Russell Simpson Movie Trailers

The Famous Ferguson Case Trailer (1932)

19 April 1932

A foreword warns against the peril of yellow journalism, and the story illustrates it by following events in the upstate New York town of Cornwall after prominant financier George Ferguson is killed.

The Woman of the Town Trailer (1943)

31 December 1943

Bat Masterson, who after failing to secure a job as a newspaper reporter becomes marshal of Dodge City.

Frontier Marshal Trailer (1934)

19 January 1934

Thinly veiled reworking of the Wyatt Earp story with the renamed Michael Wyatt rolling into Tombstone, becoming acquainted, teaming up, and cleaning up the town with the help of “Doc” Warren and saloon singer Queenie La Verne, while sweet young maiden Mary Reid waits patiently on the sidelines.

Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles Trailer (1933)

13 July 1933

When the fiendish Sinclair Sable arranges the kidnapping of the beautiful Benecia Beamish, only the members of the Beer and Bicycle Club can save her.

Radio Scout Trailer (1934)

01 September 1934

A radio station's janitor is sent to the Kentucky Hills to round-up some hillbilly talent. He poses as a hillbilly (from the Minnesota sector) to gain their confidence.

The Bill of Rights Trailer (1939)

19 August 1939

This short subject is a lavish costumed color production which dramatizes the birth of the American Bill of Rights.

Paradise Isle Trailer (1937)

21 July 1937

Stranded on an island, a blind artist (Warren Hull) falls in love with a native (Movita).

The Big Bonanza Trailer (1944)

30 December 1944

Having been falsely court marshaled for cowardice and sentenced to prison by the Army, Jed Kilton escapes and heads to Nevada Springs to see his kid brother.

Human Hearts Trailer (1922)

19 August 1922

Innocent country boy Tom Logan is taken in by the scheming Barbara Kay, a city woman who knows Tom is set to inherit his fathers farm which sits on a rich coal field.

A Weaver of Dreams Trailer (1918)

02 March 1918

Unrequited love rules the day as both wealthy Judith Sylvester and her invalid aunt pine for men who got away, but happiness lays ahead for one while hopeful dreams sustain the other.

Faint Perfume Trailer (1925)

08 June 1925

After a stormy six year marriage, Barnaby Powers divorces his wife Richmiel. She returns home, taking their young son Oliver with her.

Desperate Trails Trailer (1939)

30 September 1939

A young man helps a marshal in his battle against outlaws.

Texas Masquerade Trailer (1944)

08 February 1944

A young Eastern lawyer, seriously injured in a stage holdup, secures the help of Hoppy, California and Jimmy in completing his mission to his woman cousin's ranch in Texas.

Virginia City Trailer (1940)

23 March 1940

Union officer Kerry Bradford escapes from a Confederate prison and races to intercept $5 million in gold destined for Confederate coffers.

Riders of the Night Trailer (1918)

15 October 1918

Another of a successful string of Metro features directed by the vastly underrated John H. Collins, Riders of the Night was set in Kentucky hill country.

Painted People Trailer (1924)

28 January 1924

Ellie Byrne and Don Lane, chums, living in the poor section of a factory town, go away to make their fortunes.

Western Caravans Trailer (1939)

14 June 1939

A caravan of settlers is arriving and the ranchers intend to keep them out. It looks like a range war but Sheriff Jim gets the ranchers to accept the settlers.

The Honor of the Press Trailer (1932)

13 July 1932

Cub reporter Daniel Greely gets a job on a big city newspaper. A string of robberies occur and the owner of the paper blames the police for not rounding up the crooks.

Lone Star Ranger Trailer (1942)

20 March 1942

Texas Ranger Buck Dunne is assigned to round up a gang of bank robbers. The leader of the gang turns out to be the "respectable" Judge Longstreth, making life difficult for Dunne inasmuch as he's in love with Longstreth's niece Barbara.

Snowblind Trailer (1921)

22 March 1921

Hugh Garth hides from the law in the frozen Canadian northwest along with his young brother Pete and Pete's former nurse, Bella, who loves Hugh unrequitedly.

The Frontiersman Trailer (1927)

11 June 1927

John Dale and Abner Hawkins are members of Andrew Jackson's Tennessee Militia, assigned to make peace with the Creek Indian tribe in general and the treacherous White Snake in particular.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Trailer (1939)

19 October 1939

After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington.

Roughly Speaking Trailer (1945)

31 January 1945

In the 1920s, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. Despite numerous setbacks, she always picks herself back up and moves forward again.

Nazi Agent Trailer (1942)

01 March 1942

Humble stamp dealer Otto Becker has little to do with international politics, so when he receives a surprise visit from his estranged twin brother and Nazi spy, Baron Hugo von Detner, his world is thrown into turmoil.

Tap Roots Trailer (1948)

25 August 1948

Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict.

Billy the Kid Trailer (1930)

16 October 1930

Billy, after shooting down land baron William Donovan's henchmen for killing Billy's boss, is hunted down and captured by his friend, Sheriff Pat Garrett.

The Huntress Trailer (1923)

20 August 1923

Bela, reared by Indians, learns that she is a white orphan and runs away from the Indian village to avoid marrying a brave from the tribe.

Wild Bill Hickok Rides Trailer (1942)

31 January 1942

The Western hero takes on a ruthless land baron whose henchmen killed his best friend.

Peg o' My Heart Trailer (1922)

17 December 1922

PEG O MY HEART (Metro Studios, 1922), directed by King Vidor, under the supervision of J. Hartley Manners, introduces the legendary theatrical actress Laurette Taylor (1884-1946) to the screen reprising the role she made famous as a poor Irish farm girl who inherits a fortune but would rather have happiness instead.

Maid of Salem Trailer (1937)

12 February 1937

When a young woman named Barbara Clarke has an affair with adventurer Roger Coverman, it causes a scandal in the Puritanical town of Salem, Massachusetts.

Susan Lenox Trailer (1931)

10 October 1931

A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.

My Darling Clementine Trailer (1946)

17 October 1946

Three brothers stop off for a night in the town of Tombstone. The next morning they find one of their brothers dead and their cattle stolen.

The Grapes of Wrath Trailer (1940)

15 March 1940

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure.

The Fabulous Texan Trailer (1947)

09 November 1947

A couple of Confederate soldiers, returning home from the Civil War, find Texas transformed into an armed camp with a quasi-dictator gathering up land and power as fast as he can.

Geronimo Trailer (1939)

26 November 1939

The army's effort to capture Apache chief Geronimo, who is leading a band of warriors on a rampage of raiding and murder, is hampered by a feud between two officers--who are father and son.

Lena Rivers Trailer (1932)

27 March 1932

Young Lena Rivers, who was born out of wedlock, goes to live with a rich uncle. Unfortunately, her uncle's wife and daughter make no secret of their dislike of Lena and that they don't want her in their family.

Innocents of Paris Trailer (1929)

02 January 1929

A Parisian junk dealer has to choose between love and fame after he rescues a boy.

Comin' Round the Mountain Trailer (1951)

26 July 1951

Al Stewart and Wilbert are magicians doing a stage act when they run into Wilbert's cousin, Dorothy McCoy.

Wyoming Trailer (1940)

13 September 1940

With the army after him and his partner deserting, Reb decides that a change of scenery would be nice so he heads for Wyoming with Dave.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Trailer (1954)

22 July 1954

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

Bill Apperson's Boy Trailer (1919)

22 June 1919

Jack Pickford got his own production company when his sister Mary signed a huge contract with First National, and this was its first product.

Godless Men Trailer (1920)

06 November 1920

On board his trading schooner in the South Pacific, tough sea captain Black Pawl confronts his own son, who has grown up in his father's shadow and reflects only his dark side.

Wild West Days Trailer (1937)

05 July 1937

Retired lawman Kentucky Wade and his three buddies, Mike Morales, "Dude" Hanford and "Trigger" Benton come to Brimstone and help their friends Larry Munro and his sister, Lucy , in their fight to retain control of Larry's rich ore mine.

They Were Expendable Trailer (1945)

07 December 1945

After a demonstration of new PT boats, Navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt.

Tuna Clipper Trailer (1949)

11 April 1949

Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn family.

Lone Star Trailer (1952)

24 October 1952

Cattle baron Devereaux Burke is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic.

Brigham Young Trailer (1940)

27 September 1940

Based on the story of the famous Mormon leader, it follows Brigham Young and his challenge to transport his people across the Rocky mountains to settle in Salt Lake City.

Oklahoma! Trailer (1955)

10 October 1955

There's a box social coming up, and Curly asks Laurey if she'll be his date. Trouble is, Laurey thinks he's waited too long, and in a fit of pique accepts an offer from the boorish ranch hand Jud instead.

Joan of Arc Trailer (1948)

22 December 1948

In the 15th Century, France is a defeated and ruined nation after the One Hundred Years War against England.

The Splendid Road Trailer (1925)

06 December 1925

Young Sandra De Hault arrives by ship in Sacramento, California, during the 1849 Gold Rush. While on board she adopted three children whose mother had died during the voyage.

Gold Is Where You Find It Trailer (1938)

12 February 1938

Colonel Ferris, a wealthy farmer in northern California, is strongly opposed to hydraulic mining, a new method developed during the gold rush of the 1870's, which is flooding the area's prosperous farmlands.

Broken Lance Trailer (1954)

25 September 1954

Tensions erupt within an Arizona cattle baron's household when his three sons vie for control of the ranch.

Tall in the Saddle Trailer (1944)

29 September 1944

When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered.

The Horse Soldiers Trailer (1959)

11 June 1959

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander.

Young Mr. Lincoln Trailer (1939)

09 June 1939

In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law.

Moonlight in Vermont Trailer (1943)

24 December 1943

A poor country girl from Vermont travels to New York City to attend a theatrical school.

Free For All Trailer (1949)

01 November 1949

The discovery of a way of turning petrol into water makes a fortune and romance for the young inventor.

Wagon Master Trailer (1950)

22 April 1950

Two young horse traders guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter rugged terrain, the cutthroat Clegg gang, hospitable Navajo, and moral challenges on the journey.

Bunty Pulls the Strings Trailer (1921)

02 January 1921

A woman named Bunty Bigger struggles to keep her family in line in a small Scottish village. For one, her brother Jeemy faces jail time for robbing a bank.

The Brand Trailer (1919)

09 March 1919

A dancehall girl struggles to make a life for herself in the mining camps of Alaska, despite the obstacle of a villainous gambler.