Alfred J. Goulding
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Alfred John "Alf" Goulding (26 January 1896 in Melbourne
, Australia
– 25 April 1972 in Hollywood, California
) was an Australian-born American film director
and screenwriter. He directed 182 films between 1917
and 1959
.
He was the youngest brother of the celebrated opera singer Elsa Goulding. He was no relation to Edmund Goulding
.
He died in Hollywood, California from pneumonia
.
Melbourne
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, Australia
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– 25 April 1972 in Hollywood, California
California
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) was an Australian-born American film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and screenwriter. He directed 182 films between 1917
1917 in film
The year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
and 1959
1959 in film
The year 1959 in film involved some significant events, with Ben-Hur winning a record 11 Academy Awards.-Events:* The Three Stooges make their 190th and last short film, Sappy Bull Fighters....
.
He was the youngest brother of the celebrated opera singer Elsa Goulding. He was no relation to Edmund Goulding
Edmund Goulding
Edmund Goulding was a British film writer and director. As an actor early in his career he was one of the 'Ghosts' in the 1922 British made Paramount silent Three Live Ghosts alongside Norman Kerry and Cyril Chadwick. Also in the early 20s he wrote several screenplays for star Mae Murray and...
.
He died in Hollywood, California from pneumonia
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs —associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes...
.
Selected filmography
- By the Sad Sea WavesBy the Sad Sea WavesBy the Sad Sea Waves is a 1917 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Frank Alexander - Bather* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Rudolph Bylek* Billy Fay - * Florence Gibson...
(1917) - BlissBliss (1917 film)-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - Harold* Snub Pollard - Snub* Bebe Daniels - The Girl* W.L. Adams* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lottie Case* Billy Evans* William Gillespie* Sadie Gordon* Charles Grider* Arthur Harrison* Clyde E...
(1917) - All Aboard (1917)
- BashfulBashful (film)Bashful is a 1917 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. A copy exists in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art, New York City.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Bud Jamison* William Blaisdell* James Morrison* Sammy Brooks...
(1917) - Step Lively (19171917 in filmThe year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
) - A Gasoline WeddingA Gasoline WeddingA Gasoline Wedding is a 1918 short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - The Boy* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley * William Gillespie* Maynard Laswell...
(1918) - Look Pleasant, PleaseLook Pleasant, PleaseLook Pleasant, Please is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Billy Fay* William Gillespie* Lew Harvey* Gus Leonard...
(1918) - Let's GoLet's Go (film)-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Billy Fay* Gus Leonard* James Parrott* Dorothea Wolbert...
(1918) - On the JumpOn the JumpOn the Jump is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art. -Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks...
(1918) - Follow the Crowd (1918)
- Pipe the WhiskersPipe the WhiskersPipe the Whiskers is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - Janitor* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Billy Fay* William Gillespie* Fred C. Newmeyer...
(1918) - Hey There!Hey There!Hey There! is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Billy Fay* William Gillespie* Helen Gilmore...
(1918) - Kicked OutKicked Out-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Billy Fay - * William Gillespie* Helen Gilmore* Marvin Loback* Belle Mitchell* James Parrott* Dorothea Wolbert...
(1918) - Two-Gun GussieTwo-Gun GussieTwo-Gun Gussie is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - Two-Gun Gussie * Snub Pollard - Snub * Bebe Daniels - The Girl* William Blaisdell - Dagger-Tooth Dan...
(1918) - Fireman Save My Child (1918)
- Somewhere in TurkeySomewhere in TurkeySomewhere in Turkey is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - A Fearless Explorer* Snub Pollard - His Assistant* Bebe Daniels - A Girl in Danger* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Harry Burns* Louise Carver...
(1918) - An Ozark RomanceAn Ozark RomanceAn Ozark Romance is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* William Gillespie...
(1918) - Kicking the Germ Out of GermanyKicking the Germ Out of GermanyKicking the Germ Out of Germany is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - The Boy* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Lige Conley - * Mildred Forbes* William Gillespie* Helen Gilmore* Max Hamburger...
(1918) - Bride and GloomBride and Gloom (film)Bride and Gloom is a 1918 short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - Groom* Bebe Daniels - Bride* Snub Pollard* William Gillespie* Helen Gilmore* Lew Harvey* James Parrott* Charles Stevenson -...
(1918) - Swing Your PartnersSwing Your PartnersSwing Your Partners is a 1918 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * William Gillespie* Bud Jamison...
(1918) - Take a ChanceTake a Chance (1918 film)-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* William Blaisdell* Sammy Brooks* Harry Burns* Billy Fay* James A. Fitzgerald* William Gillespie* Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Bud Jamison* Dee Lampton* Belle Mitchell* William Petterson* Ethel Tyrono...
(19181918 in filmThe 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....
) - The Dutiful DubThe Dutiful DubThe Dutiful Dub is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd as The Boy* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Harry Burns* Billy Fay* William Gillespie* Lew Harvey* Bud Jamison* Margaret Joslin* James Parrott* Dorothea Wolbert...
(1919) - Crack Your HeelsCrack Your HeelsCrack Your Heels is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd as The Boy* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Sammy Brooks* Billy Fay* Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Margaret Joslin - * Marie Mosquini...
(1919) - Ring Up the CurtainRing Up the CurtainRing Up the Curtain is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - The Stage Hand* Bebe Daniels - The Leading Lady* Snub Pollard - The Leading Man* Bud Jamison - An Actor* Noah Young - An Actor* Edith Depew* Florence Depew...
(1919) - Si, SenorSi, SenorSi, Senor is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Sammy Brooks* Billy Fay* Estelle Harrison* Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Dee Lampton* Marie Mosquini* Fred C. Newmeyer* James Parrott...
(1919) - The MarathonThe MarathonThe Marathon is a 1919 short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. A print of the film survives in the film archive at George Eastman House.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Sammy Brooks* Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Gus Leonard...
(1919) - Pistols for BreakfastPistols for BreakfastPistols for Breakfast is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. A print of the film survives in the Museum of Modern Art film archive.-Plot:A young man goes out to eat breakfeast with his friend...
(1919) - Off the TrolleyOff the TrolleyOff the Trolley is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Sammy Brooks* Billy Fay* Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Bud Jamison* Gus Leonard* Marie Mosquini* Fred C. Newmeyer* James Parrott...
(1919) - Never Touched MeNever Touched MeNever Touched Me is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Billy Fay* Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Noah Young...
(1919) - Count Your ChangeCount Your ChangeCount Your Change is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - the boy* Snub Pollard - Billy Bullion * Bebe Daniels - Miss Flighty* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Wallace Howe...
(1919) - Heap Big ChiefHeap Big ChiefHeap Big Chief is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd* Snub Pollard* Bebe Daniels* Sammy Brooks* Lige Conley - * Lew Harvey* Wallace Howe* Bud Jamison* Dee Lampton* Earl Mohan* Marie Mosquini...
(1919) - Don't ShoveDon't Shove-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - Harold* Bebe Daniels - Bebe* Bud Jamison - Harold's rival* Noah Young - Tough guy* Eddie Boland* Sammy Brooks - Party Guest* Lige Conley - * Wallace Howe - * Dee Lampton - Fat Rival* Marie Mosquini...
(1919) - From Hand to MouthFrom Hand to MouthFrom Hand to Mouth is a 1919 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the British Film Institute.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - The Boy in the Glasses* Mildred Davis - The Girl...
(19191919 in filmThe year 1919 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 5 - Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists...
) - Hansel and Gretel (19231923 in film-Events:*April 15 - Lee De Forest demonstrates the Phonofilm sound-on-film system at the Rivoli Theater in New York with a series of short musical films featuring vaudeville performers.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1923:U.S.A...
) - Don'tDon't (1925 film)Don't is a comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding, starring Sally O'Neil, John Patrick, Bert Roach, and Ethel Wales, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film is one of the B pictures the studio produced to keep the Loews circuit and other cinemas supplied.The screenplay by Agnes Christine...
(19251925 in film-Events:*November 5: The Big Parade holds its Grand Premier*December 30: premier of Ben-Hur the most expensive silent film ever made costing 4-6 million dollars -Top grossing films :...
) - Should Men Walk Home?Should Men Walk Home?Should Men Walk Home? is a 1927 film starring Mabel Normand and featuring Oliver Hardy and Eugene Pallette. The movie was directed by Leo McCarey.-Cast:* Mabel Normand - The Girl Bandit* Creighton Hale - The Gentleman Crook...
(1927) - The Honorable Mr. BuggsThe Honorable Mr. BuggsThe Honorable Mr. Buggs is a 1927 silent comedy film featuring Anna May Wong and Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Matt Moore - Mr. Buggs* Anna May Wong - Baroness Stoloff* Sojin - A crook* Oliver Hardy - Butler* Martha Sleeper - The fiancée* Laura La Varnie...
(19271927 in film-Events:*January 10 - Fritz Lang's science-fiction fantasy Metropolis premieres in Germany.*April 7 - Abel Gance's Napoleon often considered his best known and greatest masterpiece, premiers at the Paris Opéra and would demonstrate techniques and equipment that would not be used for years to...
) - Hey, Pop!Hey, Pop!Hey, Pop! is a 1932 American comedy film starring Fatty Arbuckle, and the first under Arbuckle's new contract with Warner Brothers.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty, chef* Billy Heyes - Bill* Connie Almy - Landlady* Jack Shutta - Restaurant owner...
(19321932 in film-Events:*Cary Grant's film career begins*Katharine Hepburn's film career begins*Shirley Temple's film career begins*Disney released Flowers and Trees, the first cartoon in three-strip Technicolor film.*Santa, first sound film made in Mexico released....
) - Buzzin' AroundBuzzin' Around-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Cornelius* Al St. John - Al* Dan Coleman - Bit Part * Fritz Hubert - Bit Part * Donald MacBride - Policeman * Gertrude Mudge - Cornelius's Ma * Al Ochs - Bit Part...
(1933) - How've You Bean?How've You Bean?How've You Bean? is a comedy film starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Abner* Jean Hubert* Fritz Hubert - Willie* Mildred Van Dorn - The Bride* Edmund Elton - The Mayor* Dora Mills Adams - Mother of the Groom* Paul Clare...
(19331933 in film-Events:* March 2 - King Kong premieres in New York City.* June 6 - The first drive-in theater opens, in Camden, New Jersey.* British Film Institute founded....
) - Everything Is RhythmEverything Is RhythmEverything Is Rhythm is a 1936 British musical film directed by Alfred J. Goulding and starring Harry Roy, Princess Pearl and Dorothy Boyd. A member of a band playing at a luxurious hotel falls in love with a princess staying there.-Cast:...
(1936) - Splinters in the Air (1937)
- Sam Small Leaves TownSam Small Leaves TownSam Small Leaves Town is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding and starring Stanley Holloway, June Clyde and Fred Conyngham. In order to win a bet a famous actor leaves London and goes to work incognito in a holiday camp...
(1937) - The Gang Show (1938)
- Olympic HoneymoonOlympic HoneymoonOlympic Honeymoon is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding and starring Claude Hulbert, Monty Banks and Princess Pearl. A British honeymooner visiting Switzerland is mistaken for a leading ice hockey player and is enlisted to play for the England national team. It was based on...
(1940) - A Chump at OxfordA Chump at OxfordA Chump at Oxford, directed by Alfred J. Goulding and released in 1940 by United Artists, was the penultimate Laurel and Hardy film made at the Hal Roach studios. Originally released as a streamliner featurette at forty minutes long, twenty minutes of footage largely unrelated to the main plot...
(19401940 in filmThe year 1940 in film involved some significant events, including the premieres of the Walt Disney classics Pinocchio and Fantasia.-Events:*February 7 - Walt Disney's animated film Pinocchio is released....
) - A Yank in AustraliaA Yank in AustraliaA Yank in Australia is a 1942 Australian comedy about an American and Englishmen sent to cover the war in the South Pacific. They end up foiling a plot by the Japanese to invade Australia.-External links:* in the Internet Movie Database...
(1942) - Dick Barton: Special Agent (1948)
- The Dark Road (1948)