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W. Ray Johnston
W. Ray Johnston (January 2, 1892 – October 14, 1966) was an American film producer. He was associated with low-budget filmmaking, in particular with the larger Poverty Row studios Rayart Pictures and Monogram Pictures.Pitts p.131 Before founding Rayart in 1924, he also acted in a handful of films. Selected filmography * ''Midnight Secrets'' (1924) * ''For Another Woman'' (1924) * ''Lightning Romance'' (1924) * ''Geared to Go'' (1924) * ''Trail Dust'' (1924) * ''Easy Money'' (1925) * ''The Knockout Kid'' (1925) * ''Youth's Gamble'' (1925) *''Fighting Fate'' (1925) * ''The Pride of the Force'' (1925) * ''Winning a Woman'' (1925) * '' Racing Romance'' (1926) * '' The Wolf Hunters'' (1926) * '' The Last Alarm'' (1926) * ''The Dangerous Dude'' (1926) * '' The Self Starter'' (1926) * '' Stick to Your Story'' (1926) * ''Speed Crazed'' (1926) * ''Somebody's Mother'' (1926) * '' The Winner'' (1926) * ''Kentucky Handicap'' (1926) * '' The Gallant Fool'' (1926) * ''The Racing Fool'' (192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristow, Iowa
Bristow is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 145 at the 2020 census. Geography Bristow is located at (42.773510, -92.906926). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 160 people, 73 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 84 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100% White. There were 73 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.6% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the c ... [...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, and James W. Morrison James W. Morrison (November 15, 1888 – November 15, 1974) was an American actor and author. He appeared in 187 films between 1911 and 1927. Biography Morrison was born in Mattoon, Illinois, United States, on November 15, 1888. He went to th .... 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 Institu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racing Fool
''The Racing Fool'' is a 1927 American silent action film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Ruth Dwyer and Ernest Hilliard.Munden p.672 Cast * Reed Howes as Jack Harlowe * Ruth Dwyer as Helen Drake * Ernest Hilliard as Colwyn Kane * 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 ... as Henry Briggs * James Bradbury Sr. as Tom Harlowe * Miles McCarthy as Cornelius Drake 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 * 1927 films 1920s action films American silent feature films American auto racing films American action films American black-and-white films Films directed by Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gallant Fool (1926 Film)
''The Gallant Fool'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Billy Sullivan, Hazel Deane and Ruth Royce.Munden p.278 The film is set in a Ruritanian Kingdom named Valdonia, where a young American arrives to collect a debt towards his millionaire father but ends up impersonating a prince. Cast * Billy Sullivan as Billy Banner * Hazel Deane as Princess Iris * Ruth Royce as Cynthia * Frank Baker as Count Danvo * Jimmy Aubrey as Beaney Mulligan * Ferdinand Schumann-Heink Ferdinand Schumann-Heink (born 9 August 1893 – 15 September 1958) was a prolific character actor with over 65 films to his credit. Though most of his films were uncredited roles, he wrote the screenplay for the 1930 film '' Mamba''. During ... as Crown Prince Boris * Robert Walker as Captain Turgemore References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. Univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentucky Handicap
''Kentucky Handicap'' is a 1926 American silent action film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Alice Calhoun and Robert McKim. It is also known by the alternative title ''Kentucky Luck''. Cast * Reed Howes * Alice Calhoun * Robert McKim * Lydia Knott * Josef Swickard * James Bradbury Jr. James Bradbury Jr. (October 5, 1894 – January 21, 1936) was an American character actor in supporting roles in films of the 1920s and 1930s. Biography The son of veteran character actor James Bradbury (1857–1940), New York-born Bradbury Jr ... Preservation The film is preserved in the Library of Congress and UCLA Film/Television collections. 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 *allmovie.com 1926 films 1920s action films Silent American action films American silent feature films 1920s English-la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Winner (1926 Film)
''The Winner'' is a 1926 American silent action film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Billy Sullivan, Lucille Hutton and Ben Walker.Munden p.908 Cast * Billy Sullivan as Scotty MacTavish * Lucille Hutton as Patsy Thorne * Ben Walker as Ben Reader * Martin Turner Martin Robert Turner (born 1 October 1947) is an English musician best known for his time as the bass guitarist, lead vocalist and a founding member of the rock band, Wishbone Ash. Career Turner was with Wishbone Ash, known for their twin le ... as Scotty's Second * Tom O'Brien as Slugger Martin * George B. Williams as Archer Thorne 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 * 1926 films 1926 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somebody's Mother
''Somebody's Mother'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Oscar Apfel and starring Mary Carr, Rex Lease, and Kathryn McGuire.Munden p. 742 Synopsis Mary sells matches on the streets of New York, but unknown to everyone she encounters she is really searching for her son who was kidnapped from her many years ago when he was a young boy. Cast * Mary Carr as Mary, aka 'Matches' Mary * Rex Lease as Peter * Mickey McBan as Peter, as a Young Boy * Kathryn McGuire as Peter's Sweetheart * Sidney Franklin as Foster * Edward Martindel Edward Martindel (July 8, 1876 – May 4, 1955) was an American stage and film actor who appeared on Broadway and in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1946. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Martindell. His s ... as Mary's Lawyer References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910–36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Crazed
''Speed Crazed'' is a 1926 American silent sports action film directed by Duke Worne and starring Billy Sullivan, Andrée Tourneur and Joseph W. Girard.Munden p.753 Synopsis A man is forced to be a getaway driver for a criminal gang. Arrested he manages to escape and flee town. Later, after becoming a racing driver his former connections come back to haunt him. Cast * Billy Sullivan as Billy Meeks * Andrée Tourneur Andrée or Andree may refer to: People * Andrée (given name) * Andree (surname) Places * Andree, Minnesota, unincorporated community in Stanchfield Township, Isanti County, Minnesota * 1296 Andrée, asteroid * Andrée Land (Svalbard) * Andrée La ... as Eloise Harfer * Joseph W. Girard as Maclyn Harfer * Harry Maynard as Mr. Payton * Albert J. Smith as Dave Marker 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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stick To Your Story
''Stick to Your Story'' is a 1926 American silent action film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Billy Sullivan, Bruce Gordon and Melbourne MacDowell.Munden p.765 It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures, the forerunner of Monogram Pictures. Synopsis The film follows the adventures of a cub reporter whose impetuous manner almost gets him fired by his editor. Cast * Billy Sullivan as Scoop Martin * Bruce Gordon as Whipple * Estelle Bradley as Peggy Miles * Melbourne MacDowell as Colonel Miles * Jack McHugh as Copy O'Hara * Barney Furey as Number Seven * Harry Semels as Fanatic * Richard Lewis Richard, Rich, Richie, Rick, Ricky or Dick Lewis may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Richard Field Lewis Jr. (1907–1957), American radio network owner * Dick "Rocko" Lewis (Richard Henry Lewis III, 1908–1966), American entertainer * Rich ... as Reverend Brown References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Self Starter
''The Self Starter'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Mildred Harris and Sheldon Lewis.Munden p.695 It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures. Synopsis Returning from service in World War I Jerry Neale invents a new self starting ignition system that can power tanks and tractors. He falls in love with young actress Ruth Atkin, but faces a rival in Dan Hicks who also tries to steal his invention. Cast * Reed Howes as Jerry Neale * Mildred Harris as Ruth Atkin * Sheldon Lewis as Buddy * John Sinclair as Soly * Harry Tenbrook as Dan Hicks * Lionel Belmore Lionel Belmore (12 May 1867 – 30 January 1953) was an English character actor and director on stage for more than a quarter of a century. Life and career Onstage, Belmore appeared with Wilson Barrett, Sir Henry Irving, William Faversham, Lil ... as Crane References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dangerous Dude
''The Dangerous Dude'' is a 1926 American silent action film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Bruce Gordon and Dorothy Dwan.Munden p.166 Cast * Reed Howes as Bob Downs * Bruce Gordon as Harold Simpson * Dorothy Dwan as Janet Jordan * Billy Franey * David Kirby * Richard Travers Richard Travers (15 April 1885 – 20 April 1935) was a Canadian film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1912 and 1930. Selected filmography *''Homespun'' (1913) short for Essanay *''The Ambition of 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 * 1926 films 1920s action films American action films Films directed by Harry Joe Brown American silent feature films Rayart Pictures films American black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s American fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Alarm (1926 Film)
''The Last Alarm'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Oscar Apfel and starring Rex Lease, Wanda Hawley, and Theodore von Eltz.Munden p. 419 Cast * Rex Lease as Tom - a Fireman * Wanda Hawley as Tom's Sweetheart, a Chorus Girl * Theodore von Eltz as Joe, Tom's Pal, a Fireman * Hazel Howell as The Fire Chief's Daughter * Maurice Costello as The Captain of the Fire Brigade, Tom's Father * Florence Turner as Warehouse Proprietor's Wife * Jimmy Aubrey * Oscar Apfel Oscar C. Apfel (January 17, 1878 – March 21, 1938) was an American film actor, director, screenwriter and producer. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1913 and 1939, and also directed 94 films between 1911 and 1927. Biography Apf ... References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
