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Bill Cody (actor)
Páll Valtýr Pálsson or "Bill" Cody Sr. (January 5, 1891 – January 24, 1948) was a Hollywood B-Western actor of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, and father to Bill Cody Jr. Cody began his acting career in the early days of film and just happened to have the same name as "Buffalo" Bill Cody, although he was not a relation. Cody's name was what initially drew producers to him; however, he soon proved to be a charismatic performer in his own right. Biography Born to Icelandic parents, in Winnipeg, Canada, the son of Páll Valtýr Eiríksson from Víðvíkurströnd and Björg Jónsdóttir from Reykjarströnd, Cody was said to have attended Saint Thomas Military Academy, and later St. Johns University. Immediately out of college, he joined the Metropolitan Stock Company, touring the U.S. and Canada. This eventually led him to Hollywood. In 1922, he began working as a stuntman. Acting Career in Silent Films Jesse Goldburg, liking Cody, signed him to an eight series film d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast (California), South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The Recording Academy. Santa Monica traces its history to Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, granted in 1839 to the Sepúlveda family of California. The rancho was later sold to John Percival Jones, John P. Jones and Robert Symington Baker, Robert Baker, who in 1875, along with his Californio heiress wife Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, founded Santa Monica, which incorporated as a city in 1886. The city developed into a seaside resort during the late 19th and early 20th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bull Whip
A bullwhip is a single-tailed whip, usually made of braided leather or nylon, designed as a tool for working with livestock or competition. Bullwhips are pastoral tools, traditionally used to control livestock in open country. A bullwhip's length, flexibility, and tapered design allows it to be thrown in such a way that, toward the end of the throw, part of the whip exceeds the speed of sound—thereby creating a small sonic boom. The bullwhip was rarely, if ever, used to strike cattle, as this could inflict damage to the animal. The bullwhip should not be confused with the stockwhip, an Australian whip also used to control livestock but having a somewhat different structure. History The origins of the bullwhip are also a matter for debate and, given the perishable nature of leather, are likely to remain so. Difficulties in tracing its development also arise from regional and national variations in nomenclature. There are claims that it was developed in South America where, l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Shuford
Andy may refer to: People * Andy (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer born Horace Hinds * Katja Andy (1907–2013), German-American pianist and piano professor * Andy (singer) (born 1958), stage name of Iranian-Armenian singer Andranik Madadian Music * ''Andy'' (1976 album), an album by Andy Williams * ''Andy'' (2001 album), an album by Andy Williams * ''Andy'' (Raleigh Ritchie album), a 2020 album by Raleigh Ritchie * "Andy" (song), a 1986 song by Les Rita Mitsouko Other uses * ''Andy'' (film), a 1965 film * Andy (goose) (1987–1991), a sneaker-wearing goose born without webbed feet * Andy (typeface), a monotype font * Andy, West Virginia, US, a former unincorporated community See also *Andi (other) Andi or ANDI may refer to: People and fictional characters * Andy (given name), including people and fictional characters with the name Andi * Andi people, an ethnic group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child Actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting on stage or in film, movies or television. An adult who began their acting career as a child may also be called a child actor, or a "former child actor". Closely associated terms include teenage actor or teen actor, an actor who reached popularity as a Adolescence, teenager. Famous earlier examples include Elizabeth Taylor, who started as a child star in the early 1940s in productions like ''National Velvet (film), National Velvet'' before becoming a popular film star as an adult in movies. Many child actors find themselves struggling to adapt as they become adults, mainly due to typecasting. Macaulay Culkin and Lindsay Lohan are two particular famous child actors who eventually experienced much difficulty with the fame they acquired at a young age. Some child actors do go on to have successful acting careers as adults; notable actors who first gained fame as children include Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monogram Pictures
Monogram Pictures Corporation was an American film studio that produced mostly low-budget films between 1931 and 1953, when the firm completed a transition to the name Allied Artists Pictures Corporation. Monogram was among the smaller studios in the golden age of Hollywood, generally referred to collectively as Poverty Row. Lacking the financial resources to deliver the lavish sets, production values, and star power of the larger studios, Monogram sought to attract its audiences with the promise of action and adventure. The company's trademark is now owned by Allied Artists International. The original sprawling brick complex which functioned as home to both Monogram and Allied Artists remains at 4376 Sunset Drive, utilized as part of the Church of Scientology Media Center (formerly KCET's television facilities). History Monogram was created in the early 1930s from two earlier companies; W. Ray Johnston's Rayart Productions (renamed Raytone when sound pictures came in) and Tre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when necessary, be conveyed by the use of title cards. The term "silent film" is something of a misnomer, as these films were almost always accompanied by live sounds. During the silent era that existed from the mid-1890s to the late 1920s, a pianist, theater organist—or even, in large cities, a small orchestra—would often play music to accompany the films. Pianists and organists would play either from sheet music, or improvisation. Sometimes a person would even narrate the inter-title cards for the audience. Though at the time the technology to synchronize sound with the film did not exist, music was seen as an essential part of the viewing experience. "Silent film" is typically used as a historical term to describe an era of cinema pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Custer
Bob Custer (born Raymond Anthony Glenn, October 18, 1898 – December 27, 1974) was an American film actor who appeared in over 50 films, mostly Westerns, between 1924 and 1937, including ''The Fighting Hombre'', '' Arizona Days'', '' The Last Roundup'', ''The Oklahoma Kid'' (1929; not the Cagney/ Bogart version), ''Law of the Rio Grande'', ''The Law of the Wild'' and '' Ambush Valley''. Early years Custer was born Raymond Glenn in Kentucky's capital city, Frankfort, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in engineering. Career Using his original name Raymond Glenn, Custer appeared in non-Western films, including ''The Return of Boston Blackie'' (1927) as the title character. He was billed as Bob Custer for Western films, beginning in 1924 when he worked for Films Booking Office. In 1927, he formed Bob Custer Production, and from 1928 through 1931 he acted in 20 Westerns for Syndicate. After he left acting, he became a building inspector in Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Texas Skies (1930 Film)
''Under Texas Skies'' is a 1930 American Western film directed by J.P. McGowan. Cast *Bob Custer as Bob Bainbridge - Posing as Rankin *Natalie Kingston as Joan Prescott *Bill Cody as Army Captain Jack Hartford *Tom London as The Boss / Captain Hartford *Lane Chandler as "Singer" Martin (Secret Service agent) *Bob Roper as Dummy (the mute brute) * William McCall as Deputy Marshal Walsh *Joe Smith Marba Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ... as Sheriff H. Moody Plot Joan Prescott has a contract to sell her horses to Captain Hartford for the U.S. Army. The man she knows as Hartford is actually an impostor who has arranged for the horses to be stolen, with the theft blamed on Tom Rankin. Rankin eventually recovers the horses and reveals that he is the real Hartford. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes Of The Underworld (1929 Film)
''Eyes of the Underworld'' is a 1929 American crime film directed by Leigh Jason and Ray Taylor and written by Leigh Jason and Carl Krusada. The film stars Bill Cody, Sally Blane, Arthur Lubin, Harry Tenbrook, Charles Clary and Monte Montague. The film was released on April 28, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Bill Cody as Pat Doran *Sally Blane as Florence Hueston *Arthur Lubin as Gang Leader *Harry Tenbrook as Gimpy Johnson *Charles Clary as John Hueston *Monte Montague Monte Montague (April 23, 1891 – April 6, 1959) was the stage name for Walter H. Montague, an American film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1920 and 1954. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, and died in Burbank, California ... as Gardener References External links * 1929 films 1920s English-language films American crime films 1929 crime films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Leigh Jason Films directed by Ray Taylor American silent feature films Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slim Fingers
''Slim Fingers'' is a 1929 American crime film directed by Joseph Levigard and written by William Berke and Carl Krusada. The film stars Bill Cody, Duane Thompson, Wilbur Mack, Monte Montague, Arthur Morrison and Charles King. The film was released on March 24, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Bill Cody as Al Wellsley *Duane Thompson as Kate *Wilbur Mack as Dan Donovan *Monte Montague Monte Montague (April 23, 1891 – April 6, 1959) was the stage name for Walter H. Montague, an American film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1920 and 1954. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, and died in Burbank, California ... as Valet *Arthur Morrison as Riley * Charles King as Morgan References External links * 1929 films Silent American crime films 1929 crime films Universal Pictures films American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films English-language crime films {{1920s-US-f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tip Off
''The Tip Off'' (also written as ''The Tip-Off'') is a 1929 American silent crime drama film directed by Leigh Jason and starring Bill Cody, George Hackathorne and Duane Thompson.Munden p.816 It was shot at Universal Studios, just as the company was producing its last silents amidst the conversion to sound. It was originally registered under the working title ''The Stool Pigeon'', but this was changed possibly due to the similarity to Columbia's '' Stool Pigeon''. In Britain it was released under the alternative title ''Underworld Love''. Synopsis Riley, a crook is on the run from the law with his associated Jimmy Lamar. They shelter with Riley's girlfriend Annie, a fortune teller. She falls for Lamar, who is planning to go straight. Once he discovers this Riley pressures Lamar into a new job, intending to frame him up. However, Annie foresees this in her crystal ball and warns Lamar. Cast * Bill Cody as Jimmy Lamar * George Hackathorne as 'Shrimp' Riley * Duane Thompson as Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolves Of The City
''Wolves of the City'' is a 1929 American crime film directed by Leigh Jason and written by Carl Krusada and Vin Moore. The film stars Bill Cody, Sally Blane, Al Ferguson, Monte Montague, Louise Carver and Charles Clary. The film was released on February 24, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Bill Cody as Jack Flynn *Sally Blane as Helen Marsh *Al Ferguson as Mike *Monte Montague as Roscoe Jones *Louise Carver as Mother Machin *Charles Clary Charles Clary (March 24, 1873 – March 24, 1931) was an American actor of the silent film era. Clary appeared in more than 200 films between 1910 and 1930. He was born in Charleston, Illinois and died on his 58th birthday in Los Angeles, Ca ... as Frank Marsh References External links * 1929 films American crime films 1929 crime films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Leigh Jason American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{1920 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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