Arthur F. Statter (1870 – 26 August 1937), was an English screenwriter of the

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. He wrote for more than 50 films between 1916 and 1929. Prior to his screenwriting career, he was an

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's administration. He was born in

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, England and died in

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Selected filmography

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An Unwilling Hero ''An Unwilling Hero'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and written by Arthur F. Statter. The film stars Will Rogers, Molly Malone, John Bowers, Darrell Foss, and Jack Curtis. The film was released on May 8, ...

'' (1921) * '' A Voice in the Dark'' (1921) * ''

The Man from Lost River ''The Man from Lost River'' is a lost American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and released in 1921. It stars House Peters, Fritzi Brunette, and Allan Forrest. Plot As described in a film magazine, Jim Barnes (Peters) has been raised ...

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All's Fair in Love ''All's Fair in Love'' is a 1921 American silent romantic comedy film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring May Collins, Richard Dix and Raymond Hatton.Munden p.15 It was produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures. It is based on the 1913 B ...

'' (1921) * ''

Voices of the City ''Voices of the City'' (also known as ''The Night Rose'', its intended original release title) is a 1921 American silent film, silent crime drama film starring Leatrice Joy and Lon Chaney that was directed by Wallace Worsley, based on the Leroy ...

'' (1921) * ''

The Poverty of Riches ''The Poverty of Riches'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Reginald Barker and starring Richard Dix, Leatrice Joy and Louise Lovely. It was based on a 1914 short story by Leroy Scott.Goble p.914 Cast * Richard Dix as John Colby ...

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The Galloping Kid ''The Galloping Kid'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Nat Ross and featuring Hoot Gibson. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Cast * Hoot Gibson as "Simplex" Cox * Edna Murphy as Helen Arnett * Lionel Belmo ...

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The Jilt ''The Jilt'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Irving Cummings and starring Marguerite De La Motte, Ralph Graves, and Matt Moore. Plot As described in a film magazine, Rose Trenton (De La Motte) has mistaken pity for love and be ...

'' (1922) * ''

A Wonderful Wife ''A Wonderful Wife'' is a 1922 American drama film directed by Paul Scardon and written by Arthur F. Statter. It is based on the 1904 novel ''The Rat Trap'' by Dolf Wyllarde. The film stars Miss DuPont, Vernon Steele, Landers Stevens, Charles A ...

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Trimmed ''Trimmed'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Harry A. Pollard and featuring Hoot Gibson. It is not known whether the film currently survives, and it may be a lost film. Cast * Hoot Gibson as Dale Garland * Patsy Ruth Miller ...

'' (1922) * '' Step on It!'' (1922) *''

The Satin Girl ''The Satin Girl'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring Mabel Forrest, Norman Kerry and Marc McDermott. The main themes of the film are amnesia and brainwashing. Lenore Vance, the main character, loses her ...

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Mine to Keep ''Mine to Keep'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Bryant Washburn, Charlotte Stevens and Wheeler Oakman.Munden p.515 Synopsis A newly married couple both suspect the other of infidelity. They separate a ...

'' (1923) * '' The Mine with the Iron Door'' (1924) * '' The Better Man'' (1926) * ''

The Hero on Horseback ''A Hero on Horseback'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Del Andrews and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and directed by Universal Pictures. A copy is held in the Library of Congress collection. Plot summary Billy Ga ...

'' (1927) * '' Cyclone of the Range'' (1927) * ''

Painted Ponies ''Painted Ponies'' is a lost 1927 American silent Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Cast * Hoot Gibson as Bucky Simms * William R. Dunn as Pinto Pete (cred ...

'' (1927) * ''

A Trick of Hearts ''A Trick of Hearts'' is a lost 1928 American silent Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Plot Carrie Patience has been elected as the new town sheriff. In o ...

'' (1928) * ''

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'' (1928) * '' The Danger Rider'' (1928) * ''

After the Fog ''After the Fog'' is a 1929 pre-Code drama film directed by Leander De Cordova and starring Mary Philbin, Edmund Burns and Carmelita Geraghty.Munden p. 9 It was an early sound film, made during the transition from silent films. A separate silent ...

'' (1929)

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