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Johnny Downs
John Morey Downs (October 10, 1913 – June 6, 1994) was an American child actor, singer, and dancer. He began his career as a child actor, most notably playing Johnny in the ''Our Gang'' short series from 1923 to 1926. He remained active in films, television, and theatre up through the early 1960s. Early life Downs was born in New York City on October 10, 1913. His father was Lt. Morey Downs, a naval aviator with the U.S. Navy. When he was 8 years old the family moved to San Diego due to his father's transfer. Johnny's mother took him to Hollywood for an audition with the Hal Roach Studios. He appeared in a silent film, then was cast as Johnny in the ''Our Gang'' series. He was a regular in the series from 1923 until 1927, appearing in 24 episodes. Adult career Outgrowing the ''Our Gang'' series at the age of 14, he and fellow ''Our Gang'' alumnus Mary Kornman performed on college campuses and the vaudeville circuit, where he polished his singing and dancing skills. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mad Monster
''The Mad Monster'' is a 1942 American black and white horror film, produced and distributed by "Poverty Row" studio Producers Releasing Corporation. The melodrama was produced by Sigmund Neufeld, directed by Sam Newfield, written by Fred Myton, and stars George Zucco, Glenn Strange, Johnny Downs, and Anne Nagel. The film's storyline concerns a discredited mad scientist who plots to kill his colleagues one-by-one using a secret formula that transforms his simple-minded gardener into a murderous wolfman. Plot On a fog-bound moonlight night, a wolf howls in a swamp. In his nearby laboratory, Dr. Lorenzo Cameron (George Zucco) draws blood from a caged wolf. Secured to a table is Dr. Cameron's simpleminded but strong gardener, Petro (Glenn Strange), who is to be the subject of the doctor's experiment. Cameron injects a serum made from a wolf's blood into the cooperative Petro, who loses consciousness, grows fur and fangs, and awakens after he has transformed into a wolfman. Cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starlight Bowl (San Diego)
The Starlight Bowl is an amphitheater located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It was constructed for the 1935–1936 California Pacific International Exposition and seats 4,300. It was originally named the Ford Bowl because the automobile manufacturer sponsored outdoor concerts at the venue during the exposition by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the San Francisco Symphony, and other performers. Civic Light Opera Until 2011 Starlight Bowl was the outdoor home of the San Diego Civic Light Opera, also called Starlight Musical Theatre, which presented several Broadway musicals each summer. The Civic Light Opera company was founded in 1945. It was one of the oldest musical theatre companies in the United States. The amphitheater sits almost directly under the landing path for San Diego International Airport. During musical performances the conductor had a set of lights that indicated the noise level from passing planes. When the noise reached a certain level the conductor signa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse James (1927 Film)
''Jesse James'' is a 1927 American silent Western film produced by Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky and released through Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starred cowboy star Fred Thomson whose wife Frances Marion wrote the scenario under the nom de plume Frank M. Clifton. The film was a light approach on the life of the famous outlaw, Jesse James, and was not popular with a large segment of the audience. Jesse E. James, the outlaw's son, served as technical advisor on the film. Cast * Fred Thomson as Jesse James * Nora Lane as Zerelda Mimms * Montagu Love as Frederick Mimms * Mary Carr as Mrs. Zerelda Samuels * James Pierce as Frank James * Harry Woods as Bob Ford * William Courtright as Parson Bill * Silver King the Horse as Fred Thomson's steed * Ruby Fornes (uncredited) * Johnny Downs as Jesse James as a boy (uncredited) Preservation status Both IMDB and Lost Film Files have this film as being a lost film A lost film is a feature or sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seeing The World
''Seeing the World'' (also known as ''A Roamin' Holiday'') is a 1927 silent '' Our Gang'' film, directed by Robert F. McGowan and Anthony Mack. It was the 57th ''Our Gang'' short subject released. The film features James Finlayson and also a brief appearance by Stan Laurel, who later wrote: ''That "Seeing the World" is a very bad film, plus the print - I felt sorry for Finlayson practically working alone with nothing funny to do - He made every face in the book in this one.!!'' Plot The gang's teacher ( James Finlayson) is trying to win a trip to Europe. He does win, but the gang accompanies him as well, which causes his trip to become a nightmare. The group treks through Venice, Rome, Pompeii, Naples, and London. Finally, the entourage ends up in Paris, where Farina manages to falls off the side of the Eiffel Tower. Finlayson tries desperately tries to rescue Farina, leading him to wake up from what was apparently a daydream caused by the gang tossing sleeping pills into his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
45 Minutes From Hollywood
''45 Minutes From Hollywood'' (1926) is an American two-reel silent film released by Pathé Exchange. The runtime is 15 minutes. At the time, it was known as a Glenn Tryon vehicle, but today it is best remembered as the second instance of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy appearing in the same film together — although they do not share any scenes — at least half a decade after their first chance billing in ''The Lucky Dog'' (1921). Since the film uses footage from the Theda Bara star vehicle ''Madame Mystery'' (released April 1926, featuring Hardy in the supporting cast, and co-written and co-directed by Laurel), it is also the last screen appearance of silent film vamp Bara. Plot A California family is sent a letter informing them that if they do not quickly travel to Hollywood to pay a fee they owe, they will be evicted from their home. The family decides to send Grandpa, but the son so badly wants to see Hollywood that he convinces his mother to let him go, too. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thundering Fleas
''Thundering Fleas'' is a 1926 ''Our Gang'' film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 51st ''Our Gang'' short subject released. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Mickey Daniels as Mickey * Johnny Downs as Johnny * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Mary Kornman as Mary * Scooter Lowry as Skooter * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Jannie Hoskins as Mango * Clifton Young as Bonedust * Buster the Dog as Magnolia Additional cast * Lassie Lou Ahern as Flower girl * Harry Bowen as Flea circus spectator * Sammy Brooks Flea circus spectator * Allan Cavan as Father of the bride * Charley Chase as Mustachioed wedding guest * James Finlayson as Justice of the Peace * Robert Finlayson as Musician * George B. French as Professor Clements * Dick Gilbert as Skooter's father * Charlie Hall as Musician * Oliver Hardy as Officer * Ham Kinsey as Extra at the wedding * Mildred Kornman as Skooter's sister * Sam Lufkin as Extra at the wedding * Jerry Mandy as Sheldon, the groom * Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ask Grandma
''Ask Grandma'' is a 1925 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 39th '' Our Gang'' short subject released. Plot Mickey's overprotective mother is trying to raise her son as a gentleman by dressing him like a sissy and enrolling him in dance school. Mickey takes things particularly hard when he sees the gang playing with a toy airplane. The only family member who sympathizes with Mickey's plight is his Grandma, who knows that he is harboring a serious crush on precocious Mary. Grandma encourages Mickey to pursue Mary and agrees to cover for him when he sneaks away to visit her. Neighborhood bully Johnny — who also has eyes for Mary — looks for someone to slug and picks on Joe. Mickey sees this and the two face off. Mickey gets the worst of it until Grandma rallies him on, resulting in Johnny getting pretty well socked. His father comes to his rescue to help in beating up Mickey just as Grandma gets into the fight. Mickey's mother, havin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Bug (1925 Film)
''The Love Bug'' is a 1925 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 37th '' Our Gang'' short subject released. Plot Farina, Joe and Mickey are all struck by the love bug. After several problems, they go to the beauty salon, where Pineapple works and proceed to make shambles of it. The police arrive and arrest them, but Grandma ( Florence Lee) comes to their rescue. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb – Joe * Jackie Condon – Jackie * Mickey Daniels – Mickey * Allen Hoskins – Farina * Eugene Jackson – Pineapple * Mary Kornman – Mary * Sonny Loy – Sing Joy Additional cast * Johnny Downs – tough kid * Peggy Ahern – Peggy * Ivadell Carter – girl getting picked on * Dorothy Morrison – Farina's girlfriend * Florence Lee – Grandma * Joseph Morrison – father of Farina's girlfriend * William Gillespie William or Bill Gillespie may refer to: * William Gillespie (actor) (1894–1938), Scottish actor * William Gillespie (New Zealand politician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dog Days (1925 Film)
''Dog Days'' is a 1925 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 36th ''Our Gang'' short subject released. Plot The boys are showing off their dogs to each other when little rich girl Mary Kornman rides by in her pony-drawn cart. When the pony shies and runs away, Mickey comes to the rescue with his dog. In gratitude, Mary invites all the boys and their dogs to her party, much to the chagrin of her wealthy mother (Lyle Tayo). Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb – Joe * Jackie Condon – Jackie * Mickey Daniels – Mickey * Allen Hoskins – Farina * Eugene Jackson – Pineapple * Mary Kornman – Mary * Pal the Dog – Himself Additional cast * Johnny Downs – boy at party * Peggy Ahern – girl at party * Ivadell Carter – girl at party * William Gillespie – Mary's father * Joseph Morrison – butler * Lyle Tayo Lyle Tayo (born Lyle Minnie Shipman; January 19, 1889 – May 2, 1971), aka Lyle Barton, was an American film actress who appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus Fever
''Circus Fever'' is a 1925 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 35th ''Our Gang'' short subject released. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Farina contacts "speckled fever," and, in order to escape school and get to the circus, Mickey, Mary, Jackie, and Joe fake having it with the aid of a paint brush. Their parents and the physician are not deceived and punishment follows in the form of castor oil. Then comes the crowning punishment when the classes at the school they evaded have been dismissed so the students can attend the circus. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Mickey Daniels as Mickey * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Eugene Jackson as Pineapple * Mary Kornman as Mary * Pal the Dog as himself Additional cast * Johnny Downs as kid on bicycle * David Durand as Mickey and Jackie's brother * Helen Gilmore Helen Gilmore (born Antoinette A. Field, c. 1872 – April 1936) was an American actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego
San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eighth most populous city in the United States and the county seat, seat of San Diego County, the List of the most populous counties in the United States, fifth most populous county in the United States, with 3,338,330 estimated residents as of 2019. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center. San Diego is the List of municipalities in California, second largest city in the U.S. state, state of California, after Los Angeles. Historically home to the Kumeyaay people, San Diego is frequently referred to as the "Birthplace of California", as it was the first site vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Cross Cemetery (San Diego)
Holy Cross Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Chollas View neighborhood of San Diego, California. Holy Cross was dedicated in 1919 for the exclusive use of Roman Catholics, with expansions in 1945 and 1956. The mausoleum, with its distinctive blue roof visible from California State Route 94, is a landmark of San Diego. Southeastern San Diego Community Plan, http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/southeasternsd/pdf/sesdcpplnnbhdelemcentralsec3.pdf Notable interments *Elliott Buckmaster (1889–1976) American naval officer and Naval Aviator * Charles F. Buddy (1887–1936), first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego * Andrew Cunanan (1969–1997), spree killer, most notable for his murder of Gianni Versace *Johnny Downs (1913–1994), actor * William Gargan (1905–1979), actor * Charlotte Henry (1914–1980), actress *Leo Thomas Maher (1915–1991), third bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego The Diocese of San Diego is a Latin Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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