Ray Hanford

Acting

Ray Hanford

Born September 16, 1887 · Oakland, California, USA

Died May 1, 1939 · aged 51

No biography available.

Known For

The GeneralThe General · 1926
The General
7.91926
MovieComedyWar
During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.
Shoulder ArmsShoulder Arms · 1918
Shoulder Arms
6.81918
MovieComedyWar
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
Thunder TrailThunder Trail · 1937
Thunder Trail
8.01937
MovieWestern
A wagon train is robbed by a gang of bandits who kill everyone but a pair of young brothers. Years later, the brothers join force to bring the bandits' leader to justice.
Turn Off the MoonTurn Off the Moon · 1937
Turn Off the Moon
8.01937
MovieComedyMusic
Department store owner J. Elliott Dinwiddy has waited fifteen years for the perfect astrological moment to propose to his secretary, Myrtle Tweep. His astrological advisor, Dr. Wakefield, has told him that if he can unite a boy and a girl in true love before midnight, he can propose to Myrtle the following night. Fate then brings unemployed dancer Caroline Wilson into the music department of Dinwiddy's, where she meets handsome songwriter Terry Keith.
College HolidayCollege Holiday · 1936
College Holiday
5.71936
MovieComedy
College students rally to save a struggling hotel from closing. Comedy.
Hell's CraterHell's Crater · 1918
Hell's Crater
1918
MovieWestern
During the days of the California gold rush, Jim Shamrick toils on his claim, Hell's Crater, for two years and then decides to enjoy himself in a nearby mining camp. Bill Gordon, the owner of the local dance hall, gets Jim drunk and then, with the aid of Cherry Maurice ( Grace Cunard ), robs him. When the prospector realizes what has happened, he abducts Cherry and forces her to labor in his mine for a year. Though nearly broken by the hard work, Cherry comes to love Jim and eventually marries him.
The Silent BattleThe Silent Battle · 1916
The Silent Battle
1916
MovieDrama
Inheriting his father's alcoholism, Lawyer Tom Gallatin goes into the woods to rehabilitate himself. Once there, he loses his way and then meets Jane Loring, who is also lost. They are attracted to each other, but when Jane offers him a drink from a flask, Tom takes more than just a few sips, and then tries to rape her.
Her Bitter CupHer Bitter Cup · 1916
Her Bitter Cup
1916
MovieDrama
Rethna works hard to organize her fellow factory employees against the miserly, uncaring owner, Henry Burke. Then, realizing that she needs money to fight Burke, she begins an affair with his unscrupulous son Harry.

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The Price of SilenceThe Price of Silence · 1917
The Price of Silence
1917
MovieCrimeDrama
U. S. Senator Frank Deering has spent his life trying to alleviate the misery of child labor. Judge Vernon, his closest friend, aids him in this struggle. Unexpected circumstances force Judge Vernon to borrow money from Henry McCarthy, one of the factory owners most responsible for the harsh and inhumane working conditions. Judge Vernon is unable to pay off the loan, and is reduced to accepting a bride from McCarthy. Later, the Judge is stricken with a heart-condition but, on his dying bed, he confesses the shameful act he committed to Deering. To keep his friend's name unsullied, Deering makes a deal with McCarthy and votes against the child-labor-act he sponsored. His colleagues and the world, unaware of his sacrifice, mock and jeer him.

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