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Alfred Allen (actor)
Alfred Allen (April 8, 1866 – June 18, 1947) was an American silent film actor and author. Early life Allen was born in Alfred, New York. His parents were Jonathan Macomber Allen (1823-1892), president of Alfred University, and Abigail Ann (Maxson) Allen (1824-1894). Alfred's siblings were William (b. 1853), Eva (b. 1856), and May (b. 1860). He attended Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the New England Conservatory of Music and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Alfred University. Film Allen was signed in 1915 and starred in 106 films before his retirement in 1935. (The reference book ''A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses'' says, "He entered pictures at Universal City in 1913" and adds that he "appeared in 69 features from 1916 through 1929.") Other professional activities After his retirement from film, Allen became a writer and published several books. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moving Picture World
The ''Moving Picture World'' was an influential early trade journal for the American film industry, from 1907 to 1927. An industry powerhouse at its height, ''Moving Picture World'' frequently reiterated its independence from the film studios. In 1911, the magazine bought out ''Views and Film Index''. Its reviews illustrate the standards and tastes of film in its infancy, and shed light on story content in those early days. By 1914, it had a reported circulation of approximately 15,000. The publication was founded by James Petrie (J.P.) Chalmers, Jr. (1866–1912), who began publishing in March 1907 as ''The Moving Picture World and View Photographer''. In December 1927, it was announced that the publication was merging with the ''Exhibitor's Herald'', when it was reported the combined circulation of the papers would be 16,881. In 1931, a subsequent merger with the ''Motion Picture News'' occurred, creating the ''Motion Picture Herald''. A Spanish language Spanish ( or , C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heartaches (1916 Film)
Heartaches is a 1916 American silent short film directed by Lloyd B. Carleton. The film is based on a story by Grant Carpenter. This drama's features Dorothy Davenport, Alfred Allen, and Emory Johnson. This story is about an old Southern plantation owner reminiscing how a minor quarrel destroyed the relationship with the love of his life. When his grandson has a minor argument with his girlfriend and seeks advice from his grandfather, the grandfather related his story of lost love and told his grandson to patch things up quickly. The film was released on May 19, 1916, by Universal. Plot Stonewall Jackson (Jack) Hunt attends Harvard University where, besides his studies, he also runs track. One day, he receives a letter from his grandfather, Judge Randolph. The judge's letter informs Jack he can no longer send money to support his education. The judge explains his Virginia plantation is now fully mortgaged. He only remains on the plantation through the good graces of the mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody's Wife (1918 Film)
''Nobody's Wife'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Jack Hoxie, Louise Lovely and Alfred Allen.Rainey p.55 Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Darling * Louise Lovely as Hope Ross * Alfred Allen as Sheriff Carew, aka Alec Young * Betty Schade as Dancing Pete * A.G. Kenyon as Tom Smythe * Grace McLean Grace McLean is an American actress, playwright, composer and singer. She is known for her roles in various off-Broadway and Broadway productions such as ''Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812'', ''Bedbugs'', ''Alice by Heart'', and '' In T ... as Betty Smythe References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1918 films 1918 adventure films American silent feature films American adventure films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Edward LeSaint 1910s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grand Passion
''The Grand Passion'' is a 1918 American silent Western film directed by Ida May Park and starring Dorothy Phillips, Jack Mulhall, and Lon Chaney. Ida May Park also wrote the screenplay, based on a novel ''The Boss of Powderville'' by Thomas Addison. The film was allegedly shown in some theaters under the title of ''The Boss of Powderville''. Jack Mulhall later co-starred again with Lon Chaney in ''Danger - Go Slow'' (1918) and ''Flesh and Blood'' (1922).Blake, Michael F. (1998). "The Films of Lon Chaney". Vestal Press Inc. Page 82. . Some sources claim the film's running time was closer to an hour, but we'll never know because it is considered a lost film. A still from the film exists showing Lon Chaney being strangled by members of a mob. The distributor suggested a strange publicity stunt to advertise the film, explaining to exhibitors "Send an auto through the streets with a woman and two evil looking men; the woman should have her head muffled, and be forcibly restrained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of A Good Time
''The Price of a Good Time'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley and starring teen Mildred Harris. It is currently considered a lost film. Cast *Mildred Harris as Linnie * Anne Schaefer as Her Mother *Helene Rosson as Molly *Kenneth Harlan as Preston Winfield * Alfred Allen as His Father *Adele Farrington as His Mother *Gertrude Astor Gertrude Astor (born Gertrude Irene Eyster; November 9, 1887 – November 9, 1977) was an American motion picture character actress, who began her career playing trombone in a woman's band. Early years Gertrude Irene Eyster was born in Lakew ... as Miss Schyler Advertisements File:The Price of a Good Time 2.jpg File:The Price of a Good Time 3.jpg References External links * *Still portrait on the set(University of Washington, Sayre collection) 1917 films Lost American drama films Films directed by Lois Weber 1917 drama films Universal Pictures films American silent feature films Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Mad (1917 Film)
''Fighting Mad'' is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring William Stowell, Helen Gibson and Hector Dion. Cast * William Stowell as Doctor Lambert * Helen Gibson as Mary Lambert * Hector Dion as Clean-Up West * Betty Schade as Faro Fanny * Alfred Allen as Eldorado Smith * Mildred Davis as Lily Sawyer * Millard K. Wilson Millard K. Wilson (May 5, 1890 – October 5, 1933) was an American actor of the silent film era. He appeared in 94 films between 1914 and 1930, co-starring with Lon Chaney Sr. in some of them. Chaney and Wilson were life-long friends.Blake, ... as Frank Baxter References External links * 1917 films 1917 Western (genre) films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Edward LeSaint Silent American Western (genre) films 1910s American films English-language Western (genre) films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flame Of Youth
''The Flame of Youth'' is a 1917 American silent film, silent adventure film directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Jack Mulhall, Ann Forrest and Hayward Mack.Wollstein p.77 Cast * Jack Mulhall as Jimmy Gordon * Ann Forrest as Lucy Andrews * Donna Drew as Nadine * Hayward Mack as Sir Beverly Wyndham * Alfred Allen (actor), Alfred Allen as Jasper Sneedham * Ed Brady (actor), Ed Brady as McCool * Fred Montague as James Gordon Sr. * Burton Law as Beppo * Percy Challenger as Fred Haimer * Harry Mann (actor), Harry Mann as Bennie Zussbaum * Harry Morris (actor), Harry Morris as Juan References Bibliography * Hans J. Wollstein. ''Strangers in Hollywood: the history of Scandinavian actors in American films from 1910 to World War II''. Scarecrow Press, 1994. External links * 1917 films 1917 adventure films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films American adventure films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Elmer Clifton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gates Of Doom
''The Gates of Doom'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Charles Swickard and starring Claire McDowell, Lee Shumway and Mark Fenton.Katchmer p.492 Cast * Claire McDowell as Indore / Agatha * Lee Shumway as Francis Duane * Jack Connolly as Terence Unger * Mark Fenton as Sir Ethelbert Duane * Tommie Dale as Florence Duane * Alfred Allen as Grand Duke Alexis * Francis McDonald as Jang Sattib * Lina Basquette Lina Basquette (born Lena Copeland Baskette; April 19, 1907 – September 30, 1994) was an American actress. She is noted for her 75-year career in entertainment, which began during the silent film era. Talented as a dancer, she was paid as a gi ... as Agatha as a child References Bibliography * George A. Katchmer. ''Eighty Silent Film Stars: Biographies and Filmographies of the Obscure to the Well Known''. McFarland, 1991. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Reed Case
''The Reed Case'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Allen Holubar and starring Holubar, Louise Lovely and Fred MontagueConnelly p.401 Cast * Allen Holubar as Jerry Brennon * Louise Lovely as Helen Reed * Alfred Allen as Bull Renfroy * Fred Montague as Chief Grady * George C. Pearce as Senator Reed * Sydney Deane as John Reed * Nanine Wright as Mrs. John Reed * Ernest Shields as Schuyler Hastings * Ed Brady Ed John Brady (born June 17, 1962) is a former American football player. Brady was raised in Morris, Illinois, and attended Morris Community High School, where he led the Morris Redskins football team to a state championship. Brady played for ... as 'Red' References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flashlight
''The Flashlight'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Ida May Park and starring Lon Chaney, Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell. The screenplay was written by Ida May Park, based on the short story by Albert M. Treynore. This was the first film Ida May Park ever directed. Lon Chaney played a dual role in this film, appearing as both the murdered victim Porter Brixton as well as Brixton's stepbrother Harry Norton (see Plot section below). The film's original working title was ''The Flashlight Girl''. The film is today considered lost. A still exists showing Lon Chaney in heavy makeup in the role of Henry Norton. Plot Photographer Jack Lane heads for the mountains to try out his new camera which is capable of automatically snapping photos of any wild animal that passes by its lens. Something triggers the mechanism while he is sleeping that night and a photograph is snapped. When Jack develops it, he sees a picture of a beautiful young girl running through the wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell Morgan's Girl
''Hell Morgan's Girl'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Joseph De Grasse, and starring William Stowell, Dorothy Phillips and Lon Chaney. The screenplay was written by Ida May Park, based on the Harvey Gates story entitled ''The Wrong Side of Paradise''. The film's working title was ''The Wrong Side of Paradise''. The film's tagline ran: "This is "Hell Morgan's Girl". You Doubt Her. You Accuse Her. You Pity Her. You Condemn Her. You Hate Her. You Love Her. SHE'S WONDERFUL!" Despite the film's earning a $450,000 profit,Blake, Michael F. (1998). "The Films of Lon Chaney". Vestal Press Inc. Page 70. . it is today thought to be lost, as no prints have turned up anywhere. A still exists showing Lon Chaney in the role of the villainous Sleter Noble. Plot The action takes place in 1906 San Francisco. Roger Curwell (William Stowell) aspires to be an artist, an ambition at odds with the wishes of his wealthy father (Joseph Girard). Cast out by his father, he soon falls o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barriers Of Society
''Barriers of Society'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Lloyd B. Carleton. Universal based the film on the story written by Clarke Irvine and adapted for the screen by Fred Myton. The feature film stars Dorothy Davenport, Emory Johnson, and an all-star cast of Universal contract players. The son of a poor fish merchant rescues a society girl stranded in the ocean. The boy falls in love, and she forgets about him. Fate brings them together years later when she is a guest aboard a yacht, and he is part of the crew. The yacht's owner has devised a calculated plan to win the woman's love. He plans to fake a ship emergency, eventually stranding the two of them alone on an uncharted island. The strategy backfires when the owner, the girl, and the crew member end up marooned on the island. Both men love the same woman. Intrigues abound, and in the end, the rich girl and the poor sailor realize they love each other. Fate brought them together, and their love overcame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
