I), Molina Williams
Directed by
Sidney Lumet
Writing credits
L. Frank Baum (novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)
William F. Brown (play)
Joel Schumacher
Production credit:
Universal/Motown
Special Effects:
Stan Winston Studio
Costumes:
Geoffrey Holder. Choreographer: George Faison.
Sets: Tony Walton. Universal Pictures
Produced by
Rob Cohen
Kenneth Harper (executive)
Burtt Harris (associate)
Original music by
Nick Ashford (II)
Anthony Jackson (III) (uncredited)
Quincy Jones
Valerie Simpson
Charlie Smalls
Luther Vandross
Cinematography by
Oswald Morris
Film Editing by
Dede Allen
Production Design by
Philip Rosenberg (II)
Tony Walton
Art Direction
Philip Rosenberg (II)
Set Decoration
Robert Drumheller
Edward Stewart (I)
Costume Design by
Tony Walton
Miles White (I)
Makeup Department
Scott Cunningham .... make-up artist
William A. Farley .... hair stylist
Carl Fullerton .... make-up artist
Robert Laden .... make-up supervisor
Ted Long .... hair stylist
Michael R. Thomas .... make-up artist
Alan Weisinger .... make-up artist
Stan Winston .... special make-up designer
Production Management
Kenneth Utt .... production manager
Assistant Director
Burtt Harris .... first assistant director
Alan Hopkins .... second assistant director
Sound Department
Louis Cerborino .... sound editor
Guy Costa .... special sound consultant
Jack Fitzstephens .... supervising sound and music editor
Mark M. Laub .... sound editor
Kevin Lee (I) .... assistant sound editor
Hal Levinsohn .... sound editor
Al Nahmias .... sound editor
Stan Rochner .... sound editor
Ronald Roose .... sound editor
James Sabat .... sound mixer
Dick Vorisek .... re-recording supervisor
Special Effects
Al Griswold .... special effects
Albert Whitlock .... special visual effects
Stunts
Everett Creach .... stunt co-ordinator
Steve James (I) .... stunts
Other crew
Patti Austin .... choral co-ordinator
Mendel Balitz .... orchestrator
Aaron J. Baron .... technical co-ordinator
Grace Blake (I) .... production office co-ordinator
Bill Blass .... emerald city fashions
Chris Boardman .... orchestrator
Scott Borrie .... emerald city fashions
Connie Brink .... property master
Stephen Burrow .... emerald city fashions
Tom Bähler .... choir conductor/arranger
Robert F. Colesberry .... production assistant co-ordinator
James A. Contner .... camera operator
Angelo Corrao .... assistant film editor
Ollie Cotton .... assistant engineer
P. Larry Dahlstrom .... technical engineer
Glen Engels .... construction grip
Mary M. Fadden .... emerald city fashions
Ralph Ferraro .... orchestrator
Bob Florence .... orchestrator
David Foster (I) .... keyboards
Peter Foy .... flying rigs
Marlayna Franklin .... assistant film editor
Bob Freedman .... orchestrator
Alixandre Furs .... emerald city fashions
Edward Garzero .... chief scenic artist
Dennis Glouner .... matte photography
Sam Goldrich .... auditor
Kenneth Goss .... key grip
Dona Granata .... assistant costume designer
Gloria Gresham .... costume co-ordinator
Bernie Grundman .... original mastering
Dave Grusin .... pre-record musician: keyboards
Kenneth Harper .... stage producer: New York
Raymond Hartwick .... transportation chief
Richard Hazard .... orchestrator
Jerry Hey .... orchestrator
Dick Hyman .... keyboards
Anthony Jackson (III) .... bass
Carlton Johnson .... assistant choreographer
Louis Johnson .... choreographer
Anna Hill Johnstone .... costume co-ordinator
Quincy Jones .... music supervisor
orchestrator
associate conductor
dance arranger
Len Kulare .... emerald city fashions
Ralph Lauren .... emerald city fashions
Norman Leigh .... gaffer
Peter Maiorino .... technician
Barbara Matera .... principal costume execution
Walter May .... construction chief
Greig McRitchie .... orchestrator
Pete Meyers .... orchestrator
John Jay Moore .... assistant art director
Hank Muller .... first assistant camera
George Newman (I) .... wardrober
Frank Owens .... associate conductor
dance arrangements
Mitchell Plotkin .... technician
Eugene Powell .... chief scenic artist
Jack Priestley .... photographer: second unit
Marilyn Putnam .... wardrober
Carlos Quiles .... carpenter
Mabel Robinson .... assistant choreographer
Wayne Robinson .... orchestrator
Skip Saylor .... recording engineer: horns on "Ease on Down the Road" #1
Fernando Shirz .... emerald city fashion
Eoin Sprott .... fantasy props
Bruce Swedien .... music recording engineer
Grady Tate .... drums
Richard Tautkus .... fantasy props
Bill Taylor .... matte photography
Jean 'Toots' Thielemans .... harmonica
Robert N. Tucker Jr. .... conductor
Halston Vzerondie .... emerald city fashions
George Walker (IV) .... technician
Lynn T. Ward .... script supervisor
Walter Way .... construction chief
Zoran .... emerald city fashions
Dean de la Ruta .... emerald city fashions
The Supremes
(1965)
At the height of the beach party movies, Paramount pictures wanted to enjoy the success that American Internation Pictures was enjoying by mixing the same ingredients that made the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello vehicles so popular. The Supremes make a small appearance by singing two songs: Surfer Boy and the theme song, Beach Ball. Production Companies: Paramount Pictures [us], Distributors: WIC Television (TV) and Paramount Pictures [us], Sound recording: Ryder Sound Services.
Production Credits:
- Directed by Lennie Weinrib
- Produced by Bart Patton and Stephanie Rothman (associate)
- Writing credits Sam Locke (as David Malcolm)
- Original music by Frank Wilson (VI)
- Cinematography by Floyd Crosby
- Film Editing by Jack Woods (V)
- Production Design by Ray Storey
- Art Direction: Ray Storey
- Make-up Artist: Ted Cooley
- Production Manager: Peter Broadrick
- Assistant Director: Gary Kurtz
- Boom Operator: Sid Haig
- Sound Mixer: Lee Strosnider (uncredited)
- Production Co-Ordinator: Sharon Compton
- Set Dresser: Sid Haig
- Still Photographer: Gary Kurtz
- Assistant Art Director: Tracey Owen
Cast:
- Edd Byrnes .... Dick
- Chris Noel .... Susan
- Robert Logan .... Bango
- Aron Kincaid .... Jack
- Mikki Jamison .... Augusta
- Don Edmonds .... Bob
- Brenda Benet .... Samantha
- Gail Gilmore .... Deborah
- James Wellman .... Mr. Wolf
- Anna Lavele
- Jack Bernardi
- Bill Sampson (I)
- Lee Krieger
- John Hyden
- Diana Ross .... The Supremes (as The Supremes)
- Mary Wilson (I) .... The Supremes (as The Supremes)
- Florence Ballard .... The Supremes (as The Supremes)
- Frankie Valli .... The Four Seasons (as The Four Seasons)
- Tommy DeVito .... The Four Seasons (as The Four Seasons)
- Bob Gaudio .... The Four Seasons (as The Four Seasons)
- Nick Massi .... The Four Seasons (as The Four Seasons)
- Bobby Hatfield .... The Righteous Brothers (as The Rignteous Brothers)
- Bill Medley .... The Righteous Brothers (as The Rignteous Brothers)
- Homer Hondells .... The Hondells (as The Hondells)
- Jethro Hondells .... The Hondells (as The Hondells)
- Scott Walker (II) .... The Walker Brothers (as The Walker Brothers)
- John Maus .... The Walker Brothers (as The Walker Brothers)
- Gary Leeds .... The Walker Brothers (as The Walker Brothers)
DR. GOLDFOOT AND THE BIKINI MACHINE
The gang's all here! That is, the gang from all those beach party movies that were so popular in the 60's. There's Annette and Frankie, oh and don't forget Deborah. Silly movie, silly dialogue, silly music...that's why it's so fun to watch. They just don't make movies like this anymore! According toVideo Hound's Golden Movie Retriever (1966) it gives its synopsis as: A mad scientist employs gorgeous female robots to seduce the wealthy and powerful, thereby allowing him to take over the world. American International Pictures
Production Credits:
- Director: Norman Taurog
- Music by: Les Baxter
Cast:
Frankie Avolong, Vincent Price
Dwayne Hickman,
Annette Funicello
Susan Hart
Kay Elkhardt
Fred Clark
Deanna Lund
Deborah Walley
HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL, VOL. 3, THE
(1995)
Also Known As: Britain Invades, America Fights Back (1995)
Runtime: USA:60 Country: USA Genre: Documentary Video (VHS)
Cast:
Price Alan .... Himself
David Crosby .... Himself
Roger Daltrey .... Himself (The Who)
John Entwistle .... Himself (The Who)
George Harrison .... Himself (The Beatles)
Billy Harry .... Himself
Mick Jagger .... Himself (The Rolling Stones)
Ben E. King .... Himself
Gladys Knight .... Herself
John Lennon .... Himself (The Beatles)
Jerry Lee Lewis .... Himself
Paul McCartney .... Himself (The Beatles)
Keith Moon .... Himself (The Who)
Graham Nash .... Himself
Keith Richards (II) .... Himself (The Rolling Stones)
Smokey Robinson .... Himself
Diana Ross .... Herself
Bruce Springsteen .... Himself
Ringo Starr .... Himself (The Beatles)
Pete Townshend .... Himself (The Who)
Brian Wilson (I) .... Himself (The Beach Boys)
(1964)
Directed by Steve Binder
Genre: Documentary
Cast overview:
Florence Ballard
Chuck Berry
Jan Berry
James Brown (I)
Les Chadwick
Marvin Gaye
Lesley Gore
Mick Jagger .... Himself
Al Jardine .... The Beach Boys
Brian Jones (I)
Billy J. Kramer
Michael Love .... The Beach Boys
Leslie Maguire
Freddie Marsden
Gerry Marsden
Keith Richards (II) .... Himself
Smokey Robinson
Diana Ross
Phil Spector .... Himself
Dean Torrence
Charlie Watts .... Himself
Brian Wilson (I) .... The Beach Boys
Dennis Wilson (I) .... The Beach Boys
Mary Wilson (I)
Bill Wyman .... Himself
Country: USA
(1966)
[TV-Series: 1966-1969, USA] Directed by Harmon Jones.
Starring:
Ron Ely .... Tarzan
Manuel Padilla Jr. .... Jai
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