- published: 12 May 2012
- views: 30257
Ralph Byrd (22 April 1909 – 18 August 1952) was an American actor. He was most famous for playing the comic strip character Dick Tracy on screen, in serials, movies and television.
Ralph Byrd married actress and model Virginia Carroll in 1936. The couple remained together until Byrd's death in 1952.
Byrd was a good, all-purpose actor with a gift for delivering dialogue in a natural, ingratiating way. His screen characters could be breezy and affable, or tough and authoritative as the role required. Once established in Republic Pictures' Dick Tracy serials (beginning in 1937), he was usually cast in action features (as a truck driver, lumberjack, cowboy, etc.), despite not having the usual brawny frame that went with these roles. He had a strong, resolute jaw, however, which gave him a heroic presence.
Republic cast Byrd as Chester Gould's comic-strip detective Dick Tracy in the 1937 serial of the same name. The film was so successful that it spawned three sequels (unheard of in serials): Dick Tracy Returns, Dick Tracy's G-Men (featuring a young Jennifer Jones, under her real name of Phylis Isley), and Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (reissued in 1952 as Dick Tracy vs. Phantom Empire).
***RARE Feature Film*** Tracy's brother is kidnapped and put under a hypnotic spell by master criminal "The Spider". He is turned against Tracy and forced to take part in criminal activities.
Re-release trailer for the 15 chapter serial, THE VIGILANTE (1947), starring Ralph Byrd, Ramsay Ames and George Offerman, Jr. The Vigilante was a second-echelon comic book character, first appearing in Action Comics #42 (November, 1941). He was a singing-cowboy Greg Sanders who fought crime with his Chinese aide, Stuff. a Chinese boy, as the motorcycle riding, masked avenger known as The Vigilante. . Per Wikipedia: "In the serial version, Stuff became a white, draft-age sidekick played by George Offerman Jr. Ralph Byrd was cast as the Vigilante. Director Wallace Fox makes a cameo appearance as the director filming Greg Sanders' movie at George Pierce's ranch." Subscribe to Captainbijou.com's channel!! More vintage videos are added almost daily!! To buy classic films, westerns, serial...
Starring Ralph Byrd, Boris Karloff, Ann Gwynne, Lyle Latell, Edward Ashley, June Clayworth, Tony Barrett, Skelton Knaggs and Joseph Crehan. Directed by John Rawlins. The fourth and final entry into RKO's abbreviated series of B-thrillers based on Chester Gould's comic strip, Dick Tracy, found the jut-jawed justice fighter battle a gang of criminals, headed by the notorious "Gruesome" (Boris Karloff), who use a nerve gas that causes suspended animation to commit their robberies. Not rated, Black and white. Release date: September 26, 1947.
A 15 episode serial in which Blake battles the "Scorpion" over possession of a 'death ray' machine. Stars: Ralph Byrd, Herbert Rawlinson & Joan Barclay. Uncredited: Bruce Bennett.
Ralph Byrd Court Renaming Ceremony and Plaque Presentation 9-15-13 at the Greater Bethel Apostolic Church Canton Ohio Videos
Though best remembered for his portrayals of Chester Gould's jut-jawed justice seeker, Dick Tracy (--four serials, two feature films and a television series--), Ralph Byrd had a prolific screen career and appeared in over 85 non-Tracy roles. For his third serial, he portrays Coast Guard Lieutenant Terry Kent and is out to stop mad scientist, Boroff (Bela Lugosi) from selling his deadly disintegrating gas formula to foreign powers. Lugosi had originally signed a one picture deal with Republic to appear in HOUSE OF ONE THOUSAND CANDLES, which began filming in January, 1936. Sickened by influenza, Bela backed out of the project one week later and was replaced by Irving Pichel. He fulfilled his contractual commitment with this serial which began filming on June 10, 1937.
On his way to a post as special adviser of the new parachute troops of the French Foreign Legion in Morocco, Paul Dumont meets the beautiful Helene on the ship. A romance ensues, but the two decide to part when Paul learns that Helene is the fiancée of his best friend and fellow officer Raoul. Raoul is wounded during an Arab attack and the wedding is postponed, and Helene and Paul are thrown together and find it impossible to hide their feelings. The meet in the tent of Hassan, a fortune teller, not knowing the tent is a storage place for arms and ammunition belonging to Addullah, an Arab leader determined to avenge the death of his brother Ben Ali. - Written by Les Adams -longhorn1939@suddenlink.net
Trailer for the 12 chapter serial, S. O. S. COAST GUARD, starring ralph Byrd, Bela Lugosi and Maxine Doyle.
A thug with a hook in place of his hand lend Tracy a case involving stolen fur coast, robberies, insureance scams and some murders.
***RARE Feature Film*** Tracy's brother is kidnapped and put under a hypnotic spell by master criminal "The Spider". He is turned against Tracy and forced to take part in criminal activities.
Ralph Joseph Gruner DOB: 14 March 1928 Place of Birth: Englewood, NJ Inducted: 26 June 1946 Discharged: 1949 United States. Navy Cold War Merrick: (Ship : AKA-97) 25 January 2010 Slingerlands, NY Ships maintenance Gruner, Ralph Joseph Admiral Byrd South Pole Cargo Adm. Byrd; Veteran oral history interview published by the New York State Military Museum. The State of New York, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the New York State Military Museum are not responsible for the content, accuracy, opinions or manner of expression of the veterans whose historical interviews are presented in this video. The opinions expressed by those interviewed are theirs alone and not those of the State of New York.
Mike Marshall (http://artistworks.com/mike-marshall) sits down with mandolinist Adrian Gross (Slocan Ramblers) backstage at RockyGrass 2016. This is just part 1 of a longer interview. You can find the rest online at ArtistWorks, click the link for more info and free sample mandolin lessons!
Lena Horne tells the story of her journey to reluctant stardom. In addition to exclusive interviews with Horne and her daughter, the documentary, directed by Susan Lacy, includes interviews with Ossie Davis, Alan King, Liz Smith and others who worked with the performer. Clips from signature movies like “Stormy Weather” and MGM films of the 1940’s are interwoven with her early TV appearances to accentuate her life story.... ....................................................................................... Release Date - 25 November 1996.... ....................................................................................... FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: I do not own copyright for this copyrighted artwork, but under Section 107 United States Copyright Law as noted by the United States Copyrig...
Lil Dicky explains what led him to Hip-Hop, in 5 questions. He has had a charmed career in Hip-Hop, thus far. "Ex-Boyfriend," his first video ever. racked up a million views on the first day, and his debut album, Professional Rapper, was the number 1 Rap album in the country, the first week of its release. However, not much is known about what led him to Hip-Hop in the first place. In this interview, Dicky talks about his favorite music growing up, his favorite artists, his first experience with Hip-Hop and why he decided it was what he had to do. Watch more from this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uye-gDa9M4U Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=aforhtv Official Site: http://ambrosiaforheads.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ambrosiaforheads Tw...
Amy Barseghian, Partner at OC Mom TV had a chance to sit down and talk with Ralph Rubio, Founder of Rubio's Restaurants, as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary. Learn more at ocmomtv.com and ocmomblog.com
Reinaldo Quintero is a Venezuelan artist and one of the most promising talents from Latin America, His work has been reviewed in many magazines and art communities around the world like Corel Painter Magazine and Digital Artist. His fresh and ever changing style raging from anime, comics to Animation makes him an adventurous artist with a wide set of skill that makes his work appealing. Reinaldo has worked with different clients and private commissions which currently includes character designs for tabletop games and promotional illustrations for products and games. Graduated as Graphic designer Reinaldo decided that he will pursuit his dream of being part of the animation industry and this passion of learning goes beyond skills and it has become his life style, the pursuit of perfec...
McGuinn with Vern Gosdin. Rogers first meeting with Emmery since 1968.
Admiral Byrd's Mysterious Opperation Highjump to Antartica, Tim Swartz 9-25-15 SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT: After you subscribe, go to “Manage subscriptions” (bottom of left sidebar), then check the box, “Send me updates” so that you’ll be notified when new videos are posted. Related Websites: http://www.FarOutRadio.com http://www.ConspiracyJournal.com https://www.facebook.com/trswartz?ref=br_rs http://www. TheOuterEdgeRadio.com https://www.facebook.com/FarOutRadio https://twitter.com/faroutradio You can enjoy Tim Swartz’s previous visits on Far Out Radio here… https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdLEP2ybFV12aM00hTls-7pXeZVwfx0GS Guest: Tim Swartz, author of, "Admiral Byrd's Secret Journey Beyond The Poles", available here... http://www.amazon.com/Admiral-Byrds-Secret-Journey-Beyond/d...