Reliable Pictures was an American

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and

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company which operated from 1933 until 1937. Established by

Harry S. Webb Harry S. Webb (October 15, 1892 – July 4, 1959) was an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He produced 100 films between 1924 and 1940. He also directed 55 films between 1924 and 1940. He was the brother of "B"-film producer ...

and Bernard B. Ray, it was a low-budget Poverty Row outfit that primarily specialized in

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. After its demise, the company's studios were taken over by

Monogram Pictures Monogram Pictures Corporation was an American film studio that produced mostly low-budget films between 1931 and 1953, when the firm completed a transition to the name Allied Artists Pictures Corporation. Monogram was among the smaller studios i ...

.Pitts p.305-7

Selected filmography

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The Mystic Hour ''The Mystic Hour'' is a 1933 American mystery film directed by Melville De Lay and starring Charles Hutchison, Lucille Powers and Montagu Love. It is also known by the alternative title of ''At Twelve Midnight''. The film was one of the earlies ...

'' (1933) * '' Mystery Ranch'' (1934) * '' The Cactus Kid'' (1934) * '' Rawhide Mail'' (1934) * '' Ridin' Thru'' (1934) * '' Fighting Hero'' (1934) * ''

Terror of the Plains ''Terror of the Plains'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Roberta Gale and William Gould.Pitts p.315 Plot Cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Lansing - Posing as Tom Smith * Roberta Gale as Bess Roberts ...

'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1935) * ''

The Laramie Kid ''The Laramie Kid'' is a 1935 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Alberta Vaughn in her penultimate film and Al Ferguson.Pitts p.315 Plot Tom Talbot has earned a large amount of money in brea ...

'' (1935) * ''

Midnight Phantom ''Midnight Phantom'' is a 1935 American film directed by Bernard B. Ray. Plot Police Chief James A. Sullivan is in his office berating several people under his command who he feels are doing a less than top notch job. His waiting room is full o ...

'' (1935) * '' Unconquered Bandit'' (1935) * '' North of Arizona'' (1935) * '' Never Too Late'' (1935) * ''

Wolf Riders ''Wolf Riders'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Jack Perrin, Lillian Gilmore and Lafe McKee.Pitts p.313 Plot Cast * Jack Perrin as Jack Jennings * Lillian Gilmore as Mary Clark * Lafe McKee as John ...

'' (1935) * '' The Test'' (1935) * '' The Live Wire'' (1935) * '' Loser's End'' (1935) * '' The Cactus Kid'' (1935) * '' Rio Rattler'' (1935) * '' Skull and Crown'' (1935) * '' Born to Battle'' (1935) * ''

Coyote Trails ''Coyote Trails'' is a 1935 American Western film produced and directed by Bernard B. Ray starring Tom Tyler. There are no coyotes or their trails featured in the film. Plot A ranch is having their horses disappear with it believed that a ...

'' (1935) * '' Tracy Rides'' (1935) * '' Texas Jack'' (1935) * ''

Trigger Tom ''Trigger Tom'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Al St. John and Bernadene Hayes.Pitts p.318 Plot Cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Hunter * Al St. John as Stub Macey * William Gould as Mose Jeckyl ...

'' (1935) * '' The Fighting Pilot'' (1935) * '' Silent Valley'' (1935) * '' Pinto Rustlers'' (1936) * '' Ridin' On'' (1936) * ''

The Speed Reporter ''The Speed Reporter'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring Richard Talmadge, Luana Walters and Richard Cramer. It was produced as a second feature by the independent company Reliable Pictures.Pitts p.307 Plot ...

'' (1936) * '' Vengeance of Rannah'' (1936) * '' Step on It'' (1936) * '' Santa Fe Bound'' (1936) * '' Fast Bullets'' (1936) * ''

The Millionaire Kid ''The Millionaire Kid'' is a 1936 American drama film produced and released by Reliable Pictures with former silent stars Bryant Washburn and Betty Compson in the leads and with several other familiar silent personalities in supporting roles.''T ...

'' (1936) * '' Caryl of the Mountains'' (1936) * '' Ambush Valley'' (1936) * '' Roamin' Wild'' (1936) * '' Santa Fe Rides'' (1937) * ''

The Silver Trail ''The Silver Trail'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Bernard B. Ray. Plot summary Cowboy Bob Crandall is trying to find his friend that apparently is a rich miner, with help of bandit Molly Welburn he learns the truth. Cast *R ...

'' (1937)

References

Bibliography

* Balio Tino. ''Grand Design: Hollywood as a Modern Business Entertprise 1930-1939''. University of California Press, 1995. * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. American film studios Film production companies of the United States {{US-film-company-stub