Raymond Griffith Trailers
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Raymond Griffith was one of the great silent movie comedians. Later in his career, he worked behind the camera as writer and producer. Griffith was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He lost his voice at an early age, causing him to speak for the rest of his life in a hoarse whisper. Griffith claimed that it was the result of his having to scream at the top of his lungs every night in a stage melodrama as a child actor —others have stated that a childhood disease was more likely the cause. Although a few comedy films of his are considered classics, Griffith is almost totally forgotten today. Many of his starring feature films have long since been lost, but probably the best known of his films today is Hands Up! (1926), a Civil War comedy feature directed by Clarence G. Badger, and co-starring Mack Swain, which was entered into the National Film Registry in 2005. Also considered a classic is Badger's Paths to Paradise, a caper film that is in all circulating prints missing its final reel. Like many silent comedians, he had a traditional costume; his was a top hat, white tie and tails, often augmented by a cape and/or walking stick. The coming of sound ended Griffith's acting career, but he did have one memorable role in a motion picture before retiring from the screen, playing a French soldier killed by Lew Ayres in the 1930 Lewis Milestone film All Quiet on the Western Front. He then segued into a writing/producing career at Twentieth Century Fox. Griffith choked to death at the Masquers Club in Los Angeles, California, aged 62, on November 25, 1957.
Most Popular Raymond Griffith Trailers
Total trailers found: 69
20 October 1923
Jane Maynard opens a mission in memory of philanthropist Bland Hendricks. John Anstell, son of a powerful and selfish millionaire, Michael Anstell, falls in love with Jane, to the old man's disapproval.
13 April 1931
A notorious womanizer sets his sights on a pretty American tourist, only to be told by his doctor that he must give up all romance for his health.
22 June 1922
A young man from the country travels to the city to find his fortune. Although he has a letter of introduction from his wealthy uncle, the best job he can find is that of a street cleaner.
02 February 1925
The Butterworth family attorney Gaspar Le Sage, and a suitor for the hand of Eleanor Butterworth, persuades a beautiful adventuress, Annabelle Wu, to help him steal the official plans for the coastal defense of California from Eleanor's brother, Lieutenant Butterworth.
05 June 1936
Ellen Neal, a young and inexperienced maid, becomes romantically involved with her employers son which causes various complications.
23 October 1931
Michael Morda, a young sculptor living in San Francisco, is madly in love with Elinor Hunter, and they plan to be married.
10 September 1932
A day in the maternity ward from the lens of accepted morals and medical attitudes of 1932. The ward includes women from all walks of life and situations.
27 November 1931
John is a timid student who works at the University Book Store. He is studying to be a botanist and has a secret crush on the lovely Julia.
24 November 1939
When a young wife discovers her husband of two years is involved with his beautiful secretary, she applies for a job as secretary to a business rival.
28 January 1933
An Air Force washout and his buddy room with a pretty young lady. Desperate for jobs during the Depression, they finally land employment with the mob.
05 September 1915
Gertie enjoys a peaceful day at the park when two men take a shine to her: a mustachioed villain and a malevolent Little Tramp-knockoff.
22 April 1923
A young woman hits Hollywood, determined to become a star.
17 November 1933
The title refers to the business of affable, ambitious bail bondsman (and politically-connected grifter) Bill Bailey, who, in the course of his work, crosses paths with every kind of offender there is, from first-time defendants to career criminals.
16 April 1924
Nellie Horton, when mistreated by her father, is taken in charge by Thomas Lipton. She grows up in poverty not knowing her true identity as the heiress to her mother's millions.
17 April 1920
The day starts off as any normal day on Roach's farm, where Teddy, the farmhouse dog, is doing more productive work than everyone else combined.
29 April 1930
When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
22 June 1924
A bored rich housewife wants to go on the stage, but her husband won't let her. When she meets a despairing actress who looks exactly like her, she suggests they swap places for a little while, giving the actress a break while the rich husband is out of town.
10 November 1939
Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.
15 August 1934
Bulldog Drummond finds himself immersed in another adventure when he stumbles upon a corpse in the mysterious London mansion of Prince Achmed.
29 February 1924
Margot Le Blanc loses her small fortune at Monte Carlo and makes the acquaintance of Hugh Kildair, an artist, who hires her as a housekeeper.
13 July 1933
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
12 October 1924
Therese Duverne (Viola Dana) is bored with her even-tempered husband, Edmond (Adolphe Menjou). Isabelle Fevre (Gale Henry) suggests that Edmond go to the bicycle races and stay out all night.
09 August 1925
The owner of a London clothing store is driven out of business, but later makes a triumphant return.
25 January 1935
Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.
18 May 1934
Letty, a young woman who ended up pregnant, unmarried and on the streets at fifteen is bitter and determined that her child will not grow up to be taken advantage of.
07 April 1934
The story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire founded by Mayer Rothschild and continued by his five sons.
27 May 1933
When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
06 May 1933
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
29 October 1932
Although Vivian Revere is seemingly the most successful of a trio of reunited schoolmates, she throws it away by descending into a life of debauchery and drugs.
27 May 1922
Tommy Frazer is one of a gang of crooks lead by "Tony the Wop". Frazer gets caught and is sent up the river for three years on a forgery rap.
07 September 1929
The doctor prescribes fresh air for a man with a bad cold. His wife is determined to comply with the doctor's orders even if it kills him.
24 October 1931
A wealthy young woman struggles to find love while surrounded by possible suitors.
02 September 1917
Raymond Griffith out in the wild west, and in the process takes care of the bad guy to save his gal.
17 September 1916
Slapstick comedy about a poor and unlucky life of a inventor.
19 May 1932
A wealthy couple's marriage is falling apart due to the man's infidelity. The wife's male friend has long loved her and sees his big opportunity.
14 June 1916
Comedy short starring Alice Howell
18 June 1927
Alfred Sava-Goiu, who, after being dumped by his sweetheart, philosophically decides to end it all by jumping into the Seine.
11 January 1926
Jack, a southern spy during the Civil War, must try to capture a shipment of gold. His task is complicated by the two sisters, Native Americans, and a firing squad.
18 June 1938
Three sisters take their small inheritance and move from Kansas to California in search of rich husbands.
07 May 1916
A band of crooks, headed by Harry Gribbon, are on a train when they learn of a telegram sent to a fellow passenger, who is a police commissioner.
04 February 1933
A moll, imprisoned after participating in a bank robbery, helps with a breakout plot.
30 September 1923
A mysterious figure attempts to keep a daughter from reuniting with her father.
09 July 1916
Many different people go swimming at a pool at Coney Island.
24 August 1934
The 16th-century sculptor woos the Duchess of Florence despite the duke.
17 December 1923
Three crooks pull off a magnificent crime. As they're forced to hide out together they slowly begin to distrust each other.
01 January 1918
Comedy and romantic shenanigans set in a one-classroom school.
18 July 1936
Cossetted and bored, Barbara Barry is finally sent off to school by her busy if doting widowed soap manufacturer father.
17 September 1937
Social butterfly marries Park Avenue doctor and learns that his nurse is in love with him.
24 September 1926
A diamond is stolen at a houseboat party given by the district attorney. He gives the thief a chance to return it by putting an empty box on a table and turning out the lights.
03 August 1939
Guests at a women's residence club help a jilted small-town girl turn to modelling.
18 March 1938
Rebecca's Uncle Harry leaves her with Aunt Miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. But neighbor Anthony Kent is a talent scout who secretly set it up for her to broadcast.
24 February 1924
A whale of a comedy thriller. It's a Niagra of roaring laughter Faster Than the Wind!
07 November 1931
A dynamic duo in silk and ermine entertain hick businessmen looking for a good time while in Manhattan.
02 November 1933
Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot.
31 March 1929
Who killed the vicious millionaire Sigsbee Manderson? Not that pretty wife of his, surely? Philip Trent investigates.
28 June 1925
Two thieves discover a professional and personal relationship when individual heist plans are thrown together by circumstance.
30 September 1923
Going Up (1923)
22 August 1931
Working-class girl dreams of living a better life and forsakes her friends when she has a chance to break into high society.
22 September 1923
A doctor's adopted son turns out to be an ungrateful whelp. He beds the doctor's maid, then his secretary, and finally targets the doctor's wife, his own stepmother as his next conquest.
26 April 1925
After having been stood up at his own wedding, a young man vows that he will have nothing more to ever do with women.
