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Reb Russell (actor)
Lafayette H. "Reb" Russell (born May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football back and later an actor. He played in the National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a Professional gridiron football, professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National ... (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 10 games in 1933. He played college football at Nebraska Cornhuskers football, Nebraska before transferring to Northwestern Wildcats football, Northwestern. As a small-time actor following his playing days, he appeared in a series of low-budget Western (genre), Westerns. Filmography External links * Lafayette Russell at the Old Corral 1905 births 1978 deaths 20th-century American male actors American football halfbacks American football quarterbacks Male actors from Kansas Male Western (ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Range Warfare
''Range Warfare'' is a 1934 American Western (genre), Western film directed by S. Roy Luby. Cast *Lafayette Russell as Reb Russell, aka The Whistler *Rebel as Rebel, Reb's Horse *Lucille Lund as Sue Callahan *Hal Taliaferro as Tommy Lord *Roger Williams (actor), Roger Williams as Jess Monroe *Slim Whitaker as Sheriff Curt Turner *Lafe McKee as Wade Callahan *Eddie Boland as Jack Brady *Dick Botiller as Little Feather *Ed Porter as Martin 'Deke' DeKalb *Gene Alsace as Jerry Blake *Chief Blackhawk as "'Injun" Joe External links * * * 1934 films American black-and-white films 1934 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by S. Roy Luby 1930s English-language films 1930s American films English-language Western (genre) films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Football
American football, referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada and also known as gridiron football, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular American football field, field with goalposts at each end. The offense (sports), offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped Ball (gridiron football), football, attempts to advance down the field by Rush (gridiron football), running with the ball or Forward pass#Gridiron football, throwing it, while the Defense (sports), defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's advance and to take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance the ball at least ten yard, yards in four Down (gridiron football), downs or plays; if they fail, they turnover on downs, turn over the football to the defense, but if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs to continue the Glossary of American football#drive, drive. Points are scored primarily b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Border Vengeance (1935 Film)
''Border Vengeance'' is a 1935 American Western B movie directed by Ray Heinz, written by Forbes Parkhill based upon the novel ''The Return of the Muley Kid'' by R. Craig Christensen. The film had its premiere on June 1, 1935 and was released to theaters on June 5. Plot A rancher is murdered by Flash Purdue ( Kenneth MacDonald) after he catches Flash in the act of rustling his cattle. Flash diverts attention from himself by accusing the nearby Benson ranch of being the ones who perpetrated the deed. When his family is accused, Peeler Benson (Reb Russell) shoots at Flash and hits his ear. As a mob grows, he is able to get to his family in time to warn them so that they are able to escape across the border to safety. Hoping to clear his family's name, Peeler decides to stay behind, and joins a traveling rodeo circuit under the name The Muley Kid. Five years later he returns to town and is captured by Flash, who intends kill him out of vengeance for the injury to his ear. Cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outlaw Rule
''Outlaw Rule'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Betty Mack and Al Bridge.Pitts p.213 Plot Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Betty Mack as Kay Lathrop * Al Bridge as Deputy Bat Lindstrom * Yakima Canutt as Blaze Tremaine * John McGuire as Danny Taylor * Henry Hall as Link Bishop * Ralph Lewis as John Lathrop * Joseph W. Girard as Banker Payton * Jack Rockwell as The Whistler * Jack Kirk as Tubby Jones * Olin Francis as Jim - Bartender * Murdock MacQuarrie as Coroner Williamson * Marin Sais as Mrs. Turk * Lew Meehan as Barfly * 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, he was given more substantial roles occasionally. Life ... as Henchman References Bibliography * Michael R. Pitts. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Bad Man
''Arizona Bad Man'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Lois January and Edmund Cobb.Rainey p.349 Plot Cast * Reb Russell as Steve Donovan * Lois January as Lucy Dunston * Slim Whitaker as Black Bart Dunston * Edmund Cobb as Sonny Karns - Gunman * Dick Botiller as Pedro Gonzales - Bart's Henchman * Tommy Bupp as Dave Dunston * Anne Howard as Min - Middle-Aged Dancer * Walter James as Jack - Bartender * Fay McKenzie Eunice Fay McKenzie (February 19, 1918 – April 16, 2019) was an American actress and singer. She starred in silent films as a child, and then sound films as an adult, but perhaps she is best known for her leading roles opposite Gene Autry in ... as Girl at Barn Dance References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1935 films 1935 Western (genre) films American We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightning Triggers
''Lightning Triggers'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Yvonne Pelletier and Fred Kohler.Pitts p. 212-13 Plot An undercover agent for the Cattleman's Protective Association goes into the hideout of rustler chief Bull Thompson (Fred Kohler) posing as an outlaw. Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Yvonne Pelletier as Marion * Fred Kohler as Bull Thompson * Jack Rockwell as Butch Greer * Edmund Cobb as Blackie * Lillian Castle as Minerva Thompson * Jerry Meacham as The Kid - Safecracker * Dick Botiller as Juan - Henchman * William McCall as Sheriff Tom * Olin Francis as Deputy Ed * Lew Meehan as Henchman * Artie Ortego as Henchman * Victor Adamson Albert Victor Adamson (January 4, 1890 – November 9, 1972) was a New Zealand director, producer, screenwriter, and actor most famous for directing and starring in very-low-budget westerns in 1920s and 1930s. Adamson often used pseudonyms to ... as Barfly References Bibl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man From Hell
''The Man from Hell'' is a 1934 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Reb Russell, Fred Kohler and George 'Gabby' Hayes. Plot Cast *Lafayette Russell, Reb Russell as Clint Mason *Fred Kohler as Mayor Anse McCloud *Ann Darcy as Nancy Campbell *George 'Gabby' Hayes as Colonel Campbell *Jack Rockwell as Marshal Lon Kelly *Charles K. French as Sandy - Blacksmith *Murdock MacQuarrie as Sheriff Jake Klein *Slim Whitaker as Tom - mine owner *Tommy Bupp as Timmy McCarrol *Yakima Canutt as Yak - henchman References External links * 1934 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Lewis D. Collins 1930s American films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Through (1934 Film)
''Fighting Through'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Reb Russell, Lucille Lund and Yakima Canutt.Pitts p.204 Plot Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Lucille Lund as Lucille Lund * Yakima Canutt as Big Jack Thorne * Edward Hearn as Lennie Lenihan * Chester Gan as Wong * Steve Clemente as Steve - the Knife Thrower * Bill Patton as Bill - Henchman * Frank McCarroll as Bull - Henchman * Ben Corbett as Benny - Henchman * Hank Bell as Hank - Henchman * Slim Whitaker as Sheriff Slade * Jack Jones as Singing Deputy * Jack Kirk as Jack - Singing Deputy * Chuck Baldra as Guitar-Playing Deputy * Nelson McDowell as Parson - Henchman * Victor Adamson as Henchman * Hal Taliaferro Floyd Taliaferro Alderson (November 13, 1895 – February 10, 1980) was an American film actor who specialized in westerns. After serving in the Great War, he began his career in the era of silent films, when he frequently used the name Wally ... as Frisco Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting To Live
''Fighting to Live'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code western film directed by Edward F. Cline. Plot Cast *Marion Shilling as Mary Carson *Steve Pendleton as John Z. Blake *Lafayette Russell as Reb Collins, Mail-Coach Driver * Eddie Phillips as Joe Gilmore *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 Judge Simmons * Henry Hall as Endicott * John Ince as Jake - Prosecuting Attorney * Bruce Mitchell as Charlie, the Bailiff External links * * 1934 films American black-and-white films Films directed by Edward F. Cline Films produced by Sol Lesser 1930s English-language films 1934 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films English-language Western (genre) films {{1930s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Special (serial)
''The Lost Special'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Universal movie serial based on the 1898 short story "The Lost Special" by Arthur Conan Doyle. This adaptation deleted all references to Doyle's Sherlock Holmes character, and moved events to the American Old West. This was the 84th serial (and the 16th serial with sound) to be released by Universal. Plot overview A special train carrying gold bullion is hijacked on its way from the Golconda Mine. Laying down portable tracks, the bandits take the train off the main line, hide it in an abandoned mine shaft, steal the gold, and eradicate their makeshift tracks, leaving a mystery in their wake. Part owner of the mine, Potter Hood, and the railroad president, Horace Moore, search for the mysteriously disappeared train and gold. They are unaware, however, that the criminals are working secretly for Sam Slater, the other partner in the gold mine, who wants to sabotage mine operations enough that he can take over completely. Potter's so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The All American (film)
''The All American'' is a 1932 American pre-Code sports drama film directed by Russell Mack and written by Ferdinand Reyher and Frank Wead. The film stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Gloria Stuart. It was given its premiere in Los Angeles on October 7, 1932, by Universal Pictures. Many noted real-life football players and a coach appeared uncredited in the film. Plot College football hero Gary King's life changes for the worse when the allure of money results in a business arrangement with untrustworthy Willie Walsh and a romance with heiress Gloria Neuchard, changing all his previous plans. Gary spurns sweetheart Ellen Steffens and puts off a promise to best friend Steve Kelly to launch a construction business together. His lavish spending on Gloria and gambling habit result in Gary falling deeply in debt. In the meantime, Gary's younger brother Bob has become an All-American football star. Bob is married to Betty Poe and all is well until wealthy Gloria and scheming Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western (genre)
The Western is a genre of fiction typically Setting (narrative), set in the American frontier (commonly referred to as the "Old West" or the "Wild West") between the California Gold Rush of 1849 and the closing of the frontier in 1890, and commonly associated with Americana (culture), folk tales of the Western United States, particularly the Southwestern United States, as well as Northern Mexico and Western Canada. The frontier is depicted in Western media as a sparsely populated hostile region patrolled by cowboys, Outlaw (stock character), outlaws, sheriffs, and numerous other Stock character, stock Gunfighter, gunslinger characters. Western narratives often concern the gradual attempts to tame the crime-ridden American West using wider themes of justice, freedom, rugged individualism, manifest destiny, and the national history and identity of the United States. Native Americans in the United States, Native American populations were often portrayed as averse foes or Savage ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
