Edward LeSaint (January 1, 1871 – September 10, 1940) was an American stage and film

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whose career began in the

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. He acted in over 300 films and directed more than 90. He was sometimes credited as Edward J. Le Saint.Edward J. Le Saint
at IBDB LeSaint typically portrayed characters in roles of authority, including over 30 roles, both credited and uncredited, as a judge.

Early years

LeSaint was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, of French ancestry. His schooling also was in Cincinnati. Before venturing into entertainment, he worked in a railroad's auditing office.

Career

LeSaint acted with a stock theatre company in Cincinnati for a couple of years, then spent 15 years acting "in most of the prominent road shows all over the states." On Broadway, LeSaint appeared (billed as Edward J. Le Saint) in ''Robert Emmet'' (1904), ''The Big Fight'' (1928), and ''Houseparty'' (1929). He went on to work with the

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and

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in film production before he joined

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. He had a bit part as a judge in ''Too Many Women'' (1934). LeSaint directed approximately 50 films from 1912 to 1916.

Personal life and Death

He married Stella Razetto on December 25, 1913, and remained with her until his death. He died on September 10, 1940, in Hollywood, aged 69. He was buried in

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Selected filmography

As actor

*'' Spellbound'' (1916) - Katti Hab *''

Mary of the Movies ''Mary of the Movies'' is a 1923 American silent semi-autobiographical comedy film based on the career of Marion Mack. It was written by Mack and her husband Louis Lewyn, and stars Mack and Creighton Hale. Hale and director John McDermott p ...

'' (1923) - Himself (uncredited) * ''

The Talk of Hollywood ''The Talk of Hollywood'' is a 1929 American musical film, musical comedy film directed by Mark Sandrich and starring Nat Carr, Fay Marbe and Hope Sutherland.Munden p.785 It was shot at the New York City, New York studios of RKO Pictures. The fi ...

'' (1929) - Edward Hamilton *''

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'' (1930) - Judge (uncredited) *'' For the Defense'' (1930) - Judge at First Trial (uncredited) *''

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'' (1930) - Curtis (uncredited) *''

The Costello Case ''The Costello Case'' is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Walter Lang. Cast * Tom Moore as Mahoney * Lola Lane as Mollie * Roscoe Karns as Blair * Wheeler Oakman as Mile-Away-Harry * Russell Hardie as Jimmie * William B. Davids ...

'' (1930) *''

The Dawn Trail ''The Dawn Trail'' is a 1930 American Western film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Marceline Day, Miriam Seegar, and Charles Morton, and was released on November 28, 1930. It was remade as the 1939 film ''Texas Stampede''. Plot Cast ...

'' (1930) - Amos *'' Mothers Cry'' (1930) - Warden (uncredited) * '' The Last Parade'' (1931) - Chief of Police (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Judge (uncredited) *''

Gentleman's Fate ''Gentleman's Fate'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and written by Leonard Praskins. The film stars John Gilbert, Louis Wolheim, Leila Hyams, Anita Page, and Marie Prevost. The film was released on March 7, ...

'' (1931) - Detective Meyers (uncredited) *'' City Streets'' (1931) - Shooting Gallery Patron (uncredited) *''

Sky Raiders ''Sky Raiders'' is a 12-episode 1941 Universal film serial. The serial was directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor. ''Sky Raiders'' stars Donald Woods, Billy Halop, Robert Armstrong and Eduardo Ciannelli. ''Sky Raiders'' has little in common wi ...

'' (1931) - Bradford *'' Kick In'' (1931) - Purnell, Chick's Boss *''

A Free Soul ''A Free Soul'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Clarence Brown, starring Norma Shearer, and featuring Leslie Howard, Lionel Barrymore, James Gleason, and Clark Gable. ''A Free Soul'' became famous for Barrymore's climacti ...

'' (1931) - Judge (uncredited) *'' The Lawyer's Secret'' (1931) - Prison Warden (uncredited) *''

The Miracle Woman ''The Miracle Woman'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Barbara Stanwyck, David Manners, and Sam Hardy. Based on the play ''Bless You Sister'' by John Meehan and Robert Riskin, the film is about a ...

'' (1931) - Parishioner (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Doc Robinson (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Haverstraw *''

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'' (1931) - Newspaper Printer (uncredited) *'' The Beloved Bachelor'' (1931) - Mayor of San Francisco (uncredited) *'' Girls About Town'' (1931) - Party Guest (uncredited) *''

The Fighting Marshal ''The Fighting Marshal'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy. Plot Tim Benton (Tim McCoy) is falsely accused of killing his own father and escapes from prison along with brutish Red Lar ...

'' (1931) - Warden Decker *''

Range Feud ''The Range Feud'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman for Columbia Pictures, that stars Buck Jones and John Wayne. Wayne biographer Ronald L. Davis referred to the film as the first in a collection of "chea ...

'' (1931) - John Walton *'' The Deadline'' (1931) - Henry Evans *''

Under Eighteen ''Under Eighteen'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Marian Marsh, Anita Page, Regis Toomey and Warren William. It is based on the short story "Sky Life" by Frank Mitchell Dazey and Agnes ...

'' (1931) - Minister at Wedding (uncredited) *'' Delicious'' (1931) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Emma'' (1932) - Druggist at Trial (uncredited) *'' Forbidden'' (1932) - Grover's Doctor (uncredited) *''One Man Law'' (1932) - Judge Cooper (uncredited) *'' Tomorrow and Tomorrow'' (1932) - Professor Flynn (uncredited) *'' Polly of the Circus'' (1932) - Dr. Brownell (uncredited) *'' South of the Rio Grande'' (1932) - Mayor (uncredited) *'' The Wet Parade'' (1932) - Southerner (uncredited) *'' High Speed'' (1932) - Police Captain Blaine *''

Destry Rides Again ''Destry Rides Again'' is a 1939 American Western comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart. The supporting cast includes Mischa Auer, Charles Winninger, Brian Donlevy, Allen Jenkins, Irene Her ...

'' (1932) - Mr. Dangerfield *'' Letty Lynton'' (1932) - Dr. Sanders (uncredited) *'' Strangers of the Evening'' (1932) - Policeman (uncredited) *'' Radio Patrol'' (1932) - Police Academy Commander (uncredited) *'' Street of Women'' (1932) - Minister at Wedding (uncredited) *'' Daring Danger'' (1932) - First Ranch Owner *''

The Texas Bad Man ''The Texas Bad Man'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by Edward Laemmle, written by Jack Cunningham and Richard Schayer, and starring Tom Mix, Lucille Powers, Willard Robertson, Fred Kohler, Joseph W. Girard and Tetsu Komai. It was re ...

'' (1932) - Chester Bigelow - Banker *'' The Washington Masquerade'' (1932) - Senator Haley (uncredited) *''

Drifting Souls ''Drifting Souls'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Louis King and starring Lois Wilson, Theodore von Eltz and Raymond Hatton.Pitts p.435 Plot Cast * Lois Wilson as Linda Lawrence * Theodore von Eltz as Joe Robson * Raymo ...

'' (1932) - Doctor *''

Horse Feathers ''Horse Feathers'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film starring the Marx Brothers. It stars the Four Marx Brothers ( Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo), Thelma Todd and David Landau. It was written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, S. J. Per ...

'' (1932) - Professor in Wagstaff's Study (uncredited) * ''

The Last Man ''The Last Man'' is an apocalyptic, dystopian science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1826. The narrative concerns Europe in the late 21st century, ravaged by the rise of a bubonic plague pandemic that rapidly sweeps acros ...

'' (1932) - Captain of the Glencoe *'' Two Against the World'' (1932) - Judge (uncredited) *''

Thirteen Women ''Thirteen Women'' is a 1932 American pre-Code psychological thriller film, produced by David O. Selznick and directed by George Archainbaud. It stars Myrna Loy, Irene Dunne and Ricardo Cortez. The film is based on the 1930 bestselling novel o ...

'' (1932) - Chief of Detectives (uncredited) *'' The Night of June 13'' (1932) - Mr. Henry Morrow (uncredited) *''

The Phantom President ''The Phantom President'' is a 1932 American pre-Code musical comedy and political satire film. It was directed by Norman Taurog, starred George M. Cohan, Claudette Colbert, and Jimmy Durante, with songs by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Ha ...

'' (1932) - Convention Chairman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1932) - Judge *''

Virtue A virtue () is a trait of excellence, including traits that may be morality, moral, social, or intellectual. The cultivation and refinement of virtue is held to be the "good of humanity" and thus is Value (ethics), valued as an Telos, end purpos ...

'' (1932) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Hidden Gold'' (1932) - The Chief (uncredited) *''

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang ''I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime tragedy film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Paul Muni as a convicted man on a chain gang who escapes to Chicago. It was released on November 10, 1932. The film r ...

'' (1932) - Chamber of Commerce Chairman (uncredited) *'' Speed Demon'' (1932) - Judge *''

Prosperity Prosperity is the flourishing, thriving, good fortune and successful social status. Prosperity often produces profuse wealth including other factors which can be profusely wealthy in all degrees, such as happiness and health. Competing notions ...

'' (1932) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *''

If I Had a Million ''If I Had a Million'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Paramount Studios anthology film starring Gary Cooper, George Raft, Charles Laughton, W. C. Fields, Jack Oakie, Frances Dee and Charlie Ruggles, among others. There were seven directors: ...

'' (1932) - Mr. Brown (uncredited) *'' Tess of the Storm Country'' (1932) - Judge (uncredited) *'' No More Orchids'' (1932) - Captain Jeffries (uncredited) *'' The Sign of the Cross'' (1932) - Enthusiastic Spectator (uncredited) *''

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'' (1932) - Police Commissioner (uncredited) *'' Child of Manhattan'' (1933) - Dr. Schultz *''

Treason Treason is the crime of attacking a state (polity), state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to Coup d'état, overthrow its government, spy ...

'' (1933) - Judge Randall *'' Smoke Lightning'' (1933) - Judge Cooper (uncredited) *'' King of the Jungle'' (1933) - Policeman (uncredited) *''

Gabriel Over the White House ''Gabriel Over the White House'' is a 1933 American pre-Code political fantasy film starring Walter Huston as a genial but politically corrupt U.S. President who has a near-fatal automobile accident and comes under divine influence—specifical ...

'' (1933) - Chief Justice of the United States (uncredited) *''

The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble ''The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film starring Charlie Murray, Andy Devine, and Maureen O'Sullivan. It is the last film in the ''Cohens and Kellys'' series and the first director credit for George Steve ...

'' (1933) - Freighter Captain (uncredited) *''

The Working Man ''The Working Man'' is a 1933 pre-Code American comedy film starring George Arliss and Bette Davis, and directed by John G. Adolfi. The screenplay by Charles Kenyon and Maude T. Howell is based on the story ''The Adopted Father'' by Edgar F ...

'' (1933) - Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited) *''

The Thrill Hunter The Thrill Hunter is the title of two films: * ''The Thrill Hunter'' (1926 film), an American silent comedy adventure film * ''The Thrill Hunter'' (1933 film), an American pre-Code comedy film {{SIA, films ...

'' (1933) - Ed Jackson * '' Unknown Valley'' (1933) - Jim Bridger (uncredited) *'' Man Hunt'' (1933) - Henry Woodward aka Barrows *''

Tomorrow at Seven ''Tomorrow at Seven'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery comedy film directed by Ray Enright Ray Enright (March 25, 1896 – April 3, 1965) was an American film director. He directed 73 films between 1927–53, many of them for Warner ...

'' (1933) - Coroner *''

Jennie Gerhardt ''Jennie Gerhardt'' is a 1911 novel by Theodore Dreiser. Plot summary Jennie Gerhardt is a destitute young woman. While working in a hotel in Columbus, Ohio, Jennie meets George Brander, a United States Senator, who becomes infatuated with her ...

'' (1933) - Lester's Doctor (uncredited) *''

The Silk Express ''The Silk Express'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Ray Enright and written by Houston Branch and Ben Markson. The film, starring Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron, Guy Kibbee, Dudley Digges and Arthur Hohl, was rel ...

'' (1933) - Mill Owner in Association (uncredited) *'' The Man Who Dared'' (1933) - Miami Yachtsman (uncredited) *''

I Love That Man ''I Love That Man'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Harry Joe Brown and written by C. Graham Baker, Casey Robinson and Gene Towne. The film stars Edmund Lowe, Nancy Carroll, Robert Armstrong, Lew Cody, Warren Hymer, G ...

'' (1933) - Prison Warden (uncredited) *'' The Wrecker'' (1933) - Doctor *''

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'' (1933) - Bank Director (uncredited) *''

The Power and the Glory ''The Power and the Glory'' is a 1940 novel by British author Graham Greene. The title is an allusion to the doxology often recited at the end of the Lord's Prayer: "For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen." ...

'' (1933) - Doctor (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' The Last Trail'' (1933) - Judge Wilson *''

Lady for a Day ''Lady for a Day'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra. The screenplay by Robert Riskin is based on the 1929 short story "Madame La Gimp" by Damon Runyon. It was the first film for which Capra received an Acad ...

'' (1933) - Police Capt. Moore (uncredited) *''

Torch Singer ''Torch Singer'' is a 1933 American pre-Code Paramount Pictures film directed by Alexander Hall and George Somnes and starring Claudette Colbert, Ricardo Cortez, David Manners and Lyda Roberti. The screenplay was written by Lenore J. Coffee ...

'' (1933) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Brief Moment'' (1933) - Higgins - Office Manager *'' Broken Dreams'' (1933) - Judge Harvey E. Blake *'' Hold the Press'' (1933) - Judge O'Neill *'' Duck Soup'' (1933) - Secretary of Labor (uncredited) *''

The Right to Romance ''The Right to Romance'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film starring Ann Harding and Robert Young and released by RKO Radio Pictures. Plot A successful plastic surgeon meets a local playboy and impulsively marries him. Cast Preservation ...

'' (1933) - Doctor at Hospital (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) - Harry Graham (uncredited) *''

The Big Shakedown ''The Big Shakedown'' is a 1934 American pre-Code crime drama film starring Charles Farrell and Bette Davis, and directed by John Francis Dillon. The screenplay is based on the story "Cut Rate" by Niven Busch and Samuel G. Engel. The film ...

'' (1934) - Fillmore - Board Member (uncredited) *'' Frontier Marshal'' (1934) - Judge Walters *''

This Side of Heaven ''This Side of Heaven'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by William K. Howard, written by Zelda Sears, Eve Greene, Edgar Allan Woolf and Florence Ryerson, and starring Lionel Barrymore, Fay Bainter, Mae Clarke, Tom Brown and Una ...

'' (1934) - Rev. J.A. Hayes (uncredited) * '' The Quitter'' (1934) - Travers *'' Gambling Lady'' (1934) - Sheila's Attorney (uncredited) *''

The House of Rothschild ''The House of Rothschild'' is a 1934 American pre-Code historical drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring George Arliss, Loretta Young and Boris Karloff. It was adapted by Nunnally Johnson from the play by George Hembert Westley ...

'' (1934) - Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) *''

George White's Scandals ''George White's Scandals'' were a long-running string of Broadway revues produced by George White that ran from 1919–1939, modeled after the ''Ziegfeld Follies''. The "Scandals" launched the careers of many entertainers, including W. C. ...

'' (1934) - Judge O'Neill *''

The Lost Jungle ''The Lost Jungle'' (1934) is a Mascot Pictures movie serial. A semi-sequel to this serial, ''Darkest Africa'', was released by Republic Pictures in 1936. Republic was made from a merger of several companies, including Mascot, which became the ...

'' (1934) - Capt. Robinson *'' School for Girls'' (1934) - Judge *'' Once to Every Woman'' (1934) - Priest *''

You're Telling Me! ''You're Telling Me!'' is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton and starring W.C. Fields. It is a remake of the 1926 silent film ''So's Your Old Man'', also starring Fields. Both films are adapted from the short stor ...

'' (1934) - Conductor (uncredited) *'' Upper World'' (1934) - Henshaw (scenes deleted) *''

Sadie McKee ''Sadie McKee'' is a 1934 American pre-Code, romantic-drama film directed by Clarence Brown, starring Joan Crawford, and featuring Gene Raymond, Franchot Tone, Edward Arnold, and Esther Ralston. The film is based on the 1933 short story "Pretty ...

'' (1934) - Brennan's Second Doctor (uncredited) *''

Hell Bent for Love ''Hell Bent for Love'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy and Lilian Bond. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Police Captain Tim Daley * Lilian Bond as Millicent 'Millie' Garland * Bradley Page a ...

'' (1934) - Judge *''

Girl in Danger ''Girl in Danger'' is a 1934 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Ralph Bellamy, Shirley Grey and Arthur Hohl. Produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures, it was the fourth and final entry in a series featuring Bella ...

'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Green Eyes'' (1934) - Banker (uncredited) *''

A Man's Game ''A Man's Game'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film stars Tim McCoy, Evalyn Knapp and Ward Bond. Plot A pair of firemen and friends, Tim Bradley and Dave Jordan, are both attracte ...

'' (1934) - Judge *''

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'' (1934) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' She Learned About Sailors'' (1934) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *'' The Old Fashioned Way'' (1934) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *'' Chained'' (1934) - S.S. Official (uncredited) *''

Take the Stand ''Take the Stand'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Jack LaRue, Thelma Todd, and Gail Patrick. It was released on September 7, 1934. Plot Cast * Jack LaRue as George Gaylord * Thelma Todd as Sally Oxford * ...

'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *''

'' (1934) - Chief of Police O'Brien *''

The Lemon Drop Kid ''The Lemon Drop Kid'' is a 1951 American comedy film based on the short story of the same name by Damon Runyon, starring Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell. Although Sidney Lanfield is credited as the director, Frank Tashlin reportedly was hired, ...

'' (1934) - Doctor *''

A Lost Lady ''A Lost Lady'' is a 1923 novel by American writer Willa Cather. It tells the story of Marian Forrester and her husband, Captain Daniel Forrester, who live in the Western town of Sweet Water along the Transcontinental Railroad. Throughout the s ...

'' (1934) - Mr. Cannon (uncredited) *''

The Curtain Falls ''The Curtain Falls'' () is a 1939 German crime film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Anneliese Uhlig, Elfie Mayerhofer and Hilde Sessak. It was based on a play by Paul van der Hurck and was made by UFA at the company's Babelsberg Studio ...

'' (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Student Tour'' (1934) - Old Graduate (uncredited) *'' Tomorrow's Youth'' (1934) - Judge *''

I'll Fix It ''I'll Fix It'' is a 1934 American romantic comedy film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Jack Holt, Mona Barrie and Winnie Lightner. It was produced by Columbia Pictures. Plot An extremely powerful machine politics fixer is frustrate ...

'' (1934) - Chairman (uncredited) *'' The President Vanishes'' (1934) - Cabinet Member (uncredited) *''

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'' (1934) - Hospital Doctor (uncredited) *''

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'' (1934) - American Consul in San Rico (uncredited) *'' The Westerner'' (1934) - Zach Addison *'' Fugitive Lady'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *''

The Gay Bride ''The Gay Bride'' is a 1934 gangster film-screwball comedy starring Carole Lombard as a wisecracking gold-digger and Chester Morris as the poor man she despises. It was directed by Jack Conway and written by the husband-and-wife team of Sam and ...

'' (1934) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *'' Sons of Steel'' (1934) - Mr. Herman *'' The Band Plays On'' (1934) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' White Lies'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Unknown Woman'' (1935) *''

Fighting Shadows ''Fighting Shadows'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by David Selman from a screenplay by Ford Beebe, which stars Tim McCoy, Robert Allen, Geneva Mitchell, and Ward Bond. It was McCoy's sixth film in a series of pictures for Columbi ...

'' (1935) *''

Justice of the Range ''Justice of the Range'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by David Selman, which stars Tim McCoy, Billie Seward, and Ward Bond. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Condon * Billie Seward as Janet McLean * Ward Bond as Bob Brennan * Guy Ushe ...

'' (1935) *'' Riding Wild'' (1935) *'' Tomorrow's Youth'' (1935) *''

In Spite of Danger ''In Spite of Danger'' is a 1935 American action film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Anthony Coldeway. The film stars Wallace Ford, Marian Marsh, Arthur Hohl, Charley Grapewin, Charles Middleton and Edward LeSaint. The film was rele ...

'' (1935) *'' On Probation'' (1935) *'' End of the Trail'' (1936) *''

Half Shot Shooters ''Half Shot Shooters'' is a 1936 short subject directed by Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 14th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures star ...

'' (1936) - Major Smith *''

Disorder in the Court ''Disorder in the Court'' is a 1936 short film, short subject directed by Jack White (film producer), Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 15th entry in the ...

'' (1936) - Judge (uncredited) *''

Reefer Madness ''Reefer Madness'' (originally made as ''Tell Your Children'' and sometimes titled ''The Burning Question'', ''Dope Addict'', ''Doped Youth'', and ''Love Madness'') is a 1938/1939 American exploitation film about drugs, revolving around the me ...

'' (1936) - Judge (uncredited) *'' The Oregon Trail'' (1936) *'' Counterfeit Lady'' (1936) *''

Code of the Range ''Code of the Range'' is a 1936 American western film directed by Charles C. Coleman and starring Charles Starrett, Mary Blake and Edward Coxen. Plot A feud breaks out between cattle ranchers and sheepherders who dispute each other's graz ...

'' (1936) *'' The Drag-Net'' (1936) *'' Modern Times'' (1936) - Sheriff Couler *'' Killer at Large'' (1936) *''

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'' (1936) *'' Racketeers in Exile'' (1937) *''

Two Gun Law ''Two Gun Law'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Leon Barsha, starring Charles Starrett and Peggy Stratford. Plot Cast * Charles Starrett as Bob Larson * Peggy Stratford as Mary Hammond * Hank Bell as Cookie * Edward J. Le Saint ...

'' (1937) *'' Trapped'' (1937) *''

Outlaws of the Prairie ''Outlaws of the Prairie'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson, starring Charles Starrett, Donald Grayson, and Iris Meredith. Plot Cast * Charles Starrett as Dart Collins * Donald Grayson as Slim Grayson * Iris Meredith as ...

'' (1937) *''

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (also simply known as ''Tom Sawyer'') is a novel by Mark Twain published on June 9, 1876, about a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1830s-1840s in the town of St. Petersbu ...

'' (1938) - Coroner on Trial (uncredited) *'' The Gladiator'' (1938) *'' West of Cheyenne'' (1938) *''

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'' (1938) *'' Call of the Rockies'' (1938) *''

Law of the Plains ''Law of the Plains'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson, starring Charles Starrett, and Iris Meredith. Plot Cast * Charles Starrett as Chuck Saunders * Iris Meredith as Marion * Bob Nolan as Bob * Robert Warwick as Willa ...

'' (1938) *''

Squadron of Honor ''Squadron of Honor'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Charles C. Coleman and starring Don Terry, Mary Russell, and Thurston Hall. It was produced as a second feature by Columbia Pictures.Miller p.61 The film's sets were designed by th ...

'' (1938) *'' The Colorado Trail'' (1938) *'' Lincoln in the White House'' (1939) *''

Jesse James Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw, Bank robbery, bank and Train robbery, train robber, guerrilla and leader of the James–Younger Gang. Raised in the "Little Dixie (Missouri), Little Dixie" area of M ...

'' (1939) *''

The Stranger from Texas ''The Stranger from Texas'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson and starring Charles Starrett, Lorna Gray and the Sons of the Pioneers. Plot Cast * Charles Starrett as Tom Murdock/Tom Morgan * Lorna Gray as Jean Browning * ...

'' (1939) *''

Arizona Legion ''Arizona Legion'' is a 1939 American Western (genre), Western film directed by David Howard (director), David Howard from a screenplay by Oliver Drake (filmmaker), Oliver Drake, based on Bernard McConville's story. Produced and distributed by R ...

'' (1939) *''

Fugitive at Large ''Fugitive at Large'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Patricia Ellis and Stanley Fields.Slide p.121 Cast * Jack Holt as Tom Farrow / George Storm * Patricia Ellis as Patricia Farrow * Stan ...

'' (1939) *''

The Thundering West ''The Thundering West'', also known as ''Trail of the Tumbleweed'', is a 1939 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson Sam Nelson (1896–1963) was an American film director who worked from the end of the silent era through the early ...

'' (1939)

As director

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Jim's Atonement ''Jim's Atonement'' is a 1912 American drama film. It was produced by the Independent Moving Pictures (IMP) Company of New York, and was one of the first directorial efforts of actor Edward LeSaint Edward LeSaint (January 1, 1871 – Septembe ...

'' (1912) *'' His Father's Rifle'' (1914) *'' Lord John's Journal'' (1915) *''

Lord John in New York ''Lord John in New York'' is a 1915 American silent mystery film directed by Edward J. Le Saint based on a story by C.N. and A.M. Williamson. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the first film in the five film series of '' Lor ...

'' (1915) *''

The Grey Sisterhood ''The Grey Sisterhood'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the second film in the five film series '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord J ...

'' (1916) *''

Three Fingered Jenny ''Three Fingered Jenny'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint written by Harvey Gates. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the third film in the five film series of '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast ...

'' (1916) *''

The League of the Future ''The League of the Future'' is a 1916 American silent short directed by Edward J. Le Saint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it is the fifth in the five film series '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John * ...

'' (1916) *''

The Soul of Kura San ''The Soul of Kura San'' is a 1916 American drama silent film directed by Edward LeSaint and written by Charles Sarver. The film stars Sessue Hayakawa, Myrtle Stedman, Tsuru Aoki, George Webb, Kisaburo Kurihara and George Kuwa. The film was rele ...

'' (1916) *'' The Three Godfathers'' (1916) *'' The Jackals of a Great City'' (1916) *''

Cupid's Round Up ''Cupid's Round Up'' is a lost film, lost 1918 American silent Western film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Tom Mix. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. This was Mix's first film with Fox.Fighting Mad'' (1917) * '' The Wolf and His Mate'' (1918) * ''

Painted Lips ''Painted Lips'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Louise Lovely, Alfred Allen and Lew Cody.Connelly p.393 Plot Cast * Louise Lovely as Lou McTavish * Alfred Allen as Capt. McTavish * Lew Cody as ...

'' (1918) * '' Nobody's Wife'' (1918) *'' The Feud'' (1919) *'' The Mother of His Children'' (1920) * '' The Girl of My Heart'' (1920) *''

Two Moons Two Moons (c. 1847–1917), or ''Ishaynishus'' (Cheyenne: ''Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse''), was one of the Cheyenne chiefs who took part in the Battle of the Little Bighorn and other battles against the United States Army. Life Two Moons was the s ...

'' (1920) *'' The Sleepwalker'' (1922) *'' Only a Shop Girl'' (1922) *'' More to Be Pitied Than Scorned'' (1923) * ''

Yesterday's Wife ''Yesterday's Wife'' is a lost 1923 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Irene Rich, Eileen Percy, and Lottie Williams. The film was released by the CBC Film Sales Corporation, which would later become Co ...

'' (1923) * ''

Temptation Temptation is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment that threatens long-term goals.Webb, J.R. (Sep 2014). Incorporating Spirituality into Psychology of temptation: Conceptualization, measurement, and clinical implications. Sp ...

'' (1923) * ''

The Marriage Market ''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The ...

'' (1923) *'' Discontented Husbands'' (1924) * ''

Three Keys ''Three Keys'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Edith Roberts, Jack Mulhall and Gaston Glass.Munden p.804 Cast * Edith Roberts as Clarita Ortega * Jack Mulhall as Jack Millington * Gaston Glass as G ...

'' (1925) * '' The Love Gamble'' (1925) * ''

Speed In kinematics, the speed (commonly referred to as ''v'') of an object is the magnitude of the change of its position over time or the magnitude of the change of its position per unit of time; it is thus a non-negative scalar quantity. Intro ...

'' (1925) *'' The Unwritten Law'' (1925) *''

Brooding Eyes ''Brooding Eyes'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent crime film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Clifford, and Robert Ellis (actor, born 1892), Robert Ellis. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Slim Ji ...

'' (1926) * '' The Millionaire Policeman'' (1926)

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