The year 1937 in film involved some significant events, including the Walt Disney production of the first American full-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
The following is an overview of 1929 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. This year saw the release of The Broadway Melody, the first major musical film of the sound era, as well as the hosting of the 1st Academy Awards.
The following is an overview of 1928 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Although some films released in 1928 had sound, most were still silent.
General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, is a retired senior Australian Army officer who served as the 26th governor-general of Australia, in office from 2014 to 2019.
AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars is the American Film Institute's list ranking the top 25 male and 25 female greatest screen legends of American film history and is the second list of the AFI 100 Years... series.
The Inkpot Award is an honor bestowed annually since 1974 by Comic-Con International. It is given to professionals in the fields of comic books, comic strips, animation, science fiction, and related areas of popular culture, at CCI's annual convention, the San Diego Comic-Con. Also eligible are members of Comic-Con's Board of Directors and convention committee.
Theodore von Eltz was an American film actor, appearing in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1957. He was the father of actress Lori March.
The Kentucky Open is the Kentucky state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Kentucky Golf Association. It has been played annually since 1920 at a variety of courses around the state.
Ben Corbett was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 280 films between 1915 and 1956. He was born in Hudson, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California.
Lightning Strikes Twice is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Ben Holmes from a screenplay by Joseph A. Fields and John Grey. It stars Ben Lyon, Thelma Todd, and Pert Kelton. A print is held by the Library of Congress.
Put 'Em Up is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Edgar Lewis and starring Fred Humes, Gloria Grey and Gilbert Holmes.
One Glorious Scrap is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Edgar Lewis and written by George H. Plympton, George Morgan, and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Fred Humes, Dorothy Gulliver, Robert McKenzie, Francis Ford, George B. French and Cuyler Supplee. The film was released on November 20, 1927, by Universal Pictures.
The Phantom City is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Albert S. Rogell and written by Adele Buffington and Fred Allen. The film stars Ken Maynard, Eugenia Gilbert, James Mason, Charles Hill Mailes, Jack McDonald and Blue Washington. The film was released on December 23, 1928, by First National Pictures.
The Fearless Rider is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Edgar Lewis and written by Basil Dickey and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Fred Humes, Barbara Worth, Ben Corbett, Gilbert Holmes, Buck Connors and William Steele. The film was released on January 15, 1928, by Universal Pictures.
Quick Triggers is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Ray Taylor and written by Basil Dickey and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Fred Humes, Derelys Perdue, Wilbur Mack, James Robert Chandler, Gilbert Holmes and Scotty Mattraw. The film was released on July 15, 1928, by Universal Pictures.
Arizona Cyclone is a 1941 American Western film directed by Joseph H. Lewis and written by Sherman L. Lowe. The film stars Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, Nell O'Day, Kathryn Adams Doty, Herbert Rawlinson and Dick Curtis. The film was released on November 14, 1941, by Universal Pictures.
The Border Cavalier is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by William Wyler and written by Basil Dickey and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Fred Humes, Evelyn Peirce, C.E. Anderson, William Barrymore, Joyce Compton, and Dick La Reno. The film was released on September 18, 1927, by Universal Pictures.
Gilbert "Pee Wee" Holmes was a Canadian actor and stunt performer known for his short stature. He appeared in more than 70 Hollywood films between 1920 and 1934, and often co-starred in Tom Mix comedy Westerns.
