From Headquarters is a 1929 American sound part-talkie adventure drama film directed by Howard Bretherton and starring Monte Blue, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore, and Henry B. Walthall. In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the Vitaphone sound-on-disc system. The film was released by Warner Bros. on April 27, 1929.[1][2][3]
| From Headquarters | |
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 Lobby card | |
| Directed by | Howard Bretherton |
| Written by | Harvey Gates (continuity, dialogue, and scenario) Samuel Hartridge (story) Francis Powers (continuity and dialogue) |
| Starring | Monte Blue Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Gladys Brockwell Lionel Belmore Henry B. Walthall |
| Cinematography | William Rees |
| Edited by | Harold McLernon |
| Music by | Alois Reiser |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 70 minutes; 5 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Sound (Part-Talkie) English Intertitles |
Plot summary
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In the heart of a tumultuous and vibrant Central American banana-republic, a group of unsuspecting American tourists find themselves misplaced, losing their way amidst the dense and unforgiving jungle. Recognizing the gravity of the situation and the inherent dangers lurking within the wilderness, the United States Marine Corps promptly takes action. Leading the rescue mission is the valiant and determined Captain "Happy" Smith, portrayed by the commendable Monte Blue. By his side, standing as a beacon of strength and experience, is Gunnery Sergeant Wilmer, brought to life by the indomitable Guinn "Big Boy" Williams. Together, with unwavering resolve, they head a dedicated squadron of Marines, each one trained and ready to face the myriad challenges that lie ahead. Their primary goal: to locate and safely retrieve the party of lost American tourists, ensuring they return unharmed from their unintentional adventure in the wilderness. [4]
Cast
edit- Monte Blue as Happy Smith
- Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Gunnery Sgt. Wilmer (as Guinn Williams)
- Gladys Brockwell as Mary Dyer
- Lionel Belmore as Señor Carroles
- Henry B. Walthall as Buffalo Bill Ryan
- Eddie Gribbon as Pvt. Murphy
- Ethlyne Clair as Innocencia
- Pat Hartigan as Spike Connelly
- John Kelly as O'Farrell
- Otto Lederer as Bugs McGuire
- William Irving as Fritz
- Pat Somerset as Hendricks
- Joseph W. Girard as Major (as Joseph Girard)
- Edmund Breese as Bit Part (uncredited)
Preservation
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "From Headquarters". afi.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "From Headquarters". AllMovie. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "From Headquarters". TCM.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ From Headquarters (1929) - Plot - IMDb, retrieved August 12, 2023
- ^ American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: From Headquarters
- ^ From Headquarters at Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files:lost Warner Bros. films - for 1929
- ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries 1956 Motion Pictures And Filmstrips Jan-Dec 3D Ser Vol 10 Pts 12-13: From Headquarters
External links
edit- From Headquarters at IMDb
- From Headquarters at AllMovie
- From Headquarters at the TCM Movie Database
- From Headquarters at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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