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William McCall (actor)
William McCall (May 19, 1870 – January 10, 1938), was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1918 and 1938. He was born in Delavan, Illinois, and died in Hollywood, California. McCall acted on stage before he began working in film for Vitagraph. During his early film activity he was credited as Billy McCall, and he performed primarily in comic roles in farces, including ''Huns and Hyphens'' (1918) and ''Frauds and Frenzies'' (1918). Later, as William McCall, he acted in serials and Westerns. He continued in films through the introduction of sound, ending his career in 1937. Selected filmography * ''Huns and Hyphens'' (1918) * ''Bears and Bad Men'' (1918) * '' Frauds and Frenzies'' (1918) * '' Smashing Barriers'' (1919) * ''Flower of the North'' (1921) * ''Where Men Are Men'' (1921) * '' The Flower of the North'' (1921) * '' The Little Minister'' (1922) * ''Fortune's Mask'' (1922) *'' Across the Border'' (1922) * ''The Counter Jumper'' (1922) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delavan, Illinois
Delavan is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,689 in the 2010 census. It is a part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Delavan was founded by a group of settlers from New England. The city derives its name from Edward C. Delavan, a temperance advocate from Albany, New York. A post office has been in operation at Delavan since 1840. Geography Delavan is located at (40.370835, -89.545651). According to the 2010 census, Delavan has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,825 people, 705 households, and 516 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 744 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.44% African American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population. There were no Pacific Islanders or Native Americans. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Danger Smiles
''When Danger Smiles'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William Duncan and starring Duncan, Edith Johnson and James Farley.Langman, p. 503 Cast * William Duncan as Ray Chapman * Edith Johnson as Frania Caravelle * James Farley as Jacob Holmar * Henry Hebert Henry Herbert (c. 1879 – 20 February 1947) was an English film, stage actor and producer, who became well known in the United States. Biography Herbert appears to have commenced his early career with Ben Greet's Company, and with Sir Fran ... as Francisco Caravalle * Charles Dudley as Jim Barker * William McCall as Marshall References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. External links * 1922 films 1922 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films Films directed by William Duncan Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{silent-film- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breed Of The Border (1933 Film)
''Breed of the Border'' is a 1933 American Western feature film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Bob Steele. It was distributed through Monogram Pictures. A print is preserved in the Library of Congress collection.''Catalog of Holdings the American Film Institute Collection and the United Artists Collection at the Library of Congress''. p. 21. American Film Institute, 1978. Plot Cast * Bob Steele as Speed Brent *Marion Byron as Sonia Bedford * Ernie Adams as Joe the Killer *George "Gabby" Hayes as Chuck Wiggins (credited as George Hayes) *Henry Roquemore as Dutch Krause * Fred Cavens as Mike (credited as Fred Cavins) * John Elliott as Judge Stafford *Perry Murdock as Red, a Henchman *Bob Card as Spud, a Henchman *Horace B. Carpenter as Dr. Bates (uncredited) *Joe Dominguez as Pedro (uncredited) *Jack Evans as Dugan - Barfly (uncredited) *Herman Hack as Barfly (uncredited) *Ray Jones as Saloon Brawler (uncredited) * William McCall as Barfly (uncredited) *George M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circle Canyon
''Circle Canyon'' is a 1933 American Western film directed by Victor Adamson and starring Buddy Roosevelt, June Mathews and Clarissa Woods.Pitts, p. 4. Plot Cast * Buddy Roosevelt as Chris Morell * June Mathews as Clara Moore * Clarissa Woods as Lucy Morrell * John Tyke as Jim - Clara's Nephew * Allen Holbrook as Vic Byrd * Harry Leland as Mat * George Hazel as Sam Black * Clyde McClary as Pete - Henchman * Mark Hamson as Tom - Lucy's Father * Ernest Scott as Henchman * Victor Adamson as Express Agent * William McCall as Deputy * Bud Osborne Leonard Miles "Bud" Osborne (July 20, 1884 – February 2, 1964) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 600 films and television programs between 1912 and 1963. Biography Osborne was born Miles Osborne in Knox County, Texas, ... as Sheriff References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidden Valley (film)
''Hidden Valley'' is a 1932 American western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Bob Steele, Gertrude Messinger and Francis McDonald.Pitts p.151 Synopsis In New Mexico Bob Harding is assisting a professor in search of an ancient civilization, when his companion is shot and killed and the map he is carrying stolen by a gang looking for treasure. Harding is arrested and tried for murder, but manages to escape. Cast * Bob Steele as Bob Harding * Gertrude Messinger as Joyce Lanners * Francis McDonald as Frank Gavin * Ray Hallor as Jimmie Lanners * John Elliott as Judge * Arthur Millett as Sheriff Dave Bristow * V.L. Barnes a s McCord - Prospector * George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gavin Henchman - Dark Hat * Joe De La Cruz as Gomez - Gavin Henchman * Dick Dickinson as Gavin Henchman - White Hat * Earl Dwire as Prosecuting Attorney * Jack Evans as Deputy on Desert * Herman Hack as Indian Medicine Man / Posse Rider * William McCall as Deputy Bill * Artie Orteg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lonesome Trail (1930 Film)
''The Lonesome Trail'' is a 1930 American Western film directed by Bruce Mitchell, starring Charles Delaney, Ben Corbett, and Jimmy Aubrey. It premiered in New York City on August 7, 1930. Cast * Charles Delaney as Judd Rascomb * Ben Corbett as Sweetheart * Jimmy Aubrey as Tenderfoot * Monte Montague as Gila Red * Virginia Brown Faire as Martha * Bill McCall as Rankin * George Berliner as Crabb * George Hackathorne as Oswald * William Von Brincken as Man in white sombrero * George Regas as The Ring Tailored Roarer * Lafe McKee as Sheriff * Yakima Canutt as Two Gun * Bob Reeves as Alkali * Art Mix Art Mix (born George Washington Kesterson; June 18, 1896 – December 7, 1972), was an American character actor from the 1920s until the mid-1940s. Biography Prior to becoming an actor, Mix worked as a circus performer and a boxer. He initially ... as Slim References 1930 Western (genre) films 1930 films American black-and-white films American Western (genre) films Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Texas Skies (1930 Film)
''Under Texas Skies'' is a 1930 American Western film directed by J.P. McGowan. Cast *Bob Custer as Bob Bainbridge - Posing as Rankin *Natalie Kingston as Joan Prescott *Bill Cody as Army Captain Jack Hartford *Tom London as The Boss / Captain Hartford *Lane Chandler as "Singer" Martin (Secret Service agent) *Bob Roper as Dummy (the mute brute) * William McCall as Deputy Marshal Walsh *Joe Smith Marba Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ... as Sheriff H. Moody Plot Joan Prescott has a contract to sell her horses to Captain Hartford for the U.S. Army. The man she knows as Hartford is actually an impostor who has arranged for the horses to be stolen, with the theft blamed on Tom Rankin. Rankin eventually recovers the horses and reveals that he is the real Hartford. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trailing Trouble
''Trailing Trouble'' is a 1930 American Western film directed by Arthur Rosson, written by Harold Tarshis, and starring Hoot Gibson. It was released on March 23, 1930, by Universal Pictures. The title was also seen as ''Trailin' Trouble''. Cast *Hoot Gibson as Ed King *Margaret Quimby as Molly Blake * William McCall as Pop Blake *Pete Morrison as Buck Saunders * Bob Perry as Red Gillis * Olive Young as Ming Toy *Milton Brown as Sheriff *Mary Carr as Old Lady Plot Ed King and Buck Moran are rivals for the affections of Molly, daughter of the rancher for whom King works. When King takes horses to a sale, Moran arranges to have the sale money stolen. Initially, the rancher accuses King of theft, but the thief eventually returns the money and identifies Moran as the man behind the plot. King captures Moran and regains Molly's affections. Production In addition to Rosson and Tarshis as director and writer, Carl Loemmle was the producer. Harry Neumann Harry C. Neumann (somet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His First Flame
''His First Flame'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film starring Harry Langdon and directed by Harry Edwards. Additional cast members include Natalie Kingston, Ruth Hiatt, Vernon Dent, and others. Plot The story tells of Harry Howells (Langdon), a recent college graduate who's madly in love with his sweetheart Ethel (Kingston) and hopes to marry her. His woman hating uncle, however, Fire chief Amos McCarthy (Dent), tells his nephew to avoid marriage because all women want is money. Even though Harry is determined to marry Ethel, it seems his uncle was right: Ethel is a gold-digger. Harry is crestfallen. Her sister, Mary Morgan (Hiatt), however, is very interested in Harry. Still, unhappy, Harry spends the night in the firehouse. That night the fire alarm goes off, and it gives hapless Harry a chance to prove his mettle. Cast * Harry Langdon as Harry Howells * Natalie Kingston as Ethel Morgan * Ruth Hiatt as Mary Morgan * Vernon Dent as Amos McCarthy * Bud Jamison as He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flirty Four-Flushers
''Flirty Four-Flushers'' is a 1926 comedy silent film produced by Mack Sennett and starred by Eddie Cline and Billy Bevan. Carl Harbaugh wrote the reelers of the film. It was distributed by Pathé. It was released on December 26, 1926. ''Peaches and Plumbers'' gave Bevan a chance to display his acting talent, and also both films were an even better showcase for Madeline Hurlock. Locations included Palisades Park, Ocean Blvd., Santa Monica, Hotel St. Catherine, Avalon and Catalina. It is a remake of ''A Summer Tragedy'' (1910) and it is based on O. Henry. Ruth Hiatt was originally considered for a role. Cast * Madeline Hurlock as Aggie Horton / Muriel Marlboro * Billy Bevan as Jerry Connors / Archibald De Shyster * Vernon Dent as Bill Brown * Stanley Blystone as Joe, Aggie's Sweetheart * Billy Gilbert as Soup Drinking Customer / Hotel Desk Clerk * Thelma Hill as Bill Brown's Fiancée * Ruth Taylor as Slumming Girl * Leonora Summers as Gertie, the waitress * Eleanor Hib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridin' Thunder
''Ridin' Thunder'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Clifford Smith and starring Jack Hoxie John Hartford Hoxie (January 11, 1885 – March 28, 1965) was an American rodeo performer and motion-picture actor whose career was most prominent in the silent film era of the 1910s through the 1930s. Hoxie is best recalled for his roles in ..., Katherine Grant, and Francis Ford. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Frank Douglas creates a situation while shooting at a coyote that crosses his path, leading to his being accused and convicted of murdering a mysterious outlaw. His son Jack loves Jean, the daughter of the murdered outlaw. The tragedy of situations befalls the lovers, and then the real slayer is run down. Jack makes a desperate ride and saves his father from a shameful death. The way is paved for the lovers to marry. Cast References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Rider (1925 Film)
''The Red Rider'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Clifford Smith. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Cast * Jack Hoxie as White Elk * Mary McAllister as Lucy Cavanaugh * Jack Pratt as Black Panther * Natalie Warfield as Nautauka * Marin Sais as Silver Waters * William McCall as John Cavanaugh * Francis Ford as Brown Bear * George Connors as Tom Fleming * William Welsh as Ben Hanfer * Clark Comstock Clark Comstock (1862–1934) was an American film actor of the silent and early sound era. He appeared in around 50 films and serials between 1915 and 1930, many of them westerns.Katchmer p.69 Selected filmography * ''The Westerners'' (1919) * ... as Indian Chief References External links * 1925 films 1925 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Clifford Smith Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |