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Ben F. Wilson
Ben F. Wilson (also credited as Benjamin Wilson; July 7, 1876 – August 25, 1930), was an American stage and film actor, director, producer and screenwriter of the silent era. Retrieved March 24, 2016 He appeared in more than 210 films between 1911 and 1930. He also directed more than 130 films between 1912 and 1930. He starred as Inspector Cleek in a 1914 series of mystery shorts. He was born in |
Corning, Iowa
Corning is a city in Quincy Township, Adams County, Iowa, Quincy Township, Adams County, Iowa, Adams County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,564 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. It is the county seat of Adams County. Corning is located just north of the intersection of U.S. Route 34 in Iowa, U.S. Route 34 and Iowa Highway 148. Corning is perhaps best known as the birthplace of Johnny Carson. Daniel Webster Turner, who was List of governors of Iowa, governor of Iowa from 1931 to 1933, was born in Corning on March 17, 1877. History French Icarian settlement The first European settlers here were a group of French people, French Icarians who came from Nauvoo, Illinois in 1852; they established a community near Lake Icaria, north of Corning in 1854. The new state of Iowa gave the town of "Icaria" a corporate charter in 1860. This community was dedicated to the utopian principles of Etienne Cabet and the democratic principles of the American Revolution and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brass Bullet
''The Brass Bullet'' is a 1918 American silent adventure film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson. It is now considered to be a lost film. Cast * Juanita Hansen as Rosalind Joy * Jack Mulhall as Jack James * Charles Hill Mailes as Homer Joy * Joseph W. Girard as Spring Gilbert * Harry Dunkinson * Helen Wright as Mrs. Strong * Ashton Dearholt as Victor King * Charles Force as A minister * Hallam Cooley as The Mystery Man Chapter titles # ''A Flying Start'' # ''The Muffled Man'' # ''The Mysterious Murder'' # ''Smoked Out'' # ''The Mock Bride'' # ''A Dangerous Honeymoon'' # ''Pleasure Island'' # ''The Magnetic Bug'' # ''The Room of Flame'' # ''A New Peril'' # ''Evil Waters'' # ''Caught By Wireless'' # ''$500 Reward'' # ''On Trial For His Life'' # ''In The Shadow'' # ''The Noose'' # ''The Avenger'' # ''The Amazing Confession'' Reception Like many American films of the time, ''The Brass Bullet'' was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. For example, the Chicag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hills Of Hate (1921 Film)
''Hills of Hate'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Jack Hoxie, Wilbur McGaugh and Evelyn Nelson. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Nate 'Hate' Hammond * Wilbur McGaugh as Frayne * Evelyn Nelson as Ann La Varre * Marin Sais Marin Sais (born Mae Smith; August 2, 1890 – December 31, 1971) was an American actress whose career was most prolific during the silent film era of the 1910s and 1920s. Sais' acting career spanned over four decades and she is possibly best ... as Carmen References External links * 1921 films 1921 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Ben F. Wilson Arrow Film Corporation films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Broken Spur
''The Broken Spur'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Jack Hoxie, Evelyn Nelson and Marin Sais.Langman, p. 50 Synopsis An engineer attempts to construct a new railroad through the Canadian Northwest, facing opposition from a local bandit leader who fears the railroad will bring law and order to the area. Things are complicated by the fact that the two men are doppelgangers. Cast * Jack Hoxie as 'Silent' Joe Dayton/Jacques Durand * Evelyn Nelson as 'Angel' Lambert * Jim Welch as Bill Lambert * Wilbur McGaugh as Pierre LeBac * Edward W. Borman as John Dexter * Harry L. Rattenberry as Andy MacGregor * Marin Sais Marin Sais (born Mae Smith; August 2, 1890 – December 31, 1971) was an American actress whose career was most prolific during the silent film era of the 1910s and 1920s. Sais' acting career spanned over four decades and she is possibly best ... as Ida Hunt References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sheriff Of Hope Eternal
''The Sheriff of Hope Eternal'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Jack Hoxie, Marin Sais and Joseph W. Girard.Munden, p. 707. Synopsis A stage coach driver Drew Halliday falls in love with Hela Marcale when she returns West from finishing school. After he defends her from an aggressive saloon owner and gambler, he is elected sheriff. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Drew Halliday * Marin Sais as Hela Marcale * Joseph W. Girard as 'Silk' Lowry * William Dyer as Judge Clayton * Bee Monson as Marybelle Sawyer * Theodore Brown as Her Father * Wilbur McGaugh Wilbur McGaugh (March 12, 1895–January 31, 1965) was an American film actor of the silent era, appearing mostly in westerns. He also directed five films. He also worked extensively as an assistant director in film and television. McGaugh's care ... as Her Brother References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Or Alive (1921 Film)
''Dead or Alive'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Jack Hoxie, Joseph W. Girard and Marin Sais. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Stokes * Joseph W. Girard as Sheriff Lamar * Marin Sais as Sheriff Lamar's Wife * C. Ray Florhe as Nate Stratton * Wilbur McGaugh as Tom Stone * Evelyn Nelson Evelyn Nelson (November 13, 1899 – June 16, 1923) was an American silent film actress whose career encompassed 12 films over three years. Biography Nelson was born in Chloride, Arizona, to William Henry and Georgia P. Nelson. Her sister, ... as Beulah Stone, Tom's Sister References External links * 1921 films 1921 Western (genre) films Films directed by Dell Henderson Arrow Film Corporation films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclone Bliss
''Cyclone Bliss'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Francis Ford and starring Jack Hoxie, Evelyn Nelson and Fred Kohler. Plot Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Bliss * Frederick Moore as Bill Turner * Evelyn Nelson as Helen Turner * Fred Kohler as Jack Hall * Steve Clemente as Pedro * William Dyer as Slim * James T. Kelley James or Jim Kelley may refer to: People *James Kelley (Pennsylvania state senator) (James Reeves Kelley, born c. 1933), Pennsylvania judge and politician * James R. Kelley (Pennsylvania state representative) (1839–1871), speaker of the Pennsylva ... as Jimmie Donahue References External links * 1921 films 1921 Western (genre) films Films directed by Francis Ford Arrow Film Corporation films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil Dog Dawson
''Devil Dog Dawson'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Karl R. Coolidge and starring Jack Hoxie, Helene Rosson and Evelyn Selbie. It was produced by Unity Photoplays and released on the states-rights market by Arrow Film Corp. Many remaining scenes from this film were thought to have been cut at the time because they depicted alcohol consumption, which was illegal at the time. Plot A group of three settlers in Oregon have their horses stolen by outlaws. Their horses are returned by three cowboys. The cowboys later save the settlers again when they are threatened by farmworkers. Cast * Jack Hoxie * Helene Rosson * Evelyn Selbie * Wilbur McGaugh * Arthur Mackley Preservation The film was considered lost. Previously, the only surviving footage from this film—38 seconds' worth—was found in a mislabeled tin by a collector in Ohio. The title marked on the tin was ''Dangerous Hour – Eddie Polo''. The canister and its contents were the subject of an investigat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Paths
''Dangerous Paths'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Neva Gerber, Ben F. Wilson and Edith Stayart.Munden p.168 Cast * Neva Gerber as Ruth Hammond * Ben F. Wilson as John Emerson * Edith Stayart as Violet Benson * Joseph W. Girard as Silas Newton * Henry Van Sickle as Noah Hammond * Helen Gilmore Helen Gilmore (born Antoinette A. Field, c. 1872 – April 1936) was an American actress of the stage and silent motion pictures from Louisville, Kentucky. She appeared in well over 100 films between 1913 and 1932. Early life and career In a ... as Deborah Hammond References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films Films directed by Duke Worne Arrow Film Corporatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cupid's Brand
''Cupid's Brand'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Jack Hoxie, Wilbur McGaugh and Mignon Anderson. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Reese Wharton * Wilbur McGaugh as 'Spike' Crowder * Charles Force as 'Bull' Devlin * Mignon Anderson Mignon Anderson (March 31, 1892 – February 25, 1983) was an American film and stage actress. Her career was at its peak in the 1910s. Early years Born in Baltimore, Anderson was the daughter of Hallie Howard and Frank Anderson, who were also ... as Neva Hedden * William Dyer as Slade Crosby * A.T. Van Sicklen as Steve Heden References External links * 1921 films 1921 Western (genre) films Films directed by Rowland V. Lee Arrow Film Corporation films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunderbolt Jack
''Thunderbolt Jack'' is a 1920 American silent Western film serial directed by Francis Ford and Murdock MacQuarrie, produced by Berwilla Film Corp., and released on the states-rights market by Arrow Film Corp. The serial is considered to be lost. Plot As described in a film magazine, Jack's parents are tricked into a sale of their land through the conniving of Bull Flint (Frank), the big man of the small town near the home of the Hollidays. Oil has been discovered on the land and Flint plots to obtain it. Flint dishonestly acquires the deed to the land and strikes oil on the property. Bess Morgan (Sais) gives the Hollidays a home on her ranch. Jack Holliday (Jack Hoxie) comes home from college and rescues Bess from assault by Tom Flint, brother of Bull and a member of his gang. Fighting off repeated attempts by the gang to get him, Jack sees the two Flints imprisoned and the Holliday lands restored. Bess and Jack are rewarded with each other's love. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Screaming Shadow
''The Screaming Shadow'' is a 1920 American 15-chapter silent action film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson and Duke Worne. The film is considered to be lost. The serial's themes of "eternal life" and "premature burial" seem to tilt it into the horror genre as well. Actor/co-director Wilson died at age 54 in 1930 from a heart ailment. Plot A criminal organization called the Black Seven are after the secret of eternal life. They also seek world domination, and their first move in that direction is to seize the royal throne of Prince Rupert of Burgonia. Cast * Ben F. Wilson as John Rand (as Ben Wilson) * Neva Gerber as Mary Landers * Frances Terry as Nadia * Howard Crampton as J.W. Russell * Joseph W. Girard as Baron Pulska * William Dyer as Jake Williams * William A. Carroll as Harry Malone * Fred Gamble as Fred Wilson * Pansy Porter as Young maiden * Claire Mille as Young maiden * Joseph Manning as The butler Chapter titles # A Cry in the Dark # The Virgin of Death # The Fang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
