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Murray Roth
Murray Roth (November 2, 1893 - 1938) was a writer and director of films in the United States. Earlier in his career Roth was the writer for film producer and director Bryan Foy but by late the 1920s began directing shorts in Brooklyn such as ''Lamchops''. He directed several short films for Vitaphone before moving to features including his first in 1933, ''Don't Bet on Love''. Roth also wrote the lyrics to George Gershwin's first published song, "When You Want 'Em, You Can't Get 'Em" . Filmography *''Vitaphone Varieties'' (1927), author of some of the stories *''Lights of New York (1928 film)'', co-writer with comedian Hugh Herbert *''Lambchops (film)'' (1929), director (uncredited) *'' Yamekraw'' (1930), director (short film) *''Don't Bet on Love'' (1933), director and co-writer *''Palooka (film)'' (1934), co-author of adaptation *''Million Dollar Ransom'' (1934), director *''Harold Teen (1934 film)'' (1934), director *''Chinatown Squad'' (1935), director *''Flying Hostess'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Foy
Bryan Foy (December 8, 1896 – April 20, 1977) was an American film producer and director. He produced more than 200 films between 1924 and 1963. He also directed 41 films between 1923 and 1934. He headed the B picture unit at Warner Bros. where he was known as "the keeper of the B's". Biography He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 8, 1896. He was the eldest son of the vaudeville star Eddie Foy and appeared with his father in the vaudeville act "Eddie Foy and The Seven Little Foys." The act broke up when Bryan Foy left to join the U.S. Army in World War I in 1918, after which his remaining siblings continued performing with their father under the title, "Eddie Foy and the Younger Foys", through 1923, when their father retired. He was also a songwriter, and by 1916 had several published songs, including "My Honolulu Girl". Foy led Warners B picture unit until 1942 when the studio ended their second features. He was recruited 20th Century Fox where he produced the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Million Dollar Ransom
''Million Dollar Ransom'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Murray Roth and written by William R. Lipman and Ben Ryan. The film stars Phillips Holmes, Edward Arnold, Mary Carlisle, Wini Shaw, Andy Devine and Robert Gleckler. The film was released on September 1, 1934, by Universal Pictures. Premise To stop his mother from marrying a man he does not like, a young millionaire hires an ex-con help him fake his own kidnapping. Cast *Phillips Holmes as Stanton Casserly * Edward Arnold as Vincent Shelton *Mary Carlisle as Francesca Shelton *Wini Shaw as Babe *Andy Devine as Careful *Robert Gleckler as 'Doc' Carson *Marjorie Gateson as Elita Casserly *Edgar Norton as Meigs *Bradley Page Bradley Page (September 8, 1901 – December 8, 1985) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1931 and 1943. Selected filmography * '' Sporting Blood'' (1931) - Eddie Frazier (uncredited) * '' X Marks the Spo ... as Easy References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Directors
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended a film school. Directors use different approaches. Some outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue, while others control every aspect and demand that the actors and crew follow instructions precisely. Some directors also write their o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's Dangerous
''She's Dangerous'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Milton Carruth and Lewis R. Foster and written by Lionel Houser and Albert R. Perkins. The film stars Tala Birell, Walter Pidgeon, Cesar Romero, Walter Brennan, Warren Hymer, and Samuel S. Hinds. The film was released on January 24, 1937, by Universal Pictures Universal Pictures (legally Universal City Studios LLC, also known as Universal Studios, or simply Universal; common metonym: Uni, and formerly named Universal Film Manufacturing Company and Universal-International Pictures Inc.) is an Ameri .... Plot Cast References External links * 1937 films American crime films 1937 crime films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Lewis R. Foster Films directed by Milton Carruth American black-and-white films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-crime-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepper (film)
''Pepper'' is a 1936 American comedy film directed by James Tinling and written by Jefferson Parker, Murray Roth and Lamar Trotti. The film stars Jane Withers, Irvin S. Cobb, Slim Summerville, Dean Jagger, Muriel Robert and Ivan Lebedeff. The film was released on August 8, 1936, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Wealthy John Wilkes ( Irvin S. Cobb) is perfectly happy to live a grumpy and unfulfilled existence with only his money for company. Little girl Pepper Jolly (Jane Withers) worms her way into his life to turn his life upside down with frightening carnival rides and other adventures, while conspiring to keep Wilkes' daughter from making the mistake of her life. Cast *Jane Withers as Pepper Jolly * Irvin S. Cobb as John Wilkes *Slim Summerville as Uncle Ben Jolly *Dean Jagger as Bob O'Ryan *Muriel Robert as Helen Wilkes *Ivan Lebedeff as Baron Von Stofel *George Humbert as Socrates *Maurice Cass as Doctor *Romaine Callender as Butler *Tommy Bupp as Jimmy *Carey Harrison as Footman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' is an American franchise founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims. Originally a newspaper panel, the ''Believe It or Not'' feature proved popular and was later adapted into a wide variety of formats, including radio, television, comic books, a chain of museums and a book series. The Ripley collection includes 20,000 photographs, 30,000 artifacts and more than 100,000 cartoon panels. With 80-plus attractions, the Orlando, Florida-based Ripley Entertainment, Inc., a division of the Jim Pattison Group a Canadian global company with an annual attendance of more than 12 million guests. Ripley Entertainment's publishing and broadcast divisions oversee numerous projects, including the syndicated TV series, the newspaper cartoon panel, books, posters and games. Syndicated feature panel Ripley first called his cartoon feature, originally involving sports feats, ''Champ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Hostess
''Flying Hostess'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Murray Roth and starring William Gargan, Judith Barrett and William Hall.Paris p.75 A group of stewardesses undergo their training, and later thwart the hijacking of an airplane. Partial cast * William Gargan as Hal Cunningham * Judith Barrett as Helen Brooks * William Hall as Guy Edwards * Astrid Allwyn as Phyllis Crawford * Ella Logan as Edna Mulcahy * Andy Devine as Joe Williams * Addison Randall as Earl Spencer * Marla Shelton as Marion Beatty * Michael Loring as Pilot * Mary Alice Rice as Miss Davies * Richard Tucker as Doctor * Jonathan Hale as Kendall * Al Hill as 'Knuckles' Boland * Kenneth Harlan as 1st Detective * Pat Flaherty as 2nd Detective * George Chandler George Chandler (June 30, 1898 – June 10, 1985) was an American actor who starred in over 140 feature films, usually in smaller supporting roles, and he is perhaps best known for playing the character of Unc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinatown Squad
''Chinatown Squad'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Murray Roth, written by Dore Schary and Ben Ryan starring Lyle Talbot, Valerie Hobson, Hugh O'Connell, and Andy Devine, and featuring Leslie Fenton and Bradley Page. The film was released on May 31, 1935, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast Production ''Chinatown Squad'' was shot was developed under the working titles of ''Frisco Lady'' and ''Frisco Nights''. It was shot on location in San Francisco between March 18 and April 6, 1935. Release ''Chinatown Squad'' was distributed by Universal Pictures on May 20, 1935. Reception From contemporary reviews, ''Variety'' declared the film as "Usual whodunit pattern" and that the "cast works nicely for common good without gaining much personal distinction. Direction neat." ''Motion Picture Herald'' stated that the film was "a lively combination of mystery, aptly set in atmosphere of San Francisco's Chinatown, and melodrama ..this picture has those elements which are sala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Teen (1934 Film)
''Harold Teen'' is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Murray Roth and written by Paul Gerard Smith and Alfred A. Cohn. It is based on the comic strip ''Harold Teen'' by Carl Ed. The film stars Hal Le Roy, Rochelle Hudson, Patricia Ellis, Guy Kibbee, Hugh Herbert and Hobart Cavanaugh. The film was released by Warner Bros. on April 7, 1934. Plot Cast *Hal Le Roy as Harold Teen *Rochelle Hudson as Lillums Lovewell *Patricia Ellis as Mimi Snatcher *Guy Kibbee as Pa Lovewell *Hugh Herbert as Ed Rathburn *Hobart Cavanaugh as Pop * Chick Chandler as Lilacs *Douglass Dumbrille as Snatcher *Eddie Tamblyn as Shadow *Clara Blandick as Ma Lovewell *Mayo Methot as Sally LaSalle *Richard Carle Richard Carle (born Charles Nicholas Carleton, July 7, 1871 – June 28, 1941) was an American stage and film actor as well as a playwright and stage director. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1915 and 1941. Carle was born in Som ... as Parmalee * Charles C. Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palooka (film)
''Palooka'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and starring Stuart Erwin in the titular role, Lupe Velez and Jimmy Durante, and based on the comic strip by Ham Fisher. The film was adapted by Jack Jevne, Arthur Kober, Gertrude Purcell, Murray Roth and Ben Ryan from the comic strip. The film is also known as ''The Great Schnozzle'' in the United Kingdom. Plot Joe Palooka (Stuart Erwin) is a naive young man whose father Pete ( Robert Armstrong) was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme (Marjorie Rambeau) to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him. But when a shady boxing manager (Jimmy Durante) discovers Joe's natural boxing talent, Joe decides to follow him to the big city, where he becomes a champion and begins to follow his father's path of debauchery, much of it including the glamorous cabaret singer and fortune hunter Nina Madero (Lupe Vélez). The film also stars William Cagney, the younger brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn
Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind New York County (Manhattan). Brooklyn is also New York City's most populous borough,2010 Gazetteer for New York State . Retrieved September 18, 2016. with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. Named after the Dutch village of Breukelen, Brooklyn is located on the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamekraw
''Yamekraw, a Negro Rhapsody'' is a jazz musical composition written by James P. Johnson in 1927 about a neighborhood of Savannah, Georgia. It was a response to George Gershwin's ''Rhapsody in Blue''. It was initially composed for the piano, but was first performed at Carnegie Hall as a jazz-like orchestral arrangement. A recording was made of Johnson performing the music on piano. A film inspired by the song was also made. Song name Yamacraw was a black neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia. The song was inspired by the culture of the neighborhood, and billed as a more "authentic" rhapsody. Film Murray Roth directed a short 1930 musical film inspired by the song. The film has been referred to by the title Yamekraw and Yamacraw. It is a Vitaphone Varieties film produced by Warner Brothers. The film depicts a poor man from a rural area travelling to a large city where he encounters a dancer. Jimmy Mordecai portrayed the lead character. In the film, Yamekraw is described as a settleme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
