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Quarantined Rivals
''Quarantined Rivals'' is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Robert Agnew, Kathleen Collins and John Miljan.Munden p.624 It was produced by the independent studio Gotham Pictures. It was based on a 1906 short story of the same title by George Randolph Chester. Synopsis The plot revolves around Bruce Farney (a football player) and his attempts to woo Elsie Peyton in the face of competition from a rival, as well as becoming mixed up with an attractive manicurist Minette. Complications ensue when both Bruce and his rival are forced to quarantine together due to smallpox. Cast * Robert Agnew as Bruce Farney * Kathleen Collins as Elsie Peyton * John Miljan as Ed, the barber * Ray Hallor as Robert Howard * Viora Daniel as Minette, the manicurist * Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Joe, the plumber * Clarissa Selwynne as Mrs. Peyton * George C. Pearce as Mr. Peyton * William A. O'Connor as Mort * Josephine Borio Josephine may refer to: Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie Mayo Archibald L. Mayo (January 29, 1891 – December 4, 1968) was a film director, screenwriter and actor. Early years The son of a tailor, Mayo was born in New York City. After attending the city's public schools, he studied at Columbia University. Film Mayo moved to Hollywood in 1915 and began working as a director in 1917. His films include '' Is Everybody Happy?'' (1929) with Ted Lewis, ''Bought!'' (1931) with Constance Bennett, '' Night After Night'' (1932) with Mae West, ''The Doorway to Hell'' (1930) with James Cagney and Lew Ayres, ''Convention City'' (1933) with Joan Blondell, ''The Mayor of Hell'' (1933) w |
