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Fred C. Brannon
Fred C. Brannon (April 26, 1901 – April 6, 1953) was an American film director of the 1940s and 1950s. He directed over 40 films between 1945 and his death. His first film ''The Purple Monster Strikes'' in 1945 was co-directed with Spencer Gordon Bennet. Filmography *1945: ''The Purple Monster Strikes'' *1946: '' The Phantom Rider'' (as Fred Brannon) *1946: ''King of the Forest Rangers'' (as Fred Bannon) *1946: ''Daughter of Don Q'' *1946: ''The Crimson Ghost'' *1947: ''Son of Zorro'' *1947: ''Jesse James Rides Again'' *1947: '' The Black Widow'' *1948: ''G-Men Never Forget'' *1948: ''Dangers of the Canadian Mounted'' (as Fred Bannon) *1948: ''Adventures of Frank and Jesse James'' (as Fred Brannon) *1949: '' Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.'' *1949: ''Ghost of Zorro'' *1949: ''Frontier Investigator'' *1949: ''King of the Rocket Men'' *1949: ''Bandit King of Texas'' *1949: ''The James Brothers of Missouri'' *1949: '' Radar Patrol vs. Spy King'' *1950: ''Gunmen of Abilene'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louisiana
Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-smallest by area and the 25th most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Louisiana is bordered by the state of Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. A large part of its eastern boundary is demarcated by the Mississippi River. Louisiana is the only U.S. state with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are equivalent to counties, making it one of only two U.S. states not subdivided into counties (the other being Alaska and its boroughs). The state's capital is Baton Rouge, and its largest city is New Orleans, with a population of roughly 383,000 people. Some Louisiana urban environments have a multicultural, multilingual heritage, being so strongly influenced by a mixture of 18th century Louisiana French, Dominican Creole, Spanish, French Canadian, Acadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of The Rocket Men
''King of the Rocket Men'' is a 1949 12-chapter black-and-white movie serial from Republic Pictures, produced by Franklin Adreon, directed Fred C. Brannon, that stars Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty, House Peters, Jr., James Craven, and I. Stanford Jolley. This movie serial is notable for featuring the only character actually called "Rocket Man", a misnomer applied by fans to the other Republic rocket-powered heroes that followed in their later serials: ''Radar Men from the Moon'' (1952), ''Zombies of the Stratosphere'' (1952), and '' Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe'' (1953). Plot An evil genius of unknown identity, calling himself "Dr. Vulcan" (heard only as a voice and seen as a mysterious shadow on a brightly lit wall), plots to conquer the world. He needs to first eliminate, one by one, the members of the Science Associates, an organization of America's greatest scientists. After narrowly escaping an attempt on his life by Vulcan, one member of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Planet Airmen
''Lost Planet Airmen'' is a 1951 black-and-white American science fiction film produced and distributed by Republic Pictures, which is actually the feature film condensation of their 1949 12-chapter serial, ''King of the Rocket Men''. ''Lost Planet Airmen'' was directed by Fred C. Brannon and written by Royal K. Cole and William Lively. The lead actors in ''Lost Planet Airmen'' were Tristram Coffin and Mae Clark. Plot Professor Millard ( James Craven), a scientist who is a member of the group Science Associates, works in a secluded desert location in a cave laboratory on a secret research project. Reporter and photographer Glenda Thomas (Mae Clarke) is curious about that secret project. When she tours the Science Associates building, she meets Burt Winslow ( House Peters, Jr.), the project's publicity director, and Jeff King ( Tristram Coffin), a research project member. The mysterious "Dr. Vulcan" is intent on stealing the various weapons being developed by the scientists of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Manhunt
''Arizona Manhunt'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and starring Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen and James Bell.Drew p.656 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling. Plot Cast * Michael Chapin as 'Red' White * Eilene Janssen as Judy Dawson * James Bell as Sheriff Tom White * Lucille Barkley as Clara Drummond * Roy Barcroft as Pete Willard * Hazel Shaw as Jane Rowan * John Baer as Deputy Jim Brown * Harry Harvey as Doctor Sawyer * Stuart Randall as Scar Willard * Ted Cooper as Henchman Charlie * Roy Bucko as Townsman * Herman Hack as Townsman * Silver Harr as Henchman * Wally West Wallace Rudolph "Wally" West is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics as the original Kid Flash and the third Flash (DC Comics character), Flash. His power consists mainly of speedster (fiction), superhuman speed. ... as Henchman References Bibliography * Bernard A. Drew. ''Motio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Disc Man From Mars
''Flying Disc Man from Mars'' is a 1950 Republic Pictures 12-chapter black-and-white science fiction adventure film serial, produced by Franklin Adreon, directed by Fred C. Brannon, that stars Walter Reed, Lois Collier, Gregory Gaye, James Craven, Harry Lauter, and Richard Irving. ''Disc Man'' is considered a weak example of the serial medium, even compared to other post-World War II serials. In 1958 Republic edited the serial's 167 minutes of footage into a 75-minute feature, released under the new title ''Missile Monsters''. Plot Martian invader, Mota (Gregory Gaye), attempts to conquer the Earth as Mars is worried about its use of new atomic technology. The Martians consider that it would be much safer, and beneficial for both Earth and Mars, if the Martians were in charge. Mota, having been shot down by an experimental ray gun, blackmails American scientist, and former Nazi, Dr. Bryant ( James Craven) into assisting him and hires some criminals to be his henchmen. Kent F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rustlers On Horseback
''Rustlers on Horseback'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and starring Allan Lane, Claudia Barrett and Eddy Waller.Drew p.18 The film's art direction was by Frank Arrigo. The film released as a Fawcett Movie Comic#6 on October 23, 1950. Plot Cast * Allan Lane as Marshal Rocky Lane * Black Jack as Black Jack * Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark * Roy Barcroft as Leo Straykin * Claudia Barrett as Carol Reynolds * John Eldredge as George Parradine * George Nader as Jack Reynolds * Forrest Taylor as Josh Taylor * John L. Cason as Henchman Murray * Stuart Randall as Jake Clune * Douglas Evans as Lawyer Ken Jordan * Tom Monroe as Guard Outside Hotel * George Lloyd as Postmaster * Marshall Reed Marshall Jewel Reed (May 28, 1917 – April 15, 1980) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1943 and 1978. He was born in Englewood, Colorado. Early years Reed's parents were Walter George Reed and Ruth Dustin. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vigilante Hideout
''Vigilante Hideout'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon, written by Richard Wormser, and starring Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft, Virginia Herrick, Cliff Clark and Don Haggerty. It was released on August 6, 1950, by Republic Pictures. Plot Currently on YouTube. Cast *Allan Lane as Rocky Lane *Black Jack as Black Jack *Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark *Roy Barcroft as Muley Price * Virginia Herrick as Marigae Sanders * Cliff Clark as Howard Sanders *Don Haggerty as Jim Benson * Paul Campbell as Ralph Barrows *Guy Teague Albert Guy Teague (January 20, 1913 – January 24, 1970) was an American actor and stuntman. He was known for serving as a double for Eric Fleming's character Gil Favor in the American western television series '' Rawhide''. Life and career ... as Blackie *Art Dillard as Henchman Pete References External links * 1950 films American Western (genre) films 1950 Western (genre) films Republic Pictures films Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desperadoes Of The West
''Desperadoes of the West'' (1950) is a 12-chapter Republic film serial. Cast *Richard Powers as Ward Gordon *Judy Clark as Sally Arnold *Roy Barcroft as Hacker, a henchman * I. Stanford Jolley as J. B. "Dude" Dawson *Lee Phelps as Rusty Steele *Lee Roberts as Larson, a henchman * Cliff Clark as Colonel Arnold *Guy Teague as Jack Production ''Desperadoes of the West'' was budgeted at $153,081 although the final negative cost was $150,246 (a $2,835, or 1.9%, under spend). It was the cheapest Republic serial of 1950. It was filmed between May 31 and June 22, 1950 under the working titles ''Bandit King of Oklahoma'' and ''Desperado Kings of the West''. The serial's studio production number was 1708. Stunts * Tom Steele as Ward Gordon (doubling Richard Powers) *Dale Van Sickel as Hacker/Ward Gordon (doubling Roy Barcroft & Richard Powers) *John Daheim Special effects Special effects by the Lydecker brothers. Release Theatrical ''Desperadoes of the Wests official release date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Invisible Monster
''The Invisible Monster'' is a 1950 Republic film serial, starring Richard Webb and Aline Towne. Plot A would-be dictator and scientist, known only as ''The Phantom Ruler'', has developed a formula which, when sprayed on some solid object, renders that object and everything it contains invisible when exposed to rays emitted by a special lamp, also his own invention. Covered from head to toe in formula-treated cloth, he thus moves about unseen, presently with the objective of stealing enough money and formula components to render an entire army of willing followers invisible. Two henchmen assist him, along with several illegal aliens smuggled into the US by him and used to infiltrate, as employees, possible sites for him to later rob while invisible. When he successfully robs a bank vault, an investigator from the bank's insurer teams up with a woman police detective to solve the mystery of the money which to all outside appearances has just vanished. Tracking clues and interrup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt Lake Raiders
''Salt Lake Raiders'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and starring Allan Lane. Plot Ghost-town crooks make a lawman (Allan "Rocky" Lane), a falsely accused escaped convict (Myron Healey), and an old coot (Eddy Waller) look for hidden gold. Cast *Allan Lane as Deputy Marshal Rocky Lane *Black Jack as Black Jack *Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark *Roy Barcroft as Brit Condor *Martha Hyer as Helen Thornton *Byron Foulger as Lawyer John Sutton *Myron Healey as Fred Mason *Clifton Young as Luke Condor *Stanley Andrews as Chief Marshal *Rory Mallinson as Sheriff * Kenneth MacDonald as Deputy Marshal Tom *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 Stage Driver Ben References External links * 1950 films American Western ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Code Of The Silver Sage
''Code of the Silver Sage'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and starring Allan Lane. Plot Cast *Allan Lane as Lieutenant Rocky Lane *Eddy Waller as Nugget Clark *Roy Barcroft as Hulon Champion *Kay Christopher as Ann Gately *Lane Bradford as Henchman Watson *William Ruhl as Major Duncan *Richard Emory as Lieutenant John Case *Kenne Duncan as Henchman Dick Cantwell *Rex Lease as Captain Mathews *Hank Patterson as Sergeant Woods *John Butler as Charley Speed *Forrest Taylor Edwin Forrest Taylor (December 29, 1883 – February 19, 1965) was an American character actor whose artistic career spanned six different decades, from silents through talkies to the advent of color films. Early years Taylor was born in B ... as Rancher Sandy *Black Jack as Rocky's Horse References External links * 1950 films American Western (genre) films 1950 Western (genre) films Republic Pictures films Films directed by Fred C. Brannon Films adapted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunmen Of Abilene
''Gunmen of Abilene'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and written by M. Coates Webster. The film stars Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft, Donna Hamilton, Peter Brocco and Selmer Jackson. The film was released as a Fawcett Movie Comic#3 on February 6, 1950, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Allan Lane as Rocky Lane *Black Jack as Rocky Lane's Stallion *Eddy Waller as Sheriff Nugget Clark *Roy Barcroft as Brink Fallon *Donna Hamilton as Mary Clark *Peter Brocco as Henry Turner *Selmer Jackson as Dr. Johnson *Duncan Richardson as Dickie Harper * Arthur Walsh as Tim Johnson *Don C. Harvey as Henchman Todd *Don Dillaway as Bill Harper *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 Martin *Steve Clark as Wells References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
