Bruce M. Mitchell (November 16, 1883 – September 26, 1952) was an American

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and writer active during the

silent film A silent film is a film without synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, w ...

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) * '' The Hellion'' (1924) * '' Another Man's Wife'' (1924) * '' Dynamite Dan'' (1924) * '' The Air Hawk'' (1924) * '' The Cloud Rider'' (1925) * '' Savages of the Sea'' (1925) * '' Speed Madness'' (1925) * '' Tricks'' (1925) * '' Flyin' Thru'' (1925) * '' Wolf Blood'' (1925) * ''

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'' (1926) * '' Three Pals'' (1926) * '' Cupid's Knockout'' (1926) * ''

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 ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Air Patrol ''The Air Patrol'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and written by William Berke and Gardner Bradford from a story by Al Wilson, the film's star. The film stars Al Wilson, Elsa Benham, Jack Mower, Frank Tomi ...

'' (1928) * ''

The Phantom Flyer ''The Phantom Flyer'' (aka ''The Phantom Ranger'') is a 1928 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western and aviation film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Al Wilson (pilot), Al Wilson, Lillian Gilmore and Buck Connors. The ...

'' (1928) * ''

Won in the Clouds ''Won in the Clouds'' is a 1928 American silent film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Al Wilson. Like many actors in the silent film era, Wilson did not survive the transition to "talkies", with ''Won in the Clouds'', one of his las ...

'' (1928) *''

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 Me ...

'' (1928) * ''

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, Wil ...

'' (1928) * ''The Last Lap'' (1928) * ''

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 Ja ...

'' (1929) * ''Below the Border'' (1929) * '' The Lonesome Trail'' (1930) * ''

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 Arch ...

'' (1931) * '' Trapped'' (1931) * ''

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 ...

'' (1932) * ''

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 ...

'' (1934) * '' Half Angel'' (1936) * ''

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'' (1936)

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* 1883 births 1952 deaths American silent film directors {{US-film-director-1880s-stub