Jack Gavin
Actor · 1874 – 1938 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Movie5.3Frederick Ward is accused of cattle theft and sent to Cockatoo island for seven years. After he escapes he finds that his fiancée has died of grief. For revenge he undertakes a life of crime.
Thunderbolt
1910 · 3 votes
Movie6.8ComedyCharley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.
No Father to Guide Him
1925 · 2 votes
Movie7.0WesternSlim Cole, a notorious outlaw, shoots at mining executive Jim King, missing him but wounding Flora Dale in the shoulder. Jim takes care of the injured girl, who, when she recovers, goes to work in his office. Unknown to Jim, Flora is the daughter of an outlaw whom Cole had killed and has secretly vowed revenge against Jim.
The Outlaw's Daughter
1925 · 1 votes
Movie6.0ComedyThis funny Hal Roach comedy has Jimmy Jump (Charley Chase) waking up late for his wedding so in the mad rush he ends up leaving his house only dressed in his pajamas. As he makes his way to the church he finds one disaster after another.
Outdoor Pajamas
1924 · 2 votes
Movie9.0ComedyWesternLucy and her monkey arrives out west and cause disruption on the ranch.
Breakin' Loose
1925 · 1 votes
Movie6.8ComedyCharley Chase is a hapless inventor with a better mouse trap in this silent comedy from 1925.
The Rat's Knuckles
1925 · 3 votes
Movie8.0ComedyMr. Jump has come into some money and informs his wife that they can now hire a maid and won't have to do anymore housework. Circumstances cause Mrs. Jump to suspect that Mr. Jump is cavorting with the new maid.
Should Husbands Be Watched?
1925 · 2 votes
Movie5.8ComedyCharley Chase has car trouble.
All Wet
1924 · 6 votes
Movie6.0ComedyThe main premise for the comedy is the Jimmy discovers he can convince people he is a tough figure to be reckoned with merely by giving them a business card identifying him as the bouncer of the "Bucket of Blood Cafe."
A Ten-Minute Egg
1924 · 2 votes
Movie7.0ComedyDespite his faithfulness, Melvin is always under suspicion by wife Mame. Complications erupt when a woman from a party across the hall passes out in Melvin's bedroom just before Mame returns.
Innocent Husbands
1925 · 5 votes
Movie8.0Comedyaka Billy, the Ford Buster
The Wages of Tin
1925 · 1 votes
- Movie8.0Comedy
Clyde Cook is a traveling handyman who whitewashes farm barns and he flirts with the wife of a jealous farmer. The husband sees this and takes off after Clyde who runs into an army recruiting station and enlists. The highly-offended farmer also enlists and the chase continues across several army posts.
He Forgot to Remember
1926 · 1 votes
Movie5.8ComedyAfter being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...
Smithy
1924 · 10 votes
- Movie7.0CrimeDrama
A Pacific Island romance about a young adventurer, Stephen Conn, and his love for Luya. Only several scenes survive, although heavy nitrate damage is visible. It was shot on location in the Fiji Islands with interiors at Australasian's Bondi studios in Sydney. The film had many native extras and three American players (Burns, Roberts and Long). The script for the film was written by Norman Dawn from the novel, "Conn of the Coral Seas", by Beatrice Grimshaw.
The Adorable Outcast
1928 · 1 votes
Movie4.7ComedyCharley is called upon to go out with his boss on a date with the boss' mistress, to act as a beard.
Too Many Mammas
1924 · 7 votes
Movie10.0ComedyA quiet, thoughtful soul runs up against the three roughneck sons of a small town's dictatorial mayor who all court an attractive redhead he likes. Who will she choose, and will the mayor be removed on a murder charge?
The White Sheep
1924 · 1 votes
Movie6.5ComedyJimmie Jump is returning from Europe to the USA. His parents and an old girl-friend, Sally - whom he hasn't seen for years, are expecting him at the dock. But, due to some unfortunate coincidences they are mistaken about the identity of each other, but meet unbeknownst to that fact. Jimmie decides that he has to find that girl. Finally, after having annoyed a policeman, and a great fraction of the female population, he finds her working as a temperance worker. To get her attention, he dresses up in rags to meet her. But his way of introduction causes more confusion.
Looking for Sally
1925 · 3 votes
Movie6.2ComedyWesternA lightning rod salesman gets in the middle of a western shootout.
Powder and Smoke
1924 · 3 votes
Movie5.3ComedyNanette sends a letter to her family telling of her new husband, Hillory. When Hillory arrives to meet the family, he gets insulted by each member, including the dog, and loses his wig. After having dinner with the family, Nanette's former lover returns, and Hillory must confront him
Yes, Yes, Nanette
1925 · 13 votes
Movie7.5ComedyJimmy Jump gets rather wet.
Accidental Accidents
1924 · 2 votes
Movie7.0ComedyA man starts working in a department store and has to deal with a female kleptomaniac.
Stolen Goods
1924 · 2 votes
Movie5.4ComedyAs a way to make peace between two feuding Scottish clans, one invites the other over for supper, but things don't turn out quite as expected.
Short Kilts
1924 · 16 votes
Movie6.0ComedyJimmy Jump is a cracked reporter at a behind-the-times daily newspaper. He also happens to be in love with the managing editor's daughter. It's Monday, April 1st and the paper's editorial staff has a great deal of trouble telling the difference between April Fool's jokes and real events.
April Fool
1924 · 6 votes
Movie9.0ComedyJimmy Jump and his family go to the movies for their regular Saturday evening recreation. Jimmy likes the picture, but his small daughter is bored and keeps him busy taking her for drinks of water. Mrs. Jimmy can't find a seat that suits her and by the time she has tried half in the theatre, and the little girl has emptied the water cooler, the show is over and the Jumps go home.
The Family Entrance
1925 · 1 votes