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1. Edward G. Robinson
   Born Emmanuel Goldenberg, Edward G. Robinson was a stocky, forceful, zesty star of Hollywood films who was best known for his gangsters roles in the '30s. A "little giant" of the screen with a pug-dog face, drawling nasal voice, and a snarling expression, he was considered the quintessential tough-guy actor. Having emigrated with his family to the U.S. when he was ten, "Robinson" planned to be a rabbi or a lawyer, but decided on an acting career while a student at City College, where he was elected to the Elizabethan Society. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on a scholarship, and, in 1913, began appearing in summer stock after changing his name to "Edward G." (for Goldenberg). "Robinson" debuted on Broadway in 1915, and, over the next 15 years, became a noted stage character actor, even co-writing one of his plays, The Kibitzer (1929). He appeared in one silent film, "The Bright Shawl"...
2. Edward G. Robinson -- Life
   Suspenseful Edward G. Robinson twin bill features "The Red House," in which he plays a reclusive farmer living with sister Judith Anderson and ward Allene Roberts. Robinson has given strict orders not to visit a mysterious red house located nearby, but when Roberts and farmhand Lon McCallister ignore his wishes, troubling secrets are revealed. Delmer Daves ("Jubal") directs. Also, "Scarlet Street" stars Robinson and Joan Bennett in director Fritz Lang's compelling tale of a lonely, middle-aged bank cashier whose life is tragically changed when he becomes involved with a predatory seductress. 3 1/3 hrs. total.
3. Edward G. Robinson -- Caesar
   Edward G. Robinson starred in the classic 1930's film Little Caesar. The film made Edward G a major star. Perhaps he is best known for his gangster movies but he ... played in many comedy and psychological dramas. He received an Oscar for his contribution to the acting art after his death from cancer a the age of 80.
4. Edward G. Robinson -- City College
   Born Emmanuel Goldenberg, Edward G. Robinson was a stocky, forceful, zesty star of Hollywood films who was best known for his gangsters roles in the '30s. A "little giant" of the screen with a pug-dog face, drawling nasal voice, and a snarling expression, he was considered the quintessential tough-guy actor. Having emigrated with his family to the U.S. when he was ten, Robinson planned to be a rabbi or a lawyer, but decided on an acting career while a student at City College, where he was elected to the Elizabethan Society. Full Edward G. Robinson Biography
5. Edward G. Robinson -- Hollywood Reporter
   Synopsis: On the eve of his execution, killer Edward G. Robinson busts out of prison with the help of his girlfriend (Jean Parker) and a crook posing as a reporter (Warren Stevens). Robinson takes along five hostages, including the daughter of the murdered head guard (Sylvia Findley), a real reporter (Jack KellyRead More
6. Edward G. Robinson -- Soylent Green
   Edward G. Robinson died of cancer on the afternoon of 26th January 1973. Soylent Green was released later that year, to moderate box office success. The Hollywood Reporter said the film "provides Edward G. Robinson with as moving a screen farewell as any actor ever had."
7. Edward G. Robinson -- New York
   There is no gangster actor more famous in film history than Edward G. Robinson. Movies such as The Maltese Falcon and Key Largo established him as the master of the role of menace to society. This program looks at the man behind the gangster mask, whose personal life was so unlike his acting persona. The documentary features archival film clips of Robinson in some of his famous roles, as well as news clips of the days when he led the fight against Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts in Hollywood. Family, friends, and colleagues share their favorite stories about Robinson. An in-depth interview with Robinson gives the viewer insight into the character of this Hollywood hero.
8. Edward G. Robinson -- Night Watchman
   Despite the personal setbacks, Robinson continued his busy acting career on television as well as in films. In 1956 he returned to Broadway after a long absence, scoring a success in the role of an elderly widower who marries a young bride in Paddy Chayefsky’s Middle of the Night. His film appearances during the 60s were mainly in the supporting capacity. In the Academy Award ceremonies that took place shortly after his death of cancer in 1973, Robinson was awarded a special Oscar in recognition of his achievements in films, in a magnificent career that spanned five decades of cinema. His life provided the basis for the 1979 play Manny, by Raymond Serra, who ... played the title role.
9. Edward G. Robinson -- Dramatic Arts
   From 1929 to 1966 Robinson appeared in more than 100 films. His name, until recent years, usually meant good box office. in all, his films grossed well over $50–million, and this figure is a modest estimate. His own earnings were high and he lived appropriately. Robinson was the first Hollywood star to entertain in France after the invasion of Normandy. He sold war bonds and it was said he turned his regular weekly radio dramatic show Big Town into a soap box in favor of the American way.
10. G
    All G-Tech solutions are designed specifically for the Mac environment, offering performance, durability, capacity and compatibility. The new G-DRIVE mini Triple 500 is formatted HFS+ and is Time Machine(TM) ready, making it easy to protect critical personal or professional content. When using Mac OS X, journaling is available, which continuously records changes to files on the drive in a "journal," so if your computer stops due to a power failure or some other issue, the journal restores the external drive to a known good state when the computer restarts. Ensuring data integrity and reliability, G-Tech keeps things cool inside the G-DRIVE mini using a unique silent fanless cooling system that dissipates heat from the internal drive. Its all aluminum enclosure, which complements MacBook(R) Pro and other laptop computers designs... acts as a heatsink, absorbing heat from the air inside the device.

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