Dennis Moore, born in 1916, carved a niche in the realm of cult cinema with his roles in Bowery Blitzkrieg (1941) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). Known for his dark looks and solemn demeanor, Moore transitioned from his early career as Denny Meadows to become a familiar face in westerns and serials. His performances in Beginning of the End (1957) highlight his ability to navigate both heroic and villainous roles, making him a notable figure in the exploitation landscape of the 1950s.
Beginning of the End
An attractive reporter investigating the mysterious destruction of an Illinois town stumbles upon a secret government laboratory conducting radiation experiments on vegetables. The lead scientist is eager to help find out what happened. Together they discover that giant grasshoppers are behind the devastation. Worse yet, thousands of them are headed toward Chicago! Can they be stopped... or is this the BEGINNING OF THE END?