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Bruce M. Mitchell
Bruce M. Mitchell (November 16, 1883 – September 26, 1952) was an American film director and writer active during the silent film era from 1914 to 1934. With the advent of sound films in the 1930s, Mitchell abandoned directing and became an actor, appearing mainly in bit roles. Filmography Mitchell directed numerous silent short films between 1915 and 1934. The following is a list of his feature films. * ''Captivating Mary Carstairs'' (1915) * ''The Tale of the Night Before'' (1915) * ''The Stranger of the Hills'' (1922) * ''Love's Whirlpool (1924 film), Love's Whirlpool'' (1924) * ''The Hellion (1924 film), The Hellion'' (1924) * ''Another Man's Wife (film), Another Man's Wife'' (1924) * ''Dynamite Dan (film), Dynamite Dan'' (1924) * ''The Air Hawk'' (1924) * ''The Cloud Rider'' (1925) * ''Savages of the Sea'' (1925) * ''Speed Madness (1925 film), Speed Madness'' (1925) * ''Tricks (1925 film), Tricks'' (1925) * ''Flyin' Thru'' (1925) * ''Wolf Blood'' (1925) * ''The Hollywoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Director
A film director or filmmaker is a person who controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfillment of that Goal, vision. The director has a key role in choosing the Casting (performing arts), cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking in cooperation with the Film producer, producer. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, Film producer, producers, Film editing, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended film school. Directors use different approaches. Some Outline (list), outline a general plotline and let the actors impro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Miles Up
''Three Miles Up'' is a 1927 American silent action film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell. The film stars Al Wilson, William Malan and Ethlyne Clair. ''Three Miles Up'' was one of a series of films that showcased the exploits of the stunt pilots in Hollywood. Plot Dick Morgan ( Al Wilson), formerly a professional crook, returns from the war as the "Ace" of his squadron and is met by his buddy, Dr. Worthing (William Malan). Dick falls back into his old ways but is in love with Worthing's daughter, Nadine ( Ethlyne Clair), and is determined to break his former criminal ties. Threatened with exposure by his gang, Dick helps them in a jewel robbery. By feigning death in an accident and undergoing an operation to remove an identifying scar, he is able to return to the crooks' rendezvous and take back the stolen money unrecognized. In a climactic air battle, the gang is forced down with the money, and Dick overtakes the leader when he attempts to escape in a car with Nadine. Cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakedown (1936 Film)
''Shakedown'' is a 1936 American crime drama film, directed by David Selman from a screenplay by Grace Neville based on a story by Barry Shipman. The film stars Lew Ayres, Joan Perry, and Thurston Hall, and was released on July 17, 1936. This was Perry's film debut. Cast list * Lew Ayres as Bob Sanderson * Joan Perry as Edith Stuart * Thurston Hall as G. Gregory Stuart * Victor Kilian as Caretaker * Henry Mollison as Ralph Gurney * John Gallaudet as Hawsley * George McKay as Spud * Gene Morgan as Presto Mullins * Wyrley Birch as Mr. Morrison * William Gould as Lieutenant * Wade Boteler as Captain of detectives * Edward Le Saint as Attorney * Olaf Hytten as Butler * George Offerman Jr. as Pat O'Roark * Arthur Loft as Editor * Murdock MacQuarrie as Attendant * George French as Husband in cafe * Helen Dickson as Wife in cafe * Jack Dougherty as Detective * Lee Shumway Lee Shumway (March 4, 1884 – January 4, 1959), born Leonard Charles Shumway, was an American ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half Angel (1936 Film)
''Half Angel'' is a 1936 American comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield and written by Gene Fowler, Bess Meredyth and Allen Rivkin. The film stars Frances Dee, Brian Donlevy, Charles Butterworth, Helen Westley, Henry Stephenson and Sara Haden. The film was released on May 22, 1936, by 20th Century-Fox. Plot Cast *Frances Dee as Allison Lang *Brian Donlevy as Duffy Giles * Charles Butterworth as Doc Felix * Helen Westley as Martha Hargraves *Henry Stephenson as Prof. Jerome Hargraves *Sara Haden as Henrietta Hargraves * Etienne Girardot as Dr. Alexander Cotton * Paul Stanton as District Attorney * Gavin Muir as Dr. William Barth * Julius Tannen as City Editor *Nigel De Brulier Nigel De Brulier (born Francis George Packer; 8 August 1877 – 30 January 1948) was an English stage and film actor who began his career in the United Kingdom before relocating to the United States. Biography Nigel De Brulier was born in French ... as Dr. Hall * Hilda Vaughn as Bertha *Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rawhide Terror
''The Rawhide Terror'' is a 1934 American Western horror film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and Jack Nelson. Plot summary A gang of renegades, disguised as Native Americans, launches a savage attack on a family, murdering the parents of two young brothers in cold blood. The horrific event leaves the boys orphaned, traumatized, and separated, each forced to fend for themselves in a harsh and unforgiving world. The tragedy marks the beginning of a dark journey for both brothers, their lives shaped by the pain and loss they endured. Ten years later, the once-quiet town of Red Dog is thrown into turmoil as a series of brutal murders begins to unfold. A shadowy and enigmatic figure, known only as the Rawhide Terror, emerges as the perpetrator of these killings. The Rawhide Terror targets the former renegades, who have since abandoned their violent pasts and assimilated into the town as seemingly respectable citizens. Despite their attempts to leave their crimes behind, the Rawhid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
45 Calibre Echo
45 Calibre Echo is a 1932 American Western film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Jack Perrin, Ben Corbett and Elinor Fair.Pitts, p. 172. The supporting cast features Ruth Renick in her final theatrical film role. Cast * Jack Perrin as Jack * Ben Corbett as Bennie * Elinor Fair as Betty * Olin Francis as Burly Henchman * Richard Cramer as Saloon Owner * George Chesebro as Henchman * Jimmy Aubrey as Jim - the Sidekick * C.V. Bussey as Sheriff * Ruth Renick as Jack's Sister * Murdock MacQuarrie Murdock MacQuarrie (August 25, 1878 – August 20, 1942) was an American silent film actor and director. His name was also seen as Murdock McQuarrie. MacQuarrie was born in San Francisco, California, and attended school there. He was the br ... as Old Man in Saloon References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapped (1931 Film)
Trapped may refer to: Films * ''Trapped'' (1931 film), a crime drama short starring Lina Basquette * ''Trapped'' (1937 film), an American western starring Charles Starrett * ''Trapped'' (1949 film), a ''film noir'' directed by Richard Fleischer * ''Trapped'' (1973 film), a television film starring James Brolin * ''Trapped'' (1982 film), a horror film starring Henry Silva * ''Trapped'' (1989 film), a television film starring Kathleen Quinlan * ''Trapped'' (2001 film), a television film starring William McNamara * ''Trapped'' (2002 film), a thriller starring Charlize Theron * ''Trapped'' (2013 film), an Iranian drama film * ''Trapped'' (2015 film), an Armenian action thriller starring Sos Janibekyan * ''Trapped'' (2016 American film), an American documentary film * ''Trapped'' (2016 Hindi film), an Indian survival film * ''Trapped!'' (2006), a television film starring Alexandra Paul * '' Trapped: Haitian Nights'', a 2010 thriller starring Vivica A. Fox Literature * ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheer Luck
''Sheer Luck'' is a 1931 American crime film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Jobyna Ralston, Nick Stuart and Philo McCullough.Pitts p.65 Cast * Jobyna Ralston as Betty Carver * Nick Stuart as Jimmie Reid * Bobby Vernon as Archibald Smith * Philo McCullough Philo McCullough (June 16, 1893 – June 5, 1981) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1914 and 1969. He was born in San Bernardino, California, and died in Burbank, California. McCullough's film debut came in 1912 ... as Milton Blackburn * Reed Howes as 'Rabbit' Rossi * Margaret Landis as Mrs. Hiram Carver * John Ince as Hiram Carver * Oscar Smith as Washington Jefferson Smith * Margaret Irving as Patsy * Tom London as Police Lieutenant References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1931 films ... [...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 External links * 1930 Western (genre) films 1930 films American black-and-white films American We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sky Skidder
''The Sky Skidder'' is a 1929 American silent action film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and written by Carl Krusada and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Al Wilson, Helen Foster, Wilbur McGaugh, and Gilbert Holmes. The film was released on January 13, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Like many actors in the silent film era, Wilson did not survive the transition to "talkies", with ''The Sky Skidder'', his penultimate film. Plot As described in a film magazine, Al Simpkins is an ambitious aviator who has invented a new fuel he calls "Economo" which, he declares, will allow a plane to fly 1000 miles on a pint. He makes a trial flight on the fuel and, while in the air, sees his sweetheart Stella Hearns riding in a car with the wealthy and dishonest Silas Smythe. Just as the car gets out of control, Al sweeps down and rescues her by means of a rope ladder from his plane. Back at the flying field, Silas overhears Al telling Stella there is just enough Economo left for a trial flight th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cloud Dodger
''The Cloud Dodger'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring real life aviator Al Wilson. The action film was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Like many actors in the silent film era, Wilson did not survive the transition to "talkies", with ''The Cloud Dodger'' being one of his last films. Plot As described in a film magazine, Al Williams, a thrill-mad member of the younger generation, is out riding with his sweetheart Sylvia Le Moyne when he steps on the gas and is pursued by a motorcycle police officer. He drives at full speed to the flying field where his plane is in readiness and with Sylvia takes into the air. The officer however, calls the aerial police and, after a strenuous chase in the clouds, the police plane is wrecked and Al is taken prisoner. Sylvia refuses to marry him on account of his wildness. However, her aunt Myrtle insists that she marry at once so she is forced to accept the proposal of the wealthy Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Speed Classic
''The Speed Classic'' is a 1928 American silent action film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Rex Lease, Mildred Harris and Mitchell Lewis. Synopsis A young man obsessed with cars is dumped by his girlfriend, and goes on a binge in Mexico where he ends up in jail. His girlfriend has a change of heart and gets his released in time to compete in a major car race. Cast * Rex Lease as Jerry Thornton * Mildred Harris as Sheila Van Hauten * Mitchell Lewis as Mr. Thornton * James Mason as Pedro de Malpa * Helen Jerome Eddy as Keziah Stubbs * Otis Harlan Otis Harlan (December 29, 1865 – January 20, 1940) was an American actor and comedian. He voiced Happy, one of the Seven Dwarfs in the Disney animated film '' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''. This made him the earliest born actor to feature ... as The Thirsty One * Garry O'Dell as Jonah * Jack Richardson as Speed Cop Preservation The film is now lost. References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
