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Rayart
Rayart Pictures was one of the early film production and distribution companies operating independently of the major Hollywood studios in the United States during the later silent film era from the mid-to-late 1920s and into the early "talkies" era of early films with sound in the late 1920s and early 1930s. It established its own distribution network, specialising in westerns. It was begun by W. Ray Johnston in 1924, after whom the company was named. It was originally created as a low budget release agent, and like the other so-called Poverty Row studios, was based in a small plot off Sunset Strip, by Gower Street. An early Poverty Row studio, it was a forerunner of Monogram Pictures, whom was also founded by W. Ray Johnston. In 1929, Rayart produced a series of musical pieces—featuring Tommy Christian and His Palisades Orchestra— as well as shorts and the feature-length film '' Howdy Broadway'', a musical set in college with "an entirely predictable" script. Rayart was re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trail Dust (1924 Film)
''Trail Dust'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Gordon Hines and starring David Dunbar, Louise McComb and William Lenders. Portraying settlers in nineteenth century Oklahoma Territory, it was shot on location at the 101 Ranch in the state.Wooley p.19 Cast * David Dunbar as Joe Paden * Louise McComb as Meg Jordan * William Lenders as Reverend Judson Lee * Beth Ivins as Betty Lee * Ralph W. Chambers as Church Logan * Alfred Hewston as Horsefly Higgins * Ray Howard Ray Howard was an American racecar driver from New York City. Howard made three Championship Car starts in 1919 - the 1919 Indianapolis 500 and two races on the Sheepshead Bay Race Track board oval in June of that year driving a Peugeot. He then dro ... as Chris Fast Bear * Etha Ramsdell as Maggie Moon-Cow References Bibliography * John Wooley. ''Shot in Oklahoma: A Century of Sooner State Cinema''. University of Oklahoma Press, 2012. External links * 1924 films 1924 Western (g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Another Woman
''For Another Woman'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by David Kirkland and starring Kenneth Harlan, Florence Billings, and Tyrone Power Sr. Synopsis A New York City wastrel inherits an estate in Canada. Cast Preservation A copy of ''For Another Woman'' is located in the BFI National Archive The BFI National Archive is a department of the British Film Institute, and one of the largest film archives in the world. It was founded as the National Film Library in 1935; its first curator was Ernest Lindgren. In 1955, its name became the .... 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 * * 1924 films 1924 drama films Silent American drama films Films directed by David Kirkland American silent feature films 1920s English-language films Rayart Pictures films American black-and-white films 1920s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Street Of Tears
''The Street of Tears'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Travers Vale and starring Tom Santschi, Marguerite Clayton, and Gordon Griffith. Cast * Tom Santschi as Jim Carlson * Marguerite Clayton as Betty Blair * Gordon Griffith as Ted Weller * Barbara Tennant as Mary Weller * George MacQuarrie as Dan Weller * Mamie Ryan as Charlotte Morgan Preservation With no prints of ''The Street of Tears'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film A lost film is a feature or short film that no longer exists in any studio archive, private collection, public archive or the U.S. Library of Congress. Conditions During most of the 20th century, U.S. copyright law required at least one copy o .... 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 * 1924 films 1924 drama films Silent American drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightning Romance
''Lightning Romance'' is now not considered a lost film. This 1924 American silent action film was directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Reed Howes, Ethel Shannon and Wilfred Lucas.Langman p.259 Cast * Reed Howes as Jack Wade * Ethel Shannon as Lila Grandon * Wilfred Lucas as Richard Wade * David Kirby as Red Tayor * Cuyler Supplee as Arnold Stewart * Frank Hagney Frank Sidney Hagney (20 March 1884 – 25 June 1973) was an Australian actor. He is known for his work on '' It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946), ''Ride Him, Cowboy'' (1932) and '' The Sea Beast'' (1926). Early and career Born in Sydney, New So ... as Arizona Joe * H.C. Hallett as Butler References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. External links * 1924 films 1920s action films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films American action films American black-and-white films Films directed by Albert S. Rogell Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclone Cavalier
''Cyclone Cavalier'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Reed Howes, Carmelita Geraghty, and Wilfred Lucas Wilfred Van Norman Lucas (January 30, 1871 – December 13, 1940) was a Canadian American stage actor who found success in film as an actor, director, and screenwriter. Early life Lucas was born in Norfolk County, Ontario on January 30, 1871,US .... Plot As described in a film magazine review, a young man whose adventurousness keeps him in trouble is sent to a small South American republic by his wealthy father. En route he meets and falls in love with the daughter of the president of the state to which she is going. He aids her father in stifling a revolution and wins the young woman’s hand in marriage. Cast References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. (2012). ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland. External links * * 1925 films 1925 Western (genre) films Films directed by Albert S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pell Street Mystery
''The Pell Street Mystery'' is a 1924 American silent action film directed by Joseph Franz and starring George Larkin, Frank Whitson, and Ollie Kirby. It is part of a series of films featuring Larkin as a New York City newspaper reporter. Plot As described in a film magazine, the police find Queenie Ross murdered. Tip O’Neil, a newspaper reporter, is detailed to solve the mystery. He finds a cuff link on the body and recollects returning a similar one to Count Verdaux, a gang leader. Dressed as a tango dancer, he gives an exhibition with Mazie, the Count's sweetheart. The gang is wise to Tip and goes for him. The lights go out and Tip escapes. He learns his sweetheart turned off the lights. Nell is brought to Ah Foo's rooms by a trick. Tip learns of her captivity goes to get her and a fight follows. The police arrive and the murderer confesses. Tip gets another scoop for his newspaper. Cast * George Larkin as Tip O’Neil * Frank Whitson * Ollie Kirby as Mazie Barnett * J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Secrets
''Midnight Secrets'' is a 1924 American silent action film directed by Jack Nelson and starring George Larkin, Kathleen Myers, and Pauline Curley. It was part of a series of six films featuring New York City newspaper reporter character Tip O'Neill, who exposes political corruption. Plot As described in a film magazine, Tip O’Neil is the livest wire on the ''Herald's'' staff. He has gathered evidence against Logan, the head of the Titanic Construction Co., and Dan Macey, a politician. Dan calls on Inspector Murphy of the Police Department, and warns him to “lay off.” While in the Inspector’s office Dan sees Ruth, the girl that Tip loves, at the safe where the evidence is placed. Dan goes to Rita who owns a Beauty Shoppe and is his “sweetie” and they plot to use a girl, Sophie, who closely resembles Ruth to get the evidence. Dan takes the evidence from Rita but she swears to get even. Inspector Murphy suspects Ruth of the loss of evidence. Tip believes otherwise. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pride Of The Force (1925 Film)
''The Pride of the Force'' is a 1925 American silent action film directed by Duke Worne and starring Tom Santschi, Gladys Hulette Gladys Hulette (July 21, 1896 – August 8, 1991) was an American silent film actress from Arcade, New York, United States. Her career began in the early years of silent movies and continued until the mid-1930s. She first performed on stage at ..., and James W. Morrison. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Moore, a patrolman, is in line for a promotion but is denied it because, in the pursuit of a band of thieves, he stops to succor an injured child. He later learns of a crook band’s plan to rob the home of a banker and heads a raid against the marauders. As a result, he is made a sergeant. However, he is compelled to arrest his own daughter during the raid. She is accused of being a member of the band, but, in the end, her innocence is established. Cast References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Right Man
''The Right Man'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Jack Harvey. It stars George Larkin and Mary Beth Milford. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Mrs. Hoyt is infatuated with Dergan, the managing editor of her husband’s newspaper. Dergan buys a hat similar to Hoyt’s and then calls on Mrs. Hoyt. Moha, faithful to his master, shoots at Dergan but kills another maan, a crook. Mrs. Hoyt hides the hat. Tip O’Neil, a reporter, is aware of Dergan’s real villainy and the fact that Dergan is “playing” for the newspaper stock which Mrs. Hoyt owns. So when Dergan tries to win the affection of Mary Burton, who also works in the office. Tip gets busy and frustrates Dergan’s every move. Dergan finally gets shot by Moha when he attempts to take the stock certificates from Mrs. Hoyt. Mary and Tip are happy as they drive away from the Hoyt residence with Denny, Tip’s pal, as the chauffeur. Cast * George Larkin as Tip O'Neil * Mary Beth Milford as Mary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geared To Go
''Geared to Go'' is a 1924 American silent action film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Reed Howes, Carmelita Geraghty and George Nichols.Darby p.153 Cast * Reed Howes * Carmelita Geraghty * George Nichols * Winifred Landis * Joe Butterworth * Cuyler Supplee * Melbourne MacDowell Willet Melbourne MacDowell (November 22, 1856 – February 18, 1941) was an American stage and screen actor. He began on the legitimate stage in the 1870s and first appeared on the silent screen in 1917. He used the stage name Virginia Drew Pres ... * George B. Williams References Bibliography * Darby, William. ''Masters of Lens and Light: A Checklist of Major Cinematographers and Their Feature Films''. Scarecrow Press, 1991. External links * 1924 films 1920s action films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films American action films American black-and-white films Films about taxis Films directed by Albert S. Rogell Rayart Pictures films Silent action ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fear Fighter
''The Fear Fighter'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Billy Sullivan, Ruth Dwyer and J.P. McGowan.Munden p.234 Cast * Billy Sullivan as Billy Griffin * Ruth Dwyer as Catherine Curtis * J.P. McGowan as James Curtis * Gunboat Smith as Prison Inmate * Phil Salvadore * W.C. Robinson * Jack Herrick * Billy Franey William Gerald Franey (June 23, 1889 – December 6, 1940) was an American film actor. Born in Chicago in 1889, Franey appeared in more than 400 films between 1914 and 1941, mostly playing comedic roles. He was an actor of disheveled appea ... 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 * 1925 films 1926 comedy films 1926 films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films American black-and-whit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bashful Buccaneer
''Bashful Buccaneer'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Dorothy Dwan and Sheldon Lewis.Rainey p.136 Cast * Reed Howes as Jerry Logan * Dorothy Dwan as Nancy Lee * Sheldon Lewis as First Mate * Bull Montana as Second Mate * Jimmy Aubrey as Cook * Sam Allen as Captain * George B. French as Clipper Jones * Sailor Sharkey * Gunboat Smith Edward "Gunboat" Smith (February 17, 1887 – August 6, 1974) was an Irish American boxer, film actor and later a boxing referee. During his career, Smith faced twelve different Boxing Hall of Famers a combined total of 23 times. Among the all-ti ... References Bibliography * Buck Rainey. ''Sweethearts of the sage: biographies and filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in western movies''. McFarland & Company Incorporated Pub, 1992. External links * 1925 films 1926 comedy films 1926 films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
