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Joseph O'Donnell (screenwriter)
Joseph O'Donnell (1891–1963) was an American screenwriter. He worked for a variety of studios on Poverty Row during the 1930s, mainly on western films, westerns.Pitts p.190 Filmography * ''Public Stenographer'' (1933) * ''The Moth (1934 film), The Moth'' (1934) * ''Bulldog Courage (1935 film), Bulldog Courage'' (1935) * ''Trails of the Wild'' (1935) * ''Timber War'' (1935) * ''Racing Luck (1935 film), Racing Luck'' (1935) * ''Manhattan Butterfly'' (1935) * ''Murder by Television'' (1935) * ''His Fighting Blood'' (1935) * ''Racing Blood (1936 film), Racing Blood'' (1936) * ''Wild Horse Round-Up'' (1936) * ''Ghost Patrol'' (1936) * ''Wildcat Trooper'' (1936) * ''Born to Fight (1936 film), Born to Fight'' (1936) * ''Aces and Eights (film), Aces and Eights'' (1936) * ''Border Caballero'' (1936) * ''Phantom Patrol'' (1936) * ''The Traitor (1936 American film), The Traitor'' (1936) * ''Vengeance of Rannah'' (1936) * ''Roarin' Guns'' (1936) * ''Lightnin' Bill Carson'' (1936) * ''The Fi ...
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Ghost Patrol
''Ghost Patrol'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot A scientific genius has invented a machine capable of causing planes to crash. He uses it on planes loaded with valuables. Various characters become involved in conspiracies and double crosses in an attempt to stop him. Cast *Tim McCoy as Tim Caverly *Claudia Dell as Natalie Brent * Walter Miller as Ted Dawson *Wheeler Oakman as Kincaid *James P. Burtis as Henry Brownlee *Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Chauncey Ingraham (November 30, 1874 – April 4, 1956) was an American film actor and director. Biography Born in Rochelle, Illinois, Ingraham appeared in more than 280 films between 1912 and 1950, as well as directing more than 100 f ... as Prof. Jonathan Brent * Dick Curtis as Henchie Charlie External links * * 1936 films 1930s science fiction films American black-and-white films 1936 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) science fiction films Films directed by Sam Newfield 1930 ...
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Whistling Bullets
''Whistling Bullets'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by John English and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Harley Wood, Maston Williams, Karl Hackett, Jack Ingram, Bruce Mitchell and James Sheridan. The film was released on May 3, 1937, by Ambassador Pictures. Plot Cast *Kermit Maynard as Larry Graham *Harley Wood as Anita Saunders *Maston Williams as Ace Beldon *Karl Hackett as Dave Stone *Jack Ingram Jack Owen Ingram (born November 15, 1970) is an American country music artist formerly signed to Big Machine Records, an independent record label. He has released eleven studio albums, one extended play, six live albums, and 19 singles. Alt ... as Tim Raymond *Bruce Mitchell as Captain John Saunders *James Sheridan as Sam *Cliff Parkinson as Bart *Cherokee Alcorn as Karl References External links * {{John English 1937 films American Western (genre) films 1937 Western (genre) films Films directed by John English Films ba ...
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Young Dynamite
''Young Dynamite'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Leslie Goodwins from a screenplay by Joseph O'Donnell and Stanley Roberts, adaptation by Arthur G. Durlam. The film stars Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, and Charlotte Henry. Plot Cast *Frankie Darro as Freddie Shields *Kane Richmond as Tom Marlin *Charlotte Henry as Jane Shields * William Castello as Flash Slavin * David Sharpe as John Shields *Carleton Young Captain Carleton Scott Young (October 21, 1905 – November 7, 1994) was an American character actor who was known for his deep voice. Early years Young wasborn in Fulton, Oswego County, New York, the second and only surviving child ... as Spike * Pat Gleason as Butch Barker * Frank Austin as Doc Clark/Endeberry *Frank Sarasino as Tony Rankin References {{Leslie Goodwins 1937 films 1937 crime films American crime films American black-and-white films Films directed by Leslie Goodwins 1930s American films ...
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Rich Relations (film)
''Rich Relations'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Clifford Sanforth and starring Ralph Forbes, Frances Grant, and Barry Norton. Written by Joseph O'Donnell and based on the novel of the same name by Priscilla Wayne. The film was released in the United States on February 1, 1937. Plot A secretary is romanced by a "ladies' man", unaware that her boss is in love with her. Cast * Ralph Forbes as ''Dave Walton'' * Frances Grant as ''Nancy Tilton'' * Barry Norton as ''Don Blair'' * Muriel Evans as ''Trixie Lane'' * Franklin Pangborn as ''Mr. Dwight'' * Wesley Barry as ''Albert'' * Jeanie Roberts as ''Buddy'' * Crauford Kent as ''Mr. Colby'' * Ethel Clayton as ''Mrs. Blair'' * Donald Kirke * Mary Carr * Ed Lawrence * Irving White * Gertrude Astor * Harry Myers * Mary MacLaren * Rosemary Theby Rosemary Theresa Theby (born Rose Masing, April 8, 1892 – November 10, 1973) was an American film actress. She appeared in some 250 films between 1911 and 1940. Early life ...
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The Fighting Texan
''The Fighting Texan'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Charles Abbott and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Elaine Shepard, Frank LaRue, Budd Buster, Ed Cassidy, Murdock MacQuarrie, Art Miles and Bruce Mitchell. The film was released on June 1, 1937, by Ambassador Pictures. Plot The story follows rancher Glenn Oliver, who has been noticing a decrease in his horse population, while a nearby ranch is getting more and more horses. Cast *Kermit Maynard as Glenn Oliver *Elaine Shepard as Judy Walton *Frank LaRue as Joe Walton *Budd Buster as Old-timer *Ed Cassidy as Pete Hadley *Murdock MacQuarrie as Jim Perkins *Art Miles as Carter *Bruce Mitchell as Sheriff Bert Winder *Bob Woodward Robert Upshur Woodward (born March 26, 1943) is an American investigative journalist. He started working for ''The Washington Post'' as a reporter in 1971 and now holds the honorific title of associate editor though the Post no longer employs .. ...
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Lightnin' Bill Carson
''Lightnin' Bill Carson'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot summary A lawman captures the notorious "Pecos Kid", who is tried and hanged for his crimes – then starts to have doubts as to whether the Kid actually committed the crimes. Cast *Tim McCoy as U. S. Marshal "Lightnin" Bill Carson *Lois January as Dolores Costello *Rex Lease as The Pecos Kid / Fred Rand *Harry Worth as Silent Tom Rand *Karl Hackett as Stack Stone *John Merton as Henchman Breed Hawkins * Joseph W. Girard as Banker Mount *Lafe McKee Lafayette S. "Lafe" McKee (January 23, 1872 – August 10, 1959) was an American actor who appeared in more than 400 films from 1912 to 1948. Career McKee began working in show business in 1893. Part of his career was spent with Art Mix Pro ... as Don Costello External links * * 1936 films 1930s English-language films American black-and-white films 1936 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by S ...
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Roarin' Guns
''Roarin' Guns'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot summary During a range war, the Cattleman's Association send Tim Corwin where he helps out his old friends Bob and Buddy Morgan as well as May Carter. Cast *Tim McCoy as Tim Corwin *Rosalinda Price as May Carter *Wheeler Oakman as Walton *Rex Lease as Jerry * John Elliott as Bob Morgan *Karl Hackett as Evans * Richard Alexander as "Bull" Langdon *Jack Rockwell Jack Rockwell Trowbridge (October 6, 1890 – November 10, 1947) was an American film actor who was born in Mexico. He appeared in over 250 movies, mostly Westerns, between 1927 and 1947. Rockwell's older brother was character actor Charles ... as Dave Barry *Ed Cassidy as Sheriff *Tommy Bupp as Buddy Morgan Soundtrack External links * * 1936 films American Western (genre) films 1930s English-language films American black-and-white films 1936 Western (genre) films Films directed by Sam Newfield 1930s American film ...
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Vengeance Of Rannah
''Vengeance of Rannah'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Bernard B. Ray, produced by Ray and Harry S. Webb for Reliable Pictures, and starring Bob Custer and Rin Tin Tin, Jr. Plot Insurance investigator Ted Sanders is assigned to look into a robbery/murder. When he arrives at the crime scene he is met by a local deputy. What he doesn't know, however, is that the "deputy" is actually part of the gang that committed the crime. He plants some of the stolen money in Sanders' room to frame him for the crime, then arrests him. Cast * Rin Tin Tin, Jr. as Rannah *Bob Custer as Ted Sanders * John Elliott as Doc Adams * Victoria Vinton as Mary Warner *Roger Williams Roger Williams (March 1683) was an English-born New England minister, theologian, author, and founder of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Providence Plantations, which became the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Pl ... as Frank Norcross *Oscar Gahan as Henchman Nolan * Eddie P ...
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The Traitor (1936 American Film)
''The Traitor'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Tim McCoy, Frances Grant, and Frank Melton. It was released on August 29, 1936. Premise Texas Ranger Tim Vallance is pursuing a criminal called Pedro Moreno in vain. Vallance manages to enter Moreno's gang undercover by working at a ranch, Flying A Ranch, held by Jimmy, one of Pedro's accomplices, and his sister Mary. Vallance expects to catch the gang when they are moving drugs across the border. Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Vallance * Frances Grant as Mary Allen * Frank Melton as Jimmy Allen * Pedro Regas as Pedro Moreno * Frank Glendon as Big George * Karl Hackett as Captain John Hughes (credited as Carl Hackett) * Dick Curtis as Morgan * Roger Williams as Sheriff * Jack Rockwell as Smoky * Dick Botiller Richard Edward Botiller (October 26, 1896 – March 24, 1953) was an American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. While most of his roles were un-credited, many of them nameless as well ...
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Phantom Patrol
''Phantom Patrol'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Charles Hutchison. Plot Cast *Kermit Maynard as RCMP Sergeant Jim McGregor *Joan Barclay as Doris McCloud * Harry J. Worth as "Dapper" Dan Geary & Stephen Morris *Paul Fix as Henchman Jo-Jo Regan *George Cleveland as Inspector McCloud *Julian Rivero as Frenchie Le Farge * Eddie Phillips as Henchman Emile *Roger Williams as Henchman Gustaf *Dick Curtis Richard Dye (May 11, 1902January 3, 1952), known professionally as Dick Curtis, was an American actor who made over 230 film and television appearances during his career. Early years Curtis was born in Newport, Kentucky, the son of Frank Dye ... as Henchman Josef *Rocky the Horse as Rocky - Jim's Horse Soundtrack *Kermit Maynard - "On Your Guard" (Written by Didheart Conn) External links * * 1936 films 1936 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Royal Canadian Mounted Police in fiction American Western (genre) films Northern ( ...
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Border Caballero
''Border Caballero'' is a 1936 American Western film starring Tim McCoy. It was directed by Sam Newfield. Plot Undercover lawman Tim Ross is working his way across the country as a sharpshooter in a medicine show. He runs into a former colleague working undercover to stop a series of bank robberies. When his friend is killed, Tim takes his place. Cast *Tim McCoy as Tim Ross *Lois January as Goldie Harris *Ralph Byrd as Tex Weaver * J. Frank Glendon as Wiley Taggart * Ted Adams as Buff Brayden *John Merton as Runnyian *Earle Hodgins Earle Hodgins (October 6, 1893 – April 14, 1964) was an American actor. Career Early in his career, Hodgins was active in stock theater, including working in the Ralph Cloninger troupe of Salt Lake City, Utah, the Siegel Stock company of ... as Doc Shaw References External links * * 1936 films 1930s English-language films American black-and-white films 1936 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed b ...
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