Jack Gavin
Also Known As: John Gavin, John Francis Henry Gavin, John Francis Gavin, John F. Gavin
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: December 30, 1874
Deathday: January 06, 1938
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Sherlock Sleuth
Overview: House detective of the Hotel Omigosh, Cyril Fromage and his hotel switchboard operator sweetheart attempt to thwart a dastardly thief, "The Weasel," who is on the loose in the hotel, assisted by a sultry vamp. Plenty of hilarious gags along the way; including the operator taking a call from an irate lodger, so hot that it makes the switchboard steam. Taking advantage of the situation, she pulls out the offending plug and curls her bangs. The MGM lion even puts in a guest appearance.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-07-12
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All Wet
Overview: Charley Chase has car trouble.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-01-01
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Powder and Smoke
Overview: A lightning rod salesman gets in the middle of a western shootout.
Genres: Comedy Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-02-02
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April Fool
Overview: Jimmy 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-05-18
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Accidental Accidents
Overview: Jimmy Jump gets rather wet.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-11-09
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The Family Entrance
Overview: Jimmy 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-02-15
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Looking for Sally
Overview: Jimmie 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-05-10
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Yes, Yes, Nanette
Overview: Nanette 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
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-07-19
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Thunderbolt
Overview: Frederick 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1910-11-11
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Too Many Mammas
Overview: Charley is called upon to go out with his boss on a date with the boss' mistress, to act as a beard.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-10-12
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The Outlaw's Daughter
Overview: Slim 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.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-09-20
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Short Kilts
Overview: As 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-08-03
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Should Husbands Be Watched?
Overview: Mr. 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-03-14
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Smithy
Overview: After 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...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-01-19
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Innocent Husbands
Overview: Despite 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-08-01
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A Ten-Minute Egg
Overview: The 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."
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-07-19
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Outdoor Pajamas
Overview: This 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-09-13
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The Rat's Knuckles
Overview: Charley Chase is a hapless inventor with a better mouse trap in this silent comedy from 1925.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-01-03
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Breakin' Loose
Overview: Lucy and her monkey arrives out west and cause disruption on the ranch.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-12-05
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He Forgot to Remember
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1926-06-26
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Trooper O’Brien
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-05-23
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The Wages of Tin
Overview: aka Billy, the Ford Buster
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-01-04
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No Father to Guide Him
Overview: Charley'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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-09-05
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Stolen Goods
Overview: A man starts working in a department store and has to deal with a female kleptomaniac.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-06-29
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The Adorable Outcast
Overview: 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.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-06-25
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