Aywon Film Corporation was an American film distribution company of the

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. Founded in

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Nathan Hirsh Nathan J. Hirsh (Romania, 1872 - New York City, March 19, 1956) was an American film producer who co-founded Aywon Film Corporation and Pioneer Film Corporation.''Prominent Jews of America: A Collection of Biographical Sketches'' 1918 "NATHAN HIR ...

it was active between 1919 and 1929.Slide p.17 The company mainly released western and

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s but also handled several foreign imports such as '' The Blue Danube'', ''

The Hands of Orlac ''The Hands of Orlac'' may refer to: * ''Les Mains d'Orlac'', a novel by Maurice Renard and several adaptations of that novel: * The Hands of Orlac (1924 film), ''The Hands of Orlac'' (1924 film), an Austrian film * The Hands of Orlac (1935 film) ...

'', '' The Prude's Fall'' and '' The Pleasure Garden''. Its office was at 729 7th Avenue in New York City.

Selected filmography

*'' The Woman Above Reproach'' *'' The Evolution of Man (film)'' *''The Woman of Mystery'' *''Thirty Years Between'' *''When Dr. Quackel Did Hide'', a two reel spoof of

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* '' Blind Love'' (1920) * '' Vanishing Trails'' (1920) * '' The Galloping Devil'' (1920) * '' The Fighting Stranger'' (1921) * '' The Vengeance Trail'' (1921) * '' Across the Border'' (1922) * ''

Another Man's Boots ''Another Man's Boots'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William James Craft and starring Francis Ford, Bob Kortman and Frank Lanning. Cast * Francis Ford as The Stranger * Elvira Weil as Nell Hadley * Harry Smith as Ned H ...

'' (1922) * ''

Back Fire ''Back Fire'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Alan James and starring Jack Hoxie, Florence Gilbert, and Lew Meehan James Lew Meehan (September 7, 1890 – August 10, 1951) was an American film actor. Meehan appeared ...

'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1922) * '' Boomerang Justice'' (1922) * '' Riders of the Law'' (1922) * ''

The Cowboy King ''The Cowboy King'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Charles R. Seeling and starring Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Patricia Palmer and Elizabeth De Witt. Cast * Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Dud Smiley * Patricia Palmer as Ethel ...

'' (1922) * '' The Crow's Nest'' (1922) * '' Dawn of Revenge'' (1922) * '' The Man of Courage'' (1922) * '' Rounding Up the Law'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1922) * '' The Grub Stake'' (1923) * ''

The Purple Dawn ''The Purple Dawn''All contemporaneous reviews and advertising for the film include "The" in the title. is a 1923 American silent romantic drama film that was produced, written, and directed by Charles R. Seeling. It stars Bessie Love, Bert Spro ...

'' (1923) * ''

Gallopin' Through ''Gallopin' Through'' is a 1923 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Jack Hoxie, Priscilla Bonner and Doreen Turner. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Hoxie * Priscilla Bonner as Bert W ...

'' (1923) * ''

The Forbidden Trail ''The Forbidden Trail'' is a 1923 American silent Western film written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Jack Hoxie. A print is preserved in the Library of Congress. Cast * Jack Hoxie - Jack Merriwell/Colonel Jim Merriwell * Ev ...

'' (1923) * ''

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'' (1923) * '' Wolf Tracks'' (1923) * '' Desert Rider'' (1923) * ''

Cyclone Jones ''Cyclone Jones'' is a 1923 American silent Western film directed by Charles R. Seeling and starring Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Bill Patton and Kathleen Collins. Cast * Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Cyclone Jones * Bill Patton as Kirk Davis * ...

'' (1923) * '' Lone Fighter'' (1923) * '' Girl from the West'' (1923) * '' The Apache Dancer '' (1923) * '' Slow as Lightning'' (1923) * '' The Tango Cavalier'' (1923) * ''

Behind Two Guns ''Behind Two Guns'' is a 1924 American silent Western film, directed by Robert North Bradbury. It stars J. B. Warner, Hazel Newman, and Marin Sais Marin Sais (born Mae Smith; August 2, 1890 – December 31, 1971) was an American actress ...

'' (1924) * ''

After a Million ''After a Million'' is a 1924 silent film comedy starring Kenneth McDonalds and Ruth Dwyer and was directed by Jack Nelson. This film survives in the Library of Congress.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The Unit ...

'' (1924) * '' The Eagle's Claw'' (1924) * '' Dynamite Dan'' (1924) * '' Romance of the Wasteland'' (1924) * '' Yankee Speed'' (1924) * '' Ace of Cactus Range'' (1924) * '' South of Santa Fe'' (1924) * '' Rider of Mystery Ranch'' (1924) * '' The Hellion'' (1924) * '' Stop at Nothing'' (1924) * ''

Virginian Outcast ''Virginian Outcast'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Robert J. Horner and starring Jack Perrin, Marjorie Daw and Otto Lederer. Main cast * Jack Perrin as The Stranger * Marjorie Daw as Madonna Webster * Otto Lederer Ot ...

'' (1924) * '' Wanted by the Law'' (1924) * ''

The Covered Trail ''The Covered Trail'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Jack Nelson and starring J.B. Warner, Robert McKenzie and Ruth Dwyer. Cast * J.B. Warner as Bill Keats * Robert McKenzie as Sheriff * Ruth Dwyer * Milburn Morante ...

'' (1924) * '' The Law and the Lady'' (1924) * ''

'' (1924) * '' Flyin' Thru'' (1925) * '' With Kit Carson Over the Great Divide'' (1925) * ''

Red Blood and Blue ''Red Blood and Blue'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by James C. Hutchinson and starring Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Peggy O'Day, and Frank Baker. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Tom Butler becomes an outcast when ...

'' (1925) * '' The Big Stunt'' (1925) * '' Cowboy Courage'' (1925) * '' Anything Once'' (1925) * '' Courage of Wolfheart'' (1925) * '' Wolfheart's Revenge'' (1925) * '' His Greatest Battle'' (1925) * '' Rose of the Desert'' (1925) * ''

West of Mojave ''West of Mojave'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Gordon Clifford, Charlotte Pierce and Frank Lackteen.Langman, p. 489 Cast * Gordon Clifford * Charlotte Pierce * Frank Lackteen * James ...

'' (1925) * '' Ridin' Wild'' (1925) * '' The Flying Fool'' (1925) * '' Queen of Spades'' (1925) * '' The Wildcat'' (1925) * '' The Prude's Fall'' (1925) * '' The Pleasure Garden'' (1925) * ''

The Woman Tempted ''The Woman Tempted'' is a 1926 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Juliette Compton, Warwick Ward and Nina Vanna. It was based on a novel by Vera, Countess Cathcart. The film was shot at Cricklewood Studios, and w ...

'' (1926) * '' Shadow Ranger'' (1926) * ''

The Boaster ''The Boaster'' is a 50-minute, 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Duke Worne and starring Ashton Dearholt, Gloria Grey and Joseph W. Girard.Munden p.72 Synopsis Angered by his son Dick's boastful ways, which in one incident lead him t ...

'' (1926) * '' In Search of a Hero'' (1926) * ''

Walloping Kid ''Walloping Kid'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Robert J. Horner and starring William Barrymore, Jack Richardson and Frank Whitson.Langman, p. 489 Cast * William Barrymore as The Walloping Kid * Jack Richardson as Don ...

'' (1926) * '' The Blue Danube'' (1926) * ''

Pony Express Rider ''Pony Express Rider'' is a 1976 American Western film directed by Robert Totten and starring Henry Wilcoxon, Maureen McCormick and Joan Caulfield. In 1860 young Jimmie Richardson joins the Pony Express to help find the man he believes killed h ...

'' (1926) * '' With Buffalo Bill on the U. P. Trail'' (1926) * ''

General Custer at the Little Big Horn ''General Custer at the Little Big Horn'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Roy Stewart. It depicts the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Cast * Roy Stewart as Lem Hawks * Helen Lynch as Betty Rossman ...

'' (1926) * ''

Daniel Boone Thru the Wilderness ''Daniel Boone Thru the Wilderness'' is a 1926 American silent historical Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Roy Stewart, Kathleen Collins and Edward Hearn.Österberg, p. 93. Cast * Roy Stewart as Daniel Boone * Kathle ...

'' (1926) * ''

With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo ''With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Cullen Landis, Kathryn McGuire Kathryn McGuire (December 6, 1903 – October 10, 1978) was an American danc ...

'' (1926) * ''

King of the Herd ''King of the Herd'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Frank S. Mattison and starring Raymond McKee, Nola Luxford and Bud Osborne. Given an initial release in 1927, it went on a more general release in 1929. Cast * White Star ...

'' (1927) * '' Twin Flappers'' (1927) * '' Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre'' (1927) * ''

The City Without Jews ''The City Without Jews'' (german: Die Stadt ohne Juden) is a 1924 Austrian Expressionist film by Hans Karl Breslauer, based on the novel of the same title by Hugo Bettauer. The film is one of the few surviving Expressionist films from Austri ...

'' (1928) * '' Shooting Stars'' (1928)

References

Bibliography

* Slide, Anthony. ''The New Historical Dictionary of the American Film Industry''. Routledge, 2014. American film studios Film distributors of the United States {{US-film-company-stub