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Roland Drew
Roland Drew (born Walter Goss; August 4, 1900 – March 17, 1988) was an American actor. Biography Born in 1900 in New York City, Drew made his first film in 1926 and continued to work until the 1940s. Noted primarily as Dolores del Río's leading man in ''Ramona'' in 1928, another of his prominent film roles was as Dr. Robinson in ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' a decade later. His other appearances include ''From Nine to Nine'', '' Hitler, Beast of Berlin'', ''Bermuda Mystery'', and ''Two O'Clock Courage''. He also gained fame as Prince Barin in the 1940 film serial ''Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe''. On Broadway, Drew portrayed Jackson Macy in ''Shooting Star'' (1933) and Lieutenant Roget in ''Paths of Glory'' (1935). He retired from acting and became a dressmaker. He enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army in September 1942 during World War II. Drew married actress Dorothy Dearing in 1946. On March 17, 1988, he died at his home, aged 87. He was interred with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Gangster
''Lady Gangster'' is a 1942 Warner Bros. B picture crime film directed by Robert Florey, credited as "Florian Roberts". It is based on the play ''Gangstress, or Women in Prison'' by Dorothy Mackaye, who in 1928, as #440960, served less than ten months of a one- to three-year sentence in San Quentin State Prison.Gene Coughlin, "Tragedies of the Stage", ''Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph'' (September 12, 1948), p. ''American Weekly'', p. 7. ''Lady Gangster'' is a remake of the pre-Code film, '' Ladies They Talk About'' (1933). Jackie Gleason plays a supporting role. Plot Dorothy "Dot" Burton (Faye Emerson) is a member of a gang of bank robbers. Using her femininity and a cute dog provided her by her male cohorts, who dognapped him, she is able to enter a bank before opening time, leaving the door open and the bank guard holding her dog, thus enabling a successful robbery. When police interfere with the getaway, she faints and proclaims her innocence, but the police have strong doubts as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the World War II by country, vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million Military personnel, personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Air warfare of World War II, Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Asked For It
''She Asked for It'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton and written by Frederick J. Jackson and Theodore Reeves. The film stars William Gargan, Orien Heyward, Vivienne Osborne, Richard Carle, Roland Drew, Harry Beresford, and Alan Birmingham. It was released on September 17, 1937, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast * William Gargan as Dwight Stanford *Orien Heyward as Penelope Stanford *Vivienne Osborne Vivienne Osborne (born Vera Vivienne Spragg; December 10, 1896 – June 10, 1961) was an American stage and film actress known for her work in Broadway theatre and in silent and sound films. Career Osborne began her career on stage when s ... as Ceila Stettin * Richard Carle as Ted Hoyt * Roland Drew as Randolph Stettin * Harry Beresford as Mr. Switch *Alan Birmingham as Conrad Norris *Harry Fleischmann as Jenkins * Tully Marshall as Old Man Stettin * Miki Morita as Kaito References External links * 1937 films Paramount Pictur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Gambini
''The Great Gambini'' is a 1937 American mystery film directed by Charles Vidor and written by Frederick J. Jackson, Frank Partos and Howard Irving Young. The film stars Akim Tamiroff, Marian Marsh, John Trent, Genevieve Tobin, Reginald Denny, Roland Drew and William Demarest. The film was released on June 25, 1937, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Grant Naylor is unhappy because the woman he loves, Ann Randall, wants to instead marry Stephen Danby, a scoundrel. All are surprised during a performance of The Great Gambini when the magician predicts Ann and Danby will never be wed. His prediction comes true when Danby's dead body is found. Sgt. Kirby questions all of Ann's family and Grant, and a piece of evidence points them to a man who was using a disguise. Grant believes the detective has the wrong man and discovers it's been Gambini himself all along. Gambini confesses on stage, but remains confident because Kirby's handcuffs might not be able to hold him. Cast *Akim Tamiroff a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder In The City
''Thunder in the City'' is a 1937 British drama film directed by Marion Gering and starring Edward G. Robinson, Luli Deste, Nigel Bruce and Ralph Richardson. Plot An American salesman with radically successful methods visits England ostensibly to learn a more dignified manner of salesmanship. He is mistaken for a millionaire by a cash-poor family of noble ancestry with a stately home to sell which he can't afford to buy. But by working with them instead he finds romance and equal success in business with his old marketing techniques. Cast *Edward G. Robinson as Daniel "Dan" Armstrong * Luli Deste as Lady Patricia "Pat" Graham *Nigel Bruce as Duke of Glenavon *Constance Collier as Duchess of Glenavon *Ralph Richardson as Henry V. Manningdale *Arthur Wontner as Sir Peter "Pete" Challoner * Nancy Burne as Edna, the Singer *Annie Esmond as Lady Challoner *Cyril Raymond as James *Elizabeth Inglis as Dolly *James Carew as Mr. Snyderling *Everley Gregg as Millie, Dan's Secretary i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ex-Flame
''Ex-Flame'' is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Victor Halperin and starring Neil Hamilton, Marian Nixon, and Norman Kerry. The film is an adaptation of the 1861 Victorian novel ''East Lynne'', but is set in contemporary England. This was the first production of the Poverty Row company Liberty Pictures.Pitts p.216 The following year, a more celebrated film version of the novel was released by Fox Film. Some sources state this is a lost film. Cast * Neil Hamilton as Sir Carlisle Austin * Marian Nixon as Lady Catherine * Judith Barrie as Barbara Lacey * Norman Kerry as Beaumont Winthrop * 'Snub' Pollard as Boggins * Roland Drew as Umberto * José Bohr as Argentinean * Joan Standing as Kilmer * Cornelius Keefe as Keith * May Beatty as Lady Harriett * Lorimer Johnston as Colonel Lacey * Joseph North as Wilkins * Charles Crockett as Parson * Billy Haggerty Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Trader
''The Love Trader'' is an early talkie pre-Code American romantic drama film preserved at the Library of Congress.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'', pg. 108, published by The American Film Institute, c. 1978 It was directed by Joseph Henabery and starred silent greats Leatrice Joy, Henry B. Walthall, Barbara Bedford and Noah Beery. It was produced by an independent production company called Pacific Pictures and released through the Tiffany Pictures. Cast * Leatrice Joy as Martha Adams * Roland Drew as Tonia * Henry B. Walthall as Captain Adams * Barbara Bedford as Luane * Noah Beery as Captain Morton *Chester Conklin Chester Cooper Conklin (January 11, 1886 – October 11, 1971) was an early American film comedian who started at Keystone Studios as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Cops, often paired with Mack Swain. He appeared in a series of films with ... as Nelson * Claren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racketeer
''The Racketeer'' is a 1929 American Pre-Code drama film. Directed by Howard Higgin, the film is also known as ''Love's Conquest'' in the United Kingdom. It tells the tale of some members of the criminal class in 1920s America, and in particular one man and one woman's attempts to help him. Gossip columnist Hedda Hopper appears in a minor role. The film is one of the early talkies, and as a result, dialogue is very sparse. Plot A busker playing a violin is harassed by a group of street punks until Police Officer Mehaffy ( Paul Hurst) chases them away. The intoxicated violinist passes out. When Mehaffy is about to arrest him for vagrancy the powerful Mahlon Keane ( Robert Armstrong) places $50 in the violinist's pocket and has the officer place him in the next taxi where Keane will pay for a night's accommodation at the YMCA for him to sleep it off. The nearest taxi contains socialite Rhoda Philbrooke (Carole Lombard) who knows the violinist as her lover Tony Vaughan (Roland Dre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evangeline (1929 Film)
''Evangeline'' is a 1929 American silent film directed by Edwin Carewe and starring Dolores del Río. An Arthur Hopkins produced play made it to Broadway in 1913. It is the last silent film version of the 1847 poem of the same name by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This film was released with a Vitaphone disc selection of dialogue, music, and sound effects. Cast *Dolores del Río as Evangeline * Roland Drew as Gabriel *Alec B. Francis as Father Felician * Donald Reed as Baptiste *Paul McAllister as Benedict Bellefontaine * James A. Marcus as Basil * George F. Marion as Rene LeBlanc *Bobby Mack as Michael * Louis Payne as Governor-General *Lee Shumway Lee Shumway (March 4, 1884 – January 4, 1959), born Leonard Charles Shumway, was an American actor. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1909 and 1953. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and died in Los Angeles, California. Select ... as Colonel Winslow References External links * * * ''Evangeline''; lobby poster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway Fever
''Broadway Fever'' is a 1929 American silent comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline and starring Sally O'Neil, Roland Drew and Corliss Palmer.Pitts p.408 It is now considered a lost film. Cast * Sally O'Neil as Sally McAllister * Roland Drew as Eric Byron * Corliss Palmer as Lila Leroy * Calvert Carter Calvert may refer to: People * Calvert (name), about the name, including a list of people who bear it * Calvert family, an English noble family Places Australia * Calvert Range, Western Australia * Calvert River, Northern Territory Canada * ... as Butler References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1929 films 1929 comedy films Silent American comedy films Films directed by Edward F. Cline American silent feature films 1920s English-language films Tiffany Pictures films American black-and-w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Raffles (film)
''Lady Raffles'' is a 1928 American silent comedy crime film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Estelle Taylor, Roland Drew and Lilyan Tashman. Cast * Estelle Taylor as Lady Raffles * Roland Drew as Warren Blake * Lilyan Tashman as Lillian * Ernest Hilliard as Dick * Winifred Landis as Mrs. Blake Preservation and status A complete copy is held at the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The librar .... References Bibliography * Monaco, James. ''The Encyclopedia of Film''. Perigee Books, 1991. External links * 1928 films 1920s crime comedy films Films directed by Roy William Neill American black-and-white films Columbia Pictures films American silent feature films 1928 comedy films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fireman, Save My Child (1927 Film)
''Fireman, Save My Child'' is a 1927 film featuring the part-time screen comedy team of Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton. The film was written by Monte Brice and Thomas J. Geraghty, and directed by A. Edward Sutherland. A print of this film is known to exist. at silentera.com. Retrieved November 18, 2022. Cast * as Elmer * as Sam * Josephine Dunn as Dora Dumston *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
