Play Straight or Fight
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Play Straight or Fight is a 1918
short Western film
directed by Paul Hurst
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1918 in film
The year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
short Western film
Western (genre)
The Western is a genre of various visual arts, such as film, television, radio, literature, painting and others. Westerns are devoted to telling stories set primarily in the latter half of the 19th century in the American Old West, hence the name. Some Westerns are set as early as the Battle of...
directed by Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst (actor)
Paul Causey Hurst was an American film actor and director.-Career:Born in Traver, California, and raised on a ranch, he appeared in hundreds of films during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. However, he got his start painting scenery as part of the backstage crew during the silent movie era...
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Cast
- Hoot GibsonHoot GibsonHoot Gibson was an American rodeo champion and a pioneer cowboy film actor, director and producer.-Early life and career:...
- Helen GibsonHelen GibsonHelen Gibson was an American film actress, vaudeville performer, radio performer, film producer, trick rider and rodeo performer; and is considered to be the first American professional stunt woman.- Rodeo riding :...
- Millard K. WilsonMillard K. WilsonMillard K. Wilson was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 94 films between 1914 and 1930.He died in Long Beach, California in a road accident.-Selected filmography:* In the Days of Buffalo Bill...
- G. Raymond NyeG. Raymond NyeG. Raymond Nye , was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 111 films between 1912 and 1952.He was born in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pennsylvania. He was noted for his striking appearance which consisted of dark brown hair and dark brown eyes...
- Noble JohnsonNoble JohnsonNoble Johnson was an African American actor and film producer.-Biography:Standing 6'2" at 215 pounds, his impressive physique and handsome features made him in demand as a character actor and bit player...