Direction: Ralph Ceder

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ralph Ceder. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Roughest Africa (S)

1923 · Movie · 22 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Stan Laurel · Katherine Grant · James Finlayson · George Rowe

Synopsis Two African Explorers, Stanislaus Laurello and Hans Downe, travel round Africa, from Los Angeles to Hollywood, trying to capture and photograph animals, but have more encounters than they had hoped for. Some animals encountered are bears, emu's, an elephant and...

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Wandering Waistlines

1924 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Billy Bevan · Sidney Smith · Kalla Pasha · Madeline Hurlock

Synopsis The on and off land escapades of a sailor as he prepares for a boxing match.

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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 Bob Canister has struck it rich in Alaska, but another man learns of it, and steals Bob's claim with the help of a mercenary sheriff. Canister's men are ready to fight, but Bob backs down rather than resort to violence...

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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 Wallingford (Stan Laurel) is taken into divorce court and must explain his prolonged absences from home. After telling one far-fetched tale, the judge orders a truth serum to be used, hoping the real story will emerge.

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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 An old man asks a lawyer to find his missing daughter and a grandson (who turns out to be a very extravagant young man). Starring Stan Laurel (in two roles) and his common-law wife Mae Dahlberg (aka Mae Laurel).

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A Fool's Advice (Meet the Mayor)

1932 · Movie · 63 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Frank Fay · Nat Pendleton · Edward J. Nugent · Ruth Hall

Synopsis An elevator operator invents a machine that he believes can help to defeat a corrupt politician in the city's upcoming mayoral election.

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April Fool (S)

1924 · Movie · 12 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Charley Chase · Blanche Mehaffey · Noah Young · Jack Gavin

Synopsis Jimmy Jump is a cracked reporter at a behind-the-times daily newspaper. He also happens to be in love with the managing editor's daughter. It's Monday, April 1st and the paper's editorial staff has a great deal of trouble telling the...

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They All Fall (S)

1925 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Bobby Ray · Oliver Hardy

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Zeb vs. Paprika (S)

1924 · Movie · 23 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Stan Laurel · James Finlayson · Ena Gregory · George Rowe

Synopsis The owner of the British Derby Stakes winner takes his horse and jockey (Stan Laurel) to the U.S. to face the Kentucky Derby champ.

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Near Dublin (S)

1924 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Ceder

Cast Stan Laurel · Ena Gregory · James Finlayson · George Rowe

Synopsis In Shitlalah where Carrigan (Stan Laurel) works as a postman, quarrels and parties all end up in the same way: everybody gets beat up with bricks. Directed by Ralph Ceder, an extremely prolific maker of comedic shorts in the 1920s...

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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 Paul, a press agent for the Bijou Theatre, loses no opportunity to inform the public of the attractions at his house. He mounts his placards everywhere, his favorite place being the back of an unsuspecting passer-by. But his overzealousness brings...

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