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Metropolitan Pictures Corporation
Harry S. Webb (October 15, 1892 – July 4, 1959) was an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He produced 100 films between 1924 and 1940. He also directed 55 films between 1924 and 1940. He was the brother of "B"-film producer and director Ira S. Webb and the husband of screenwriter Rose Gordon, who wrote many of his films. In 1933 Webb and Bernard B. Ray created Reliable Pictures Corporation with a studio at Beachwood and Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Reliable produced and released many Westerns, starting with ''Girl Trouble'' (1933), until the company closed in 1937. Its final release was ''The Silver Trail''. Webb and Ray then started Metropolitan Pictures Corporation in 1938, which produced and released several films until 1940, its last being ''Pinto Canyon''. Webb then produced Westerns for Monogram Pictures. He was born in Pennsylvania and died in Hollywood, from a heart attack. Selected filmography * '' Reputation'' (1921) * '' The Knockout Kid' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest, New York to its north, and the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east. Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the nation with over 13 million residents as of 2020. It is the 33rd-largest state by area and ranks ninth among all states in population density. The southeastern Delaware Valley metropolitan area comprises and surrounds Philadelphia, the state's largest and nation's sixth most populous city. Another 2.37 million reside in Greater Pittsburgh in the southwest, centered around Pittsburgh, the state's second-largest and Western Pennsylvania's largest city. The state's su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Of The North
''The Phantom of the North'', also known as ''Phantoms of the North'', is a 1929 American drama film directed by Harry S. Webb for the independent Biltmore Productions and featuring Boris Karloff. Although the full film is now considered lost, approximately 20 minutes is known to survive and has been released on DVD by Alpha Video under the title ''Phantoms of the North''. Cast * Edith Roberts as Doris Rayburn * Donald Keith as Bob Donald * Kathleen Key as Colette * Boris Karloff as Jules Gregg * Joe Bonomo as Pierre Blanc * Josef Swickard as Colonel Rayburn * Muro the Dog as himself * Arab the Horse as himself See also * Boris Karloff filmography Boris may refer to: People * Boris (given name), a male given name *:''See'': List of people with given name Boris * Boris (surname) * Boris I of Bulgaria (died 907), the first Christian ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire, canonized after his ... References External links * 1929 films 1929 drama films Silent American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loser's End
''Loser's End'' is a 1935 American Western film produced by Harry S. Webb for Reliable Pictures and directed by Bernard B. Ray. Plot summary A cowboy meets up with a bandit gang. Taken captive, he is rescued by a man called Don Carlos, and together with a young woman named Lolita, they join forces to stop the gang's upcoming raid and bring them to justice. Cast * Jack Perrin as Jack * Tina Menard as Lolita * Frank Rice as Amos * William Gould as Bill Meeker * Fern Emmett as Molly O'Hara, the Cook * Elias Lazaroff as Don Carlos Delgardo * Robert Walker as Henchman Joe * 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 Henchman Dick * Rosemary Joye as Lupe Little External links * * 1935 films 1935 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridin' Thru
''Ridin' Thru'' is a 1934 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Ruth Hiatt and Lafe McKee.Pitts p.311 Cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Saunders * Ruth Hiatt as Dolores Brooks * Lafe McKee as Elmer 'Dad' Brooks * Philo McCullough as Winthrop * Ben Corbett as Barney * Lew Meehan as Henchman Joe * Bud Osborne as Sheriff * Jayne Regan as Ranch Guest References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1934 films 1934 Western (genre) films 1930s English-language films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Harry S. Webb Reliable Pictures films American black-and-white films American action adventure films 1930s action adventure films 1934 adventure films 1930s American films {{1930s-western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riot Squad (1933 Film)
''Riot Squad'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code crime film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Madge Bellamy, Pat O'Malley (actor), Pat O'Malley and Addison Richards. It was produced as a second feature and distributed by the independent film, independent company Mayfair Pictures.Pitts p.126 Synopsis Police detectives trying to nail notorious gangster Nolan and his henchman Diamonds Jareck infiltrate the nightclub Nolan operates with the assistance of Lil Daley, who works there. Two detectives with a friendly rivalry are dropped from the detective department and transferred to the riot squad. There they continue to work at the case. Cast *Madge Bellamy as Lil Daley *Pat O'Malley (actor), Pat O'Malley as Det. Bob Larkin *James Flavin as Det. Mack McCue *Addison Richards as Diamonds Jareck *Harrison Greene as Nolan *Ralph Lewis (actor), Ralph Lewis as Judge Nathaniel Moore * Alene Carroll as Peggy Moore * Bee Eddels as Ruth - Lil's Maid * Kit Guard as Pug - Henchman * Charles De La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swanee River (1931 Film)
''Swanee River'' is a 1931 American musical drama film directed by Raymond Cannon and starring Grant Withers, Thelma Todd and Philo McCullough.Pitts p.340 It is now considered a lost film. Synopsis An energy company plans to flood a Tennessee Valley in order to construct a new hydro power plant. Northern engineer Garry arrives in the area to oversee the project. He falls in love with Caroline, the adopted daughter of local landowner Colonel Bradford but makes an enemy of the Colonel's nephew Jack. Jack kills the Colonel during a dispute and tries to frame Garry. He then destroys a dam which leads to Caroline being trapped in a cave until she is rescued by Garry. Cast * Grant Withers as Garry * Thelma Todd as Caroline * Philo McCullough Philo McCullough (June 16, 1893 – June 5, 1981) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1914 and 1969. He was born in San Bernardino, California, and died in Burbank, California. McCullough's film debut came in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Fork Range
''Red Fork Range'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Alan James and starring Hal Taliaferro, Ruth Mix and Al Ferguson. Main cast * Hal Taliaferro as Wally Hamilton * Ruth Mix as Ruth Farell * Al Ferguson as Black Bard * Cliff Lyons as 'Skeeter' Beldon * Bud Osborne as 'Whip' Roden * Lafe McKee as Charles Farell / Colonel Leading Wagon Train * Will Armstrong as Sergeant O'Flaherty * George Gerwing as Henchman Steve Alden * Jim Corey as 'Apache' Joe * Chief John Big Tree Chief John Big Tree (born Isaac Johnny John, June 2, 1877 – July 6, 1967) was a member of the Seneca Nation and an actor who appeared in 59 films between 1915 and 1950. He was born in Buffalo, New York and died in Onondaga Indian Reserva ... as Chief Barking Fox Plot Hamilton wins a stagecoach race, overcomes a group of troublesome Indians, and rescues Farrel from outlaw Bard. References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell's Valley
''Hell's Valley'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Alan James and starring Hal Taliaferro, Virginia Brown Faire and Walter Miller.Pitts, p. 65. It is a remake of '' When a Man Rides Alone'' (1919). Synopsis A Captain in the Texas Rangers goes in pursuit of the notorious bandit gang of the Valdez brothers. Cast * Hal Taliaferro as Wally, Texas Rangers Captain * Virginia Brown Faire as Rosita Flores * Walter Miller as Carlos Valdez * Franklyn Farnum as Manuel Valdez * Vivian Rich as Housekeeper * Lafe McKee as Don Flores * Jack Phipps as Jose Valdez * Frank Lackteen as Henchman * Bobby Dunn Robert P. Dunn (August 28, 1890 – March 24, 1937) was a comic actor who was one of the original Keystone Kops in '' Hoffmeyer's Legacy''. Early years Dunn was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Richard P. and Melissa Dunn, and attended S ... as Shorty, Texas Ranger References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Of Cheyenne (1931 Film)
''West of Cheyenne'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Josephine Hill and Harry Woods. Cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Langdon * Josephine Hill as Bess * Harry Woods as Kurt Raymer, aka The Laramie Kid * Fern Emmett as Rose * Ben Corbett as Banty * Lafe McKee as Lafe Langdon * Robert D. Walker as Henchman Nevada * Lew Meehan as Henchman * Tex Palmer Luther Palmer (July 31, 1904 – March 22, 1982) was an American film and television actor. Born in Xenia, Ohio. He appeared in over 300 films and television programs between 1929 to 1962. Palmer died in March 1982 of an illness, at the age of 7 ... as Langdon Cowhand * Slim Whitaker as Henchman Steve Plot Langdon tracks down the outlaw gang that murdered his father. References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1931 films 1931 Western (genre) films 1930s English-language fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westward Bound (1930 Film)
''Westward Bound'' is a 1930 American pre-Code western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Jay Wilsey, Allene Ray and Buddy Roosevelt. Cast * Jay Wilsey as Bob Lansing * Allene Ray as Marge Holt * Buddy Roosevelt as Frank - Ranch Foreman * Fern Emmett as Emma * Ben Corbett as Ben * Yakima Canutt as Jim - Gang Leader * Tom London as Dick - Rustler * Robert Walker as Steve - Henchman * Pete Morrison as Rustler * Frank Ellis as Car Thief * Bob Roper as Henchman * Henry Roquemore Henry Roquemore (March 18, 1886 – June 30, 1943) was an American character actor who primarily played bit parts. He appeared in 229 silent and sound films from 1927 until 1943. Many of his roles were uncredited parts in Western movies, ... as Tony - Bartender Plot References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. * Pitts, Michael R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand Jordan
''Firebrand Jordan'' is a 1930 American pre-Code western film directed by Alan James and starring Lane Chandler, Sheldon Lewis and Yakima Canutt.Munden, p. 247 Cast * Lane Chandler as Firebrand Jordan * Aline Goodwin as Joan Howe * Yakima Canutt as Red Carson * Sheldon Lewis as David Hampton * Marguerite Ainslee as Peggy Howe * Tom London as Ed Burns * Lew Meehan as Spike * Frank Yaconelli as Tony * Alfred Hewston as Ah Sing * Fred Harvey as Judd Howe * Cliff Lyons as Pete * Thomas G. Lingham Thomas G. Lingham (April 7, 1870 – February 19, 1950; also credited as Thomas Lingham, Tom Lingham, and as T. G. Lingham) was an American stage performer and then a film actor during both the silent and early sound eras. He appeared in mo ... as Henchman References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Of The Desert
''The Phantom of the Desert'' is a 1930 American western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Jack Perrin, Eva Novak and Josef Swickard.Pitts p.248 Cast * Jack Perrin as Jack Saunders * Eva Novak as Mary Van Horn * Josef Swickard as Colonel Van Horn * Lila Eccles as Nora - the Cook * Ben Corbett as Benny Mack * Edward Earle as Dan Denton * Robert Walker as Steve - Henchman * Pete Morrison George D. "Pete" Morrison (August 8, 1890 – February 5, 1973) was an American silent western film actor born in Westminster, Colorado. During his childhood he lived in Morrison, Colorado (named for his grandfather George Morrison) and Idaho S ... as Jim - Henchman * Starlight the Horse as Phantom References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1930 films 1930 Western (genre) films 1930s English-language films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Harry S. Webb America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
