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Noel M. Smith
Noel Mason Smith (May 22, 1895 – September 20, 1955) was an American film director and writer. He directed more than 120 films between 1917 and 1952. He was born in Rockland, California, and died in Los Angeles, California. Selected filmography * '' Tootsies and Tamales'' (1919) * '' Healthy and Happy'' (1919) * '' Yaps and Yokels'' (1919) * '' Mates and Models'' (1919) * ''Squabs and Squabbles'' (1919) * ''Bungs and Bunglers'' (1919) * ''Switches and Sweeties'' (1919) * ''Dames and Dentists'' (1920) * ''Maids and Muslin'' (1920) * ''Squeaks and Squawks'' (1920) * ''The Girl in the Limousine'' (1924) * ''Her Boy Friend'' (1924) * ''Kid Speed'' (1924) * '' The Clash of the Wolves'' (1925) * ''The Flying Mail'' (1926) * '' The Night Patrol'' (1926) * '' The Merry Cavalier'' (1926) * '' The Blue Streak'' (1926) * '' Fangs of Justice'' (1926) * ''The Snarl of Hate'' (1927) * '' One Chance in a Million'' (1927) * ''Marlie the Killer'' (1928) * '' Fangs of Fate'' (1928) * ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to it's east. It covers about , and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estimat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night Patrol
''The Night Patrol'' is a 1926 American silent crime film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Richard Talmadge, Rose Blossom, and Mary Carr. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Tom Collins, a Los Angeles policeman, in love with Louise Hollister, is compelled to arrest her brother Roy on a charge of killing police officer Britt. Louise turns against him. At his trial Roy is condemned to death for the killing. Tom runs down the actual guilty man and frustrates an attempt to rob banker John Pendleton's home. A storm breaks down telegraphic communication, and Tom makes a desperate ride to save Roy on the eve of his scheduled execution. He succeeds, and is promoted and wins back the affection of Louise. Cast * Richard Talmadge as Tom Collins * Rose Blossom as Louise Hollister * Mary Carr as Mrs. Collins * Gardner James as Roy Hollister * Josef Swickard as John Pendleton * Grace Darmond as Goldie Ferguson * Victor Dillingham as Chuck Wolcott * Arthur Conrad (act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Mail
'' California Mail '' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Noel M. Smith and written by Roy Chanslor and Harold Buckley. The film stars Dick Foran, Linda Perry, Edmund Cobb, Milton Kibbee, Tom Brower and James Farley. The film was released by Warner Bros. on November 14, 1936. It was the fourth of 12 B-westerns Foran made for the studio over a two-year period, and is noteworthy for giving ubiquitous bit player Cobb a rare co-starring role as the chief villain. Roy Rogers makes an early, uncredited appearance as the square dance caller. Plot As the Pony Express era is ending, Pony Express rider Bill Harkins, a resident of Gold Creek, is told by his father, Sam Harkins, that the government is terminating their contract, in favor of offering bids to stage coach lines. Bill and Roy Banton are both wooing Mary Tolliver. Three bids are received in Dodge City, including Harkins' and Banton's. Concerned with ambushes along the mail route, the Post Office decides to award the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Pilot
''The Fighting Pilot'' (aka ''Fighting Pilot'') is a 1935 American action film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Richard Talmadge, Gertrude Messinger and Robert Frazer. When an inventor develops a new type of aircraft, a crooked businessman attempts to steals the aircraft and its blueprints. The company test pilot, who is the boyfriend of the inventor's daughter, foil the criminals. Plot In Washington D.C., Mr. Jones (Rafael Storm) receives a telegram from Los Angeles asking him to secure rights to a newly designed aircraft from inventor F. S. Reynolds ( William Humphrey). Later that day, Cardigan ( Robert Frazer), a gangster, lies to Jones that Reynolds is not really interested in his offer. Cardigan tries unsuccessfully to buy the aircraft and its plans from Reynolds. Test pilot Hal Foster (Richard Talmadge) and his girl friend, Reynolds' daughter Jean (Gertrude Messinger), arrive and Hal throws Cardigan out. Afterwards, Hal test flies the new aircraft and as he and Reynol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scareheads
''Scareheads'' is a 1931 American crime film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Richard Talmadge, Gareth Hughes, Julie Bishop.Pitts p.80 Plot Cast * Richard Talmadge as Dick Tanner * Gareth Hughes * Julie Bishop * Joseph W. Girard * Virginia True Boardman * King Baggot * Lloyd Whitlock * Walter James * Edward Lynch * Nancy Caswell Nancy Caswell (October 28, 1913 – February 2, 1987) was an American child actress of the silent era and later as an adult in talkies, including a Three Stooges work. As a baby she was proclaimed the "perfect baby" and was the youngest actr ... References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1931 films 1931 crime films American crime films Films directed by Noel M. Smith 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{crime-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dancing Dynamite
''Dancing Dynamite'' is a 1931 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Noel M. Smith. It premiered in New York on 18 August 1931, and was distributed by State Rights and Mercury Pictures. ''Dancing Dynamite'' was filmed on location at Santa Catalina Island. Cast *Richard Talmadge as Dick Barton *Blanche Mehaffey as Helen Van Lane * Robert Ellis as Lucas *Richard Cramer as Kelsey * Harvey Clark as Murray Van Lane *Dot Farley as Effie *Jack Ackroyd as Shorty *Stanley Blystone as Bull Evans *Walter Brennan as henchman Reception A review from ''The Film Daily'' on 16 August 1931 praised the film, particularly Talmadge's performance, writing; "Fast action meller with Richard Talmadge out tunting himself in thrill stuff that will please the fans." at the |
The Bachelor's Club (1929 Film)
''The Bachelor's Club'' is a 1929 American independent film, independent comedy film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Richard Talmadge, Barbara Worth and Edna Murphy.Melnick p.330 Plot Cast * Richard Talmadge as Dick Butler * Barbara Worth as Dot Arnold * Edna Murphy as Gussie * Edna Ellsmere * V. Talbot Henderson * Herbert Heyes * Barry Palmer (actor), Barry Palmer * Josef Swickard References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Melnick, Ross. ''American Showman: Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel and the Birth of the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1935''. Columbia University Press, 2014. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1929 films 1929 comedy films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Law's Lash
''The Law's Lash'' is a 1928 American silent action film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Robert Ellis, Mary Mayberry and LeRoy Mason.Munden p.22 It was designed as a vehicle for Klondike the Dog, an imitator of Rin Tin Tin. Cast * Klondike the Dog as Scout * Robert Ellis as Corporal Ted Campbell * Mary Mayberry as Margery Neame * Jack Marsh as Constable Mick Maloney * Richard Neill as Jean LaRue * LeRoy Mason LeRoy Franklin Mason (July 2, 1903 – October 13, 1947) was an American film actor who worked primarily in Westerns in both the silent and sound film eras. Mason was born in Larimore, North Dakota on July 2, 1903. Career 1920s Mason's fi ... as Pete Rogan - Henchman * William Walters as Chippewa Jim - Henchman References Citations Sources * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1928 films 1920s act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fangs Of Fate (1928 Film)
''Fangs of Fate'' is a 1928 American silent action film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Henry Hebert and Kathleen Collins.Munden p.229 It was produced as a vehicle for Klondike the Dog, an imitator of Rin Tin Tin. Cast * Klondike the Dog as Klondike * Arnold Gray as Arnold Barcklay * Henry Hebert as Eli Hargraves * Robert Reault as Robert Winter * Kathleen Collins Kathleen Collins (March 18, 1942 – September 18, 1988) (also known as Kathleen Conwell, Kathleen Conwell Collins or Kathleen Collins Prettyman) was an African-American poet, playwright, writer, filmmaker, director, civil rights activist, and ... as Dorothy Winter * Alfred Fisher as Jed Morgan 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. External links * 1928 films 1920s action adventure films American silent feature films Films directed by Noel M. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlie The Killer
''Marlie the Killer'' is a 1928 American silent action film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Francis X. Bushman Jr., Joseph W. Girard and Blanche Mehaffey.Munden p.493 It was designed as a vehicle for Klondike the Dog, an imitator of Rin Tin Tin. Cast * Klondike the Dog as Klondike * Francis X. Bushman Jr. as Bob Cleveland * Joseph W. Girard as John Cleveland * Blanche Mehaffey as Marion Nichols * Richard Alexander as Sam McKee * Sheldon Lewis Sheldon Lewis (April 20, 1868 – May 7, 1958) was an American actor of the silent era best known for his antagonistic roles. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1914 and 1936. Lewis was married to actress Virginia Pearson, and they were ... as Tom Arnold 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. External links * 1928 films 1920s action films American silent fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Chance In A Million
''One Chance in a Million'' is a 1927 American silent crime film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring William Fairbanks, Viora Daniel and Charles K. French. It was produced by the independent company Gotham Pictures. Synopsis After rescuing Ruth Torrence an attractive young heiress from a horse, Jerry Blaine realizes that her fiancée Robert Weston is a thief planning to rob her of her diamonds. Cast * William Fairbanks as Jerry Blaine * Viora Daniel as Ruth Torrence * Charles K. French as Richard Torrence * Henry Hebert as Robert Weston * Eddie Borden as Horace Featherby * Duke Martin Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, grand princes, grand dukes, and sovereign princes. As royalty or nobility, they are rank ... as Pat Drogan References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Snarl Of Hate
''The Snarl of Hate'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Johnnie Walker, Mildred June and Jack Richardson.Woods p.140 Cast * Johnnie Walker as Charles Taylor / Robert Taylor * Mildred June as Laura Warren * Jack Richardson as William Reynolds * Wheeler Oakman Wheeler Oakman (born Vivian Eichelberger; February 21, 1890 – March 19, 1949) was an American film actor. Early years Oakman was born as Vivian Eichelberger in Washington, D.C., and educated in that city's schools. He grew up in Fairfax, Vir ... as Boy Maxson References Bibliography * Woods, Richard. ''Johnnie Walker: Silent Movies' Favorite Son''. 1999. External links * 1927 films 1927 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Noel M. Smith 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
