Directing
Wesley Ruggles
Born June 10, 1889 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died January 8, 1972 · aged 82
Wesley Ruggles (June 11, 1889 – January 8, 1972) was an American film director. He was born in Los Angeles, a younger brother of actor Charles Ruggles. He began his career in 1915 as an actor, appearing in a dozen or so silent films, on occasion with Charles Chaplin. In 1917, he turned his attention to directing, making more than 50 mostly forgettable films — including a silent film version of E…
Known For
The Incredible World of James Bond · 1965The Incredible World of James Bond
★ 7.01965
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander Scourby, the 48 minute documentary aired as a one hour special. It included footage of the filming at Silverstone Racetrack, Northamptonshire and of the fight aboard the Disco Volante at Pinewood Studios; media coverage of Martine Beswick, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudine Auger; and archive footage of Ian Fleming at 'Goldeneye', Jamaica.
Shanghaied · 1915Shanghaied
★ 5.91915
MovieComedy
A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.
I'm No Angel · 1933I'm No Angel
★ 6.41933
MovieComedyRomance
Bold performer Tira works as dancing beauty and lion tamer at a fair. Out of an urgent financial need, she agrees to a risky new number: she'll put her head into the lion's mouth! With this attraction, the circus makes it to New York and Tira can pursue her dearest occupation — flirting with rich men and accepting expensive presents.
See Here, Private Hargrove · 1944See Here, Private Hargrove
★ 6.51944
MovieComedyRomance
Journalist Marion Hargrove enters the Army intending to supplement his income by writing about his training experiences. He muddles through basic training at Fort Bragg with the self-serving help of a couple of buddies intent on cutting themselves in on that extra income.
Triple Trouble · 1918Triple Trouble
★ 4.91918
MovieComedy
As Colonel Nutt is experimenting with explosives, a new janitor is joining his household. The inept janitor proceeds to make life difficult for the rest of staff.
Cimarron · 1931Cimarron
★ 5.61931
MovieWesternDrama
When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.
For France · 1917For France
1917
MovieDramaWar
When World War I breaks out, young West Point cadet Gerald Ackland, who is studying in Paris, joins the French army as a fighter pilot. His French fiancee, Martha Landeau, and her father flee to the family farm, which is near the Marne River, for safety. When German troops take over the area, they raid Marthe's farm and attempt to ravage her--but suddenly, out of the sky, comes a French fighter plane that scatters the Germans--and its pilot is none other than Gerald. However, that's not the end of their troubles, by any means.
Arizona · 1940Arizona
★ 6.51940
MovieWestern
Phoebe Titus is a tough, swaggering pioneer woman, but her ways become decidedly more feminine when she falls for California bound Peter Muncie. But Peter won't be distracted from his journey and Phoebe is left alone and plenty busy with villains Jefferson Carteret and Lazarus Ward plotting at every turn to destroy her freighting company. She has not seen the last of Peter, however.
Movies
The Incredible World of James Bond · 1965The Incredible World of James Bond
★ 7.01965
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander Scourby, the 48 minute documentary aired as a one hour special. It included footage of the filming at Silverstone Racetrack, Northamptonshire and of the fight aboard the Disco Volante at Pinewood Studios; media coverage of Martine Beswick, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudine Auger; and archive footage of Ian Fleming at 'Goldeneye', Jamaica.
Shanghaied · 1915Shanghaied
★ 5.91915
MovieComedy
A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.
I'm No Angel · 1933I'm No Angel
★ 6.41933
MovieComedyRomance
Bold performer Tira works as dancing beauty and lion tamer at a fair. Out of an urgent financial need, she agrees to a risky new number: she'll put her head into the lion's mouth! With this attraction, the circus makes it to New York and Tira can pursue her dearest occupation — flirting with rich men and accepting expensive presents.
See Here, Private Hargrove · 1944See Here, Private Hargrove
★ 6.51944
MovieComedyRomance
Journalist Marion Hargrove enters the Army intending to supplement his income by writing about his training experiences. He muddles through basic training at Fort Bragg with the self-serving help of a couple of buddies intent on cutting themselves in on that extra income.
Triple Trouble · 1918Triple Trouble
★ 4.91918
MovieComedy
As Colonel Nutt is experimenting with explosives, a new janitor is joining his household. The inept janitor proceeds to make life difficult for the rest of staff.
Cimarron · 1931Cimarron
★ 5.61931
MovieWesternDrama
When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.
For France · 1917For France
1917
MovieDramaWar
When World War I breaks out, young West Point cadet Gerald Ackland, who is studying in Paris, joins the French army as a fighter pilot. His French fiancee, Martha Landeau, and her father flee to the family farm, which is near the Marne River, for safety. When German troops take over the area, they raid Marthe's farm and attempt to ravage her--but suddenly, out of the sky, comes a French fighter plane that scatters the Germans--and its pilot is none other than Gerald. However, that's not the end of their troubles, by any means.
Arizona · 1940Arizona
★ 6.51940
MovieWestern
Phoebe Titus is a tough, swaggering pioneer woman, but her ways become decidedly more feminine when she falls for California bound Peter Muncie. But Peter won't be distracted from his journey and Phoebe is left alone and plenty busy with villains Jefferson Carteret and Lazarus Ward plotting at every turn to destroy her freighting company. She has not seen the last of Peter, however.
College Humor · 1933College Humor
★ 5.61933
MovieActionComedy
A college professor and the school's star football player are both rivals for the same beautiful coed.
Her Torpedoed Love · 1917Her Torpedoed Love
★ 5.01917
MovieComedy
A wealthy invalid tries to add his hard-working cook to his will, but the conniving butler gets in the way.
The Plastic Age · 1925The Plastic Age
★ 6.21925
MovieComedyRomance
Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to party, and finds that it's impossible to please her and still keep up with his studies and athletic training. Soon the two face some difficult decisions.
Hooked at the Altar · 1926Hooked at the Altar
★ 7.01926
MovieComedy
A vamp is hired to destroy an impending wedding.
The Gilded Lily · 1935The Gilded Lily
★ 6.71935
MovieComedyRomance
Secretary Marilyn David falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray, to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Peter Dawes, who secretly loves her. When Peter learns that the already-engaged Charles has hurt Marilyn, he fabricates an article casting her as the "No Girl" who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Marilyn unexpected fame, and Charles returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.
Invitation to Happiness · 1939Invitation to Happiness
★ 7.01939
MovieDramaRomance
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
Silk Stockings · 1927Silk Stockings
★ 8.01927
MovieComedy
Sam and Molly Thornhill, a married couple very much in love, are nevertheless continually quarreling. On the eve of their wedding anniversary, Sam fails to notice a pair of silk stockings slipped into his pocket by a lady.
Slightly Dangerous · 1943Slightly Dangerous
★ 6.01943
MovieComedyRomance
Small-town soda-jerk Peggy Evans quits her dead-end job and moves to New York where she invents a new identity.
No Man of Her Own · 1932No Man of Her Own
★ 6.61932
MovieRomanceDrama
An on-the-lam New York card shark marries a small-town librarian who thinks he's a businessman.
Too Many Husbands · 1940Too Many Husbands
★ 6.51940
MovieComedyRomance
Long-missing Bill Cardew returns to find his wife Vicky remarried...and in no hurry to settle for just one husband.
Shoot the Works · 1934Shoot the Works
★ 6.71934
MovieComedy
The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.
Roar of the Dragon · 1932Roar of the Dragon
★ 6.51932
MovieAdventureRomance
A boatload of Westerners is trapped in Manchuria as bandits led by Russian renegade Voronsky ravage the area. Seeking refuge in a fortified inn, the group is led by the boat's Captain Carson, who becomes involved with a woman who "belongs" to Voronsky. Carson must contend with the bandits outside and the conflicting personalities of those trapped inside the inn, as well as dealing with spies among the inn's personnel.
Behind the Screen · 1916Behind the Screen
★ 6.51916
MovieComedyRomance
During the troubled shooting of several movies, David, the prop man's assistant, meets an aspiring actress who tries to find work in the studio. Things get messy when the stagehands decide to go on strike.
Over the Wire · 1921Over the Wire
1921
MovieDramaCrime
Terry Dexter embezzles a large sum of money from his employer, John Grannan, and loses it in speculation, then tries to recover the money by gambling. His devoted sister Kathleen gives him securities to cover the loss, but Grannan refuses to accept them, hoping to teach Terry a lesson.
Somewhere I'll Find You · 1942Somewhere I'll Find You
★ 5.71942
MovieDramaRomance
Journalist brothers feud over a woman they both fall for while covering World War II in the far east.
The Remittance Woman · 1923The Remittance Woman
★ 10.01923
MovieDrama
Anthony Campbell threatens to send his daughter, Marie, to China as punishment for her continued extravagance. She welcomes the suggestion because her sweetheart, George Holt, is planning a business trip to the Orient. When they arrive, Marie's Chinese maid, Liu Po-Yat, gives her a tiny vase to keep her from harm. However, the vase was stolen years earlier from the Manchus, China's ruling dynasty, and their pursuit of the lost treasure plunges Marie and George into danger.