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Joseph Kane
Jasper Joseph Inman Kane (March 19, 1894, San Diego – August 25, 1975, Santa Monica, California) was an American film director, film producer, film editor and screenwriter. He is best known for his extensive directorship and focus on Western films. Biography Kane began his career as a professional cellist. In 1934 he took an interest in film directing and, starting in 1935, he co-directed serials for Mascot Pictures and Republic Pictures. He soon became Republic's top Western film director. Kane's first directorial credit was for ''The Fighting Marines'' (1935). When Mascot Pictures and several other small film companies amalgamated into Republic Pictures in 1935, Kane became staff director, remaining at the studio until it ceased production in 1958. He piloted many Gene Autry and Roy Rogers movies and directed John Wayne in films such as '' The Lawless Nineties'' (1936) and '' Flame of Barbary Coast'' (1944), and Joseph Schildkraut on '' The Cheaters'' (1945). Between 1935 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego
San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the eighth most populous city in the United States and the seat of San Diego County, the fifth most populous county in the United States, with 3,338,330 estimated residents as of 2019. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center. San Diego is the second largest city in the state of California, after Los Angeles. Historically home to the Kumeyaay people, San Diego is frequently referred to as the "Birthplace of California", as it was the first site visited and settled by Europeans on what is now the U.S. west coast. Upon landing in San Diego Bay in 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claimed the area for Spain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television
Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication Media (communication), medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of Transmission (telecommunications), television transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertising, entertainment, news, and sports. Television became available in crude experimental forms in the late 1920s, but only after several years of further development was the new technology marketed to consumers. After World War II, an improved form of black-and-white television broadcasting became popular in the United Kingdom and the United States, and television sets became commonplace in homes, businesses, and institutions. During the 1950s, television was the primary medium for influencing public opinion.Diggs-Brown, Barbara (2011''Strategic Public Relations: Audience Focused Practice''p. 48 In the mid-1960s, color broadcasting was introduced in the U.S. and most other developed countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Gamble (1931 Film)
''The Big Gamble'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Fred Niblo and written by Walter DeLeon and F. McGrew Willis. The film stars William Boyd, Dorothy Sebastian, Warner Oland and James Gleason. The film was released on September 4, 1931 by RKO Pictures. Plot summary When Alan Beckwith (Boyd) hits rock bottom, he approaches a local Mob Boss named North (Oland) to help him get his affairs in order before he kills himself. If North will stake him for what he owes, he will name him as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy which North can collect on after he commits suicide. North initially rejects the offer, pointing out that a life insurance policy would have a clause in it about suicide, preventing it from paying out before a year and a day, but he later accepts under his own conditions. First, that the price of the policy be raised to $100,000. Second, that Alan live for precisely one year and one day to satisfy the conditions of the policy, and Third, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Money (film)
''Big Money'' is a 1930 American comedy-drama film directed by Russell Mack and starring Eddie Quillan, Robert Armstrong, and James Gleason.Munden p.58 It was produced and distributed by Pathé Exchange, shortly before the company was completely absorbed by RKO. The film's sets were designed by the art director Carroll Clark. Synopsis A message boy from a brokerage house ends up having to take care of $50,000 overnight. Cast * Eddie Quillan as Eddie * Robert Armstrong as Ace * James Gleason as Tom * Margaret Livingston as Mae * Miriam Seegar as Joan McCall * Robert Edeson as Mr. McCall * Dorothy Christy as Leila * G. Pat Collins as Smiley * Morgan Wallace as Durkin * Myrtis Crinley as Flora * Robert Gleckler as Monk * Charles Sellon as Bradley * Kit Guard as Lefty * Johnnie Morris as Weejee * Frank Sabini as Waiter * Clara Palmer as Society Woman * Spec O'Donnell as Elevator Boy * Mona Rico as Maid * Murray Smith as Izzy * Jack McDonald as Butler * Zit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
45 Calibre War
45 may refer to: * 45 (number) * one of the years 45 BC, AD 45, 1945, 2045 Film * ''45'' (film), directed by Peter Coster (2009) * ''.45'' (film), directed by Gary Lennon (2006) Music * ''45'' (Jaguares album), 2008 * ''45'' (Kino album), 1982 * "45" (Bon Iver song), 2016 * "45" (The Gaslight Anthem song), 2012 * "45" (Shinedown song), 2003 * "45" (Elvis Costello song), 2002 *"Forty Five", a song by Karma to Burn from the album ''Appalachian Incantation'', 2010 *45 rpm record or 45, a common form of vinyl single Other uses *Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, with the nickname "45" * ''45'' (book), written by Bill Drummond *.45 caliber, a family of firearm cartridges ** A nickname for a handgun chambered in .45 caliber, such as the M1911 pistol or Colt Single Action Army **.45 ACP, pistol cartridge **.45 Colt, revolver cartridge *Jacobite rising of 1745 or "The '45", in the United Kingdom *Forty-fives, a card game *'The 45%', collective term used by Scottish in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pride Of Pawnee
''The Pride of Pawnee'' is a 1929 American silent Western film directed by Robert De Lacey and starring Tom Tyler, Ethlyne Clair and Barney Furey.Darby p.399 Cast * Tom Tyler as Kirk Stockton * Ethlyne Clair as Madge Wilson * Barney Furey as Scotty Wilson * Frankie Darro as Jerry Wilson * Jack Hilliard as George La Forte * Lew Meehan James Lew Meehan (September 7, 1890 – August 10, 1951) was an American film actor. Meehan appeared in more than 200 films between 1921 and 1947. He was often the main villain in silent Westerns, but in sound films he was usually an "anon ... as André Jeel * Jimmy Casey as Jeel's Henchman References Bibliography * Darby, William. ''Masters of Lens and Light: A Checklist of Major Cinematographers and Their Feature Films''. Scarecrow Press, 1991. External links * 1929 films 1929 Western (genre) films Films directed by Robert De Lacey American black-and-white films Film Booking Offices of America films Silent American We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Ace (1928 Film)
''The Black Ace'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Don Coleman, Jeanette Loff and J.P. McGowan. Cast * Don Coleman as Dan Stockton * Jeanette Loff * Billy Butts * J.P. McGowan * Noble Johnson * William Steele * Ben Corbett Ben Corbett (February 6, 1892 – May 19, 1961) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 280 films between 1915 and 1956. He was born in Hudson, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California. Corbett was a trophy-winning rodeo par ... * Ed Jones References External links * 1928 films 1928 Western (genre) films Films directed by Leo D. Maloney American black-and-white films Pathé Exchange films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films English-language Western (genre) films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boss Of Rustler's Roost
''The Boss of Rustler's Roost'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Eugenia Gilbert, Ben Corbett and Tom London. Cast * Don Coleman as 'Smiler' Cavanaugh * Eugenia Gilbert as Fay Everman * Ben Corbett as 'Tip' Reardon * Tom London as 'Pronto Giles', the Foreman * Al Hart as Henry Everman * Dick Hatton as Bill Everman * Frank Clark as Jud Porter * William Bertram as Sheriff Drain * Chet Ryan Chet is a masculine given name, often a nickname for Chester, which means ''fortress'' or ''camp''. It is an uncommon name of English origin, and originated as a surname to identify people from the city of Chester, England. Chet was ranked 1,027th ... as Ranger References External links * 1928 films 1928 Western (genre) films Films directed by Leo D. Maloney American black-and-white films Pathé Exchange films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films English-language Western (gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow Contraband
''Yellow Contraband'' is a 1928 American silent thriller film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Maloney, Eileen Sedgwick and Noble Johnson.Munden, p. 930. Cast * Leo D. Maloney as Leo McMahon / Blackie Harris * Eileen Sedgwick as Mazie * Noble Johnson as Li Wong Foo * Tom London as Drag Conners * Joe Rickson as Pierre Dufresne * Bob Burns as Sheriff * Vester Pegg as Dude McClain * Walter Patterson as Ice-house Joe * Bill Patton as Rawhide * 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 Dope Runner * Frank Ellis as Dope Runner * Tom B. Forman as Dope Runner References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bronc Stomper
''The Bronc Stomper'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Eugenia Gilbert, Ben Corbett and Tom London. Cast * Eugenia Gilbert as Daisy Hollister * Don Coleman as Richard Thurston * Ben Corbett as Yea Bo Smith * Tom London as Alan Riggs * 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 Slim Garvey * Frank Clark as James Hollister * Frederick Dana as R.M. Thompson * Whitehorse as Town Marshal * Ray Walters as Deputy Marshal * Bob Burns as Rodeo Manager * Florence Lee as Mrs. Hollister References External links * 1928 films 1928 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Leo D. Maloney Pathé Exchange films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cherokee Kid (1927 Film)
''The Cherokee Kid'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Robert De Lacey and starring Tom Tyler, Sharon Lynn and Jerry Pembroke. Cast * Tom Tyler as Bill Duncan * Sharon Lynn as Helen Flynne * Jerry Pembroke as Rolphe McPherson * Bob Burns as Sheriff * Bob Reeves as Seth Daggart * Ray Childs as Joe Gault * James Van Horn as Red Flynne * Carol Holloway Carol Holloway (April 30, 1892 – January 3, 1979) was an American actress of the silent film era. She appeared in more than 110 films between 1914 and 1941. She was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts and died in California. Partial fi ... as Rose References External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films Films directed by Robert De Lacey 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Film Booking Offices of America films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blind Trail
''Blind Trail'' (also ''The Blind Trail'') is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Maloney, Josephine Hill and Nelson McDowell.Connelly p.324 Cast * Leo D. Maloney as Bob Carson * Josephine Hill as Alice Bartlett * Nelson McDowell as Hank O'Hara * Bud Osborne as Mort Van Vlack * Jim Corey as Al Leitz * Al Hart as William Skinner * Whitehorse Whitehorse () is the capital of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 (Historic Mile 918) on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas ... as The Sheriff * Eva Thatcher as The Cook References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. Extern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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