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Lafayette Russell
Lafayette "Reb" Russell (born Lafayette H. Russell; May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football running back and later an actor. He played college football at the University of Nebraska and Northwestern University, and professionally in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 10 games in 1933. As a small-time actor following his playing days, he appeared in a series of low-budget Westerns The Western is a genre set in the American frontier and commonly associated with folk tales of the Western United States, particularly the Southwestern United States, as well as Northern Mexico and Western Canada. It is commonly referred .... Filmography External links * * Lafayette Russellat the Old Corral 1905 births 1978 deaths 20th-century American male actors American football running backs Male actors from Kansas Male Western (genre) film actors Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Range Warfare
''Range Warfare'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby. Cast *Lafayette Russell as Reb Russell, aka The Whistler *Rebel as Rebel, Reb's Horse *Lucille Lund as Sue Callahan *Hal Taliaferro as Tommy Lord *Roger Williams as Jess Monroe *Slim Whitaker as Sheriff Curt Turner *Lafe McKee as Wade Callahan *Eddie Boland as Jack Brady *Dick Botiller Richard Edward Botiller (October 26, 1896 – March 24, 1953) was an American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. While most of his roles were un-credited, many of them nameless as well, he was given more substantial roles occasionally. Life ... as Little Feather *Ed Porter as Martin 'Deke' DeKalb *Gene Alsace as Jerry Blake *Chief Blackhawk as "'Injun" Joe External links * * * 1934 films American black-and-white films 1934 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by S. Roy Luby 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western (genre)
The Western is a genre Setting (narrative), set in the American frontier and commonly associated with Americana (culture), folk tales of the Western United States, particularly the Southwestern United States, as well as Northern Mexico and Western Canada. It is commonly referred to as the "Old West" or the "Wild West" and depicted in Western media as a hostile, sparsely populated frontier in a state of near-total lawlessness patrolled by outlaws, sheriffs, and numerous other Stock character, stock "gunslinger" characters. Western narratives often concern the gradual attempts to tame the crime-ridden American West using wider themes of justice, freedom, rugged individualism, Manifest Destiny, and the national history and identity of the United States. History The first films that belong to the Western genre are a series of short single reel silents made in 1894 by Edison Studios at their Edison's Black Maria, Black Maria studio in West Orange, New Jersey. These featured vet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 Deaths
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1905 Births
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The Cheyenne Tornado
''The Cheyenne Tornado'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by William A. O'Connor and starring Reb Russell, Victoria Vinton and Roger Williams.Pitts p.212 Cast * Reb Russell as Red - Cheyenne Kid * Victoria Vinton as Jane Darnell * Roger Williams as Clem * Edmund Cobb as Pete Lang * Tina Menard as Rita Farley * Winton Perry as Jim Darnell * Dick Botiller as Filipe * Ed Porter as James Farley * Hank Bell as Sheriff * Lafe McKee Lafayette S. "Lafe" McKee (January 23, 1872 – August 10, 1959) was an American actor who appeared in more than 400 films from 1912 to 1948. Part of his career was spent with Art Mix Productions. McKee also worked as a stage actor from 19 ... as Seth Darnell * Rebel as The Kid's Horse References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1935 films 1935 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by William A. O'Connor 1930s Englis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blazing Guns (1935 Film)
''Blazing Guns'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Ray Heinz and starring Reb Russell, Marion Shilling and Lafe McKee.Pitts p.211 It was shot at the Iverson Ranch outside Los Angeles. A Poverty Row B western, it was distributed individually in separate states by a variety of companies. Cast * Reb Russell as Bob Grady * Marion Shilling as Betty Lou Rickard * Lafe McKee as John Rickard * Joseph W. Girard as Sheriff Crabtree * Frank McCarroll as Slug Raton posing as Duke Craven * Slim Whitaker as Deputy Carter * Rebel as Rebel - Bob's Horse * Gene Alsace as Gene, Henchman * Hank Bell Hank Bell (January 21, 1892 – February 4, 1950) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 370 films between 1920 and 1950. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack A myo ... as Sam, Vigilante References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Border Vengeance (1935 Film)
''Border Vengeance'' is a 1935 American Western B movie directed by Ray Heinz, written by Forbes Parkhill based upon the novel ''The Return of the Muley Kid'' by R. Craig Christensen. The film had its premiere on June 1, 1935 and was released to theaters on June 5. Background The project starred former football player Lafayette H. "Reb" Russell, and was filmed in 1934 by Willis Kent, an independent filmmaker known for his low budget exploitation melodramas. Plot A rancher is murdered by Flash Purdue ( Kenneth MacDonald) after he catches Flash in the act of rustling his cattle. Flash diverts attention from himself by accusing the nearby Benson ranch of being the ones who perpetrated the deed. When his family is accused, Peeler Benson (Reb Russell) shoots at Flash and hits his ear. As a mob grows, he is able to get to his family in time to warn them so that they are able to escape across the border to safety. Hoping to clear his family's name, Peeler decides to stay behind, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outlaw Rule
''Outlaw Rule'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Betty Mack and Al Bridge.Pitts p.213 Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Betty Mack as Kay Lathrop * Al Bridge as Deputy Bat Lindstrom * Yakima Canutt as Blaze Tremaine * John McGuire as Danny Taylor * Henry Hall as Link Bishop * Ralph Lewis as John Lathrop * Joseph W. Girard as Banker Payton * Jack Rockwell as The Whistler * Jack Kirk as Tubby Jones * Olin Francis as Jim - Bartender * Murdock MacQuarrie as Coroner Williamson * Marin Sais as Mrs. Turk * Lew Meehan as Barfly * Dick Botiller Richard Edward Botiller (October 26, 1896 – March 24, 1953) was an American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. While most of his roles were un-credited, many of them nameless as well, he was given more substantial roles occasionally. Life ... as Henchman References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Bad Man
''Arizona Bad Man'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Lois January and Edmund Cobb.Rainey p.349 Cast * Reb Russell as Steve Donovan * Lois January as Lucy Dunston * Slim Whitaker as Black Bart Dunston * Edmund Cobb as Sonny Karns - Gunman * Dick Botiller as Pedro Gonzales - Bart's Henchman * Tommy Bupp as Dave Dunston * Anne Howard as Min - Middle-Aged Dancer * Walter James as Jack - Bartender * Fay McKenzie Eunice Fay McKenzie (February 19, 1918 – April 16, 2019) was an American actress and singer. She starred in silent films as a child, and then sound films as an adult, but perhaps she is best known for her leading roles opposite Gene Autry ... as Girl at Barn Dance References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1935 films 1935 Western (genre) films American Wester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightning Triggers
''Lightning Triggers'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Yvonne Pelletier and Fred Kohler.Pitts p. 212-13 Plot Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Yvonne Pelletier as Marion * Fred Kohler as Bull Thompson * Jack Rockwell as Butch Greer * Edmund Cobb as Blackie * Lillian Castle as Minerva Thompson * Jerry Meacham as The Kid - Safecracker * Dick Botiller as Juan - Henchman * William McCall as Sheriff Tom * Olin Francis as Deputy Ed * Lew Meehan as Henchman * Artie Ortego as Henchman * Victor Adamson Albert Victor Adamson (January 4, 1890 – November 9, 1972) was a New Zealand director, producer, screenwriter, and actor most famous for directing and starring in B and Z grade westerns in the early days of motion pictures. Adamson often ... as Barfly References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man From Hell
''The Man from Hell'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Reb Russell, Fred Kohler and George 'Gabby' Hayes. Cast *Reb Russell as Clint Mason *Fred Kohler as Mayor Anse McCloud * Ann Darcy as Nancy Campbell *George 'Gabby' Hayes as Colonel Campbell *Jack Rockwell as Marshal Lon Kelly *Charles K. French as Sandy - Blacksmith * Murdock MacQuarrie as Sheriff Jake Klein * Slim Whitaker as Tom - mine owner * Tommy Bupp as Timmy McCarrol *Yakima Canutt Enos Edward "Yakima" Canutt (November 29, 1895 – May 24, 1986) was an American champion rodeo rider, actor, stuntman, and action director. He developed many stunts for films and the techniques and technology to protect stuntmen in performing t ... as Yak - henchman References External links * 1934 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Lewis D. Collins 1930s American films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Through (1934 Film)
''Fighting Through'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Reb Russell, Lucille Lund and Yakima Canutt.Pitts p.204 Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Lucille Lund as Lucille Lund * Yakima Canutt as Big Jack Thorne * Edward Hearn as Lennie Lenihan * Chester Gan as Wong * Steve Clemente as Steve - the Knife Thrower * Bill Patton as Bill - Henchman * Frank McCarroll as Bull - Henchman * Ben Corbett as Benny - Henchman * Hank Bell as Hank - Henchman * Slim Whitaker as Sheriff Slade * Jack Jones as Singing Deputy * Jack Kirk as Jack - Singing Deputy * Chuck Baldra as Guitar-Playing Deputy * Nelson McDowell as Parson - Henchman * Victor Adamson as Henchman * Hal Taliaferro Floyd Taliaferro Alderson (November 13, 1895 – February 10, 1980) was an American film actor who specialized in westerns. After serving in the Great War, he began his career in the era of silent films, when he frequently used the name Wally ... as Frisco References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
