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Hal Roach hired him in the early 20's as a comedian called Paul Parrott but his talent was as a film director. He was also a good writer turning out many scripts for Laurel and Hardy and directed 22 of their films, more than any other of their directors. His first film with them was the silent Their Purple Moment (1928), followed a year later with Two Tars (1928). The reason for his success was that he not only encouraged innovation but made suggestions that strengthened the films. his last silent film with them was Habeas Corpus (1928), while his first sound film the following year, Perfect Day (1929), was one of their biggest hits of the time. When Hal Roach started planning a feature film for Laurel and Hardy, James was responsible for convincing Stan that it would work and directed Pardon Us (1931), which was a big success. He continued with some of their well known shorts such as The Music Box (1932), County Hospital (1932), and Twice Two (1933). He would no doubt have continued with the Boys but his drinking and drug use got out of control and he became unreliable and eventually died at the young age of 41.

Claude Payton was born on 30 March 1882 in Centerville, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for The Last Frontier (1932), Dangerous Odds (1925) and Set Free (1927). He was married to Lucy Payton and Lucy. He died on 1 March 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Voltaire Perkins was born on 1 April 1894 in Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Divorce Court (1957), Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) and My Man Godfrey (1957). He died on 10 October 1977 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Al Piantadosi was born on 18 July 1884 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for The Passing (1983), Cruisin' Down the River (1953) and Nearly Eighteen (1943). He died on 8 April 1955 in Encino, California, USA.

Lincoln Plumer was born on 28 September 1875 in Maryland, USA. He was an actor, known for Alias the Deacon (1927), Fools Highway (1924) and The Masked Angel (1928). He was married to Rose Plumer. He died on 14 February 1928 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Paul Powell was born on 6 September 1881 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. He was a director and writer, known for The Blinding Trail (1919), The Crimson Challenge (1922) and Her Market Value (1925). He was married to Valerie McDonald. He died on 2 July 1944 in Pasadena, California, USA.

John R. Powers was born on 30 November 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer, known for Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?. He died on 17 January 2013 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA.

Constance Purdy was born on 3 August 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was an actress, known for Jiggs and Maggie in Society (1947), White Savage (1943) and Swing Out, Sister (1945). She was married to Wilbur Mack. She died on 1 April 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Merrill Pye was born on 14 August 1902 in Bismarck, North Dakota, USA. He was an art director, known for North by Northwest (1959), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) and Ziegfeld Follies (1945). He was married to Doris Simons, Natalie Draper, Patricia Avery and Mary Halsey. He died on 17 November 1975 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Fred Quimby was an American animation producer. He served as the executive in charge of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio from 1937 to 1955. He worked with prominent directors, such as Tex Avery, Joseph Barbera, and William Hanna. His studio won 8 Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film. He is chiefly remembered as a producer for the original "Tom and Jerry" film series.

In 1886. Quimby was born in Minneapolis, the largest and most-populous city in the US state of Minnesota. Early in his life, he worked as a journalist, before starting a career in film.

In 1907, Quimby became the manager of film theater in Missoula, Montana. He later joined the staff of the film production company Pathé. He became a member of its board of directors, but left in 1921 to try his lack as an independent producer. From 1924 to 1927, Quimby worked for Fox Film. In 1927, he was hired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). He served for a time as the nominal head of its short films department.

In 1937, Quimby became the head of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio, MGM's new animation subsidiary. His name became well known due to its prominence in the cartoon credits. He had a difficult relationship with his staff members. He was not an animator himself, and had no previous experience in animation. He served chiefly as a liaison between the animators and MGM executives. He consistently turned down requests for bigger budgets, raises and special dispensations of funds. His employees considered him humorless.

In 1939, Quimby approved the production of " Puss Gets the Boot" by directors Barbera and Hanna. The film introduced the characters of Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Quimby was at first not interested in producing more Tom and Jerry films, but changed his mind due to the first film's critical and financial success. As a producer, he claimed sole responsibility for the success of the new series.

In May 1955, Quimby retired at the age of 69. Barbera and Hanna replaced him as the new heads of the studio. The studio did not long survive Quimby's departure, as MGM shut down its animation subsidiary in 1957. Quimby lived in retirement for 10 years. In September 1965, Quimby died from a heart attack in Santa Monica, California. He was 79-years-old.

Director John Rawlins started in films in 1918 as an actor, stunt man, gag writer and assistant director. For a while he sidelined as a comedy writer, then became an editor and later directed second features for First National in Britain from the early 1930s. Returning to the US, he joined Universal (1938-46), where he turned out "B" pictures and serials, including installments of the "Dick Tracy" and "Sherlock Holmes" series. He had similar assignments at RKO (1947-48) and United Artists (1951-53), before branching out into television dramas.

Barbara Ray was born on 30 May 1914 in Harrisburg, Illinois, USA. She was an actress. She was married to Roscoe Ates. She died on 19 May 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Jack Raymond was born on 14 December 1901 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for The Last Command (1928), The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine (1942) and Scarlet River (1933). He died on 5 December 1951 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Ray Raymond starred in musicals in the 20's and did some early films. He was mostly known for musical comedy, touring the country. Ray Raymond died following a fist fight with another actor, Paul Kelly. The two men fought over Ray's wife, Dorothy Mackaye. Dorothy was convicted of concealing evidence and served 10 months; Paul Kelly was found guilty of manslaughter and served 2 years.

Dorothée Raymond is known for Violetta, the Motorcycle Queen (1997), L'histoire du samedi (1995) and Cinématograve (1990).

Charlie Chaplin - Film Industry Pioneer and Deaf Influenced? Deaf Friend and Prominent Artist Granville Redmond played a vital role in influencing Chaplin's performances

Mention the name Charlie Chaplin and all but the youngest of us will instantly conjure up this wonderful comic film character who, through silent movies, brought meaning and entertainment to the masses. Put the name Granville Redmond into the mix and few people will have knowledge about the enormously influential role this artist/actor had on Chaplin's performances.

With his mother committed to a mental asylum when he was 14, Chaplin began looking for opportunities at music halls, finding work as a stage actor and comedian. Aged just 19, he began work for the the prestigious Fred Karno company, a contract that took him to America and to the fame and stardom that followed.

Admired by Chaplin for his natural expressiveness, he and Granville became life-long friends and whilst he continued painting, Granville began teaching Chaplin sign language, finger-spelling, pantomime routines and the communication techniques that Chaplin went on to use so successfully in his films. Such was his respect for Granville that Chaplin went on to use him in several of his films as well as sponsoring him in other silent acting roles.

Rosa Rey was born on 4 September 1892 in Madrid, Spain. She was an actress, known for Secret Beyond the Door... (1947), Rosa de Francia (1935) and El cantante de Napoles (1935). She died on 7 April 1969 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

William Riggs was born on 24 April 1926 in El Paso, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Daddy-O (1958), Rawhide (1959) and Bronco (1958). He died on 2 August 1975 in Pasadena, California, USA.

Al Roberts is known for Mission: Impossible (1966), Mannix (1967) and The Cara Williams Show (1964).

Dick Roberts was born on 9 October 1897 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Jazz Scene USA (1962) and The Mickey Mouse Club (1955). He died on 1 November 1966 in North Hollywood, California, USA.

Frances Robinson was born on 26 April 1916 in Fort Wadsworth, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941), The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940) and The Happiest Millionaire (1967). She died on 16 August 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Clarence Rock was born on 2 October 1898 in California, USA. He was an actor, known for Nothing Ever Happens (1933). He was married to Marie Blake. He died on 14 July 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Al Rockett was born on 24 September 1889 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924), Just Another Blonde (1926) and Soup to Nuts (1930). He was married to Laura Eugenia McLean (Lottie). He died on 30 August 1960 in Hollywood, California, USA.