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Ernest Pagano
Ernest S. Pagano (January 16, 1901 – April 29, 1953) was an American screenwriter. He began in showbusiness as a "gag-man" in silent films. He wrote for 66 films between 1927 and 1947. He was born in Florence, Colorado, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack. His brother was the novelist and screenwriter Jo Pagano.''Celluloid Adventures 2: Artistic Triumphs...Box Office Bombs'' by Nicholas Anez, Midnight Marquee Press, 2011, page 64 Partial filmography * ''Spite Marriage'' (1929) * ''Three Hollywood Girls'' (1931) * ''Pete and Repeat'' (1931) * '' Crashing Hollywood'' (1931) * ''Windy Riley Goes Hollywood'' (1931) * '' The Lure of Hollywood'' (1931) * '' Honeymoon Trio'' (1931) * '' Up Pops the Duke'' (1931) * '' That's My Meat'' (1931) * ''One Quiet Night'' (1931) * '' Queenie of Hollywood'' (1931) * ''Once a Hero'' (1931) * ''The Tamale Vendor'' (1931) * '' Idle Roomers'' (1931) * '' Smart Work'' (1931) * '' Moonlight and Cactus'' (1932) * ''Keep Laug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florence, Colorado
The City of Florence is a Statutory City located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 3,822 at the 2020 United States Census. Florence is a part of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. History Florence was built as a transportation center, with three railroads including a small railroad depot for the trains that hauled coal from the neighboring towns of Rockvale and Coal Creek. After a small oil was discovered north of Canon City at Oil Spring, commercial quantity oil was discovered in Florence in 1862, Florence became the first significant oil center west of the Mississippi. In the early 1880s the town grew rapidly. The city was named after Florence, the daughter of local settler James McCandless. The town was incorporated in 1887. The Downtown Florence Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Geography Florence is in eastern Fremont County, on the so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tamale Vendor
''The Tamale Vendor'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle and starring Tom Patricola and Charles Judels. See also * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the films he di ... External links * 1931 films 1931 comedy films 1931 short films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle Educational Pictures short films American black-and-white films American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Jack Townley 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1934 In Film
The following is an overview of 1934 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1934 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January 26 – Samuel Goldwyn (formerly of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) purchases the film rights to ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' from the L. Frank Baum estate for $40,000. *February 19 – Bob Hope marries Dolores Reade. *April 19 – Fox Studios releases ''Stand Up and Cheer!'', with five-year-old Shirley Temple in a relatively minor role. Shirley steals the film and Fox, which had been near bankruptcy, finds itself owning a goldmine. *May 18 – Paramount releases ''Little Miss Marker'', with Shirley Temple, on loan from Fox, in the title role. *June 13 – An amendment to the Production Code establishes the Production Code Administration, and requires all films to obtain a certificate of approval before being released. *July 28 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allez Oop
''Allez Oop'' is a 1934 American short comedy film starring Buster Keaton. It was the second film Keaton made for Educational Pictures. Plot Elmer ( Buster Keaton) works at a clock repair shop and falls for a woman named Paula (Dorothy Sebastian), a customer who brings in her watch to be fixed. Eventually, Elmer invites Paula to go to the circus with him, where she soon becomes enamored with the lead trapeze artist ( George J. Lewis). In an effort to win her heart, Elmer attempts to become an expert in acrobatics as well by practicing in his backyard with a swing and mattress, but with very little success. In the end, though, he is able to show his true mettle, performing amazing athletic feats in order to save Paula from a deadly fire. Cast * Buster Keaton as Elmer * Dorothy Sebastian as Paula Stevens * George J. Lewis as The Great Apollo * Harry Myers as Circus spectator * The Flying Escalantes as Acrobatic Troupe * Leonard Kibrick as Boy watching Buster (uncredited) See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gold Ghost
''The Gold Ghost'' is a 1934 short American pre-code comedy film starring Buster Keaton. Plot Two wealthy fathers Jim and George try to arrange their children Gloria and Wally to marry in order to strengthen their families. Gloria refuses to marry Wally dubbing him "proof that reincarnation exists because no-one could be as dumb as him in one lifetime". Wally overhears this and storms off, deciding to leave his town altogether. He ends up in Nevada, unbeknownst to him the town he settles on is in fact a literal ghost town. Discovering a discarded sheriff's badge he declares himself the sheriff. Wally goes into a saloon and meets a beautiful girl who turns out to be a ghost. When he sees that she is being pestered by the ghosts of several rowdy former townsfolk he scares them away with his pistol. He is soon joined by former gangster Bugs Kelly who has faked his death and ended up in the same town as Wally after going on the run. Two local prospectors discover gold buried on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Of A Sailor
''Son of a Sailor'' is a 1933 American comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon and written by Alfred A. Cohn, Paul Gerard Smith, Ernest Pagano, and H. M. Walker. The film stars Joe E. Brown, Jean Muir, Frank McHugh, Thelma Todd, Johnny Mack Brown, and Sheila Terry. The film was released by Warner Bros. on December 23, 1933. Plot Cast *Joe E. Brown as 'Handsome' Callahan *Jean Muir as Helen Farnsworth *Frank McHugh as 'Gaga' *Thelma Todd as The Baroness *Johnny Mack Brown as 'Duke' * Sheila Terry as Genevieve *George Blackwood as Armstrong *Merna Kennedy as Isabel *Kenneth Thomson as Williams *Samuel S. Hinds as Admiral Farnsworth *Noel Francis as Queenie *Arthur Vinton as Vincent * George Irving as Rear Admiral Lee *Garry Owen The 7th Cavalry Regiment is a United States Army cavalry regiment formed in 1866. Its official nickname is "Garryowen", after the Irish air " Garryowen" that was adopted as its march tune. The regiment participated in some of the largest ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Lights
''Hollywood Lights'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle, starring Rita Flynn, Virginia Brooks, Tut Mace, and Ted O'Shea. Cast * Rita Flynn * Virginia Brooks * Tut Mace * Ted O'Shea * Fern Emmett * Lynton Brent * Jack Shaw * Bert Young * Betty Grable (as Frances Dean) See also * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the films he di ... External links * 1932 films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle 1932 comedy films 1932 short films Educational Pictures short films American black-and-white films American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Jack Townley 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Luck
''Hollywood Luck'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle. Cast * Virginia Brooks * Rita Flynn * Betty Grable (as Frances Dean) * Clarence Nordstrom * Fern Emmett * Addie McPhail * Lynton Brent * Dennis O'Donnell See also * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the films he di ... External links * 1932 films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle 1932 comedy films 1932 short films Educational Pictures short films American black-and-white films American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Jack Townley 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge Wives
''Bridge Wives'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Plot Mr. Smith ( Alfred St. John) experiences anxiety as his wife (Fern Emmett) participates in a marathon bridge tournament. Cast * Al St. John as Al Smith * Fern Emmett as Al's wife, Mrs. Smith * Billy Bletcher as Radio announcer See also * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the films he di ... External links * 1932 films 1932 comedy films 1932 short films American black-and-white films Educational Pictures short films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Jack Townley 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep Laughing (film)
''Keep Laughing'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle. Cast * Monte Collins * Addie McPhail * Bryant Washburn * Dorothy Granger * George Davis See also * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the films he di ... External links * 1932 films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle 1932 comedy films 1932 short films Educational Pictures short films American black-and-white films American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Jack Townley 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 In Film
The following is an overview of 1932 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1932 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events The Film Daily Yearbook listed the following as the ten leading headline events of the year. * Sidney Kent leaves Paramount Pictures and joins Fox Film. * Merlin H Aylesworth succeeds Hiram S Brown as president of RKO. * Jesse L. Lasky leaves Paramount and becomes an independent producer for Fox. * Sam Katz leaves Paramount. * James R Grainger leaves Fox and is succeeded by John D Clark, formerly of Paramount. * Paramount Publix, Publix and Fox decentralization of cinemas. * New industry program, including standard exhibition contract along lines of 5-5-5, proposed by Motion Picture Theater Owners of America and Allied. * Joe Brandt retires from Columbia Pictures joins World-Wide and later resigns again. * Two Radio City Music Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonlight And Cactus (1932 Film)
''Moonlight and Cactus'' is a 1932 comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle. Cast * Tom Patricola * Charles Judels * Charles Dorety * Louise Lorraine * Rene Borden See also * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the films he di ... External links * 1932 films 1932 comedy films 1932 short films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle Educational Pictures short films American black-and-white films American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Jack Townley 1930s English-language films 1930s American films English-language comedy films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
