Wardell Edwin Bond was an American film character actor who appeared in more than 200 films and starred in the NBC television series Wagon Train from 1957 to 1960. Among his best-remembered roles are Bert the cop in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Captain Clayton in John Ford's The Searchers (1956). As a character actor, Bond frequently played cowboys, cops and soldiers.
Lightnin' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by John Ford. It was based on a successful play of the same name. The original run of the play started in 1918 at the Gaiety Theatre and continued for 1,291 performances, breaking the record for longest running play at that time. The film was remade in 1930 by Henry King for Fox as an early talkie starring Will Rogers with support from Louise Dresser and Joel McCrea.
Erville Alderson was an American character actor, usually portraying strong-willed or wise men. He appeared in nearly 200 films between 1918 and 1957.
Sally of the Sawdust is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring W. C. Fields. It was based on the 1923 stage musical Poppy. Fields would later star in a second film version, Poppy (1936).
The Lash is a 1930 American pre-Code Western film produced and distributed by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. It had an alternate title of Adios. The film was directed by Frank Lloyd and stars Richard Barthelmess, Mary Astor, James Rennie and Marian Nixon. The film was issued in two formats: Warner Bros. 65mm Vitascope wide screen and regular 35mm. The Vitaphone sound system was used for recording. Exteriors were filmed at the current Westlake Village, California and Russell Ranch of Thousand Oaks, California areas near Los Angeles. It was adapted for the screen by Bradley King from a story Adios by Fred Bartlett and Virginia Stivers Bartlett.
The Lady from Cheyenne is a 1941 American comedy western film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Loretta Young, Robert Preston and Edward Arnold.
Hello, Everybody! is a 1933 American Pre-Code musical film directed by William A. Seiter and written by Lawrence Hazard, Fannie Hurst, and Dorothy Yost. The film stars Kate Smith, Randolph Scott, Sally Blane, Charley Grapewin, George Barbier, Wade Boteler and Julia Swayne Gordon. The film was released on February 17, 1933, by Paramount Pictures.
South of the Rio Grande is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones. A copy is preserved in the Library of Congress collection.
Sundown Rider is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. A print is held by the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation.
Fleetwing is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Elizabeth Pickett Chevalier and Alex Troffey. The film stars Barry Norton, Dorothy Janis, Ben Bard, and Bob Kortman. The film was released on June 24, 1928 by Fox Film Corporation.
One Man Law is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer. The film stars Buck Jones, Shirley Grey, and Robert Ellis. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was filmed on location at the Walker Ranch in Placerita Canyon.
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.
Dangerous Crossroads is a 1933 American pre-Code action film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Lew Levenson. The film stars Charles "Chic" Sale, Diane Sinclair, Frank Albertson, Preston Foster, Jackie Searl and Niles Welch. The film was released on June 15, 1933, by Columbia Pictures.
The Fighting Ranger is a 1948 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Ronald Davidson. The film stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Christine Larson, Marshall Reed, Eddie Parker and Charlie Hughes. The film was released on August 15, 1948 by Monogram Pictures.
White Eagle is a 1932 American pre-Code Western movie directed by Lambert Hillyer. The film stars Buck Jones, Barbara Weeks, and Robert Ellis. Columbia Pictures later adapted this film into a 1941 serial of the same title, also starring Buck Jones.
The Deadline is a 1931 American pre-Code western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones and Robert Ellis. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures.
Hello Trouble is a 1932 American pre-Code Western movie directed by Lambert Hillyer. The film stars Buck Jones and Lina Basquette.
Forbidden Trail is a 1932 American pre-Code western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones, Barbara Weeks and George Cooper.
Unknown Valley is a 1933 American pre-Code Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones, Cecilia Parker and Wade Boteler. It was shot at the Iverson Ranch in California.
Police Car 17 is a 1933 American pre-Code crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Tim McCoy, Evalyn Knapp and Edwin Maxwell.
