Jack Gavin

Jack Gavin

Born: December 30, 1874
Died: January 6, 1938
in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Movies for Jack Gavin...

Trooper O’Brien
Title: Trooper O’Brien
Released: May 23, 1928
Type: Movie
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He Forgot to Remember
Title: He Forgot to Remember
Released: June 26, 1926
Type: Movie
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.
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Breakin' Loose
Title: Breakin' Loose
Character: Jaybird Wittaker
Released: December 5, 1925
Type: Movie
Lucy and her monkey arrives out west and cause disruption on the ranch.
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The Outlaw's Daughter
Title: The Outlaw's Daughter
Character: Steven Dale
Released: September 20, 1925
Type: Movie
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.
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No Father to Guide Him
Title: No Father to Guide Him
Character: Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)
Released: September 5, 1925
Type: Movie
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.
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Innocent Husbands
Title: Innocent Husbands
Character: Irate Husband (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1925
Type: Movie
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.
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Yes, Yes, Nanette
Title: Yes, Yes, Nanette
Character: The father
Released: July 19, 1925
Type: Movie
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
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Sherlock Sleuth
Title: Sherlock Sleuth
Character: Angry Guest
Released: July 12, 1925
Type: Movie
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Looking for Sally
Title: Looking for Sally
Character: Hotel Manager
Released: May 10, 1925
Type: Movie
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.
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Should Husbands Be Watched?
Title: Should Husbands Be Watched?
Character: Robbery Victim
Released: March 14, 1925
Type: Movie
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.
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The Family Entrance
Title: The Family Entrance
Released: February 15, 1925
Type: Movie
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.
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The Wages of Tin
Title: The Wages of Tin
Released: January 4, 1925
Type: Movie
aka Billy, the Ford Buster
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The Rat's Knuckles
Title: The Rat's Knuckles
Character: Piano mover
Released: January 3, 1925
Type: Movie
Charley Chase is a hapless inventor with a better mouse trap in this silent comedy from 1925.
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Accidental Accidents
Title: Accidental Accidents
Character: Pedestrian with Umbrella (uncredited)
Released: November 9, 1924
Type: Movie
Jimmy Jump gets rather wet.
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Too Many Mammas
Title: Too Many Mammas
Character: Nightclub Manager
Released: October 12, 1924
Type: Movie
Charley is called upon to go out with his boss on a date with the boss' mistress, to act as a beard.
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Outdoor Pajamas
Title: Outdoor Pajamas
Character: The Bride's Father
Released: September 13, 1924
Type: Movie
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.
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Short Kilts
Title: Short Kilts
Character: McPherson
Released: August 3, 1924
Type: Movie
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.
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A Ten-Minute Egg
Title: A Ten-Minute Egg
Character: Desk clerk
Released: July 19, 1924
Type: Movie
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."
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Stolen Goods
Title: Stolen Goods
Character: Store Manager
Released: June 29, 1924
Type: Movie
A man starts working in a department store and has to deal with a female kleptomaniac.
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April Fool
Title: April Fool
Character: The Editor
Released: May 18, 1924
Type: Movie
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.
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Powder and Smoke
Title: Powder and Smoke
Character: The Sheriff
Released: February 2, 1924
Type: Movie
A lightning rod salesman gets in the middle of a western shootout.
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Smithy
Title: Smithy
Character: Foreman
Released: January 19, 1924
Type: Movie
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...
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All Wet
Title: All Wet
Character: Piano Mover
Released: January 1, 1924
Type: Movie
Charley Chase has car trouble.
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Thunderbolt
Title: Thunderbolt
Character: Thunderbolt
Released: November 11, 1910
Type: Movie
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.