Dynamite Smith
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Dynamite Smith is a 1924 silent film directed by Ralph Ince
and written by C. Gardner Sullivan
. The film tells the story of a young reporter (played by Charles Ray) who is pursued by a murderer (played by Wallace Beery
). The reporter flees to Alaska with the killer's wife (played by Bessie Love
). The reporter confronts his cowardice when the murderer pursues them to Alaska.
Ralph Ince
Ralph Ince , was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era. He directed 171 films between 1910 and 1937. He also appeared in 110 films between 1907 and 1937....
and written by C. Gardner Sullivan
C. Gardner Sullivan
C. Gardner Sullivan was an American screenwriter and motion picture producer. He was a prolific writer with more than 350 films among his credits. In 1924, the magazine Story World selected him on a list of the ten individuals who had contributed the most to the advancement of the motion picture...
. The film tells the story of a young reporter (played by Charles Ray) who is pursued by a murderer (played by Wallace Beery
Wallace Beery
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery was an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill in Min and Bill opposite Marie Dressler, as Long John Silver in Treasure Island, as Pancho Villa in Viva Villa!, and his titular role in The Champ, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor...
). The reporter flees to Alaska with the killer's wife (played by Bessie Love
Bessie Love
Bessie Love was an American motion picture actress who achieved prominence mainly in the silent films and early talkies. With a small frame and delicate features, she played innocent young girls, flappers, and wholesome leading ladies. Her role in The Broadway Melody earned her a nomination for...
). The reporter confronts his cowardice when the murderer pursues them to Alaska.