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Jesse Duffy
Born March 24, 1894 · Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Died December 14, 1952 · aged 58
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jesse Duffy (March 24, 1894 – December 14, 1952), sometimes billed as J. A. Duffy, was an American serial screenwriter for Republic Pictures and Columbia Pictures during the 1940s. He also directed some of the "Mickey McGuire" series starring Mickey Rooney released by Post Pictures Corporation, and later distributed by Columbia.
Known For
Captain America · 1944Captain America
★ 5.31944
MovieActionAdventure
Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.
Son of Zorro · 1947Son of Zorro
★ 7.51947
MovieActionAdventure
A man returning home after having fought in the Civil War discovers that corrupt politicians have taken over the county and are terrorizing and shaking down the citizens. He dons the costume of his ancestor, the famous Zorro, and sets out to bring them to justice.
The Spider Returns · 1941The Spider Returns
★ 8.51941
MovieCrimeAction
The evil and masked "Gargoyle" is sabotaging all of America's industrial plants. It is up to the Spider to save the country.
The Crimson Ghost · 1946The Crimson Ghost
★ 5.31946
MovieAdventureAction
A criminal mastermind known as The Crimson Ghost is out to steal a device called the Cyclotrode, which can short-circuit all electrical current on the planet.
Manhunt of Mystery Island · 1945Manhunt of Mystery Island
★ 5.51945
MovieActionScience Fiction
Claire Forrest seeks her kidnapped scientist father, hidden somewhere on Mystery Island. He is held and forced to work on diabolical inventions by Captain Mephisto, a costumed villain.
The Phantom Rider · 1946The Phantom Rider
★ 6.51946
MovieActionWestern
A new town doctor arrives at the same time as local Indians needprotection from troublemaking looters.
Outlaws of the Orient · 1937Outlaws of the Orient
★ 5.31937
MovieActionDrama
Johnny Eaton, trouble-shooter for an American oil company drilling in China, leaves his bride-to-be to head for the Orient and straighten out problems at the inland-concession site his company controls.
The Fugitive Sheriff · 1936The Fugitive Sheriff
★ 10.01936
MovieWestern
Hoping to rid a small western community of its corrupt political machine, Ken Marshall (Ken Maynard) runs for sheriff against the bad guys' candidate and wins the election. Dissatisfied with this, the villains contrive to frame Ken on a murder charge. He breaks out of jail and tracks down the genuine culprit,
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