Russell Simpson Movie Trailers
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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.
Alexander Hamilton Trailer (1931)
12 September 1931
The founding father has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of Thomas Jefferson.
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.
Colt Comrades Trailer (1943)
18 June 1943
Hoppy, California and Johnny partner up with brother and sister ranch owners, two of several who are having their access to water blocked by a dam owned by a greedy merchant in town, who is intent on driving them out and taking their land for himself.
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.
Annie Laurie Trailer (1927)
10 May 1927
The story of the famous battle between the Scots clans of Macdonald and Campbell, and the young woman who comes between them, Annie Laurie.
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.
The Power and the Glory Trailer (1933)
06 October 1933
A man's life is retold just after his funeral. Beginning as a track walker, Tom Garner rose through all sorts of railroad jobs to head the company.
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.
Defying Destiny Trailer (1923)
29 September 1923
Set in the small town of Riverdale, Defying Destiny opens with Jack Fenton (Monte Blue) being scarred while saving the life of his sweetheart Beth Alden (Irene Rich), whose grateful father (James Gordon), president of the local bank, offers him a job.
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.
The Sap Trailer (1929)
09 November 1929
A small town dimwit takes the blame for his brother-in-law's crime.
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.
Man Hunt Trailer (1936)
29 January 1936
A bored small-town teacher gets mixed up with an escaped bank robber.
Man to Man Trailer (1930)
05 December 1930
A young man attempts to overcome the memory of his father, who was sent to jail for committing a murder.
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.
Parnell Trailer (1937)
04 June 1937
Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell struggles to free his country from English rule, but his relationship with married Katie O'Shea threatens to ruin all his dreams of freedom.
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.
Border Patrol Trailer (1943)
02 April 1943
When three Texas Rangers try to investigate kidnapped Mexicans being used as forced labor in the mines of Silver Bullet, they are framed for murder by the town's corrupt sheriff.
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.
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.
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.
The Tin Star Trailer (1957)
06 November 1957
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma! Trailer (1955)
10 October 1955
In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with a violent ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Trailer (1939)
19 October 1939
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington.
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.
Drums Along the Mohawk Trailer (1939)
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.