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Rex (horse)
Rex, also known as Rex the Wonder Horse and King of the Wild Horses (born 1916 or 1917) was a Morgan stallion who starred in films and film serials in the 1920s and 1930s. His trainer was Jack "Swede" Lindell, who found him in a boys' school in Golden, Colorado.Morgan Horse Register, volumes 4 & 5 He found that Rex had the unusual behaviour of trying to bite a whip when it was cracked. Lindell encouraged this and would often stand behind the camera to get a dramatic shot on film. Lindell never left Rex alone on set unless the horse was locked in his own trailer.''In a Door, Into a Fight, Out a Door, Into a Chase: Moviemaking Remembered by the Guy at the Door''; Witney, William; 1995; McFarland & Company Inc.; In one scene from the 1927 silent film ''No Man's Law'', Rex protects the modesty of a young woman (Barbara Kent) swimming in the nude from a pair of rowdy villains. Chasing one around in circles, rearing up and bucking like a wild mustang, until he finally runs hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Horse
The Morgan horse is one of the earliest horse breeds developed in the United States. Tracing back to the foundation sire Figure, later named Justin Morgan after his best-known owner, Morgans served many roles in 19th-century American history, being used as coach horses and for harness racing, as general riding animals, and as cavalry horses during the American Civil War on both sides of the conflict. Morgans have influenced other major American breeds, including the American Quarter Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse and the Standardbred. During the 19th and 20th centuries, they were exported to other countries, including England, where a Morgan stallion influenced the breeding of the Hackney horse. In 1907, the US Department of Agriculture established the US Morgan Horse Farm near Middlebury, Vermont for the purpose of perpetuating and improving the Morgan breed; the farm was later transferred to the University of Vermont. The first breed registry was established in 1909, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King Of The Wild Horses
''The King of the Wild Horses'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Fred Jackman. It stars Edna Murphy, Rex the wonder horse, and Charley Chase. It was written and produced by Hal Roach and released through Pathé Exchange. Plot As described in a film magazine review, the Black, by right of might, is undisputed leader of a band of wild horses. By his intelligence and agility, he protects the herd and eludes various pursuiers. The Fielding ranch is under the charge of Wade Galvin, a villainous foreman, who has involved Fielding's weakling son in a cattle stealing escapade. Billy Blair, a cowpuncher, has two consuming passions. One is his love for Mary Fielding and the other is his desire to capture The Black. His perseverence is rewarded, for he wins both the young woman and horse. All three co-operate in frustrating further villainy on the part of Galvin, the foreman, and in bringing him to justice. Cast Preservation A copy of ''The King of the Wild Horses'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plunging Hoofs
''Plunging Hoofs'' is a 1929 American silent Western film directed by Henry MacRae and written by George Morgan and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Starlight the Horse, Rex the Wonder Horse, Jack Perrin, Barbara Worth, J. P. McGowan and David Dunbar. The film was released on April 10, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Cast * Starlight the Horse as Starlight * Rex the Wonder Horse as Rex * Jack Perrin as Parson Jed Campbell * Barbara Worth as Nanette * J. P. McGowan John Paterson McGowan (February 24, 1880 – March 26, 1952) was a pioneering Hollywood actor and director and occasionally a screenwriter and producer. McGowan remains the only Australian to have been made a life member of the Screen Directors G ... as Jim Wales * David Dunbar as 'Squint' Jones References External links * 1929 films 1929 Western (genre) films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Henry MacRae American black-and-white films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Border Romance
''Border Romance'' is a 1929 American pre-Code Western romance film directed by Richard Thorpe. An early sound film, it stars Armida, Don Terry, Marjorie Kane, and Victor Potel. A copy is preserved at the Library of Congress, Packard.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'', p. 20, c.1978 by The American Film Institute Cast * Armida as Conchita Cortez * Don Terry as Bob Hamlin * Marjorie Kane as Nina * Victor Potel as Slim * Wesley Barry as Victor Hamlin * J. Frank Glendon as Buck * Harry von Meter as Captain of Rurales * Willy Castello as Lieutenant of Rurales (credited as William Costello) * Fred Burns as Rustler (uncredited) * Jim Mason as Rustler (uncredited) See also * List of early sound feature films (1926–1929) This is a list of early pre-recorded sound and part talking/ all talking feature films made in the US and Europe during the transition to sound, between 1926-1929. Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 In Film
The following is an overview of 1929 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1929 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events The days of the silent film are numbered. A mad scramble to provide synchronized sound is on. * February 1 – ''The Broadway Melody'' is released by MGM and becomes the first major musical film of the sound era, sparking a host of imitators as well as a series of ''Broadway Melody'' films that will run until 1940. * February 18 – The first Academy Awards, or Oscars, are announced for the year ended August 1, 1928. * March 3 – William Fox announces that he has taken control of Loews Inc., including its subsidiary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, buying shares from Marcus Loew's widow and sons and Nicholas Schenck for $50 million. The acquisition eventually falls through. * May 16 – The first Academy Awards are distributed at The Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Blood (1928 Film)
''Wild Blood'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Henry MacRae and starring Jack Perrin, Ethlyne Clair and Theodore Lorch.Rainey p.121 Cast * Rex as Rex, Mary's Horse * Jack Perrin as Jack Crosby * Ethlyne Clair as Mary Ellis * Theodore Lorch as Luke Conner * Nelson McDowell Nelson McDowell (August 14, 1870 – November 3, 1947) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 170 films between 1917 and 1945. McDowell was born in Greenville, Missouri. His parents were N. B. McDowell and Anne Hampton. He attende ... as John Ellis References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1928 films 1928 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Henry MacRae Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{sile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Outlaws
''Two Outlaws'' is a 1928 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Henry MacRae and starring Jack Perrin and Kathleen Collins (actress), Kathleen Collins.Langman, p. 473 Cast * Jack Perrin as Phil Manners / The Lone Rider * Rex the Wonder Horse as Rex, a Horse * Starlight the Horse as Starlight, a Horse * Kathleen Collins (actress), Kathleen Collins as Mary Ransome * J.P. McGowan as Abner Whitcomb * Cuyler Supplee as Other Man References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. External links * 1928 films 1928 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Henry MacRae Universal Pictures films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films English-language Western (genre) films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardians Of The Wild
''Guardians of the Wild'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Henry MacRae and written by Basil Dickey, George Morgan and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Rex the Wonder Horse, Jack Perrin, Starlight the Horse, Ethlyne Clair, Al Ferguson and Robert Homans. The film was released on September 16, 1928, by Universal Pictures. Cast * Rex the Wonder Horse as Rex * Jack Perrin as Jerry Lane * Starlight the Horse as Starlight * Ethlyne Clair as Madge Warren * Al Ferguson as Mark Haman * Robert Homans Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career. Life and career Robert Homans was born November 8, 1877, in Malden, Massachusetts. Although he studied ... as John Warren * Bernard Siegel as Won Long Hop References External links * 1928 films 1928 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Henry MacRae Silent American Western (genr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1927 In Film
The following is an overview of 1927 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1927 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January 10 – Fritz Lang's science-fiction fantasy ''Metropolis'' premieres in Germany. The film receives its American premiere in New York City on March 6. *March 11 – World's largest movie theatre, the Roxy Theatre, opens in New York City. *April 7 – Abel Gance's ''Napoleon'' often considered his best known and greatest masterpiece, premieres (in a shortened version) at the Paris Opéra and demonstrates techniques and equipment that will not be revived for years to come, such as hand-held cameras, and what is often considered the first widescreen projection format Polyvision. It will be more than three decades before films with a widescreen format would again be attempted. *May 11 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Beauty (1927 Film)
''Wild Beauty'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Henry MacRae and starring Hugh Allan, June Marlowe and Scott Seaton.Pitts p.397 Cast * Rex as Thunderhoof * Hugh Allan as Bill Moran * June Marlowe as Helen Cunningham * Scott Seaton as Colonel Cunningham * Hayes E. Robertson as Washington - stableman * William Bailey as Jim Kennedy * Jack Pratt Jack Pratt, born John Harold Pratt, (1878–1938) was a Canadian film director and actor. He directed several films and acted in dozens more. As a director, his work included screen adaptations of novels. Known as Smiling Jack, he married ac ... as Davis References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Henry MacRae Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 In Film
The following is an overview of 1926 in film, including significant events, a list of films released, and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1926 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *February – The oldest surviving animated feature film is released in the Weimar Republic, directed by Lotte Reiniger. It is called ''The Adventures of Prince Achmed'' (''Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed''). *August 5 – Warner Brothers debuts the first Vitaphone film, ''Don Juan''. The Vitaphone system uses multiple rpm gramophone records developed by Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric to play back music and sound effects synchronized with film. *August 23 – Rudolph Valentino, whose film ''The Son of the Sheik'' was currently playing, dies at the age of 31 in New York. Riots occur at the funeral parlor as thousands of people try to see his body. *October 7 – Warner Brothers release the second Vitaphone film, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil Horse (1926 Film)
''The Devil Horse'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Fred Jackman. The film survives. Plot In 1874 Montana, Native Americans attack a group of settlers, leaving a young Dave Carson and a colt named Rex as the only survivors. Rex is tortured by two Indians, but he escapes. The two later grow up, with Rex becoming a stallion who tramples Indians to death and acquiring the nickname "The Devil Horse." Carson becomes an army scout who is stationed at a fort commanded by Major Morrow. Carson and the Major's daughter Marion meet at a creek but, a group of Indians led by Prowling Wolf kidnaps Carson in a failed attempt to kidnap Marion to make her his wife, but she escapes. Rex, remembering Carson from his earlier years, frees him, and the two become friends. Prowling Wolf goes to the fort, and supplies Major Morrow with false information in another attempt to make Marion vulnerable enough to kidnap her. He is successful this time. However, Carson, Rex, and Major Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
