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Blanche Sewell
Blanche Irene Sewell (October 27, 1898 – February 2, 1949) was an American female film editor. She was known mainly for working at MGM Studios from 1925 until her death in 1949. Early life Sewell was born on October 27, 1898, in Oklahoma. However, she grew up in Idaho, and later moved to Los Angeles. Sewell was one of, technically, seven children. She had four older brothers, one younger brother, and two younger sisters. Although, one of her younger sisters that was born in 1907 died that same year in infancy. Her mother died in 1910 after giving birth to her youngest sister, Ida Grace. Her father was a Methodist minister. She graduated from Hollywood High School. Career At an early age, Sewell turned down acting opportunities to work behind the scenes and ended up working as a negative cutter. She started working while still in high school in 1917, and worked during her summer vacations. She then went on to work for Marshall Neilan at First National Pictures as an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noble County, Oklahoma
Noble County is located in the north central part of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,561. Its county seat is Perry. It was part of the Cherokee Outlet in Indian Territory until Oklahoma Territory was created in 1890, and the present county land was designated as County P. After the U. S. government opened the area to non-Indian settlement in 1893, it was renamed Noble County for John Willock Noble, then the United States Secretary of the Interior.Dianna Everett, "Noble County." ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. Retrieved October 3, 2013. History During the 18th and 19th centuries, the area now occupied by Noble County was used as a hunting ground by the Osage Indians. In 1835, a t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penrod (film)
''Penrod'' is a 1922 American comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan and written by Lucita Squier. It is based on the 1914 novel '' Penrod'' by Booth Tarkington. The film stars Wesley Barry, Tully Marshall, Claire McDowell, John Harron, Gordon Griffith and Newton Hall. The film was released on February 20, 1922, by Associated First National Pictures. Plot Penrod Schofield is a mischievous boy who makes trouble in his community by protecting kids from overprotective and strict parents. He leads American Boys' Protective Association (ABPA) which engages in local society disruptions. People from his society are becoming frustrated with his behavior and when the town's outlaws arrive, Penrod shows his true color. Cast *Wesley Barry as Penrod *Tully Marshall as Mr. Schofield *Claire McDowell as Mrs. Schofield *John Harron as Robert Williams *Gordon Griffith as Sam Williams *Newton Hall as George Bassett *Harry Griffith as Foster *Cecil Holland as John Barrett *Ernie Morriso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trial Of Mary Dugan (1929 Film)
''The Trial of Mary Dugan'' is a 1929 American pre-Code film produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Norma Shearer. The film is based on the 1927 Broadway stage play ''The Trial of Mary Dugan'' by Bayard Veiller, who also directed the film. On stage the play had starred Ann Harding (in Shearer's role), who would come to Hollywood a few years later at the beginning of talkies. This was Veiller's first and only sound film directorial effort as he had directed several silent films before 1922. The play was also published as a novel authored by William Almon Wolff, published in 1928. The 1941 film of the same name is an MGM remake. Plot Mary Dugan, a Broadway showgirl, is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover, and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tide Of Empire
''Tide of Empire '' is a 1929 American silent Western film directed by Allan Dwan and starring Renée Adorée and Tom Keene. The film was originally slated to star Joan Crawford in the female lead, but the final filming had Renée Adorée instead of Crawford. It was one of the last MGM silents and performed badly at the box office. On January 12, 2010, ''Tide of Empire'' was released on home video for the first time on DVD on Warner Archive Collection. Buster Keaton, who was visiting the set, got cast in a cameo as a drunk getting thrown out of a saloon. |
The Single Standard
''The Single Standard'' is a 1929 American romantic drama film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by veteran John S. Robertson and starring Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, and Johnny Mack Brown. This was Greta Garbo's fifteenth film and her second collaboration with fellow Swedish actor Nils Asther, after '' Wild Orchids''. Plot Debutante Arden Stuart (Greta Garbo), believes a single standard of conduct should apply to both sexes, one that strives for a combination of freedom, equality, and honesty —in regards to love. Her first attempt is with chauffeur Anthony Kendall, who is secretly a disillusioned "ace aviator" and son of a lord. However their joyous romance ends in disaster, when the young ace commits suicide after being fired because of their illicit affair. Her longtime admirer Tommy Hewlett (Johnny Mack Brown) wants to marry her, but Arden finds fulfillment after a chance encounter with Packy Cannon (Nils Asther), a wealthy ex-prizefighter turned painter. He had planned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flying Fleet
''The Flying Fleet'' is a 1929 romantic drama film directed by George W. Hill and starring Ramon Novarro, Ralph Graves, and Anita Page. Two United States Navy officers are rivals for the love of the same woman. The film is silent, and in black and white, although various scenes have either background music, engine noises or in one case, trumpet sounds, inserted. Plot Six friends are to graduate the next day from the United States Naval Academy. They all hope to become aviators. When the officer of the day becomes sick, Tommy Winslow has to take his place, while the others go out and celebrate. Two return loudly drunk after curfew. Tommy is able to shut Steve up (by knocking him out), but "Dizzy" is not so lucky. An officer hears him and has him dismissed from the Academy. The rest spend a year in the fleet, then reunite in San Diego for aviation training. Upon their arrival, they become acquainted with Anita Hastings. Tommy and Steve become rivals for her affections. Specs is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cossacks (1928 Film)
''The Cossacks'' is a 1928 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and directed by George Hill and Clarence Brown. The film stars John Gilbert and Renée Adorée and is based on the 1863 novel '' The Cossacks'' by Leo Tolstoy. at silentera.com Plot summary Cast * John Gilbert as Lukashka * as Maryana * ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man, Woman And Sin
''Man, Woman and Sin'' (1927) is a silent film produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film was directed by Monta Bell and John Gilbert, and stars Gilbert and stage actress Jeanne Eagels in one of her rare film appearances. The film is obscure but survives complete, but has yet to be released on VHS or DVD.Magill's Survey of Silent Films, Vol2 FLE-POT p.696 edited by Frank N. Magill c.1982 (3 book set ) Retrieved June 27, 2018 Cast * John Gilbert - Al Whitcomb *Jeanne Eagels - Vera Worth *Gladys Brockwell - Mrs. Whitcomb * Marc McDermott - Bancroft *Philip Anderson - Al Whitcomb (as a child) *Hayden Stevenson Hayden Stevenson (July 2, 1877 – January 31, 1952) was an American film actor. He appeared in 108 films between 1915 and 1942. He was born in Georgetown, Kentucky and died in Los Angeles, California. Selected filmography * '' The Great ... - reporter * Charles K. French - editor Plot synopsis Albert Whitcomb (Gilbert) is devoted to his mother (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After Midnight (1927 Film)
''After Midnight'' is a 1927 American silent drama film written and directed by Monta Bell. The film stars Norma Shearer and Gwen Lee. A copy of ''After Midnight'' is housed at the Cinémathèque Française. Synopsis A story of New York's nightlife: Mary (Norma Shearer) is a cabaret hostess with a heart of gold and her sister Maizie (Gwen Lee) is a gold-digger with no heart. Cast * Norma Shearer - Mary Miller * Lawrence Gray - Joe Miller * Gwen Lee - Maizie * Eddie Sturgis - Red Smith * Philip Sleeman - Gus Van Gundy References External links * * Lobby posterat Flickr Flickr ( ; ) is an American image hosting and video hosting service, as well as an online community, founded in Canada and headquartered in the United States. It was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and was a popular way for amateur and profession ... 1927 films 1927 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films American black-and-white films 1920 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frisco Sally Levy
''Frisco Sally Levy'' (a.k.a. "Véspera de Natal") is a lost 1927 comedy silent film directed by William Beaudine and starring Sally O'Neil and Roy D'Arcy, which was released on April 2, 1927. Plot Colleen Lapidowitz (O'Neil) falls in love with an Irish police officer named Patrick Sweeney (Delaney), which is a relief to her Jewish father Isaac (Holtz) and Irish mother Bridget (Price) who have tried to discourage her interest in a sleazy lounge lizard named Stuart Gold (D'Arcy).Cast * as Isaac Solomon Lapidowitz *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell It To The Marines (1926 Film)
''Tell It to the Marines'' is a 1926 silent film starring Lon Chaney, William Haines and Eleanor Boardman, and directed by George W. Hill. The film follows a Marine recruit and the sergeant who trains him. It was the biggest box office success of Chaney's career and the second biggest moneymaker of 1926/1927. In April 2012 the film became available on DVD from the Warner Archive collection. Plot In 1924, "Skeet" Burns applies to join the United States Marine Corps, but only to get a free train ride to San Diego, California. When he arrives, he escapes from veteran Marine Sergeant O'Hara and boards another train to "Tia Juana", Mexico for the horse races. However, upon his return, he enlists after all and comes under O'Hara's charge. At the base, Skeet spots Norma Dale, an attractive Navy nurse. He tries to become better acquainted with her, but his unsubtle, overconfident approach meets with a cold reception. He also discovers that O'Hara is smitten with Norma as well. It b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boy Friend (1926 Film)
''The Boy Friend'' is a lost 1926 American romantic comedy film directed by Monta Bell. Based on the play ''The Book of Charm'' by John Alexander Kirkpatrick, the film starred Marceline Day and John Harron. This film also marked the film debut of character actress Elizabeth Patterson. Plot Comedy about a small-town girl unhappy with her family, and a boy trying to please her by throwing a big party. Cast * Marceline Day – Ida May Harper * John Harron – Joe Pond * George K. Arthur – Book Agent * Ward Crane – Lester White * Gertrude Astor – Mrs. White * Otto Hoffman – Mr. Harper * Maidel Turner – Mrs. Wilson * Gwen Lee – Pettie Wilson * Elizabeth Patterson – Mrs. Harper See also *Gertrude Astor filmography This entry is more or less the complete filmography of actress Gertrude Astor. 1915-1916 *''Under Two Flags'' (1915, Short) as Venetia *''The Shadows of Suspicion'' (1916, Short) as May Latham *''The Janitor's Vacation'' (1916) 1917 *''Bombs an ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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