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B. F. Zeidman
B. F. Zeidman (October 4, 1896 – August 7, 1970) was a Hollywood film producer whose long film career began while he was still in his teens during the era of silent film. Early life He was born Benjamin "Bennie" Zeidman at Philadelphia, the middle of five children raised by Joseph and Clara Zeidman. Bennie's birth-mother most likely died sometime around the turn of the century leaving his father to wed Clara about 1902. His father was Russian, as were his mother and step-mother, and supported his family as an owner of a Philadelphia area butcher shop. Career As early as 1911 Bennie was doing publicity for Lubin Studios, and had gained the nickname "Bennie of Lubinville." In 1914 Bennie worked as publicity manager for the Liberty Motion Picture Company, and then for Eaco Films in New York. Over the next several years he would work as publicist for D. W. Griffith, Fine Arts Films, Yorke-Metro Studios, and Douglas Fairbanks. In 1922 Bennie produced the film ''Where Is My Wan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1854, the city has been coextensive with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of world's largest metropolitan regions, with 6.245 million residents . The city's population at the 2020 census was 1,603,797, and over 56 million people live within of Philadelphia. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The city served as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony during the British colonial era and went on to play a historic and vital role as the central meeting place for the nation's founding fathers whose plans and actions in Philadelphia ultimately inspired the American Revolution and the nation's inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wake Up And Dream (1934 Film)
''Wake Up and Dream'' is a 1934 American musical film directed by Kurt Neumann, written by John Meehan Jr., and starring Russ Columbo, Roger Pryor, June Knight, Catherine Doucet, Henry Armetta and Andy Devine. It was released on October 1, 1934, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Russ Columbo as Paul Scotti *Roger Pryor as Charlie Sullivan *June Knight as Toby Brown *Catherine Doucet as Madame Rose *Henry Armetta as Giovanni Cellini *Andy Devine as Joe Egbert aka Egghead *Spencer Charters as Earl Craft *Wini Shaw as Mae LaRue * Gavin Gordon as Seabrook *Richard Carle as Roger Babcock *Paul Porcasi as Polopolis *Maurice Black as Tom Romero * Clarence Wilson as Hildebrand *Arthur Hoyt as George Spelvin *Philip Dakin as John Richards *Jane Darwell Jane Darwell (born Patti Woodard; October 15, 1879 – August 13, 1967) was an American actress of stage, film, and television. With appearances in more than 100 major movies spanning half a century, Darwell is perhaps best remember ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Of The Leaping Fish
''The Mystery of the Leaping Fish'' is a 1916 American short silent comedy film starring Douglas Fairbanks, Bessie Love, and Alma Rubens. Directed by John Emerson, the story was written by Tod Browning with intertitles by Anita Loos. A 35 mm print of the film still exists in its entirety and is currently in the public domain. Overview In this unusually broad comedy for Fairbanks, the acrobatic leading man plays "Coke Ennyday", a cocaine-shooting detective who is a parody of Sherlock Holmes. Ennyday is given to injecting himself from a bandolier of syringes worn across his chest, and liberally helps himself to the contents of a hatbox-sized round container of white powder labeled "COCAINE" on his desk. Fairbanks' character otherwise lampoons Sherlock Holmes with checkered detective hat, clothes and even car, along with the aforementioned propensity for injecting cocaine whenever he feels momentarily down, then laughing with delight. A device used for observing visito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?
''Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?'' is a 1922 American comedy drama silent black-and-white film directed by James P. Hogan and Millard Webb, written by Gerald C. Duffy and produced by B.F. Zeidman. Cast * Cullen Landis as Garry Beecher * Carl Stockdale as Silas Rudge * Virginia True Boardman as Martha Beecher * Patsy Ruth Miller Patsy Ruth Miller (born Patricia Ruth Miller; January 17, 1904 – July 16, 1995) was an American film actress who played Esméralda in ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (1923) opposite Lon Chaney. Early years Miller was born and raised in St. ... as Lorna Owens * Kathleen Key as Veronica Tyler * Ben Deeley as Stewart Kilmer * Clarence Badger Jr. as R. Sylvester Jones References External links * {{Millard Webb 1922 comedy-drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films directed by James Patrick Hogan Films directed by Millard Webb Films produced by B. F. Zeidman Films with screenplays by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright Lights Of Broadway
''Bright Lights of Broadway'' is a surviving 1923 American silent drama film directed by Webster Campbell. An independent film it stars Doris Kenyon, Harrison Ford, and Lowell Sherman. A print of ''Bright Lights of Broadway'' survives with the Library of Congress. Cast *Doris Kenyon as Irene Marley *Harrison Ford s Thomas Drake *Edmund Breese as Reverend Graham Drake *Claire de Lorez as Connie King *Lowell Sherman as Randall Sherrill *Charles Murray as El Jumbo *Effie Shannon as Mrs. Grimm, Landlady *Tyrone Power Tyrone Edmund Power III (May 5, 1914 – November 15, 1958) was an American actor. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Power appeared in dozens of films, often in swashbuckler roles or romantic leads. His better-known films include '' Jesse James'', ... as John Kirk References External links * * 1923 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1923 drama films Films with screenplays by Gerald Duffy Films pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daring Youth
''Daring Youth'' is a 1924 American silent comedy-drama film directed by William Beaudine, starring Bebe Daniels, Norman Kerry, and Lee Moran. It is loosely based on William Shakespeare's ''The Taming of the Shrew''. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Mr. and Mrs. Allen have battled for the twenty-five years of their married life and Mrs. Allen is determined that her daughter Alita shall not lose romancethrough her marriage. She advocates the theory that wives and husbands should live together only three days each week and should keep their friends. Alita marries John J. Campbell under these conditions, but she soon tires of the system as does John, although neither will admit it. John finally is unable to stand it any longer and asserts himself by beating up his wife's escort. Alita is glad to consent to lead a conventional married life. Cast Status With no prints of ''Daring Youth'' found in any film archives, it is a lost film A lost film is a feature or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughters Of Pleasure
''Daughters of Pleasure'' is a 1924 American silent romantic comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Marie Prevost and Monte Blue. Based on a story by Caleb Proctor, the film features an early appearance by Clara Bow who plays a supporting role. An incomplete print of the film is housed at the Library of Congress with two of the six reels missing. Cast * Marie Prevost - Marjory Hadley * Monte Blue - Kent Merrill * Clara Bow - Lila Millas * Edythe Chapman - Mrs. Hadley * Wilfred Lucas Wilfred Van Norman Lucas (January 30, 1871 – December 13, 1940) was a Canadian American stage actor who found success in film as an actor, director, and screenwriter. Early life Lucas was born in Norfolk County, Ontario on January 30, 1871,US ... - Mark Hadley * Edwin B. Tilton - Uncredited role References External links * * 1924 films 1924 romantic comedy films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films based on short fiction Films dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell's House
''Hell's House'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film starring Junior Durkin, featuring Bette Davis and directed by Howard Higgin. The screenplay by Paul Gangelin and B. Harrison Orkow, set during the waning days of the Prohibition era, is based on a story by Higgin. Plot When orphaned Jimmy Mason is taken in by his Aunt Emma and Uncle Henry, he meets their boarder, Matt Kelly, who impresses the young man with his boastful swagger and alleged political connections, although in reality he's a bootlegger. The boy's life is disrupted when, as one of Kelly's hired hands, he refuses to identify his boss during a police raid and is sentenced to three years of hard labor in reform school, where he befriends a sickly boy named Shorty, who in helping Jimmy, eventually is sent to solitary confinement. When Jimmy realizes his new pal is seriously ill and desperately needs medical attention, he escapes and goes to Kelly and Kelly's girl friend, Peggy Gardner, for help. Peggy contacts n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trailing The Killer
''Trailing the Killer'', also known as ''Call of the Wilderness'' and ''Lobo'', is a 1932 American film directed by Herman C. Raymaker and released by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures. Premise The film follows a dog in his pursuit of a mountain lion, with various adventures, including killing a rattlesnake, along the way. Cast *Caesar the Dog as Lobo *Francis McDonald as Pierre LaPlant *Heinie Conklin as Windy * Joe De La Cruz as Pedro *Pedro Regas as Manuel *Tom London Tom London (born Leonard T. Clapman; August 24, 1889 – December 5, 1963) was an American actor who played frequently in B-Westerns. According to ''The Guinness Book of Movie Records'', London is credited with appearing in the most films in ... as Sheriff External links * * 1932 films 1932 adventure films American black-and-white films Films about dogs American adventure films Films produced by B. F. Zeidman Films directed by Herman C. Raymaker 1930s English-language films 1930s American f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renegades Of The West
''Renegades of the West'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by Casey Robinson and written by Albert S. Le Vino. The film stars Tom Keene, Roscoe Ates, Betty Furness, James Mason and Carl Miller. The film was released on November 25, 1932, by RKO Pictures. Plot After learning of his father's killer in prison, Tom Bagby goes undercover to prove Curly Bogard, whom he believes did it, is guilty. Tom gets a job on Curly's ranch and tries to get evidence against him, but his plans are foiled when the plot twists and his cellmate comes and exposes his identity. Cast * Tom Keene as Tom Bagby *Roscoe Ates as Dr. Henry Fawcett *Betty Furness as Mary Fawcett * James Mason as Blackie * Carl Miller as Banker Rankin *Max Wagner as Bob *Rockliffe Fellowes as Curly Bogard *Roland Southern as Abandoned Baby *Jules Cowles as Marshal * Joseph W. Girard as James Dowling (as Joe Girard) *Jack Pennick Ronald Jack Pennick (December 7, 1895 – August 16, 1964) was an American film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samarang (film)
''Samarang'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code action film directed by Ward Wing and written by Thomas J. Geraghty Thomas J. Geraghty (April 10, 1883 – June 5, 1945), was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 70 films between 1917 and 1939. During the 1930s he went to the United Kingdom, where he wrote a number of screenplays. He was born in Rushvill .... The film was released on June 28, 1933, by United Artists. It's copyright was registered in 1933, but was not renewed, so the film is in the public domain.Catalogue of Title Entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Register of Copyrights, Library of Congress, at Washington, D.C.. (1933). United States: U.S. Government Printing Office. Plot On an island called Samarang, in the Malay Straits, a native village of fishermen depend on the fishing for their livelihood and ability to survive. Cast *Ahmang as The Pearl Diver *Sai-Yu as Sweetheart *Chang-Fu as Captain *Mamounah as Mother *Ko-Hal as Brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beloved (1934 Film)
''Beloved'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Victor Schertzinger and written by Paul Gangelin and George O'Neil. The film stars John Boles, Gloria Stuart, Morgan Farley, Ruth Hall, Albert Conti and Dorothy Peterson. The film was released on January 22, 1934, by Universal Pictures. Plot An aristocratic violin prodigy, Carl Hausmann (Boles), escapes revolution in Vienna in 1848 and flees with his mother Irene (Peterson) to Charleston, North Carolina, where he is drawn to the music of the slaves. He meets a young woman, Lucy Tarrant (Stuart), whom he takes on as a piano student. The couple fall in love but Lucy's father, Major Tarrant (Breese) refuses his permission to marry. Carl emerges from the Civil War a hero, and in the meantime both Irene and Major Tarrant have died, and the Tarrants are now destitute, Carl and Lucy marry and move to New York, where they survive on a meager income from Carl's piano lessons. Meanwhile he dreams of writing a great "American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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