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George Jeske
George Washington Jeske (February 22, 1891 – October 28, 1951) was an American screenwriter, director, and actor. Career Jeske was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1891. He was one of the original Keystone Kops for Mack Sennett. He wrote for more than 50 films between 1926 and 1946, including the Torchy film series with Ray Cooke in the title role. He also directed 37 films between 1922 and 1933. He died in Los Angeles, California Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' .... Selected filmography See also References External links * * 1891 births 1951 deaths American male screenwriters American film directors American male film actors American male silent film actors Silent film directors Male actors from Utah Writers from Salt Lake City 20t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Franey
William Gerald Franey (June 23, 1889 – December 6, 1940) was an American film actor. Born in Chicago in 1889, Franey appeared in more than 400 films between 1914 and 1941, mostly playing comedic roles. He was an actor of disheveled appearance and fuzzy mustache, usually in a suit a couple of sizes too big. His late career included numerous uncredited appearances in classics like ''Bringing Up Baby'', and he also appeared as the father-in-law of Edgar Kennedy in several of his series of short comedies. Franey contracted influenza and died from complications involving the illness in 1940. in his funeral the Mouners were Gale Henry, Vivian Oakland, Milburn Morante, Edgar Kennedy, and Max Asher (actor) Partial filmography * ''The Leak'' (1917)''Motography'' Volume 17, Issue 4 - Page 1019 1917 ''The Leak'' (William Franey) * '' Skirts'' (1921) * '' Quincy Adams Sawyer'' (1922) * '' A Western Demon'' (1922) * ''The White Panther'' (1924) * ''The Fire Patrol'' (1924) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pick And Shovel
''Pick and Shovel'', also known as ''The Miner'', is a 1923 silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel. Cast * Stan Laurel - Miner * James Finlayson - The foreman * Katherine Grant - His daughter * George Rowe - Miner * Sammy Brooks - Miner *William Gillespie - The boss See also * List of American films of 1923 This is a list of American films released in 1923. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P–Q R S T U V W Y–Z Shorts See also * 1923 in the United States References External links 1923 ... References External links * 1923 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1923 comedy films 1923 short films Films directed by George Jeske Silent American comedy films American comedy short films 1920s American films {{short-silent-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Should Wives Work?
''Should Wives Work?'' is a 1937 American short comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins. In 1937, at the 10th Academy Awards, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).Academy Awards Database at Cast * as Leon Errol * as Mrs. Errol *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skybound (film)
''Skybound'' is a 1935 American action film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and starring Lloyd Hughes, Edward J. Nugent and Lona Andre.Pitts p.292 It was produced as an independent second feature on Poverty Row and distributed by Puritan Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vin Taylor. Synopsis A gang of smugglers hoping to outwit Captain John Kent, a pilot with United States Border Patrol, use an attractive nightclub singer to try and trick his younger brother Doug into assisting them. Cast * Lloyd Hughes as Capt. John Kent * Edward J. Nugent as Doug Kent * Lona Andre as Teddy Blaine * Grant Withers as Chet Morley * Claire Rochelle as Marion Kent * John Cowell as Clyde Faber * Harry Harvey as George Duncan * Sam Lufkin as William Saunders * Loren Rowell as Maj. Duncan * Mabel Mason as Cafe Cashier * Jack Gardner as Patrol Flyer * Robert Dillon as Patrol Flyer * Jack Cheatham as Joe - Patrol Flyer * John Fox Stone as Patrol Flyer * Jer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flaming Signal
''The Flaming Signal'' is a 1933 American adventure film directed by George Jeske and Charles E. Roberts and starring Marceline Day, Noah Beery and Carmelita Geraghty.Pitts p.183 Plot Cast * John David Horsley as Lt. Jim Robbins * Marceline Day as Molly James * Noah Beery as Otto Von Krantz * Henry B. Walthall as Rev. Mr. James * Carmelita Geraghty as Molly * Mischa Auer Mischa Auer (born Mikhail Semyonovich Unkovsky (Михаил Семёнович Унковский; 17 November 1905 – 5 March 1967) was a Russians, Russian-born American actor who moved to Hollywood in the late 1920s. He first appeared in fi ... as Manu—High Priest * Francisco Alonso as Taku * Jane'e Olmes as Rari * Anya Gramina as French Girl * Flash the Dog as Flash 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 * 1933 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Patrol (1932 Film)
''The Midnight Patrol'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Regis Toomey, Betty Bronson, and Edwina Booth, and was released on April 10, 1932. Written by George Jeske (screenplay) and Arthur Hoeri (story). Plot A rookie officer boasts his ability to solve a crime within 24 hours. Novice policemen Stanley and Oliver are found eating lunch in their patrol car, and run into two thieves attempting to steal their spare tire. Amidst the commotion, the two officers miss the broadcast address of a jewelry store burglary in progress. Officer Stanley asks whom he assumes to be the jewelry store owner for his phone to call the station, but the supposed owner turns out to be the very safecracker they were intending to bring in to custody. Eventually Officers Stanley and Oliver catch the apparent burglar and bring him back to the station, only to find it's really the police chief. Cast * Regis Toomey as Johnny Martin * Betty Bronson as Ellen Grey * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete And Repeat
''Pete and Repeat'' is a 1931 American comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle. Cast * Bud Harrison * Peenie Elmo 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 ... References External links * 1931 films 1931 comedy films Films directed by Roscoe Arbuckle Films with screenplays by George Jeske Educational Pictures short films American black-and-white films American comedy short films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Kilts
''Short Kilts'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel. Cast * Stan Laurel - McPherson's son * James Finlayson - McGregor's son * Mickey Daniels - McPherson kid * Ena Gregory - McGregor's daughter * George Rowe - Blacksmith * Mary Kornman - McGregor kid * Leo Willis - McGregor * Jack Gavin - McPherson * 'Tonnage' Martin Wolfkeil - McHungry's son * Sammy Brooks - McHungry * Helen Gilmore - Mrs. McHungry See also * List of American films of 1924 This is a list of American films released in 1924. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y–Z See also * 1924 in the United States Reference ... External links * 1924 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1924 comedy films 1924 short films Films directed by George Jeske Silent American comedy films American comedy short films 1920s American films {{short-silen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wide Open Spaces (1924 Film)
''Wide Open Spaces'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel. It is a parody of the 1923 film ''Wild Bill Hickok'' and its original title was ''Wild Bill Hiccough''. Gabriel Goober thwarts a stagecoach robbery by Jack McQueen and his gang. Cast * Stan Laurel as Gabriel Goober * Ena Gregory * James Finlayson as Jack McQueen * George Rowe * Noah Young * Sammy Brooks * Billy Engle as Phil Sheridan * Charles Dudley as Abraham Lincoln * Al Forbes as George Armstrong Custer * Mae Laurel as Calamity Jane Martha Jane Cannary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late ... References External links * 1924 films American black-and-white films 1924 comedy films 1924 short films Films directed by George Jeske American silent short films Silent American comedy films Cultu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postage Due
Postage due is the term used for mail sent with insufficient postage. A postage due stamp is a stamp added to an underpaid piece of mail to indicate the extra postage due. Background While the problem of what to do about letters not paying the full correct fee had existed since the creation of regular postal systems, it was greatly heightened by the advent of postage stamps, since customers were now making their own decisions about the right amount to pay, without the assistance of a presumably knowledgeable postal clerk. While at various times some countries have simply adopted the expedient of returning the letter to the sender, many others have taken the approach of delivering the letter and collecting the fee from the recipient. Initially the process was handled by a clerk writing something like "Due 3 cents" on the cover, but this was subject to abuse by mail carriers, who might write it on themselves and pocket the difference. The problem of underpaid foreign mail was o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithy (1924 Film)
''Smithy'' is a 1924 American silent film starring Stan Laurel. Cast * Stan Laurel - Smithy * James Finlayson - Sergeant * William Gillespie - The Boss * Glenn Tryon - Mr. Smith * Jack Ackroyd - (uncredited) * Eddie Baker - (uncredited) * Sammy Brooks - Man in Employment Line (uncredited) * Jack Gavin - Foreman (uncredited) * Ena Gregory - Secretary (uncredited) * Charlie Hall - (uncredited) * Fred Karno Jr. - Worker (uncredited) * Marvin Loback - Worker (uncredited) * George Rowe - Worker (uncredited) See also * List of American films of 1924 This is a list of American films released in 1924. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y–Z See also * 1924 in the United States Reference ... References External links * 1924 films 1924 comedy films 1924 short films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by George Jeske Silent Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Save The Ship
''Save the Ship'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel. Cast * Stan Laurel - Husband * Marie Mosquini - Wife * Mark Jones - Father-in-law See also * List of American films of 1923 This is a list of American films released in 1923. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P–Q R S T U V W Y–Z Shorts See also * 1923 in the United States References External links 1923 ... References External links * 1923 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1923 comedy films 1923 short films Films directed by George Jeske Silent American comedy films American comedy short films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films English-language comedy films {{short-silent-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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