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Mayfair Pictures
Mayfair Pictures was an American film production and distribution company active between 1931 and 1934 during the early sound era. It grew out of Action Pictures, another low-budget studio location on Poverty Row. It was established by the producer Ralph M. Like and was located at the former Charles Ray Studios in Hollywood.Slide p.122 Filmography * ''Anybody's Blonde'' (1931) * ''Chinatown After Dark'' (1931) * '' Night Beat'' (1931) * ''The Sky Spider'' (1931) * '' Soul of the Slums'' (1931) * ''Dragnet Patrol'' (1931) * ''Behind Stone Walls'' (1932) * ''Docks of San Francisco'' (1932) * '' Love in High Gear'' (1932) * '' The Monster Walks'' (1932) * ''Hell's Headquarters'' (1932) * '' Tangled Destinies'' (1932) * '' Passport to Paradise'' (1932) * ''The Widow in Scarlet'' (1932) * ''Midnight Morals'' (1932) * ''Temptation's Workshop'' (1932) * ''Alias Mary Smith'' (1932) * ''Her Mad Night'' (1932) * '' Gorilla Ship'' (1932) * ''Malay Nights'' (1932) * ''No Living Witness'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Production
Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, casting, pre-production, shooting, sound recording, post-production, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and an exhibition. Filmmaking occurs in a variety of economic, social, and political contexts around the world. It uses a variety of technologies and cinematic techniques. Although filmmaking originally involved the use of film, most film productions are now digital. Today, filmmaking refers to the process of crafting an audio-visual story commercially for distribution or broadcast. Production stages Film production consists of five major stages: * Development: Ideas for the film are created, rights to existing intellectual properties are purchased, etc., and the screenplay is written. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell's Headquarters
''Hell's Headquarters'' is a 1932 American pre-Code "jungle adventure" film directed by Andrew L. Stone and starring Jack Mulhall, Barbara Weeks, and Frank Mayo. Set in contemporary Africa, it portrays the search by an American big-game hunter and others for a large and highly valuable cache of elephant ivory. Plot Big-game hunter Ross King receives news in the United States that his longtime hunting partner, Jim Jessup, died suddenly of jungle fever back in Africa, in the Congo. At the same time, Phil Talbot, another American living in the Congo, writes to longtime friends Diane Cameron and her father about a stash of ivory that he will share with them if they invest $10,000 in an expedition to retrieve it. Once in Africa, Diane and her father meet Ross on a boat traveling up the Congo River. Initially, she is disturbed by the experienced hunter's disparaging remarks about Talbot, but soon she discovers that Talbot has indeed become a bitter and hostile man. While Talbot prep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamite Denny
''Dynamite Denny'' is a 1932 American drama film directed by Frank R. Strayer from an original screenplay by W. Scott Darling. The film stars Jay Wilsey, Blanche Mehaffey, and William V. Mong. Produced by Action Pictures, it was distributed through Mayfair pictures, and was released on May 27, 1932. Cast list * Jay Wilsey as Denny * Blanche Mehaffey as Mary, chairman of the board's daughter * William V. Mong as William B. Marston, chairman of the board * Walter Perry as Jim Dayton * Matthew Betz as Labor agitator * Fern Emmett as Marston's Nurse Reception '' The Chico Enterprise'' gave the film a good review, stating that "fans...will get their money's worth of thrills..." '' The Daily News'' also gave the picture a good review, saying, "For thrills, romance and laughter, don't fail to see "Dynamite Denny"...It has about everything in the way of action and thrills that could possible be crammed into one picture without making it cause nightmares for its audience. ''The Film Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapped In Tia Juana
''Trapped in Tia Juana'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Wallace Fox. Duncan Renaldo plays twin brothers separated at birth: West Point graduate Kenneth Holbert and Mexican bandit El Zorro. Cast *Edwina Booth as Dorothy *Duncan Renaldo Renault Renaldo Duncan (April 23, 1904 – September 3, 1980), better known as Duncan Renaldo, was a Romanian-born American actor best remembered for his portrayal of The Cisco Kid in films and on the 1950–1956 American TV series ''The Cisco K ... as Kenneth Holbert/El Zorro References External links * * * * 1932 films 1932 Western (genre) films 1930s American films 1930s English-language films American black-and-white films American Western (genre) films Films about twin brothers Films directed by Wallace Fox Mayfair Pictures films English-language Western (genre) films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midnight Warning
''The Midnight Warning'' is a 1932 American mystery film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring William "Stage" Boyd, Claudia Dell and Huntley Gordon. The film is also known as ''Eyes of Mystery'' (new American title). Plot A sister & brother check into a posh hotel. Shortly thereafter, the brother is missing, & despite the sister's inquiries, no one admits to ever having seen the man. Meanwhile, a sniper shoots bullets through the window of the room that the brother & sister stayed in. Is there any connection between these events? That's the mystery. Cast * William "Stage" Boyd as Thorwaldt Cornish * Claudia Dell as Enid Van Buren * Huntley Gordon as Mr. Gordon * John Harron as Erich * Hooper Atchley as Dr. Steven Walcott * Lloyd Whitlock as Rankin * Phillips Smalley as Dr. Bronson * Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Chauncey Ingraham (November 30, 1874 – April 4, 1956) was an American film actor and director. Biography Born in Rochelle, Illinois, Ingraham appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Living Witness
''No Living Witness'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime film directed by E. Mason Hopper and written by Norman Houston. The film stars Gilbert Roland, Noah Beery Sr., Barbara Kent, Carmel Myers, Otis Harlan, Dorothy Revier, J. Carrol Naish, Ferike Boros and John Ince. The film was released on September 15, 1932, by Mayfair Pictures. Cast *Gilbert Roland as Jerry Bennett * Noah Beery Sr. as Clyde Corbin *Barbara Kent as Carol Everett *Carmel Myers as Emillia * Otis Harlan as Pop Everett *Dorothy Revier as Miss Thompson * J. Carrol Naish as Nick *Ferike Boros as Nick's Mother * John Ince as Police Captain *Monte Carter as Looey *Broderick O'Farrell as District Attorney * Arthur Millett as Harry Newton *James Cooley as Fatty Raskin *Gordon De Main Gordon De Main (born Floyd Wood; September 28, 1886 – March 5, 1954)''Who Was Who on Screen'', p. 119 c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt *note his publication claims his date of birth as 1897-March 5, 1967/ref> was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malay Nights
''Malay Nights'' is a 1932 American drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Johnny Mack Brown, Dorothy Burgess and Raymond Hatton. It was produced on Poverty Row as a second feature for release by Mayfair Pictures.Pitts p.251 It is also known by the alternative title ''Shadows of Singapore''. Synopsis Pearl hunter Jim Wilson is on a visit to San Francisco from the Malay Peninsula when he encounters his old nemesis the card sharp Jack Sheldon. Jim tries to rescue Sheldon's girlfriend and her young son from his clutches. A series of mix-ups lead to Jim and her son returning to Singapore without her, and she has to work in a nightclub and bar to earn her passage. She arrives in time to help Jim beat off a deadly attack by Sheldon and his gang. Cast * Johnny Mack Brown as Jim Wilson * Dorothy Burgess as Eve Blake * Ralph Ince as Jack Sheldon * Raymond Hatton as Rance Danvers * Carmelita Geraghty as Daisy * Georgie Smith as Sonny * Lionel Belmore as Buck - Barten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorilla Ship
''Gorilla Ship'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Strayer from an original screenplay by George Waggner. Starring Ralph Ince, Vera Reynolds, and Reed Howes, the film was produced by Ralph M. Like, Ltd. and distributed by Mayfair Pictures. It was released on June 11, 1932. Cast list * Ralph Ince as Captain "Gorilla" Larson * Vera Reynolds as Helen Wells * Reed Howes as Dave Burton * Wheeler Oakman as Philip Wells * James Bradbury Jr. as Dumb sailor * Erin La Brissoniere as Girl friend * George Chesebro George Newell Chesebro (July 29, 1888 – May 28, 1959) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1915 and 1954. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Los Angeles, California. Partial filmography * ''Mi ... as Smith, the first mate * Ben Hall as Benny, the cabin boy References External links * * * * 1932 films 1932 drama films American drama films Films directed by Frank R. Strayer American black-and- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Mad Night
''Her Mad Night'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Conway Tearle, Irene Rich and Mary Carlisle.Pitts p.248 It is also known by the title ''Held For Murder''. Cast * Conway Tearle as Steven Kennedy * Irene Rich as Joan Manners * Mary Carlisle as Constance 'Connie' Kennedy * Kenneth Thomson as Schuyler Durkin * William B. Davidson William Beatman Davidson (June 16, 1888 – September 28, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1915 and 1947. Early life Davidson was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He attended Columbia University, w ... as District Attorney * William Irving as Jury Foreman References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1932 films 1932 crime films American crime films Films directed by E. Mason Hopper American black-and-white films Mayfair Pictures 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] |
Temptation's Workshop
''Temptation's Workshop'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code drama film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Helen Foster (actress), Helen Foster, Tyrell Davis and Dorothy Granger. It was released by the independent film, independent Poverty Row studio Mayfair Pictures.Pitts p.244 Synopsis When Wall Street financier John Lawton falls ill and goes bankrupt, his children attempt to adjust to the loss of their wealthy upbringing. Cast * Helen Foster (actress), Helen Foster as Connie Lawton * Tyrell Davis as Count Emile Borosko * Dorothy Granger as Vi Rantler * Carroll Nye as Bob Lawton * John Ince (actor), John Ince as John Lawton * Stella Adams as Mrs. John Lawton 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 * 1932 films 1932 drama films American black-and-white films American drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Morals
''Midnight Morals'' is a 1932 American crime drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason and E. Mason Hopper and starring Alberta Vaughn, Rex Lease and Charles Delaney. It was distributed by the independent Mayfair Pictures.Pitts p.246 Plot A young police officer meets a taxi dancer at a nightclub, getting him embroiled with criminal Preen Lazetti, to the disgust of his own father a veteran cop. Cast * Alberta Vaughn as Katy Dolan * Rex Lease as Preen Lazetti * Charles Delaney as Dave McKennan * Beryl Mercer as Mother O'Brien, the Prison Matron * DeWitt Jennings as Dan McKennan * Gwen Lee Gwen Lee (born Gwendolyn Lepinski; November 12, 1904 – August 20, 1961) was an American stage and film actress. Lee began her career as a model before being discovered and signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She was typically cast in supporting ... as Dora Cobb References Bibliography * Fetrow, Alan G. . ''Sound films, 1927-1939: a United States Filmography''. McFarland, 1992. * Pitts, Micha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
