Bernard B. Ray
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 18, 1895
- Died
- December 10, 1964 (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- Moscow, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Biography
Bernard B. Ray was born Benjamin Shamrayevsky on November 18, 1895 in Moscow, Russia. He and his family immigrated to the U. S. in the early 1900s, settled in New York City, and during this period, the family surname got shortened to "Shamroy". Despite his lack of formal education he found constant work in the movie business starting with Biograph and then D. W. Griffith and Mutual Film Corporation. He worked primarily as a camera operator, but also did film editing and lab work. Eventually he formed Reliable Pictures with Harry S. Webb in 1933. Known for it's cheap westerns starring cowboys such as Tom Tyler, Reliable lasted a until 1938 when Monogram Pictures absorbed it. It was at Reliable that B.B. Ray became a director and known for his western features. After Reliable was gone he attempted to make exploitation and "black" pictures before returning to B-Westerns until the 50's. Bernard B. Ray passed away December 10, 1964 at the Motion Picture Home and Hospital, Woodland Hills, California.
Known For
Filmography
Hollywood Thrill-Makers
Movie · Director
Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory
Movie · Director
Timber Fury
Movie · Director
Hollywood Barn Dance
Movie · Director
Buffalo Bill Rides Again
Movie · Director
Too Many Women
Movie · Director
House of Errors
Movie · Director
Dangerous Lady
Movie · Director
Law of the Timber
Movie · Director
Broken Strings
Movie · Director
Smoky Trails
Movie · Director
It's All in Your Mind
Movie · Director
The Silver Trail
Movie · Director
Santa Fe Rides
Movie · Director
Ambush Valley
Movie · Director
Roamin' Wild
Movie · Director
The Millionaire Kid
Movie · Director
Caryl of the Mountains
Movie · Director
Vengeance of Rannah
Movie · Director
The Speed Reporter
Movie · Director
The Crime at Midnight
Movie · Director
Coyote Trails
Movie · Director
The Test
Movie · Director
Loser's End
Movie · Director
Rio Rattler
Movie · Director
Midnight Phantom
Movie · Director
Now or Never
Movie · Director
Never Too Late
Movie · Director
Texas Jack
Movie · Director
Silent Valley
Movie · Director
The Silver Bullet
Movie · Director
Mystery Ranch
Movie · Director
Rawhide Mail
Movie · Director
The Winning Wallop
Movie · Assistant Director