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David Howard (director)
David Howard (October 6, 1896 – December 21, 1941) was an American film director. He directed 46 films between 1930 and 1941. He was born as David Paget Davis III in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died in Los Angeles, California. Selected filmography * ''There Were Thirteen'' (1931) * ''The Rainbow Trail (film), The Rainbow Trail'' (1931) * ''The Golden West (1932 film), The Golden West'' (1932) * ''The Mystery Squadron'' (1933) (writer & director) * ''Robbers' Roost (1933 film), Robbers' Roost'' (1933) * ''Smoke Lightning'' (1933) * ''The Lost Jungle'' (1934) (writer & screenplay) * ''In Old Santa Fe'' (1934) * ''The Marines Are Coming'' (1934) * ''Whispering Smith Speaks'' (1935) * ''Hard Rock Harrigan'' (1936) * ''Thunder Mountain (1935 film), Thunder Mountain'' (1935) * ''Conflict (1936 film), Conflict'' (1936) * ''Daniel Boone (1936 film), Daniel Boone'' (1936) * ''The Border Patrolman'' (1936) * ''The Mine with the Iron Door (1936 film), The Mine with the Iron Door ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1854, the city has been coextensive with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of world's largest metropolitan regions, with 6.245 million residents . The city's population at the 2020 census was 1,603,797, and over 56 million people live within of Philadelphia. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The city served as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony during the British colonial era and went on to play a historic and vital role as the central meeting place for the nation's founding fathers whose plans and actions in Philadelphia ultimately inspired the American Revolution and the nation's inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Border Patrolman
''The Border Patrolman'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by David Howard and starring George O'Brien. Plot Spoiled socialite Patricia Huntley gets arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agent Bob Wallace in Arizona after meeting with jewel smuggler Courtney Haybrook four miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. She defiantly smokes, tears up the citation, and claims he manhandled her when taken to the station. However, when he quits after being forced to apologize to her she becomes guilty and convinces her wealthy grandfather Frank Adams to hire him at a new job. At Bob's advice, Frank hires him as Pat's tutor, teaching her riding and swimming. They initially bond, but she becomes upset after learning of her grandfather's plan. She tries to get drunk to embarrass him, only to find that the hotel staff have been ordered by Bob not to serve her any more drinks. After Pat slaps Bob, he decides to quit and she decides to go south of the border to marry Courtney, who hides a valu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshal Of Mesa City
''The Marshal of Mesa City'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Jack Lait Jr.. Although no story credit was given, this film bears a striking similarity to the 1935 western, ''The Arizonian'', whose screenplay and story were written by Academy Award winner Dudley Nichols, and some sources state that this film was a remake of the earlier picture. Both were produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, and ''The Marshal of Mesa City'' was released on November 3, 1939. The film stars George O'Brien and Virginia Vale. Plot In 1880, in Mesa City, Arizona, corrupt sheriff Jud Cronin and his cronies wreak havoc. School teacher Virginia King has had enough, including Cronin's advances, and decides to leave for good. Cronin's henchmen intercept her stagecoach, but retired lawman Cliff Mason foils their plans. Virginia identifies one of the gang as Pete Henderson. Because the stagecoach was damaged during the ambush, Cliff escorts Virginia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Legion
''Arizona Legion'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Oliver Drake, based on Bernard McConville's story. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, it was released on January 20, 1939, and stars George O'Brien and Laraine Day (billed under her earlier stage name of Laraine Johnson). Plot Boone Yeager has sold his ranch and cattle, and now spends his days drinking, gambling, and hanging around a gang of very disreputable individuals. His fiancée, Letty Meade, is distraught over his sudden change in behavior and breaks off their engagement. In addition, his longtime friend Bob Ives, a lieutenant in the local army troop, also severs his relationship with Yeager in response to Yeager's recent activities. However, it is revealed that Letty's father, Judge Meade, has empowered Yeager to infiltrate the local gang and hunt down its leader, while at the same time organizing the Arizona Rangers. Yeager gets in good with the gang, but can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timber Stampede
''Timber Stampede'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Morton Grant, based on a story by Bernard McConville and Paul Franklin. The film stars George O'Brien, Chill Wills, and Marjorie Reynolds. RKO Radio Pictures produced and distributed the film, which was released on June 30, 1939. Plot Cast * George O'Brien as Scott Baylor * Chill Wills as Whopper Hatch * Marjorie Reynolds as Anne Carr * Morgan Wallace as Dunlap * Robert Fiske as Matt Chaflin * Guy Usher as Jay Jones * Earl Dwire as Henry Clay Baylor * Frank Hagney as Champ - Henchman * Bob Burns as Sheriff Lyman * Monte Montague as Jake * Bud Osborne Leonard Miles "Bud" Osborne (July 20, 1884 – February 2, 1964) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 600 films and television programs between 1912 and 1963. Biography Osborne was born Miles Osborne in Knox County, Texas ... as Brady References External links * * * * American Western (ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rookie Cop
''The Rookie Cop'' is a 1939 film directed by David Howard and starring Tim Holt as a rookie cop who wants to prove his friend wasn't involved with a robbery. The film also stars Virginia Weidler, Janet Shaw, Frank M. Thomas, and Muriel Evans. Plot summary Cast Reception The film made a profit of $18,000. The ''Los Angeles Times The ''Los Angeles Times'' (abbreviated as ''LA Times'') is a daily newspaper that started publishing in Los Angeles in 1881. Based in the LA-adjacent suburb of El Segundo since 2018, it is the sixth-largest newspaper by circulation in the Un ...'' called it "an unusually agreeable picture". References External links * * * * 1939 films 1939 drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by David Howard American drama films Films produced by Bert Gilroy 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gun Law (1938 Film)
''Gun Law'' is a 1938 film. It made a profit of $47,000. Plot After he finds the wanted outlaw "The Raven" dead from having sipped water from a contaminated stream, U.S. Marshal Tom O'Malley decides to impersonate him and investigate criminal activities in the Arizona town of Gunsight. Saloon keeper Flash Arnold and a corrupt mayor are engaged in various nefarious deeds. At first they believe O'Malley to be the Raven and even appoint him the town's sheriff. Then they try to frame him after the lawman begins foiling their robbery attempts, but O'Malley prevails. Cast * George O'Brien (actor), George O'Brien as Tom O'Malley * Ward Bond as Pecos * Robert Gleckler as Flash Arnold * Rita Oehmen as Ruth Ross * Ray Whitley (singer-songwriter), Ray Whitley as Singing Sam McGee * Paul Everton as John Blaine * Francis McDonald as Henchman Nevada * Edward Pawley as The Raven References External links * * * * 1938 crime films 1938 films American black-and-white films Films produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Renegade Ranger
''The Renegade Ranger'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by David Howard. It was the first film Tim Holt made for RKO, for whom he would be one of the studio's biggest stars.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p123 Plot Captain Jack Steele of the Texas Rangers is sent to arrest the beautiful Judith Alvarez. She claims she is innocent. Cast * George O'Brien as Captain Jack Steele *Rita Hayworth as Judith Alvarez *Tim Holt as Larry Corwin * Ray Whitley as Happy *Lucio Villegas as Don Juan Campielo *William Royle as Ben Sanderson *Cecilia Callejo as Toñia Campielo *Neal Hart as Sheriff Joe Rawlings *Monte Montague as Henchman Monte *Bob Kortman as Henchman Idaho * Charles Stevens as Manuel * Jim Mason as Hank *Tom London as Henchman Red Production RKO borrowed Rita Hayworth from Columbia Pictures for this production. Scenes for the production were shot in Chatsworth, CA. Soundtrack * "Señorita" (Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Stadium Mystery
''Hollywood Stadium Mystery'' is a 1938 American film directed by David Howard. Plot A rivalry develops between a district attorney named Devons, who finds murder mysteries amusing but amateurish, and Pauline Ward, a crime novelist. They play tricks on one another, attempting to prove their point over how to solve a crime. One night before a prizefight, when the lights are momentarily dimmed, a boxer is suddenly killed in the ring. The only clue Devons and Ward have is a tune that a man was whistling. The police detain every spectator from ringside, considering them all as suspects, including Edna Mayberry, a woman who had an involvement with the dead fighter. Pauline is threatened in a dressing room before the case is solved. Cast * Neil Hamilton as Bill Devons *Evelyn Venable as Pauline Ward *Jimmy Wallington as Nick Nicholls *Barbara Pepper as Althea Ames *Lucien Littlefield as Watchman * Lynne Roberts as Edna Mayberry * Charles Williams as Jake *James Spottswood as Albe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawless Valley (1938 Film)
''Lawless Valley'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Oliver Drake, based on the short story "No Law in Shadow Valley" by W. C. Tuttle. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, it opened on November 4, 1937. The film stars George O'Brien and Kay Sutton. Plot Framed for a robbery, Larry Rhodes gets out of prison and returns to Lawless Valley to seek the killer of his father. Cast * George O'Brien as Larry Rhodes * Kay Sutton as Norma Rogers * Walter Miller as Bob North * Fred Kohler as Tom Marsh (credited as Fred Kohler Sr.) * Fred Kohler Jr. as Jeff Marsh * Lew Kelly as Fresno * George MacQuarrie as Tim Wade * Earle Hodgins as Sheriff Heck Hampton * Chill Wills as Deputy Speedy McGow * Dot Farley as Anna * Victor Adamson as Townsman (uncredited) * George Chesebro as Ranch Hand (uncredited) * Ben Corbett as Short Ranch Hand (uncredited) * The Four Tunes as Boxcar Singers (uncredited) * Kirby Grant as Ranch Hand (uncredited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Border G-Man
''Border G-Man'' is a 1938 American adventure film directed by David Howard (director), David Howard and written by Oliver Drake (filmmaker), Oliver Drake. The film stars George O'Brien (actor), George O'Brien, Laraine Day, Raymond Otis Whitley, Ray Whitley, John Miljan and Rita La Roy. The film was released on June 24, 1938, by RKO Pictures. Plot Jim Galloway, posing as a ranch foreman, is sent to investigate a suspicion that ammunition, horses and men are being smuggled out of the country and becomes involved in a mystery and a romance. Cast * George O'Brien (actor), George O'Brien as Jim Galloway * Laraine Day as Betty Holden * Raymond Otis Whitley, Ray Whitley as Luke Jones * John Miljan as Louis Rankin * Rita La Roy as Mrs. Rita Browning * Edgar Dearing as Smoky Joslin * William Stelling as Leslie Holden * Edward Keane as Colonel Christie * Ethan Laidlaw as Henchman Curly * Hugh Sothern as Matt Rathburn * Bob Burns as Sheriff Clemens References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Painted Desert (1938 Film)
''Painted Desert'' is a 1938 Western film directed by David Howard and starring George O'Brien and Laraine Day (billed as "Laraine Johnson"). The picture is a remake of ''The Painted Desert'', which stars William Boyd and features an early appearance by Clark Gable in a major supporting role. The movie was partially filmed on location in Red Rock Canyon, a popular filming location during the 1930s and 1940s, with a multitude of B-Westerns being filmed there. Plot Bob, a young rancher, buys a mine on his leased land to prevent the working of it. However, surveys show a valuable mineral deposit, so he and Carol, the granddaughter of the discoverer of the mine, who has been forced to sell it to a crook, start operations on it. Fawcett, the crook, schemes to get the mine back, but is outwitted at every turn and loses his life in the dynamiting which he inspired. Cast * George O'Brien as Bob McVey * Laraine Day as Miss Carol Banning (billed as Laraine Johnson) * Ray Whitley a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
