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John Darrow
John Darrow (born Harry Simpson; 17 July 1907 – 24 February 1980) was an American actor of the late silent and early talking film eras. Biography Born in Leonia, New Jersey in 1907, Darrow began acting in theater with a stock company, right after graduating high school. Shortly after, he would begin his film career with a featured role in the 1927 silent film, ''High School Hero''. After several films with featured roles, he was cast as the lead in 1931's ''The Lady Refuses'', which co-stars Betty Compson and was directed by George Archainbaud. He would spend the next five years in leading man or featured roles, before retiring from acting in 1935. He would appear in five films that year, although four of them were produced in 1934. His final screen appearance would be in a supporting role in ''Annapolis Farewell''. Although he retired from acting, he did not leave the film industry and instead continued on to become a very successful agent. From the 1930s to the early 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lady Refuses
''The Lady Refuses'' is a 1931 American pre-Code melodrama film, directed by George Archainbaud, from a screenplay by Wallace Smith, based on an original story by Guy Bolton and Robert Milton. It stars Betty Compson as a destitute young woman on the verge of becoming a prostitute, who is hired by a wealthy man to woo his ne'er-do-well son away from the clutches of a gold-digger (Margaret Livingston). The plot is regarded as risqué enough to appear in at least one collection of pre-Code Hollywood films. Plot Sir Gerald Courtney (Gilbert Emery) is an aristocrat whose son, Russell (John Darrow), prefers to spend his time partying with young women rather than focusing on the promising career he has in architecture. When Russell leaves one evening to revel with the gold-digging Berthine Waller (Margaret Livingston) rather than spending it dining with his father, Sir Gerald is a bit despondent. As he ponders what to do about his wayward son, providence takes a hand. A beautiful de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls Gone Wild (film)
''Girls Gone Wild'' was a 1929 pre-Code American melodrama film produced and released by Fox Film Corporation. The film was controversial as an early example of the rising tide of violence and disrespect for the law that would become key themes in the 1930s. Cast * Sue Carol – Babs Holworthy * Nick Stuart – Buck Brown * William Russell – Dan Brown * Roy D'Arcy – Tony Morelli * Leslie Fenton – Boogs * Hedda Hopper – Mrs. Holworthy * John Darrow – Speed Wade * Matthew Betz – Augie Stern * Edmund Breese – Judge Elliott * Minna Redman – Grandma (*Minna Ferry) * Louis Natheaux – Dilly * Lumsden Hare – Tom Holworthy * Fred MacMurray – Extra (Uncredited) Preservation status * The film is considered lost. Release Directed by Lewis Seiler, the film was released in sound and silent versions. The film starred Nick Stuart and Sue Carol, an up-and-coming young film duo being molded by Fox in the Janet Gaynor/Charles Farrell Charles David Farrell (Augus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maizie
''Maizie'' is a 1933 American drama film directed by Dallas M. Fitzgerald and starring Dorothy Lee, Lee Moran and John Darrow.Brotherton & Okuda p.162 It was shot at studios in Fort Lee in New Jersey. Cast * Dorothy Lee as Mazie * Lee Moran as Mike McCann * Katharine Ellis as Edith Stone * John Darrow as Boyd Kenton * LeRoy Mason as Paul Barnes * Walter Miller as Jason Steele * William H. Strauss as Mr. Webber * Connie Elliott as Irene Murphy * Gladden James Gladden James (February 26, 1888 – August 28, 1948) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1911 and 1946. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and died in Hollywood, California, from leukemia. Family In 1914 he ... as Crook * Henry Hall as Customer References Bibliography * Jamie Brotherton & Ted Okuda. ''Dorothy Lee: The Life and Films of the Wheeler and Woolsey Girl''. McFarland, 2013. External links * 1933 films 1933 drama films American drama films Films direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The All American (1932 Film)
''The All American'' is a 1932 American pre-Code sports drama film directed by Russell Mack and written by Ferdinand Reyher and Frank Wead. The film stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Gloria Stuart. It was given its premiere in Los Angeles on October 7, 1932, by Universal Pictures. Many noted real-life football players and a coach appeared uncredited in the film. Plot College football hero Gary King's life changes for the worse when the allure of money results in a business arrangement with untrustworthy Willie Walsh and a romance with heiress Gloria Neuchard, changing all his previous plans. Gary spurns sweetheart Ellen Steffens and puts off a promise to best friend Steve Kelly to launch a construction business together. His lavish spending on Gloria and gambling habit result in Gary falling deeply in debt. In the meantime, Gary's younger brother Bob has become an All-American football star. Bob is married to Betty Poe and all is well until wealthy Gloria and scheming Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbidden Company
''Forbidden Company'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Sally Blane, John Darrow and John St. Polis.Pitts, p. 90 Cast * Sally Blane as Barbara Blake * John Darrow as Jerry Grant * John St. Polis as David Grant * Myrtle Stedman as Mrs. Henrietta Grant * Josephine Dunn as Harriet Brown * Dorothy Christy as Louelle Fenwick * Bryant Washburn Franklin Bryant Washburn III (April 28, 1889 – April 30, 1963) was an American film actor who appeared in more than 370 films between 1911 and 1947. Washburn's parents were Franklin Bryant Washburn II and Metha Catherine Johnson Washburn. He a ... as Fletcher * Norma Drew as Diane Grant References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1932 films 1932 drama films 1930s English-language films American drama films Films directed by Richard Thorpe American black-and-white films Chesterfield Picture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Probation (1932 Film)
''Probation'' (also known as ''Second Chances'') is an American Pre-Code 1932 film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Clara Kimball Young and Betty Grable. The film was distributed by the Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation. Plot Ruth (Betty Grable) is a minor who is running with an uptown, older man. Ruth's brother, Nick (John Darrow), is unaware of his kid sister's activities. Ruth is turned in to the juvenile authorities by the well-meaning Mrs. Humphries (Clara Kimball Young). Nick finds a man in their apartment and proceeds to be arrested for beating up the man, who runs away before Nick is arrested. Nick is taken to night court and remanded to the custody of the judge's (J. Farrell MacDonald) niece, Janet, for six months as her chauffeur. Janet (Sally Blane) is the fiancé of Allen (Eddie Phillips), who is coincidentally the man who was beaten up by Nick. Betty Grable is on the verge of becoming a superstar, in the 1940s. Cast *Sally Blane as Janet *John Darr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midnight Lady
''The Midnight Lady'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Sarah Padden, John Darrow and Claudia Dell.Pitts p.90 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Dream Mother''. Cast * Sarah Padden as Nita St. George * John Darrow as Bert * Claudia Dell as Jean Austin * Theodore von Eltz as Byron Crosby * Montagu Love as Harvey Austin * Lucy Beaumont as Grandma Austin * Lina Basquette as Mona Sebastian * Donald Keith as Don Austin * Brandon Hurst Brandon Hurst (30 November 1866 – 15 July 1947) was an English stage and film actor. Early life Born in London, England, Hurst studied philology in his youth and began performing in theater in the 1880s. Before he began acting professionall ... as District Attorney * Wayne Lamont as Tony References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1932 films 1932 crime films 1930s English-languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alias Mary Smith
''Alias Mary Smith'' is a 1932 American mystery crime film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Blanche Mehaffey, John Darrow and Raymond Hatton.Langman & Finn p.6 It was released by the independent company Mayfair Pictures. Synopsis A young woman known by her alias Mary Smith, falls in love with a wealthy young man despite his father's disapproval. Unbeknown to them she is the sister of a man executed after being framed by gangster Snowy Hoagland for a crime he didn't commit. Seeking revenge on him, she becomes entangled in the murder of a district attorney. Cast * Blanche Mehaffey as Joan * John Darrow as Buddy * Raymond Hatton as Scoop * Edmund Breese as Father * Myrtle Stedman as Mother * Gwen Lee as Blossom * Henry B. Walthall as Attwell * Alec B. Francis as Lawyer * Matthew Betz as Snowy * Jack Grey as Kearney * Harry Strang as Yeager * Ben Hall as Jake * Lionel Backus as Hood * Jack Cheatham as Cop * George Chesebro George Newell Chesebro (July 29, 188 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bargain (1931 Film)
''The Bargain'' (1931) is an all-talking American pre-Code comedy drama film produced and released by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros., and directed by Robert Milton. The movie stars Lewis Stone, Evalyn Knapp, Charles Butterworth and Doris Kenyon. It was based on the 1923 play ''You and I'' by Philip Barry. Preservation The first four reels survive at the BFI archive. The soundtrack, which was recorded on Vitaphone disks, may survive in private hands. Cast *Lewis Stone as Maitland White *Evalyn Knapp as Vorencia * Charles Butterworth as Geoffrey *Doris Kenyon as Nancy *John Darrow as Roderick White *Oscar Apfel as G.T. Warren *Una Merkel as Etta *Nella Walker Nella Walker (March 6, 1886 – March 22, 1971) was an American actress and vaudeville performer of the 1920s through the 1950s. Biography The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker, she was born and raised in Chicago. In 1910, she marrie ... as The Patroness References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fanny Foley Herself
''Fanny Foley Herself'' is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy-drama film shot entirely in Technicolor. The film was the second feature to be filmed using a new Technicolor process, which removed grain and resulted in improved color. It was released under the title ''Top of the Bill'' in Britain. Plot Edna May Oliver plays a widowed woman with two daughters (Helen Chandler, Rochelle Hudson) who attempts to revive her career as a vaudeville performer. Her wealthy father-in-law, who believes that a vaudeville performer is not fit to bring up children properly, forces her to choose between her daughters or her career. In the end, all is forgiven and the father-in-law asks Fanny to sing one of her songs. Cast * Edna May Oliver as Fanny Foley * Hobart Bosworth as Seely * Florence Roberts as Lucy * Rochelle Hudson as Carmen * Helen Chandler as Lenore * John Darrow as Teddy * Robert Emmett O'Connor as Burns * Harry Stubbs as Crosby (cast list as per AFI database) Production background *A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything's Rosie
''Everything's Rosie'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code slapstick comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman, from a screenplay by Ralph Spence, Tim Whelan, and Al Boasberg, based on a story by Boasberg. Although the screenplay was credited as original, it bore a striking resemblance to a 1923 play, ''Poppy'', which had starred W.C. Fields. The film starred Robert Woolsey, one-half of the comedy team of Wheeler & Woolsey, and was an attempt by RKO Radio Pictures to capitalize on the popularity of the comedy duo, having each of the team star in their own solo films. The film also starred Anita Louise and John Darrow, but was a critical failure, although it did manage not to lose money in a year when most RKO films did exactly that. Following the film's disappointing reception, the Wheeler & Woolsey team was quickly reunited, and ''Everything's Rosie'' was to be the only film Woolsey ever appeared in without Wheeler. Plot Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop (Robert Woolsey) is a carnival charlata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Nights In A Barroom (1931 Film)
''Ten Nights in a Bar-Room'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code film directed by William A. O'Connor. The film is a remake of a 1910 movie and follows the storyline in the 1854 novel, ''Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There'' by Timothy Shay Arthur. Plot summary The Cedarville new town doctor, Dr. Romaine, checks into the hotel owned by Simon Slade. Simon's daughter Ann and son John work at the hotel and bar therein. Simon invites Joe Morgan into the bar and many hours later, he arrives home drunk at 1:00 a.m. Grandma Morgan warns her son the risks of drinking. His wife Sarah is angry for their little girl Mary is sick. The doctor says Mary needs bed rest and a better diet. Joe is the town miller. His mill and job suffers as he frequents the bar more and more. Joe plays poker with the resident bar gambler, Harvey Green. Simon's son John wants to help Joe. Dad is glad to let him lose gambling and running up his bar tab. Joe's work and family suffers. Grandma and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
