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Merna Kennedy
Merna Kennedy (born Maude Kahler; September 7, 1908 – December 20, 1944) was an American actress of the late silent era and the transitional period into talkies. Career She was born in Kankakee, one of two children to Maud (''née'' Reed) and John Kahler, a German-American butcher turned chiropractor. After her parents separated, her mother moved the family to California, where she married a grocer two years later, and changed their name to Kennedy. At the outbreak of World War I, their mother prepped seven-year-old Merna and brother Melvin (known as Merle) to tour as a dancing and singing sibling act on the Orpheum and Pantages theater circuits of vaudeville, where she became acquainted with Lita Grey. Merle broke his leg ending the duo, prompting Grey to suggest silent films to Merna. Kennedy was best known during her brief career for her role opposite Charlie Chaplin in the silent film '' The Circus'' (1928), a role for which she was brought to the attention of Chaplin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee is a city in and the county seat of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. As of 2020, the city's population was 24,052. Kankakee is a principal city of the Kankakee-Bourbonnais-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area. It serves as an anchor city in the rural plains outside Chicago, similar to Aurora and Joliet. History The city's name is probably derived from a corrupted version of the Miami-Illinois word ', meaning: "Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view", in reference to the area's prior status as a marsh. Kankakee was founded in 1854. Geography According to the 2010 census, Kankakee has a total area of , of which (or 96.72%) is land and (or 3.28%) is water. The Kankakee River runs through Kankakee. It is approximately 133 miles long and serves as a major attraction and defining landmark of Kankakee. The river water is refined at the Kankakee water company, and electricity is generated at the Kankakee River Dam, providing vital resources ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway (1929 Film)
''Broadway'' is a 1929 film directed by Paul Fejos from the 1926 Broadway (play), play of the same name by George Abbott and Philip Dunning. It stars Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent, Paul Porcasi, Robert Ellis (actor, born 1892), Robert Ellis, Merna Kennedy and Thomas E. Jackson. This was Universal's first talking picture with Technicolor sequences. The film was released by the Criterion Collection on Blu-ray and DVD in 2012, with Paul Fejo's ''Lonesome''. Plot Roy Lane and Billie Moore, entertainers at the Paradise Nightclub, are in love and are rehearsing an act together. Late to work one evening, Billie is saved from dismissal by Nick Verdis, the club proprietor, through the intervention of Steve Crandall, a bootlegger, who desires a liaison with the girl. "Scar" Edwards, robbed of a truckload of contraband liquor by Steve's gang, arrives at the club for a showdown with Steve and is shot in the back. Steve gives Billie a bracelet to forget that she has seen him helping a "drunk" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Like It That Way
''I Like It That Way'' is a 1934 American pre-Code musical film directed by Harry Lachman and starring Gloria Stuart, Roger Pryor and Marian Marsh. The film depicts the story of a telephone operator who quits her job to become a singer at a nightclub. Main cast * Gloria Stuart as Anne Rogers * Roger Pryor as Jack Anderson * Marian Marsh as Joan Anderson * Shirley Grey as Peggy * Onslow Stevens as Harry Rogers * Lucile Gleason as Mrs. Anderson * Noel Madison as Jimmy Stuart * Gloria Shea as Trixie * Mae Busch as Elsie * Merna Kennedy as Telephone Company Information Girl * Mickey Rooney as Messenger Boy * Clarence Wilson as The Professor * Eddie Gribbon as Joe * Virginia Sale as Old Maid * Adrian Morris Adrian Grant Morris (18 May 1929 – 6 December 2004) was an England, English painter. Early life Morris was born in London, England. He spent his childhood in rural Somerset before the family moved to the United States, where he attended the ... as Loth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red-Haired Alibi
''The Red-Haired Alibi'' is an American pre-Code feature-length film produced by Tower Productions. The film was produced by Sigmund Neufeld. The title is often written as ''Red-Haired Alibi''. Released on October 15, 1932, it was directed by Christy Cabanne. The movie was based on a novel of the same name written by Wilson Collison. It is the first feature-length film to feature child actress Shirley Temple in the credits. . nytimes.com; retrieved April 16, 2014. Plot A young woman, Lynn Monith (Merna Kennedy), comes to and is employed by pleasant and charming Trent Travers (Theodore von Eltz) ...[...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] |
Come On, Tarzan
''Come On, Tarzan'' is a 1932 American pre-Code western film starring Ken Maynard, Merna Kennedy, and Niles Welch. A ranch foreman at odds with his female boss, fights outlaws who are killing horses for dog food.Taliaferro, John (2002). ''Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs the Creator of Tarzan''. Simon and Schuster, p. 259; First released on September 11, 1932, it was filmed in California in Hidden Valley, Ventura County and in Kernville, Kern County. It was produced by K.B.S. Productions Inc. Cast *Ken Maynard as Ken Benson *Merna Kennedy as Pat Riley *Niles Welch as Steve Frazier *Roy Stewart as Butch - Henchman *Kate Campbell as Aunt Martha *Bob Kortman as Spike - Henchman *Nelson McDowell as Slim - Cowhand *Jack Rockwell Jack Rockwell Trowbridge (October 6, 1890 – November 10, 1947) was an American film actor who was born in Mexico. He appeared in over 250 movies, mostly Westerns, between 1927 and 1947. Rockwell's older brother was character act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Valley
''Ghost Valley'' is a 1932 American pre-Code film starring Tom Keene. It made a profit of $20,000. Plot A jailed cowpoke is hired by the corrupt Judge Drake to impersonate one of the heirs to a gold mine. The cowpoke is in fact, the missing heir, Jerry Long. Jerry Long fights and outwits the Judge and his henchmen, while winning the heart of the other heir to the mine, Jane Worth. Cast * Tom Keene as Jerry Long * Merna Kennedy as Jane Worth * Kate Campbell as Miss Trumpet * Mitchell Harris as Judge J. Drake * Ted Adams as Gordon * Harry Bowen as Marty * Harry Semels as Henchman * Billy Franey as Scrubby Watson * Al Taylor as Henchman * Buck Moulton as Henchman * Slim Whitaker as Henchman * George 'Gabby' Hayes as Dave (cast list as per AFI database) References External links ''Ghost Valley''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady With A Past
''Lady with a Past'' is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic comedy film starring Constance Bennett as a shy and very proper young lady who decides to invent a scandalous past for herself to spice up her life. It is based on the novel of the same name by Harriet Henry. Plot Although she is an heiress and quite lovely, Venice Muir is very shy. She is flattered when flirtatious Donnie Wainwright urges her to elope to Paris with him, then irked when he abandons her before their ship departs. Venice gets an idea, hiring a penniless fellow, Guy Bryson, to pretend to be a gigolo and spread word of Venice's effect on men. Soon she is the toast of Paris, suitors lining up to woo her, including Rene, a man of noble lineage. Unbeknownst to her, Rene is in serious debt. When she rejects his proposal, Rene commits suicide, enhancing Venice's reputation as a heartbreaking vixen. Sailing back home, Venice is followed by more gossip, including some about Guy. A dazzled Donnie begins pursuing her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gay Buckaroo
''The Gay Buckaroo'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Hoot Gibson, Merna Kennedy, and Roy D'Arcy, and was released on January 17, 1932. Plot Cowboy Hale and gambler Dumont are both in love with Field. Initially she favors Dumont, but Hale reveals that Dumont is really a criminal, and Hale ends up victorious in romance. Cast * Hoot Gibson as Clint Hale * Merna Kennedy as Mildred Field * Roy D'Arcy Roy D'Arcy (born Roy Francis Giusti; February 10, 1894 – November 15, 1969) was an American film actor of the silent film and early sound period of the 1930s noted for his portrayal of flamboyant villains. He appeared in 50 different films ... as Dave Dumont * Edward Peil Sr. as Hi Low Jack * Charles King as Faro Parker * Lafe McKee as Sporty Bill Field * Sydney de Grey as Uncle Abner References External links * * * Films directed by Phil Rosen American Western (genre) films 1932 Western (genre) films 1932 films Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stepping Out (1931 Film)
''Stepping Out'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code farce directed by Charles Reisner and produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It is based on the 1929 Broadway play ''Stepping Out'' by Elmer Blaney Harris, Elmer Harris. Lilian Bond appeared in the original Broadway play and in this film in the same role. Cast *Charlotte Greenwood - Sally Smith *Leila Hyams - Eve Martin *Reginald Denny (actor), Reginald Denny - Tom Martin *Lilian Bond - Cleo Del Rio *Cliff Edwards - Paul Perkins *Merna Kennedy - Madge *Harry Stubbs (actor), Harry Stubbs- Tubby Smith *Richard Tucker (actor), Richard Tucker - Charley Miller *Kane Richmond - Hal Rogers *Wilson Benge - Parker References External links''Stepping Out'' imdb.com ''Stepping Out'' details allmovie.com movieposterdb.com''Stepping Out'' available on DVD from WarnerArchives/WBShop website wbshop.com 1931 films Films directed by Charles Reisner American films based on plays Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films American comedy films 1931 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midnight Special (film)
''The Midnight Special'' is a 1931 pre-Code sound film produced and released by independent film maker Chesterfield. It was directed by Duke Worne and starred Glenn Tryon and Merna Kennedy. The film is preserved at the Library of Congress.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'' p.116 c.1978 by The Library of Congress Cast *Glenn Tryon as Gerald Boone *Merna Kennedy as Ellen Harboard *Mary Carr as Mrs. Boone *Phillips Smalley as Mr. Harboard *Jimmy Aubrey Jimmy Aubrey (23 October 1887 – 2 September 1983) was an English actor who worked with both Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, having gone with Fred Karno's theatrical company to America in 1908. However he left to start on his own in v ... as Joe *Tom O'Brien as Dan Padden *Norman Phillips Jr. as Billy References External linksThe Midnight Special at IMDb.com* 1931 films American independent films 1931 drama films American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worldly Goods (1930 Film)
''Worldly Goods'' is a 1930 American pre-Code melodrama film directed by Phil Rosen based on a story by Andrew Soutar, at the . '''', issue on August 3, 1930. p. 513. Retrieved June 4, 2021. starring and Merna Kennedy. Distributed by Continental Talking Pictures, the film was released on August 1, 1930. Premise Blinded by an airpl ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
