Cast: Jack Ackroyd

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jack Ackroyd. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


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The Soilers (S)

1923 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Stan Laurel · Ena Gregory · Mae Laurel · James Finlayson

Synopsis The Soilers (S) (1923) follows the story of Bob Canister, who has made a fortune in Alaska. However, his success attracts the attention of a rival who, with the assistance of a corrupt sheriff, seizes Bob's claim. While Bob's loyal...

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The Whole Truth (S)

1923 · Movie · 13 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Stan Laurel · James Finlayson · Earl Mohan · Helen Gilmore

Synopsis The Whole Truth (S) (1923) follows the comedic misadventures of Wallingford, portrayed by the iconic Stan Laurel, as he finds himself in a divorce courtroom. Compelled to account for his frequent and lengthy absences from home, Wallingford spins an outlandish...

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Mother's Joy (S)

1923 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Stan Laurel · Ena Gregory · Mae Laurel · James Finlayson

Synopsis Mother's Joy (S) (1923) follows the story of an elderly gentleman who enlists the help of a legal professional to locate his long-lost daughter and grandson. The grandson, it is revealed, is a young man with a lavish lifestyle. The...

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Big Red Riding Hood (S)

1925 · Movie · 10 min. · United States

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Charley Chase · Martha Sleeper · Helen Gilmore · Richard Daniels

Synopsis Big Red Riding Hood (S) (1925) follows the comedic misadventures of Jimmy, who is tasked by the Swedish Government to translate "Little Red Riding Hood" for educational purposes. However, Jimmy faces a financial hurdle as he cannot afford to purchase...

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The Investigation (TV)

2002 · Movie · 91 min. · Canada

Direction Anne Wheeler

Cast Nicholas Lea · Reece Dinsdale · Lochlyn Munro · Paul Coeur

Synopsis The Investigation (TV) (2002) is a gripping TV drama that delves into the real-life account of a botched and hindered police pursuit of a serial killer who should have been incarcerated following his initial offense. The narrative follows two young...

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Isle of Escape

1930 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast Monte Blue · Myrna Loy · Betty Compson · Noah Beery

Synopsis Isle of Escape (1930) unfolds on a remote South Sea island, where Stella manages a hotel for her mother, who is frequently intoxicated with liquor supplied by Shane, the island's main trader and de facto ruler. Dave Wade, weary from...

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She Sighed by the Seaside

1921 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction Erle C. Kenton

Cast Ben Turpin · Marie Prevost · James Finlayson · Heinie Conklin

Synopsis She Sighed by the Seaside (1921) follows the comedic misadventures of lifeguard Ben Turpin as he strives to maintain peace at a bustling beach. The plot thickens when tennis enthusiasts James Finlayson and Charles Conklin find themselves in a friendly...

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Take Next Car (S)

1922 · Movie · 14 min. · United States

Direction J.A. Howe

Cast James Parrott · Jobyna Ralston · Eddie Baker · Wallace Howe

Synopsis Take Next Car (S) (1922) follows the story of a prominent businessman who owns a fleet of horse-drawn streetcars. His business is threatened by the emergence of a rival, known as Jitney Jim, who introduces a modern motorbus service. The...

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Should Sailors Marry?

1925 · Movie · 22 min. · United States

Direction James Parrott

Cast Clyde Cook · Fay Holderness · Noah Young · Martha Sleeper

Synopsis Should Sailors Marry? (1925) follows the tale of a cunning wrestler and his former spouse, portrayed by Noah Young and Fay Holderness, who attempt to deceive a newly released sailor, played by Clyde Cook, into handing over his four years'...

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Direction Norma Bailey

Cast Jonathan Scarfe · Polly Shannon · Robert Wisden · Noel Fisher

Synopsis The Sheldon Kennedy Story (TV) (1999) follows the life of Sheldon Kennedy, a prominent hockey player for the Calgary Flames, as he navigates a complex relationship with Jana, a stunning model. Initially, Sheldon struggles to fully commit to the relationship,...

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Hearts and Flowers (S)

1919 · Movie · 23 min. · United States

Direction Edward F. Cline

Cast Louise Fazenda · Ford Sterling · Phyllis Haver · Billy Armstrong

Synopsis Hearts and Flowers (S) (1919) follows the romantic entanglements of a hotel orchestra conductor who finds himself in a web of jealousy and deception. The story begins when the conductor starts to charm a young woman from the audience, much...

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Killer Image

1992 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction David Winning

Cast Michael Ironside · M. Emmet Walsh · John Pyper-Ferguson · Krista Errickson

Synopsis Killer Image (1992) follows the story of Max Oliver, who is devastated to discover that his photographer brother has been murdered. Max is convinced that this was not a random act of violence. When he uncovers his brother's final photographs,...

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The Cruise of the Jasper B

1926 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction James W. Horne

Cast Rod La Rocque · Mildred Harris · Snitz Edwards · Jack Ackroyd

Synopsis The Cruise of the Jasper B (1926) follows the adventures of Jerry Cleggett, a young man whose lineage traces back to a daring seafaring pirate. Facing a peculiar stipulation in his inheritance, Jerry must find a bride and wed her...

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The Better 'Ole

1926 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Syd Chaplin · Harold Goodwin · Jack Ackroyd · Edgar Kennedy

Synopsis The Better 'Ole (1926) follows the thrilling escapades of Old Bill and his comrades, Bert and Alf, as they navigate the challenges and camaraderie of life in the trenches during the tumultuous period of the first World War.

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Post No Bills (S)

1923 · Movie · 13 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast James Parrott · Marie Mosquini · Jack Ackroyd · Sammy Brooks

Synopsis Post No Bills (S) (1923) follows the story of Paul, a dedicated press agent for the Bijou Theatre, who is relentless in promoting the theatre's attractions. His creative, albeit intrusive, methods involve placing posters in every conceivable spot, with a...

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