Poster of Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole

Plot: An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Release Date: Friday, June 29 1951
72 years ago
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Portrait of Kirk DouglasKirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was
34 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Chuck Tatum'.
Sat, Dec 09 1916 –
Wed, Feb 05 2020
Portrait of Jan SterlingJan Sterling
Jan Sterling was
30 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Lorraine Minosa'.
Sun, Apr 03 1921 –
Fri, Mar 26 2004
Portrait of Robert ArthurRobert Arthur
Robert Arthur was
26 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Herbie Cook'.
Thu, Jun 18 1925 –
Wed, Oct 01 2008
Portrait of Porter HallPorter Hall
Porter Hall was
62 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Jacob Q. Boot'.
Tue, Sep 18 1888 –
Tue, Oct 06 1953
Portrait of Frank CadyFrank Cady
Frank Cady was
35 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Mr. Federber'.
Wed, Sep 08 1915 –
Fri, Jun 08 2012
Portrait of Richard BenedictRichard Benedict
Richard Benedict was
31 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Leo Minosa'.
Thu, Jan 08 1920 –
Wed, Apr 25 1984
Portrait of Ray TealRay Teal
Ray Teal was
49 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Sheriff Gus Kretzer'.
Sun, Jan 12 1902 –
Fri, Apr 02 1976
Portrait of Lewis MartinLewis Martin
Lewis Martin was
56 in Ace in the Hole
as 'McCardle'.
Wed, Oct 31 1894 –
Fri, Feb 21 1969
Portrait of John BerkesJohn Berkes
John Berkes was
56 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Papa Minosa'.
Thu, Jun 13 1895 –
Thu, Jul 05 1951
Portrait of Frances DominguezFrances Dominguez
Frances Dominguez was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Mama Minosa'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene EvansGene Evans
Gene Evans was
28 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Deputy Sheriff'.
Tue, Jul 11 1922 –
Wed, Apr 01 1998
Portrait of Frank JaquetFrank Jaquet
Frank Jaquet was
66 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Sam Smollett'.
Sun, Mar 15 1885 –
Sun, May 11 1958
Portrait of Harry HarveyHarry Harvey
Harry Harvey was
50 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Dr. Hilton'.
Thu, Jan 10 1901 –
Wed, Nov 27 1985
Portrait of Bob BumpasBob Bumpas
Bob Bumpas was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Radio Announcer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Geraldine HallGeraldine Hall
Geraldine Hall was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Nellie Federber'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard GainesRichard Gaines
Richard Gaines was
46 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Nagel'.
Sat, Jul 23 1904 –
Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Oscar BelindaOscar Belinda
Oscar Belinda was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin BendletonMartin Bendleton
Martin Bendleton was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Basil ChesterBasil Chester
Basil Chester was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Indian (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken ChristyKen Christy
Ken Christy was
56 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Jessop (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 23 1894 –
Mon, Jul 23 1962
Portrait of Stewart Kirk ClawsonStewart Kirk Clawson
Stewart Kirk Clawson was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Federber Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Iron Eyes CodyIron Eyes Cody
Iron Eyes Cody was
44 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Indian Copy Boy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 03 1907 –
Sun, Jan 03 1999
Portrait of Francisco DayFrancisco Day
Francisco Day was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lester DorrLester Dorr
Lester Dorr was
58 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Father Diego (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 07 1893 –
Mon, Aug 25 1980
Portrait of Claire Du BreyClaire Du Brey
Claire Du Brey was
58 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Spinster (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Portrait of Edith EvansonEdith Evanson
Edith Evanson was
55 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Miss Deverich (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 26 1896 –
Sat, Nov 29 1980
Portrait of William FawcettWilliam Fawcett
William Fawcett was
56 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Sad-Faced Man (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 08 1894 –
Fri, Jan 25 1974
Portrait of John Stuart FultonJohn Stuart Fulton
John Stuart Fulton was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe GrayJoe Gray
Joe Gray was
39 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 05 1912 –
Mon, Mar 15 1971
Portrait of Charles GriffinCharles Griffin
Charles Griffin was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Mr. Wendel (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry HoganLarry Hogan
Larry Hogan was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Television Announcer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank KeithFrank Keith
Frank Keith was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Fireman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob KortmanBob Kortman
Bob Kortman was
63 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Digger (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 23 1887 –
Mon, Mar 13 1967
Portrait of Martha MarymanMartha Maryman
Martha Maryman was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley McKayStanley McKay
Stanley McKay was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe J. MerrillJoe J. Merrill
Joe J. Merrill was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Digger (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul D. MerrillPaul D. Merrill
Paul D. Merrill was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Federber Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee MillerLee Miller
Lee Miller was
33 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Mover (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 21 1918 –
Fri, Jul 26 2002
Portrait of Ralph MoodyRalph Moody
Ralph Moody was
64 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Kusac - Miner (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 05 1886 –
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse
Bert Moorhouse was
56 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Josh Morgan (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Customer at Minosa's (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Sat, Apr 18 1981
Portrait of Frank Andrew ParkerFrank Andrew Parker
Frank Andrew Parker was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin PendletonMartin Pendleton
Martin Pendleton was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William N. PetersWilliam N. Peters
William N. Peters was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Timothy CareyTimothy Carey
Timothy Carey was
22 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Construction Worker (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 11 1929 –
Wed, May 11 1994
Portrait of Bill RamseyBill Ramsey
Bill Ramsey was
20 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Vocalist (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 17 1931 –
Fri, Jul 02 2021
Portrait of Jack RobertsJack Roberts
Jack Roberts was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Newspaperman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill SheehanBill Sheehan
Bill Sheehan was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert StevensBert Stevens
Bert Stevens was
46 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of John 'Bub' SweeneyJohn 'Bub' Sweeney
John 'Bub' Sweeney was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rythem WranglersRythem Wranglers
Rythem Wranglers was
>> in Ace in the Hole
as 'Band (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Billy WilderBilly Wilder
Director, Producer, Writer
Billy Wilder was
45 in Ace in the Hole
Fri, Jun 22 1906 –
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Portrait of Charles LangCharles Lang
Director of Photography
Charles Lang was
49 in Ace in the Hole
Thu, Mar 27 1902 –
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Portrait of Francisco DayFrancisco Day
Assistant Director
Francisco Day was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles C. ColemanCharles C. Coleman
Assistant Director
Charles C. Coleman was
50 in Ace in the Hole
Sat, Dec 29 1900 –
Thu, May 25 1972
Portrait of Walter NewmanWalter Newman
Writer
Walter Newman was
35 in Ace in the Hole
Fri, Feb 11 1916 –
Thu, Oct 14 1993
Portrait of Lesser SamuelsLesser Samuels
Writer
Lesser Samuels was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William SchorrWilliam Schorr
Associate Producer
William Schorr was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur P. SchmidtArthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Arthur P. Schmidt was
38 in Ace in the Hole
Wed, Aug 21 1912 –
Thu, Jul 22 1965
Portrait of Doane HarrisonDoane Harrison
Supervising Film Editor
Doane Harrison was
56 in Ace in the Hole
Wed, Sep 19 1894 –
Mon, Nov 11 1968
Portrait of Hugo FriedhoferHugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Hugo Friedhofer was
50 in Ace in the Hole
Fri, May 03 1901 –
Sun, May 17 1981
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head
Costume Design
Edith Head was
53 in Ace in the Hole
Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Ray MoyerRay Moyer
Set Decoration
Ray Moyer was
53 in Ace in the Hole
Mon, Feb 21 1898 –
Thu, Feb 06 1986
Portrait of Leo ShukenLeo Shuken
Orchestrator
Leo Shuken was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wally WestmoreWally Westmore
Makeup Department Head
Wally Westmore was
45 in Ace in the Hole
Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Sam ComerSam Comer
Set Decoration
Sam Comer was
57 in Ace in the Hole
Thu, Jul 13 1893 –
Fri, Dec 27 1974
Portrait of Hal PereiraHal Pereira
Art Direction
Hal Pereira was
46 in Ace in the Hole
Sat, Apr 29 1905 –
Sat, Dec 17 1983
Portrait of Hugh BrownHugh Brown
Production Manager
Hugh Brown was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George ParrishGeorge Parrish
Orchestrator
George Parrish was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John CopeJohn Cope
Sound
John Cope was
47 in Ace in the Hole
Sat, Jul 11 1903 –
Thu, May 12 1955
Portrait of Van CleaveVan Cleave
Orchestrator
Van Cleave was
41 in Ace in the Hole
Sun, May 08 1910 –
Thu, Jul 02 1970
Portrait of Hal LierleyHal Lierley
Makeup Artist
Hal Lierley was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Farciot EdouartFarciot Edouart
Visual Effects
Farciot Edouart was
56 in Ace in the Hole
Mon, Nov 05 1894 –
Mon, Mar 17 1980
Portrait of Sidney CutnerSidney Cutner
Orchestrator
Sidney Cutner was
48 in Ace in the Hole
Thu, Apr 16 1903 –
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Portrait of Gene GarvinGene Garvin
Sound Recordist
Gene Garvin was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold LewisHarold Lewis
Sound Recordist
Harold Lewis was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert McKayBert McKay
Casting
Bert McKay was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of A. Earl HedrickA. Earl Hedrick
Art Direction
A. Earl Hedrick was
55 in Ace in the Hole
Mon, Mar 02 1896 –
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Portrait of George ShermanGeorge Sherman
Grip
George Sherman was
>> in Ace in the Hole
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BlaydonRichard Blaydon
Production Manager
Richard Blaydon was
62 in Ace in the Hole
Mon, Nov 12 1888 –
Sun, Jun 01 1969
Portrait of Irmin RobertsIrmin Roberts
Visual Effects
Irmin Roberts was
46 in Ace in the Hole
Thu, Jun 30 1904 –
Thu, Oct 26 1978
Portrait of Ed FitzharrisEd Fitzharris
Wardrobe Designer
Ed Fitzharris was
61 in Ace in the Hole
Wed, Feb 05 1890 –
Sat, Oct 12 1974
Portrait of Irene MartinIrene Martin
Stand In
Irene Martin was
>> in Ace in the Hole
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Portrait of William RandWilliam Rand
Camera Operator
William Rand was
>> in Ace in the Hole
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