The Leather Pushers (1940 film)

Last updated
The Leather Pushers
The Leather Pushers (1940 film).jpg
Directed by John Rawlins
Written byBen Chapman
Maxwell Shane
Larry Rhine
Produced by Ben Pivar
Starring Andy Devine
Richard Arlen
Astrid Allwyn
Cinematography Stanley Cortez
Edited by Arthur Hilton
Music by Hans J. Salter
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • September 13, 1940 (1940-09-13)
Running time
64 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Leather Pushers is a 1940 American comedy action film directed by John Rawlins and starring Andy Devine, Richard Arlen and Astrid Allwyn. It was part of the Aces of Action series with the two stars.

Contents

It was based on the series of stories The Leather Pushers . [1] Filming started July 1940. [2]

Plot

Cast

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andy Devine</span> American actor (1905–1977)

Andrew Vabre Devine was an American character actor known for his distinctive raspy, crackly voice and roles in Western films, including his role as Cookie, the sidekick of Roy Rogers in 10 feature films. He also appeared alongside John Wayne in films such as Stagecoach (1939), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and How the West Was Won. He is also remembered as Jingles on the TV series The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok from 1951 to 1958, as Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1937), and as the voice of Friar Tuck in the Disney Animation Studio film Robin Hood (1973).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richard Arlen</span> American actor (1899–1976)

Richard Arlen was an American actor of film and television.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Astrid Allwyn</span> American actress (1905–1978)

Astrid Allwyn was an American stage and film actress.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robert Kent (actor)</span> American actor (1908–1955)

Robert Kent, was an American film actor. His career included starring roles in several film serials of the 1940s, including The Phantom Creeps, Who's Guilty?, and The Phantom Rider. He also had a role in the 1938 film The Gladiator and was Virginia Vale's leading man in Blonde Comet, a 1941 movie about a female racing driver.

<i>Raiders of the Desert</i> 1941 film by John Rawlins

Raiders of the Desert is a 1941 American comedy adventure film directed by John Rawlins and starring Andy Devine, Richard Arlen and Linda Hayes. The film was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. It features an early appearance by Maria Montez. It was the first time she made a film set in the Orient.

Way Down East is a 1935 American romantic drama film directed by Henry King and starring Rochelle Hudson, Henry Fonda, Slim Summerville, Margaret Hamilton, Andy Devine and Spring Byington. It was released by 20th Century Fox and produced by Fox Film Corporation.

<i>Song of the Eagle</i> 1933 film by Ralph Murphy

Song of the Eagle is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Ralph Murphy and starring Charles Bickford, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian and Jean Hersholt. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Its release coincided with the ongoing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment that had outlawed alcohol.

The All American is a 1932 American pre-Code sports drama film directed by Russell Mack and written by Ferdinand Reyher and Frank Wead. The film stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Gloria Stuart. It was given its premiere in Los Angeles on October 7, 1932, by Universal Pictures. Many noted real-life football players and a coach appeared uncredited in the film.

Tropic Fury is a 1939 American action film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Beverly Roberts.

<i>Flying Hostess</i> 1936 American drama film

Flying Hostess is a 1936 American drama film directed by Murray Roth and starring William Gargan, Judith Barrett and William Hall.

Hot Steel is a 1940 American film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, and Peggy Moran.

<i>Danger on Wheels</i> 1940 American film noir sport film

Danger on Wheels is a 1940 American film noir sport film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Richard Arlen and Andy Devine.

<i>Legion of Lost Flyers</i> 1939 film directed by Christy Cabanne

Legion of Lost Flyers is a 1939 American B movie drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, and Anne Nagel. Legion of Lost Flyers was released by Universal Pictures on November 3, 1939.

<i>Black Diamonds</i> (1940 film) 1940 film, directed by Christy Cabanne

Black Diamonds is a 1940 American drama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, and Kathryn Adams. The film was released on July 19, 1940.

<i>The Devils Pipeline</i> 1940 film directed by Christy Cabanne

The Devil's Pipeline is a 1940 American drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, and John Eldredge, and was released on November 1, 1940.

"Aces of Action" was the informal nickname given to the movie teaming of Richard Arlen and Andy Devine. They made a number of low budget action films together for Universal.

<i>Mutiny in the Arctic</i> 1941 film directed by John Rawlins

Mutiny in the Arctic is a 1941 American action adventure film directed by John Rawlins and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Anne Nagel. It was part of their Aces of Action series produced and released by Universal Pictures. It was also known by the alternative title Northern Lights.

<i>Men of the Timberland</i> 1941 film

Men of the Timberland is a 1941 American action film directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Linda Hayes. It was part of their Aces of Action series at Universal Pictures.

<i>A Dangerous Game</i> (1941 film) 1941 film

A Dangerous Game is a 1941 American mystery film directed by John Rawlins and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Jean Brooks. It is part of Universal Pictures's Aces of Action series. The New York Times called the film "a crack-brained murder mystery."

<i>Cracked Nuts</i> (1941 film) 1941 film

Cracked Nuts is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline and written by Erna Lazarus and Scott Darling. The film stars Stuart Erwin, Una Merkel, Mischa Auer, William Frawley, Shemp Howard and Astrid Allwyn. It was released on August 1, 1941, by Universal Pictures. The film is unrelated Wheeler & Woolsey film of 1931 by the same title, although Cline directed both films.

References

  1. Brooklyn Bridge' Now on Power's 1940 SlateSchallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 24 Apr 1940: 12.
  2. SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: New York Times 10 July 1940: 15.