From Headquarters (1929 film)

From Headquarters is a 1929 American sound part-talkie adventure drama film directed by Howard Bretherton and starring Monte Blue, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore, and Henry B. Walthall. In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the Vitaphone sound-on-disc system. The film was released by Warner Bros. on April 27, 1929.[1][2][3]

From Headquarters
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Directed byHoward Bretherton
Written byHarvey Gates (continuity, dialogue, and scenario)
Samuel Hartridge (story)
Francis Powers (continuity and dialogue)
StarringMonte Blue
Guinn "Big Boy" Williams
Gladys Brockwell
Lionel Belmore
Henry B. Walthall
CinematographyWilliam Rees
Edited byHarold McLernon
Music byAlois Reiser
Production
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Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release dates
  • April 27, 1929 (1929-04-27)
(sound version)
  • June 6, 1929 (1929-06-06)
(silent version)
Running time
70 minutes; 5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSound (Part-Talkie)
English Intertitles

Plot summary

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In the heart of a tumultuous and vibrant Central American banana-republic, a group of unsuspecting American tourists find themselves misplaced, losing their way amidst the dense and unforgiving jungle. Recognizing the gravity of the situation and the inherent dangers lurking within the wilderness, the United States Marine Corps promptly takes action. Leading the rescue mission is the valiant and determined Captain "Happy" Smith, portrayed by the commendable Monte Blue. By his side, standing as a beacon of strength and experience, is Gunnery Sergeant Wilmer, brought to life by the indomitable Guinn "Big Boy" Williams. Together, with unwavering resolve, they head a dedicated squadron of Marines, each one trained and ready to face the myriad challenges that lie ahead. Their primary goal: to locate and safely retrieve the party of lost American tourists, ensuring they return unharmed from their unintentional adventure in the wilderness. [4]

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Preservation

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The film is now considered lost.[5][6][7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "From Headquarters". afi.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "From Headquarters". AllMovie. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "From Headquarters". TCM.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  4. ^ From Headquarters (1929) - Plot - IMDb, retrieved August 12, 2023
  5. ^ American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: From Headquarters
  6. ^ From Headquarters at Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files:lost Warner Bros. films - for 1929
  7. ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries 1956 Motion Pictures And Filmstrips Jan-Dec 3D Ser Vol 10 Pts 12-13: From Headquarters
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