William S. Adams

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The Painted World 1919

When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
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Sky High Saunders 1927

Sky High Saunders is a 1927 American silent action film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell. The film stars Al Wilson, Elsie Tarron and Frank Rice. Sky High Saunders was one of a series of films that showcased the exploits of the stunt pilots in Hollywood.
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The Gilded Highway 1926

After inheriting a fortune from an uncle they barely and carelessly cared for during his last years, the Welbys become social-climbing snobs to the point of ignoring old friends and breaking off marriage engagements. A lost film.
Billy Adams

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This Is What She's Like 1985

A promotional film for Dexys Midnight Runners' 1985 single in which Kevin Rowland attempts to explain the indefinable qualities of woman to bandmate Billy Adams. This dialogue is intercut with scenes of Rowland singing and dancing through a desolate Wall Street and footage of the extended group performing in-studio. Directed by Jack Hazan (David Hockney: A Bigger Splash, Rude Boy).
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Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners - "The Bridge" - The Live Performance 1983

Filmed live at the Shaftsbury Avenue theatre in 1982 over two shows in October 1982, The Bridge captures Dexy's Midnight Runners at a peak showing the intensity and passion of their live performance. Shot direct to film by Irish music promo director Steve Barron (who went on to direct "Electric Dreams" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" among others), the DVD captures Kevin Rowland's extreme showmanship and training that make Dexy's one of the truly individual groups of the 20th Century.
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Mark Chamberlain vs. Artjoms Ramlavs 2023

Mark Chamberlain, 13-0 (9 KOs), defends his IBF European lightweight title against Lativian Artjoms Ramlavs, 16-2 (8 KOs), as he looks to close out the year with three straight stoppage victories in championship action.
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Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Liam Williams 2024

Undefeated Hamzah Sheeraz and former world title challenger Liam Williams face each other at London’s Copper Box Arena.
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Sam Noakes vs. Yvan Mendy 2024

Sam Noakes takes on former European Champion Yvan Mendy for the vacant EBU title at York Hall, London.