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Arthur Loft
Arthur Loft (May 25, 1897 – January 1, 1947) was an American film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1932 and 1947. Biography He was born in Denver, Colorado and died in Los Angeles, California. He is interred at Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Career In 1931, Loft performed with the Hale-Munier Players. Selected filmography *''Behind Jury Doors'' (1932) * ''Alimony Madness'' (1933) * ''Western Justice'' (1934) * ''Paradise Valley'' (1934) * '' Girl in the Case'' (1934) * '' Danger Ahead'' (1935) * '' Wanted! Jane Turner'' (1936) * ''King of the Royal Mounted'' (1936) * '' Shakedown'' (1936) * ''All American Sweetheart'' (1937) * '' The Great Barrier'' (1937) * ''Paid to Dance'' (1937) * ''Motor Madness'' (1937) * '' The Main Event'' (1938) * '' Rawhide'' (1938) * ''Rhythm of the Saddle'' (1938) * ''Squadron of Honor'' (1938) * '' Cafe Hostess'' (1939) * '' A Woman Is the Judge'' (1939) * ''Teddy, the Rough Rider'' (1940) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlet Street
''Scarlet Street'' is a 1945 American film noir directed by Fritz Lang. The screenplay concerns two criminals who take advantage of a middle-aged painter in order to steal his artwork. The film is based on the French novel ''La Chienne'' (literally ''The Bitch'') by Georges de La Fouchardière, which had been previously dramatized on stage by André Mouëzy-Éon, and cinematically as ''La Chienne'' (1931) by director Jean Renoir. The principal actors Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea had earlier appeared together in '' The Woman in the Window'' (1944), also directed by Lang. Local authorities in New York, Milwaukee, and Atlanta banned ''Scarlet Street'' early in 1946 because of its dark plot and themes. The film is in the public domain. Plot New York, 1934 – Christopher "Chris" Cross, a meek amateur painter and cashier for a clothing retailer, is fêted by his employer for 25 years of service. After presenting Chris with a gold watch and kind words, company head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakedown (1936 Film)
''Shakedown'' is a 1936 American crime drama film, directed by David Selman from a screenplay by Grace Neville based on a story by Barry Shipman. The film stars Lew Ayres, Joan Perry, and Thurston Hall, and was released on July 17, 1936. This was Perry's film debut. Cast list * Lew Ayres as Bob Sanderson * Joan Perry as Edith Stuart * Thurston Hall as G. Gregory Stuart * Victor Kilian as Caretaker * Henry Mollison as Ralph Gurney * John Gallaudet as Hawsley * George McKay as Spud * Gene Morgan as Presto Mullins * Wyrley Birch as Mr. Morrison * William Gould as Lieutenant * Wade Boteler as Captain of detectives * Edward Le Saint as Attorney * Olaf Hytten as Butler * George Offerman Jr. as Pat O'Roark * Arthur Loft as Editor * Murdock MacQuarrie Murdock MacQuarrie (August 25, 1878 – August 20, 1942) was an American silent film actor and director. His name was also seen as Murdock McQuarrie. MacQuarrie was born in San Francisco, California, and attended school the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glamour For Sale
''Glamour for Sale'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Anita Louise, Roger Pryor, and Frances Robinson.McCarty p.421 Plot A poor girl, working for an escort agency, is given for her first client a man working for the police, who suspect the business is involved in blackmail. Her innocence of the agency's criminal activities, along with her looks, charm, and wit mean that only she among all the club's girls can help the police break one of the city's many criminal rackets. Cast * Anita Louise as Ann Powell * Roger Pryor as Jim Daly * Frances Robinson as Betty Warren * June MacCloy as Peggy Davis * Don Beddoe as Frank Regan * Paul Fix as Louis Manell * Arthur Loft as Harry T. Braddock * Veda Ann Borg as Lucille *Minta Durfee Araminta Estelle "Minta" Durfee (October 1, 1889 – September 9, 1975) was an American silent film actress from Los Angeles, California, possibly best known for her role in '' Mickey'' (1918). Biography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colorado (1940 Film)
'' Colorado '' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers. Plot During the American Civil War a Confederate officer who is also a Captain in the Union Cavalry is keeping Federal troops in the Colorado Territory from reinforcing their armies in the East by forming an alliance of secessionists, outlaws, and opportunists as well as arming hostile Indians. Unable to send more reinforcements, the United States Secret Service sends one man, Military intelligence officer Lieutenant Jerry Burke to identify who is behind the troubles and put an end to it. Armed with a sweeping letter of both law enforcement and military powers signed by President Abraham Lincoln Jerry meets his old comrade in arms Gabby to go west. The Confederate/Union officer calling himself Donald Mason is actually Jerry's brother Donald. Donald escapes arrest but confronts his alliance that they are getting rich whilst he is doing all the work and facing all the danger. Donald ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teddy, The Rough Rider
''Teddy, the Rough Rider'' is a 1940 American short drama film directed by Ray Enright. It won an Oscar at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). Cast * Sidney Blackmer as Theodore Roosevelt * Pierre Watkin as Senator Platt * Arthur Loft as Big Jim Rafferty * Theodore von Eltz as William Loeb Jr. * Clay Clement as Avery D. Andrews * Douglas Wood as President William McKinley * Robert Warwick as Captain Leonard Wood * Selmer Jackson as John W. Riggs, Cabinet Member * Edward McWade as Russell Alger, Secretary of War * Edward Van Sloan as Elihu Root, Secretary of State (uncredited) * Frank Mayo as Cabinet Member (uncredited) * Jack Mower Jack Mower (September 5, 1890 – January 6, 1965) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 520 films between 1914 and 1965. He was born in Honolulu and died in Hollywood. After studying at Punahou College, in Honolulu, Mower moved ... as Secretary (uncredited) References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Woman Is The Judge
''A Woman Is the Judge'' is an American 1939 drama film directed by Nick Grinde and starring Frieda Inescort, Otto Kruger, Rochelle Hudson, Mayo Methot, Gordon Oliver, and Arthur Loft. The film tagline is ''Love bridges the gulf between a judge and an underworld girl''. This is an early film exploring such themes as gender equality and female lawyers. The film is based on the play by Alexandre Bisson. Plot A famous female lawyer (Frieda Inescort) at the peak of her career has to resign in order to defend her estranged daughter (Mayo Methot), with whom she lost any contact some 20 years ago, against a murder charge. A prosecuting attorney (Otto Kruger) has a secret crush on the judge. Cast *Frieda Inescort as Mary Cabot *Otto Kruger as Steven Graham * Rochelle Hudson as Justine West *Mayo Methot as Gertie *Gordon Oliver as Robert Langley *Arthur Loft as Tim Ryan *Walter Fenner as Harper *John Dilson as Ramsey *Ben Hewlett as Wolf *Beryl Mercer Beryl Mercer (August 13, 1882&nb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cafe Hostess
''Cafe Hostess'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Preston Foster and Ann Dvorak. The screenplay was written by Harold Shumate, based on a story by Tay Garnett and Howard Higgin. Prior to filming the studio had been warned by the MPAA that the film did not comply with its code, but it is unclear whether changes were made to the script. Plot Jo is a hostess, also known as a "B" girl (a euphemism for a prostitute), in a clip joint, a seedy waterfront nightclub where the patrons are set up for a pickpocket operation. The club is owned by Eddie Morgan, who keeps an eye on things by posing as the piano player. A former hostess, Annie, returns to the club in order to tell Morgan off and let him know that he ruined her life. Not getting satisfaction, she attempts to get Jo to turn witness against Morgan in order to get him arrested, but Jo is too afraid. While there, Annie witnesses Jo being treated roughly by a local hood, Red Connolly ( William Paw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squadron Of Honor
''Squadron of Honor'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Charles C. Coleman and starring Don Terry, Mary Russell, and Thurston Hall. It was produced as a second feature by Columbia Pictures.Miller p.61 The film's sets were designed by the art director Stephen Goosson. Synopsis American Legion commander Bob Metcalf and district attorney Don Blane join forces to battle a crooked operator who tries to frame Metcalf for murder. To assist him Blane calls on the help of a hundred thousand American Legion members. Cast * Don Terry as District Attorney Don Blane * Mary Russell as Eve Rogers * Thurston Hall as Bob Metcalf * Arthur Loft as Lou Tanner * Robert Warwick as Kimball * Marc Lawrence as Lawlor * Dick Curtis as Craig * George McKay as Todd * Eddie Fetherston as Denton * Edward LeSaint as Forsythe * Ivan Miller as Chief Finley * Harry Strang as Capt. Riley * Jimmy Hollywood as Sid Hinkle * Edward Earle as Haynes * Jack Pennick as Elmer * Mary Mersch as Mrs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythm Of The Saddle
''Rhythm of the Saddle'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Pert Kelton. Written by Paul Franklin, the film is about the foreman at a ranch owned by a wealthy rodeo owner who will lose her rodeo contract unless sales improve. Plot The owner of the Silver Shadow ranch, Maureen McClune ( Peggy Moran), runs the Frontier Week rodeo every year, relying on the financial success of the event to support the ranch. The current rodeo is the most profitable in the event's history, but Maureen is told by the rodeo organizers that she must do even better if she hopes to get her contract renewed. Maureen's main competition is Jack Pomeroy (LeRoy Mason), who owns a rival ranch and a local nightclub and gambling house. Following a series of "accidents" apparently caused by negligence during the rodeo, Maureen's foreman, Gene Autry (Gene Autry), sets out to prove that Pomeroy is responsible. Maureen's Aunt Hattie (Pert Kelto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawhide (1938 Film)
''Rawhide'' is a 1938 American Western film starring Lou Gehrig and made by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation. The movie was directed by Ray Taylor and produced by Sol Lesser from a screenplay by Jack Natteford and Daniel Jarrett. The cinematography was by Allen Q. Thompson. This is the only Hollywood movie in which baseball great Lou Gehrig made a screen appearance, playing himself as a vacationing ballplayer visiting his sister Peggy (played by Evalyn Knapp) on a ranch in the fictional town of Rawhide, Montana. The film remains available on DVD and VHS formats. Plot The storyline revolves around Lou Gehrig playing himself, who decides to give up baseball in New York for the life of a western cattle rancher. Once at the ranch, Gehrig encounters a protection racket preying on the ranchers by extortion and violence. He teams up with a crusading local attorney to fight the crooks and ultimately put them in jail. In the opening scene, Lou Gehrig is surrounded by a gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Main Event (1938 Film)
''The Main Event'' is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by Danny Dare, which stars Robert Paige, Jacqueline Wells, and Arthur Loft. Cast list * Robert Paige as Mac Richards * Jacqueline Wells as Helen Phillips * Arthur Loft as Jack Benson * John Gallaudet as Joe Carter * Thurston Hall as Captain Phillips * Gene Morgan as Lefty * Dick Curtis as Sawyer * Oscar O'Shea as Captain Rorty * Pat Flaherty as Moran * John Tyrrel as Steve * Nick Copeland as Jake * Lester Dorr as Buck * Leora Thatcher Leora Thatcher (May 12, 1894 – March 5, 1984) was an American actress on stage, film, and television, and a teacher. Early years Thatcher was born in Logan, Utah, on May 12, 1894, the daughter of Sarah Catherine Hopkins and Moses Thatcher, Jr. ... as Landlady * Edward J. LeSaint as Watchman References External links * * * 1938 comedy-drama films American comedy-drama films Columbia Pictures films American black-and-white films 1938 films 1930s American films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motor Madness (film)
''Motor Madness'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Joseph Allen, Rosalind Keith and J.M. Kerrigan. Plot After speedboat racing champion Joe Dunn wins a preliminary race, he is offered a bribe to deliberately lose the race for the championship. A fight ensues, and Joe is jailed and his girlfriend, Peggy McNeil, replaces him in the race. Peggy crashes the boat and is seriously injured. Joe gets out of jail and desperately seeks money to pay for an operation to save Peggy's life. Cast * Joseph Allen as Joe Dunn * Rosalind Keith as Peggy McNeil * J. M. Kerrigan as Henry John 'Cap' McNeil * Marc Lawrence as Gus Slater * Richard Terry as Nick Givens * Arthur Loft as 'Lucky' Leonard Raymond * Joe Sawyer as Steve Dolan (as Joseph Sawyer) * George Ernest George Ernest (born George Ruud Hjorth; November 20, 1921 – June 25, 2009) was an American actor and Office of Strategic Services (OSS) combat photographer/cameraman during World W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
