Acting
Anita Garvin
Born February 11, 1906 · New York City, New York, USA
Died July 7, 1994 · aged 88
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anita Garvin (February 11, 1907 – July 7, 1994) was an American actress and comedian who appeared in both silent and sound films. She is best known for her work with comedians Laurel and Hardy and Charley Chase. Garvin was born in New York City.] Her two sisters who danced in vaudeville encouraged her talents. At age 12, she lied to an agent saying she was "…
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Red Hot Rhythm · 1929Red Hot Rhythm
★ 9.01929
MovieComedy
Walter, a songwriter who is in love with Mary, a nightclub singer, prefers to make a living by fleecing crackpot songwriters and promoting their creations. When Walter writes "At Last I'm in Love" for Mary, she promises to plug the song at the Frivolity Club, but he leaves in a huff when she flirts with Sam, a legitimate song publisher. On the street, he gives refuge to Claire, a girl accused of a theft, and hires her as his secretary. Mrs. Fioretta gives Walter a large sum to publish her song, "The Night Elmer Died," but Sam induces Mary to get Walter to stop the deal. When Walter discovers that Claire is having an affair with Sam, he returns to Mary at the club. A lost film.
The Chiselers · 1931The Chiselers
★ 6.81931
MovieComedy
Having been kicked out by their wives on a wintry night they attempt to smuggle their little dog into an apartment house where dogs are not allowed.
The Last Man on Earth · 1924The Last Man on Earth
★ 5.81924
MovieScience FictionComedy
An epidemic has killed off all of the fertile men on earth, except for Elmer Smith, a hillbilly who lives out in a cabin in the Ozarks, when he is discovered, every woman on the planet begins fighting over him.
A Chump at Oxford · 1940A Chump at Oxford
★ 6.91940
MovieComedy
The boys get jobs as a butler and maid-- Stan in drag-- for a dinner party. When that ends in disaster, they resort to sweeping streets and accidentally capture a bank robber. The grateful bank president sends them to Oxford, at their request, and higher-education hijinks ensue.
The Battle of the Century · 1927The Battle of the Century
★ 6.91927
MovieComedy
Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.
Topper · 1937Topper
★ 6.71937
MovieComedyFantasy
Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
Movie Night · 1929Movie Night
★ 6.71929
MovieComedy
A family goes on its weekly outing to the movies. Complications ensue...
Move Along · 1926Move Along
★ 6.61926
MovieComedy
Dreamy little comedy as down-on-his-luck Ham looks for work, gets thrown out of his rooming house and tries to make it on the street -- in the best, gag-filled 20s comedy style.
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The Battle of the Century · 1927The Battle of the Century
★ 6.91927
MovieComedy
Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.
Slips on pie (uncredited)
Upstream · 1927Upstream
★ 6.11927
MovieComedyDrama
A silent comedy set in an actor's boardinghouse. Some plot points are seemingly inspired by the Barrymore dynasty.
Theatre Audience Admirer at Stage Door
The Single Standard · 1929The Single Standard
★ 5.81929
MovieDramaRomance
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
Packy's Jealous Girlfriend at Art Exhibition (uncredited)













