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Fred Bain
Fred Bain (1895–1965) was an American film editor.Pitts p.259 A prolific worker, he edited over a hundred and seventy films, mainly westerns and action films, and also directed three. He worked at a variety of low-budget studios including Reliable Pictures, Grand National and Monogram Pictures. He was sometimes credited as Frederick Bain. Selected filmography * '' Blood Test'' (1923) * '' Midnight Faces'' (1926) * '' The Ramblin' Galoot'' (1926) * ''Overland Bound'' (1929) * ''Untamed Justice'' (1929) * ''Beyond the Rio Grande'' (1930) * '' Westward Bound'' (1930) * ''Firebrand Jordan'' (1930) * ''The Phantom of the Desert'' (1930) * ''Rogue of the Rio Grande'' (1930) * '' Partners of the Trail'' (1931) * '' Quick Trigger Lee'' (1931) * ''The Kid from Arizona'' (1931) * ''Lariats and Six-Shooters'' (1931) * '' Swanee River'' (1931) * ''So This Is Arizona'' (1931) * '' The Cyclone Kid'' (1931) * ''Headin' for Trouble'' (1931) * ''Mounted Fury'' (1931) * '' Human Targets'' (1932 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athens, Georgia
Athens is a consolidated city-county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. Athens lies about 70 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, and is a satellite city of the capital. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County where it is the county seat. As of 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau's population of the consolidated city-county (all of Clarke County except Winterville and a portion of Bogart) was 127,315. Athens is the sixth-most populous city in Georgia, and the principal city of the Athens metropolitan area, which had a 2020 population of 215,415, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Metropolitan Athens is a component of the larger Atlanta–Athens–Clarke County–Sandy Springs C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Of The Desert
''The Phantom of the Desert'' is a 1930 American western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Jack Perrin, Eva Novak and Josef Swickard.Pitts p.248 Cast * Jack Perrin as Jack Saunders * Eva Novak as Mary Van Horn * Josef Swickard as Colonel Van Horn * Lila Eccles as Nora - the Cook * Ben Corbett as Benny Mack * Edward Earle as Dan Denton * Robert Walker as Steve - Henchman * Pete Morrison George D. "Pete" Morrison (August 8, 1890 – February 5, 1973) was an American silent western film actor born in Westminster, Colorado. During his childhood he lived in Morrison, Colorado (named for his grandfather George Morrison) and Idaho S ... as Jim - Henchman * Starlight the Horse as Phantom References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1930 films 1930 Western (genre) films 1930s English-language films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Harry S. Webb America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gambling Sex
''The Gambling Sex'' is a 1932 American drama film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and starring Ruth Hall, Grant Withers and Maston Williams.Pitts p.158 Synopsis A wealthy young woman becomes addicted to gambling, suffering increasingly heavy losses. Cast * Ruth Hall as Sheila Tracy * Grant Withers as Bill Foster * Maston Williams as Ralph Jordan * John St. Polis as John Tracy * Jean Porter as Daisy * James Eagles as Sandy Lane - Jockey (as Jimmy Eagles) * Murdock MacQuarrie as Thompson * Ted Adams as Mason - Manager of Gambling Club * Jack Cheatham as Gambling Club Cashier * Henry Hall as Doctor * Duke R. Lee Duke R. Lee (May 13, 1881 – April 1, 1959) was an American actor. Lee's career began when he performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and he later played Buffalo Bill on film. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1913 and 1946. I ... as Roulette Croupier * George Morrell as Night Club Waiter References Bibliography *Parish, James Robert & Pitts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Of The Spur
''Mark of the Spur'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring Bob Custer, Lillian Rich and George Chesebro.Pitts, p. 63 Cast * Bob Custer as The Kid * Lillian Rich as Alice - Beckett's Adopted Daughter * George Chesebro as John Beckett * Lafe McKee as 'Hardshell' Beckett * Adabelle Driver as Mrs. Beckett * Franklyn Farnum as Sheriff Jake Ludlow * Blackie Whiteford as Butch - Henchman * Bud Osborne as Buzzard - Henchman * Charles Edler as Deputy Sleepy * Frank Ball as Station Agent * Horace B. Carpenter as Doc * Jack Hendricks as Tex - Ranch Hand * Jack Kirk as Singer * Jack Long as Slim * Fred 'Snowflake' Toones Fred "Snowflake" Toones (January 5, 1906 – February 13, 1962) was an American actor and comedian. He appeared in over 200 films in his career spanning 23 years. Career He appeared in over 200 films between 1928 and 1951. His standard cha ... as Ranch Cook References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Targets
''Human Targets'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring Buzz Barton and Francis X. Bushman Jr. Cast * Buzz Barton as Buzz Dale * Pauline Parker as Nellie Dale * Francis X. Bushman Jr. as Bart Travis * Edmund Cobb as Duke Remsden * Franklyn Farnum as Sheriff * Ted Adams as Deputy * Nanci Price as Marjorie * John Ince as Doctor * Fred Toones Fred "Snowflake" Toones (January 5, 1906 – February 13, 1962) was an American actor and comedian. He appeared in over 200 films in his career spanning 23 years. Career He appeared in over 200 films between 1928 and 1951. His standard ch ... as 'Snowflake' Plot Buzz Dale's heroic rescue of a runaway stagecoach thwarts criminal Remsden's plan to rob the stage, framing Travis in the process. Remsden tries again, but Dale alerts the sheriff, rescuing Travis from a possible lynching. References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mounted Fury
''Mounted Fury'' is a 1931 American drama film directed by Stuart Paton and written by Betty Burbridge. The film stars John Bowers, Blanche Mehaffey, Robert Ellis, Frank Rice, George Regas and Lina Basquette. The film was released on December 1, 1931, by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures. Plot Cast * John Bowers as Jim Leyton *Blanche Mehaffey as Enid Mash * Robert Ellis as Paul Marsh * Frank Rice as Sandy McNab *George Regas as Pierre LeStrange *Lina Basquette as Nanette LeStrange * John Ince as Big McGraw *Lloyd Whitlock Lloyd Whitlock (January 2, 1891 – January 8, 1966) was a prolific American actor who began working during Hollywood's silent era. Born in 1891, he appeared in nearly 200 films between 1916 and 1949. Distinguished by his height and stature, he ... as Dick Simpson *Jack Trent as Phil Grover References External links * 1931 films American drama films 1931 drama films Films directed by Stuart Paton American black-and-white films 1930s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headin' For Trouble
''Headin' for Trouble'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring Bob Custer, Betty Mack and John Ince. Main cast * Bob Custer as Cyclone Crosby * Betty Mack as Mary Courtney * John Ince as Poker Slade * Buck Connors as John Courtney * Andy Shuford as Bobbie Courtney * Robert D. Walker as Butch Morgan - Henchman * Duke R. Lee Duke R. Lee (May 13, 1881 – April 1, 1959) was an American actor. Lee's career began when he performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and he later played Buffalo Bill on film. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1913 and 1946. I ... as Andrews - Henchman Plot After Crosby intervenes to protect Courtney from Morgan's unwanted advanced, her father asks Crosby to stay around. Crosby sets a trap for the outlaws, and afterward he is revealed to be a ranger working undercover. References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cyclone Kid (1931 Film)
''The Cyclone Kid'' is a 1931 American Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring Buzz Barton, Francis X. Bushman Jr. and Caryl Lincoln.Pitts, p. 62. Cast * Buzz Barton as Buddy Comstock * Francis X. Bushman Jr. as Steve Andrews * Caryl Lincoln as Rose Comstock * Lafe McKee as Harvey Comstock * Ted Adams as Joe Clark * Nadja as Pepita * Blackie Whiteford John Penman "Blackie" Whiteford (April 27, 1889 – March 21, 1962) was an American film actor. Biography In 1903, Whiteford was a seaman between jobs when he was offered a chance to work on '' The Great Train Robbery'' film. That opportuni ... as Henchman Pete * Silver Harr as Sheriff References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1931 films 1931 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by J. P. McGow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So This Is Arizona
''So This Is Arizona'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western (genre), Western film directed by J. P. McGowan and starring Hal Taliaferro, Fred Church (actor), Fred Church and Buzz Barton. Cast * Hal Taliaferro as Bob Ransome * Don Wilson as Wobbly * Fred Church (actor), Fred Church as Jake McKeever * Lorraine LaVal as Josie Gerrard * Tete Brady as Hattie McKeever * Buzz Barton as Buzz * Gus Anderson as Sheriff * Joe Lawliss as Henchman Plot Ranger Bob Ransome encounters conflict when he must arrest a man (Jake McKeever) who is the brother of Ransome's fiancée, Hattie. The arrest causes a breakup with Hattie, but Ransome is helped by a ranch heiress (Josie Gerrard) who loves him. References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1931 films 1931 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swanee River (1931 Film)
''Swanee River'' is a 1931 American musical drama film directed by Raymond Cannon and starring Grant Withers, Thelma Todd and Philo McCullough.Pitts p.340 It is now considered a lost film. Synopsis An energy company plans to flood a Tennessee Valley in order to construct a new hydro power plant. Northern engineer Garry arrives in the area to oversee the project. He falls in love with Caroline, the adopted daughter of local landowner Colonel Bradford but makes an enemy of the Colonel's nephew Jack. Jack kills the Colonel during a dispute and tries to frame Garry. He then destroys a dam which leads to Caroline being trapped in a cave until she is rescued by Garry. Cast * Grant Withers as Garry * Thelma Todd as Caroline * Philo McCullough Philo McCullough (June 16, 1893 – June 5, 1981) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1914 and 1969. He was born in San Bernardino, California, and died in Burbank, California. McCullough's film debut came in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lariats And Six-Shooters
''Lariats and Six-Shooters'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Alan James and starring Jack Perrin, Ann Lee and George Chesebro. Cast * Jack Perrin * Ann Lee * George Chesebro * Art Mix * Virginia Bell * Lafe McKee * Richard Cramer * Olin Francis * Jimmy Aubrey * Gloria Joy Gloria Joy (born Corrine Louise Johnson; October 7, 1910 – January 25, 1970) was an American actress whose career began at age seven in 1918 during the silent film era. She mostly performed as a child actress from the late 1910s, through the 1 ... Plot A sheriff's daughter and a prospector help a deputy sheriff capture a gang of smugglers. References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1931 films 1931 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Alan James 1930s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kid From Arizona
''The Kid from Arizona'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Robert J. Horner and starring Jack Perrin, Josephine Hill and Robert D. Walker. Cast * Jack Perrin as Marshal Jack * Josephine Hill as Ranch Owner's Daughter * Robert D. Walker as The Crooked Foreman / Gang Leader * Henry Roquemore as The Colonel, Ranch Owner * George Chesebro as Henchman * Ben Corbett Ben Corbett (February 6, 1892 – May 19, 1961) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 280 films between 1915 and 1956. He was born in Hudson, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California. Corbett was a trophy-winning rodeo part ... as Henchman Plot A marshal is falsely accused of stealing horses while he is trying to corral a group of renegade Indians. The true culprits turn out to be white men disguised as Indians. References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
