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Byron Robinson (editor)
Byron Robinson (1900–1957) was an American film editor.Pitts p.238 He worked for a variety of studios including Tiffany Pictures, Universal Pictures, Mayfair Pictures and Columbia Pictures. Filmography * '' The Devil's Partner'' (1926) * ''Alias the Deacon'' (1927) * '' Uncle Tom's Cabin'' (1927) * '' Lingerie'' (1928) * ''Domestic Meddlers'' (1928) * '' The Power of Silence'' (1928) * ''Midnight Rose'' (1928) * '' The Albany Night Boat'' (1928) * '' Broadway Fever'' (1929) * '' The Shannons of Broadway'' (1929) * '' The Medicine Man'' (1930) * '' Borrowed Wives'' (1930) * ''Paradise Island'' (1930) * ''Chinatown After Dark'' (1931) * '' Anybody's Blonde'' (1931) * '' Dragnet Patrol'' (1931) * '' Night Beat'' (1931) * ''Soul of the Slums'' (1931) * '' Graft'' (1931) * ''Dynamite Denny'' (1932) * ''The Monster Walks'' (1932) * ''The Midnight Warning'' (1932) * ''Gorilla Ship'' (1932) * ''Tangled Destinies'' (1932) * ''Sally of the Subway'' (1932) * ''Temptation's Workshop'' (193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longview, Texas
Longview is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, and county seat of Gregg County, Texas, Gregg County; a small part of Longview extends into the western portion of neighboring Harrison County, Texas, Harrison County. Longview is located in East Texas, where Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway system, U.S. Highways U.S. Route 80, 80 and U.S. Route 259, 259 converge just north of the Sabine River (Texas–Louisiana), Sabine River. According to the 2020 United States Census, 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 81,638. Longview is the principal city of the Longview, Texas metropolitan area, Longview metropolitan statistical area, comprising Gregg, Upshur County, Texas, Upshur, and Rusk County, Texas, Rusk Counties. The population of the metropolitan area as of 2017 census estimates was 217,481. Longview was established in 1870 in what was at the time southern Upshur County; the town incorporated in 1871. After Gregg County was created in 1873, Longview was voted the county seat. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shannons Of Broadway
''The Shannons of Broadway'' is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Emmett J. Flynn and starring James Gleason, Lucile Gleason and Mary Philbin. It was based on James Gleason's 1927 play of the same title, which was later remade as ''Goodbye Broadway''.Goble p.950 Cast * James Gleason as Mickey Shannon * Lucile Gleason as Emma Shannon * Mary Philbin as Tessie Swanzey * John Breeden as Chuck * Tom Santschi as Bradford * Harry Tyler as Eddie Allen * Gladys Crolius as Alice Allen * Helen Mehrmann as Minerva * Robert T. Haines as Albee * Slim Summerville as Newt * Tom Kennedy as Burt * Walter Brennan as Hez * Charley Grapewin Charles Ellsworth Grapewin (December 20, 1869 – February 2, 1956) was an American vaudeville and circus performer, a writer, and a stage and film actor. He worked in over 100 motion pictures during the silent and sound eras, most notably portr ... as Swanzey References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorilla Ship
''Gorilla Ship'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Strayer from an original screenplay by George Waggner. Starring Ralph Ince, Vera Reynolds, and Reed Howes, the film was produced by Ralph M. Like, Ltd. and distributed by Mayfair Pictures. It was released on June 11, 1932. Cast list * Ralph Ince as Captain "Gorilla" Larson * Vera Reynolds as Helen Wells * Reed Howes as Dave Burton * Wheeler Oakman as Philip Wells * James Bradbury Jr. as Dumb sailor * Erin La Brissoniere as Girl friend * George Chesebro George Newell Chesebro (July 29, 1888 – May 28, 1959) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1915 and 1954. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Los Angeles, California. Partial filmography * ''Mi ... as Smith, the first mate * Ben Hall as Benny, the cabin boy References External links * * * * 1932 films 1932 drama films American drama films Films directed by Frank R. Strayer American black-and- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midnight Warning
''The Midnight Warning'' is a 1932 American mystery film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring William "Stage" Boyd, Claudia Dell and Huntley Gordon. The film is also known as ''Eyes of Mystery'' (new American title). Plot A sister & brother check into a posh hotel. Shortly thereafter, the brother is missing, & despite the sister's inquiries, no one admits to ever having seen the man. Meanwhile, a sniper shoots bullets through the window of the room that the brother & sister stayed in. Is there any connection between these events? That's the mystery. Cast * William "Stage" Boyd as Thorwaldt Cornish * Claudia Dell as Enid Van Buren * Huntley Gordon as Mr. Gordon * John Harron as Erich * Hooper Atchley as Dr. Steven Walcott * Lloyd Whitlock as Rankin * Phillips Smalley as Dr. Bronson * Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Chauncey Ingraham (November 30, 1874 – April 4, 1956) was an American film actor and director. Biography Born in Rochelle, Illinois, Ingraham appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Monster Walks
''The Monster Walks'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code black-and-white horror film directed by Frank R. Strayer. Plot The film opens with Ruth Earlton and her fiancé Dr. Ted Carver arriving at her father's house. She has been told that her father has died, and is returning to find out what will be done with the estate. They arrive on a stormy night, and are greeted by her invalid uncle Robert, the housekeeper Mrs. Krug and the housekeeper's son Hanns. While exploring the mansion, Ruth is dismayed to find a large ape her father used to conduct experiments in the basement. She and the others then gather to learn how the Earlton estate will be divided. Earlton has left his estate to Ruth, but it will go to her uncle Robert in the event of her death. Very small monthly sums are also left to the housekeeper Mrs. Krug and her son Hanns, and these two are very upset about the small amount of the allowance. When Ruth goes to bed that night, a large, hairy hand reaches through the headbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamite Denny
''Dynamite Denny'' is a 1932 American drama film directed by Frank R. Strayer from an original screenplay by W. Scott Darling. The film stars Jay Wilsey, Blanche Mehaffey, and William V. Mong. Produced by Action Pictures, it was distributed through Mayfair pictures, and was released on May 27, 1932. Cast list * Jay Wilsey as Denny * Blanche Mehaffey as Mary, chairman of the board's daughter * William V. Mong as William B. Marston, chairman of the board * Walter Perry as Jim Dayton * Matthew Betz as Labor agitator * Fern Emmett as Marston's Nurse Reception '' The Chico Enterprise'' gave the film a good review, stating that "fans...will get their money's worth of thrills..." '' The Daily News'' also gave the picture a good review, saying, "For thrills, romance and laughter, don't fail to see "Dynamite Denny"...It has about everything in the way of action and thrills that could possible be crammed into one picture without making it cause nightmares for its audience. ''The Film Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graft (1931 Film)
''Graft'' is a 1931 American pre-Code thriller film, directed by Christy Cabanne, starring Regis Toomey and future talent agent Sue Carol, and featuring Boris Karloff, who appeared in ''Frankenstein'' during the same year. Cast * Regis Toomey as Dusty Hotchkiss * Sue Carol as Constance Hall * Dorothy Revier as Pearl Vaughan * Boris Karloff as Joe Terry * George Irving as Robert Hall * Richard Tucker as Carter Harrison * William B. Davidson as M.H. Thomas * Willard Robertson Willard Robertson (January 1, 1886 – April 5, 1948) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1924 and 1948. He was born in Runnels, Texas, and died in Hollywood, California. Biography Robertson first w ... as Scudder * Harold Goodwin as Speed Hansen * Carmelita Geraghty as Secretary External links * * 1931 films 1930s thriller films American black-and-white films Films directed by Christy Cabanne Films produced by Samuel Bischoff Universal Pictu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Of The Slums
''Soul of the Slums'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code crime melodrama directed by Frank R. Strayer from an original screenplay by W. Scott Darling. The film stars William Collier Jr., Blanche Mehaffey, and Murray Smith, and was released by Action Pictures on November 15, 1931. Cast list * William Collier Jr. as Jerry Harris * Blanche Mehaffey as Molly * Murray Smith as Spike * James Bradbury Jr. as Dummy * Walter Long as Pete Thompson * Paul Weigel Paul Weigel (18 February 1867 – 25 May 1951) was a German-American actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1916 and 1945. Selected filmography * '' Naked Hearts'' (1916) - Cecil's Father * '' Each Pearl a Tear'' (1916) - Roger ... as Brother Jacob * Max Asher as Pawnbroker References External links * * * Films directed by Frank R. Strayer American crime drama films 1931 films 1931 crime drama films American black-and-white films Mayfair Pictures films Melodrama films 1930s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Beat (1931 Film)
''Night Beat'' is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film directed by George B. Seitz. Cast * Jack Mulhall as Johnny * Patsy Ruth Miller as Eleanor * Walter McGrail as Martin * Harry Cording as Chill Scarpelli * Ernie Adams as Weissenkorn * Richard Cramer as Featherstone * Harry Semels as Italian References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * * * Night Beatavailable for free download from Internet Archive The Internet Archive is an American digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It provides free public access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, software applications/games, music, ... 1931 films 1931 crime films American crime films American black-and-white films Films directed by George B. Seitz Mayfair Pictures films 1930s English- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragnet Patrol
''Dragnet Patrol'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code Pre-Code Hollywood was the brief era in the Cinema of the United States, American film industry between the widespread adoption of sound in film in 1929LaSalle (2002), p. 1. and the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code censorshi ... melodrama film directed by Frank R. Strayer from a script by W. Scott Darling. The film stars Glenn Tryon, Vera Reynolds, and Marjorie Beebe, and was released by Action Pictures on December 15, 1931. Cast list * Glenn Tryon as Larry * Vera Reynolds as Millie * Marjorie Beebe as Mabel * Vernon Dent as Cookie * Symona Boniface as Ethel * Walter Long (actor), Walter Long as Grainger * George "Gabby" Hayes, George Hayes as Private detective References External links * * * Melodrama films 1931 drama films 1931 films American drama films Films directed by Frank R. Strayer American black-and-white films Mayfair Pictures films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anybody's Blonde
''Anybody's Blonde'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code mystery film directed by Frank R. Strayer from an original screenplay by Betty Burbridge. The film stars Dorothy Revier, Reed Howes, and Edna Murphy, and was released by Action Pictures on November 17, 1931. Plot Janet Reese is a reporter whose brother, Jim Dorgan, is an up-and-coming boxer, who is a win away from getting a shot at a title bout. Steve Crane is a local gangster who also owns a popular nightclub. Crane, knowing he can get better odds betting against Dorgan, tries to force him into throwing the match, but Dorgan refuses. Crane enlists Myrtle Devoe, one of his showgirls and his mistress to distract Dorgan long enough so that he misses the fight. Myrtle and Dorgan used to go out, so when she invites him back to her place, he agrees. When Dorgan doesn't show up for his match against Don O'Hara, he loses by forfeit. O'Hara now becomes the number one challenger for the title. The following morning, Dorgan is found dead ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinatown After Dark
''Chinatown After Dark'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Stuart Paton and starring Carmel Myers, Rex Lease and Barbara Kent.Pitts p.240 Cast *Carmel Myers as Madame Ying Su *Rex Lease as James 'Jim' Bonner *Barbara Kent as Lotus *Edmund Breese as Le Fong * Frank Mayo as Ralph Bonner *Billy Gilbert as Horatio Dooley *Michael Visaroff as Mr. Varonoff * Laska Winter as Ming Fu * Willie Fung as Ling Chi * George Chesebro as Varonoff's Henchman * Lloyd Whitlock as Detective Captain *James B. Leong James B. Leong (born Leong But-jung and sometimes credited as Jimmy Leong) was a Chinese-American character actor and filmmaker who had a long career in Hollywood beginning during the silent era. Leong was born in Shanghai, and he moved to the ... as Servant References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
