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Ray Taylor (director)
Raymond Edgar Taylor (1 December 1888 – 15 February 1952) was an American film director. He directed 159 films between 1926 and 1949. His debut was the 1926 film serial ''Fighting with Buffalo Bill''. Ray Taylor was one of the few Hollywood directors who specialized in a single type of film: he was an action specialist. Many action directors would be called upon at one time or another to helm a mainstream drama, romance, or mystery, but Ray Taylor established himself early in westerns and action fare, and he worked in this capacity throughout his career. Even a brief tenure directing the campus-capers "Collegians" shorts for Universal was appropriate for Taylor, as these two-reel subjects often emphasized visual action. In the 1920s he worked for Fox as an assistant, and soon moved to Universal, where he was given a chance to direct. His effective staging of action scenes earned him a permanent berth at Universal, where he was entrusted with the studio's popular westerns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perham, Minnesota
Perham ( ) is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The population was 3,512 at the time of the 2020 census. History Perham was platted in 1873, and named for Josiah Perham, first president of the Northern Pacific Railway. As the village grew in economic importance, the surrounding township was renamed Perham Township in 1877 and Perham was incorporated in 1881. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. U.S. Route 10 and Minnesota State Highways 78 and 108 are three of the main routes in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,985 people, 1,304 households, and 722 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,388 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James W
James is a common English language surname and given name: * James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Master Key (1945 Serial)
''The Master Key'' is a 1945 Universal movie serial, directed by Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor. It starred Milburn Stone, Dennis Moore and Byron Foulger. This serial also featured the screen debut of future western film star Lash LaRue. Plot Nazi spies, led by the mysterious "Master Key", kidnap Professor Henderson in order to acquire his "Orotron machine" which is capable of extracting gold from sea water. FBI agent Tom Brant, aided by reporter Janet Lowe and Detective Lt. Jack Ryan, attempt to rescue him and crack the Nazi spy ring. Cast * Milburn Stone as FBI Agent Tom Brant * Jan Wiley as Janet Lowe, a reporter * Dennis Moore as Detective Lt. Jack Ryan * Addison Richards as Gerhard Doenitz, alias Garret Donahue, private investigator and Nazi agent * Byron Foulger as Professor Elwood Henderson * Maris Wrixon as Dorothy Newton/The Master Key * Sarah Padden as Aggie * George Lynn as Herman, the "Spearpoint Heavy" (chief henchman) * Russell Hicks as Police Chief Michael J. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Agent X-9 (1945 Serial)
''Secret Agent X-9'' is a 1945 Universal movie serial based on the comic strip ''Secret Agent X-9''. It was the second serial with this name, the first was released by Universal in 1937. Plot On a neutral island in the Pacific called Shadow Island (above the island of Formosa), run by American gangster Lucky Kamber, both sides in World War II attempt to control the secret of element 722, which can be used to create synthetic aviation fuel. Cast * Lloyd Bridges as Phil Corrigan aka Secret Agent X-9 * Keye Luke as Ah Fong, Chinese agent * Jan Wiley as Lynn Moore, Australian agent * Victoria Horne as Nabura, villainous Japanese agent * Samuel S. Hinds as Solo * Cy Kendall as Lucky Kamber, self-proclaimed governor of the neutral Shadow Island * Jack Overman as Marker * George Lynn as Bach, one of Nabura's henchmen * Clarence Lung as Takahari, one of Nabura's henchmen * Benson Fong as Dr. Hakahima * Arno Frey as Kapitan Grut, Nazi captain * Ferdinand Munier as Papa Pierre Dupray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royal Mounted Rides Again
''The Royal Mounted Rides Again'' is a 1945 Universal film serial. Adventure serials of this type were popular in the early days of cinema. The serial, often called cliffhangers, would show one episode per week, with an ending that would hide the outcome of an exciting event, sometimes ending with "tune in next week for the exciting continuing saga..", or something along those lines. Actor and popular singing cowboy of the day Addison Randall died during the making of this serial. Plot Mine owner Jackson Decker orders his manager to obtain miner Tom Bailey's milling machinery, no matter what the cost. When Bailey is found murdered, suspicion naturally falls on Jackson and his manager. Jackson's son, a Canadian Mountie, is directed to seek out the murderer, or murderers, and bring them to justice. The Mountie joins forces with a French-Canadian policeman, Bailey's beautiful daughter, and a phony palm reader to learn the truth. The foursome soon discover that there is a secret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scarlet Horseman
''The Scarlet Horseman'' is a 1946 American Western film serial from Universal Pictures. It is directed by Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor. Paul Guilfoyle plays Jim Bannion, secret identity of The Scarlet Horseman, with Janet Shaw as Elise, his love interest. Virginia Christine plays the villainess, Matosca. Plot Two Texas Rangers investigate the kidnapping of wives and daughters of Senators. In order to do so, one goes undercover as "The Scarlet Horseman", a legendary and respected Comanche figure. The villainess, Matosca, intends to use the kidnappees to force a partition of Texas. Cast * Peter Cookson as Kirk Norris, a Texas Ranger * Paul Guilfoyle as Jim Bannion, a Texas Ranger secretly using the identity of ''The Scarlet Horseman'' * Janet Shaw as Elise Halliday, heroine * Virginia Christine as Carla Marquette, daughter of a discredited Senator and secretly the villainous Matosca * Victoria Horne as Loma * Cy Kendall as Amigo Mañana * Edward Howard as Zero Quick * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost City Of The Jungle
''Lost City of the Jungle'' is a 1946 Universal movie serial. Plot Recent atom tests show a certain element - Meteorium 245 - as a defense against the atomic bomb. The evil Eric Hazarias (Lionel Atwill) has traced a Meteorium deposit to the Himalayan province of Pendrang, ruled by casino owner Indra (Helen Bennett). Hazarias fakes his own death and shows up in Pendrang as philanthropist Geoffrey London. With him is Malborn (John Mylong), his faithful secretary who is actually the real mastermind, Hazarias being his decoy. Thus begins a search for Meteorium, under the guise of seeking the lost city of Pendrang. On the trail of Hazarias is United Peace Foundation operative Rod Stanton (Russell Hayden), there to unmask London as Hazarias and put a stop to his evil schemes. Cast * Russell Hayden as Rod Stanton, United Peace Foundation operative * Jane Adams as Marjorie Elmore * Keye Luke as Tal Shan * Lionel Atwill as Sir Eric Hazarias/ Geoffrey London * John Mylong as Malborn, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The Lash
''Return of the Lash'' is a 1947 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Ray Taylor (director), Ray Taylor and written by Joseph O'Donnell (screenwriter), Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Lash LaRue, Al St. John, Mary Maynard, Buster Slaven, George Chesebro and Lee Morgan. The film was released on October 11, 1947, by Producers Releasing Corporation. Plot Cast *Lash LaRue as Cheyenne Davis *Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones *Mary Maynard as Kay Grant *Buster Slaven as Tom Grant *George Chesebro as Big Jim Kirby *Lee Morgan as Dan Clark *Lane Bradford as Dave *Curley Gibson as Pete *Dee Cooper as Hank *Roy Butler as Sheriff *George DeNormand as Jeff Harper *Carl Mathews as Charlie *Slim Whitaker as Bert References External links * {{Ray Taylor (director) 1947 films American Western (genre) films 1947 Western (genre) films Producers Releasing Corporation films Films directed by Ray Taylor American black-and-white films 1940s English-language films 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Hills (1947 Film)
''Black Hills'' is a 1947 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor and starring Eddie Dean, Shirley Patterson, and Roscoe Ates. It was shot at the Iverson Ranch. It was part of a series of fifteen B westerns produced by PRC featuring Dean and Ates.Drew p.112-13 Plot Cast * Eddie Dean as Eddie Dean * Roscoe Ates as Soapy Jones * Shirley Patterson as Janet Hadley * Terry Frost as Dan Kirby * Steve Drake as Larry Hadley * Nina Bara as Chiquita * William Fawcett as Clerk Tuttle * Lane Bradford as Henchman Al Cooper * Lee Morgan as Sheriff * George Chesebro as Land Agent Henry Allen * Slim Whitaker Charles Orbie "Slim" Whitaker (July 29, 1893 – June 27, 1960) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 340 films between 1914 and 1949. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and died in Los Angeles, California, from a heart at ... as Pete - Gambler References Bibliography * Drew, Bernard A. ''Motion Picture Series and Sequels: A Reference Guide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law Of The Lash
''Law of the Lash'' is a 1947 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor. The screenplay concerns a U.S. marshal who attempts to clean up a town that has been taken over by crooks. It was the first lead role of Lash LaRue who had previously appeared in three of PRC's Eddie Dean Cinecolor Westerns, and the first pairing of Lash with sidekick Al "Fuzzy" St. John. Cast *Lash LaRue as "Cheyenne" Davis * Al St. John as Fuzzy *Lee Roberts as Henchman "Lefty" * Mary Scott as Jane Hilton *Jack O'Shea as Gang Leader Decker, aka Dude Bracken * Charles King as Sheriff Rand *Carl Mathews as Henchman "Blackie" * Matty Roubert as Henchman "Peewee" * John Elliott as Dad Hilton *Slim Whitaker as Henchman Bart * Ted French as Henchman "Smitty" *Richard Cramer Richard Earl Cramer (July 3, 1889 – August 9, 1960) was an American actor in films from the late 1920s to the early 1950s. Burly, menacing and gravel-voiced, Cramer specialized in villainous roles in many low-budget western ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage To Mesa City
''Stage to Mesa City'' is a 1947 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor and starring Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Jennifer Holt, George Chesebro, Buster Slaven, and Marshall Reed. The film was released by Producers Releasing Corporation on September 13, 1947. Plot Cast * Lash La Rue as Cheyenne Davis (as 'Lash' La Rue) * Al St. John as Fuzzy Jones (as Al 'Fuzzy' St. John) * Jennifer Holt as Margie Watson *George Chesebro as Tom Padgett *Buster Slaven as Bob Watson (as Brad Slaven) *Marshall Reed as Lawyer Baxter *Terry Frost as Henchman Ed Williams *Carl Mathews as Henchman Jim *Bob Woodward as Stage Driver Pete *Steve Clark as John Watson * Frank Ellis as Stocker *Lee Morgan as Sheriff *Russell Arms Russell may refer to: People * Russell (given name) * Russell (surname) * Lady Russell (other) * Lord Russell (other) Places Australia *Russell, Australian Capital Territory * Russell Island, Queensland (other) **R ... as Postal Inspector H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Of Billy The Kid
''Son of Billy the Kid'' is a 1949 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor starring Lash LaRue. Produced by Ron Ormond, the film was co-written by Ormond's wife June Carr who also plays a lead role in the film. This film was not part of the 11-film ''Marshal Lash LaRue'' movie series, although it was made simultaneously with the series. Plot The film imagines Billy the Kid was not killed and successfully adopted another identity. Jack Garrett, no relation to Pat Garrett, interrupts a stagecoach holdup. He meets Fuzzy the town's stagecoach driver, station agent, baggage agent, Justice of the Peace, sheriff of the town and banker Jim Thorn. The trio team up to prevent robberies of Thorn's bank by Clem Yantis's large gang. Cast *Lash LaRue as Jack Garrett * Al St. John as Fuzzy *June Carr as Betty Raines * John James as Colt Thorn * Marion Colby as Norma Berry * Bob Duncan as Clem Yantis *Terry Frost as Cy Shaeffer * George Baxter as Jim Thorn *Clarke Stevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |