Robert Ellis
Writing · Writer · Screenplay · Director
Born Jun 25, 1892 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Active 1913–1974
Robert Ellis Reel, known professionally as Robert Ellis, was an American film actor, screenwriter and film director. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1913 and 1934. He also wrote for 65 films and directed 61.
Filmography
Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943) — ScreenplaySun Valley Serenade (1941) — ScreenplayToo Busy to Work (1939) — WriterCharlie Chan on Broadway (1937) — StoryCharlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) — ScreenplayCharlie Chan's Secret (1936) — ScreenplayCharlie Chan at the Race Track (1936) — ScreenplayCharlie Chan in Egypt (1935) — ScreenplayPolice Call (1933) — Police Chief CrownAmerican Madness (1932) — Dude Finlay (uncredited)Come on Danger! (1932) — Frank SandersonDaring Danger (1932) — Hugo DuSangThe Deadline (1931) — Ira ColemanThe Fighting Sheriff (1931) — Flash HallowayRagtime (1927) — Steve Martin, aka 'Slick'Brooding Eyes (1926) — Phillip MottThe Girl from Montmartre (1926) — Jack EwingLovers' Lane (1924) — Dr. Tom SingletoonWild Honey (1922) — Kerry BurgessPeggy Does Her Darndest (1919) — Honorable Hugh WentworthIn for Thirty Days (1919) — Brett PageLouisiana (1919) — Laurence FerolThe Imp (1919) — DirectorThe Menace (1916) — Luigi Verra · Director