W. Ray Johnston

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W. Ray Johnston

Born January 2, 1892 · Bristow, Iowa, USA

Died October 14, 1966 · aged 74

No biography available.

Known For

Madam Blanche, Beauty DoctorMadam Blanche, Beauty Doctor · 1915
Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor
★ 7.01915
MovieComedy
A good example of the clever light comedy Thanhouser produced for its Falstaff label, while other studios cranked out broad slapstick comedies. Harry Benham and Mignon Anderson were versatile and popular Thanhouser stars, here showing considerable skill in light comedy, a genre that invites plenty of satirical social observation such as the burgeoning beauty-salon industry here. Cinema technique shows much more intricate editing and freer use of closeups than just a year or two earlier.
Our Mutual GirlOur Mutual Girl · 1914
Our Mutual Girl
★ 8.01914
MovieDrama
Our Mutual Girl was unique. Not quite a serial, not quite a newsreel and not strictly an advertisement, it combined elements of all three. In 52 weekly one-reel episodes, running from January 19, 1914 to January 11, 1915, the Mutual Girl outwitted villains, saw the sights of New York, met with theatrical and political celebrities (who frequently helped her out of trouble) and tried on fashionable outfits in chic stores. The fashions were an early example of product placement, although apparently not paid placement.
The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian Gray · 1915
The Picture of Dorian Gray
1915
MovieDrama
The Thanhouser Company's two-reel adaptation of Oscar Wilde's eponymous novel. “The plot is unusual, and even though none of the familiar epigrams of the author find their way into the subtitles there is an artistic flavor to the production. Dorian's picture shows evidence in the passing years of his selfish, dissipated life, though his own countenance remains unchanged. Harris Gordon handles the leading role effectively, and Helen Fulton was pleasing as the ill-fated young actress who won Dorian's heart." - The Moving Picture World, July 31, 1915.
The Oval DiamondThe Oval Diamond · 1916
The Oval Diamond
★ 10.01916
MovieDrama
Trooper 77Trooper 77 · 1926
Trooper 77
★ 7.01926
MovieActionAdventure
Trooper 77 is a 1926 American silent serial directed by Duke Worne.
The Ace of ClubsThe Ace of Clubs · 1925
The Ace of Clubs
★ 6.01925
MovieWestern
Cowboy Jack Horton searches for the killer of his father and brother, both of whom were found with an ace of clubs pinned to their bodies.
All Faces WestAll Faces West · 1929
All Faces West
★ 9.01929
MovieWestern
Outlaw trio joins wagon train, planning to rob it.
Should a Girl Marry?Should a Girl Marry? · 1928
Should a Girl Marry?
★ 10.01928
MovieCrime
Alice Dunn kills the man who seduced her younger sister and drove her to her death. Charged with murder, she stands trial in a sensational courtroom case that climaxes with her acquittal by the jury.

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For Another WomanFor Another Woman · 1924
For Another Woman
★ 7.01924
MovieDrama
Young New York playboy Stephen Winthrop inherits the entire estate of his wealthy Canadian uncle but pays scant attention to it, preferring the "party" life in New York. He is unaware that the family attorney, Frank Garson, has forbidden hunting on the Winthrop lands in Canada, cutting off the livelihoods of the local villagers. Mary Cartier, goddaughter of the village priest, travels to New York to try to get Stephen to change the policy. He returns with her to Canada, sees what's going on, and lifts the ban, then decides to stay in Canada. Mary returns to New York to try to help Garson's abandoned and ill wife and child, but the wife dies, and Mary brings back the small child to Canada. The villagers, mistaking the child for Mary's, are outraged at this "scarlet woman" flaunting her illegitimate child and attempt to drive her out. Complications ensue.

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