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Canadian Films Of The 1980s
This is a list of films produced in Canada ordered by year and date of release. At present, films predating 1920 are directly listed here; from 1920 on, links are provided to standalone lists by decade or year. 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s * List of Canadian films of the 1920s 1930s * List of Canadian films of the 1930s 1940s * List of Canadian films of the 1940s 1950s * List of Canadian films of the 1950s 1960s * List of Canadian films of the 1960s 1970s * List of Canadian films of 1970 * List of Canadian films of 1971 * List of Canadian films of 1972 * List of Canadian films of 1973 * List of Canadian films of 1974 * List of Canadian films of 1975 * List of Canadian films of 1976 * List of Canadian films of 1977 * List of Canadian films of 1978 * List of Canadian films of 1979 1980s * List of Canadian films of 1980 * List of Canadian films of 1981 * List of Canadian films of 1982 * List of Canadian films of 1983 * List of Canadian films of 1984 * List of Canadian film ...
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1898 In Film
The following is an overview of the events of 1898 in film, including a list of films released and notable births. The Spanish–American War was a popular subject. Several films made by Col. William N. Selig dealt with the subject of war preparations at Camp Tanner in Springfield, Illinois, including ''Soldiers at Play'', ''Wash Day in Camp'' and ''First Regiment Marching''. __TOC__ Events *May 19 – Vitagraph is founded in New York. *August 27 – Alfred John West gives a Royal Command Performance to Queen Victoria of film from the cruise of HMS ''Crescent'' at Osborne House. *Birt Acres invents the first amateur format, Birtac, by splitting 35 mm film into two halves of 17.5 mm. Films released in 1898 * ''The Accursed Cavern'', directed by George Melies *''The Astronomer's Dream'', directed by Georges Méliès; re-released in 1899 as ''A Trip to the Moon'' *''The Ball Game'' *''The Cavalier's Dream'', directed by Edwin S. Porter * ''The Cave of the Demons'', ...
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1915 In Film
The year 1915 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Events * February 1: Fox Film Corporation founded * February 8: D.W Griffith's ''The Birth of a Nation'' premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks both box office and film length records (running at a total length of over three hours). * February: Metro Pictures, a forerunner of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, is founded * February 22: The Allan Dwan directed film ''David Harum'' is released. The film is the first in long line of a successful romantic onscreen pairings of actors May Allison and Harold Lockwood. * March 15: Universal Studios Hollywood opens (1964). * June 18: The Motion Picture Directors Association (MPDA) is formed by twenty-six film directors in Los Angeles, California. * July: Triangle Film Corporation is founded in Culver City, California and attracts filmmakers D. W. Griffith, Thomas H. Ince and Mack Sennett * September 11: A nitrate fire at Famous Players in New York destroys several comp ...
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List Of Canadian Films Of The 1920s
This is a list of Canadian films which were released in the 1920s. References {{expand list, date=August 2022 1920s Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by to ... 1920s in Canada * ...
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Arthur D
Arthur is a common male given name of Brythonic origin. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The etymology is disputed. It may derive from the Celtic ''Artos'' meaning “Bear”. Another theory, more widely believed, is that the name is derived from the Roman clan '' Artorius'' who lived in Roman Britain for centuries. A common spelling variant used in many Slavic, Romance, and Germanic languages is Artur. In Spanish and Italian it is Arturo. Etymology The earliest datable attestation of the name Arthur is in the early 9th century Welsh-Latin text '' Historia Brittonum'', where it refers to a circa 5th to 6th-century Briton general who fought against the invading Saxons, and who later gave rise to the famous King Arthur of medieval legend and literature. A possible earlier mention of the same man is to be found in the epic Welsh poem '' Y Gododdin'' by Aneirin, which some scholars assign to the late 6th century, though this is still a ...
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British Columbia's Least Known And Most Romantic Industry
British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. ** Britishness, the British identity and common culture * British English, the English language as spoken and written in the United Kingdom or, more broadly, throughout the British Isles * Celtic Britons, an ancient ethno-linguistic group * Brittonic languages, a branch of the Insular Celtic language family (formerly called British) ** Common Brittonic, an ancient language Other uses *''Brit(ish)'', a 2018 memoir by Afua Hirsch *People or things associated with: ** Great Britain, an island ** United Kingdom, a sovereign state ** Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) ** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922) See also * Terminology of the British Isles * Alternative names for the British * English (other) * Britannic (other) * British Isles * Brit (other) * Briton (d ...
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Ernest Shipman
Ernest G. Shipman (December 16, 1871, in Shipman's Mills (now Almonte), Ontario, Canada – August 7, 1931, in New York City) was Canada's most successful film producer during the silent period. Shipman, whose nickname was "Ten Percent Ernie," made seven features from 1919 to 1923. Biography Shipman was educated at the Ryerson School (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in Toronto and became interested in promotion and publicity. At 26 he was running the Canadian Entertainment Bureau in Toronto and soon after was the president and general manager of the Amalgamated Amusement Company with offices on Broadway in New York City. In 1912, he divorced his third wife, actress Roselle Knott, and married his fourth wife, Nell (born Helen Barham) from Victoria, B.C., who was 18 at the time. Ernest and Nell Shipman travelled to California in 1912, where he promoted films written by and starring his young wife. The couple returned to Canada in 1918, where Shipman produced '' Back to God ...
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Wellington Playter
Wellington A. Playter (9 December 1879 – 15 July 1937) was an English actor. He appeared in 43 films between 1913 and 1921. Selected filmography ''(Note:* means that he was credited as Wellington Playter)'' * '' The Daughter of the Hills'' (1913) * ''An American Citizen'' (1914) * '' The Ring and the Man'' (1914) * '' The County Chairman'' (1914) * ''Marta of the Lowlands'' (1914) * * '' The Man from Mexico'' (1914) * '' The Morals of Marcus'' (1915) * ''Coral'' (1915) * * '' The Slave Market'' (1917) * * ''The Sin Woman'' (1917) * * ''Polly of the Circus'' (1917) * * ''The Eagle's Eye'' (1918) * ''The Wicked Darling'' (1919) * ''The Struggle Everlasting'' (1918) * ''Spotlight Sadie ''Spotlight Sadie'' is a lost 1919 American silent film drama directed by Laurence Trimble and starring Mae Marsh and Wallace MacDonald. It was produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures. It was alternately known as ''The Saintly Show Girl''. ...'' (1919) * * '' Fool's Gold'' (1919) * '' ...
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Wheeler Oakman
Wheeler Oakman (born Vivian Eichelberger; February 21, 1890 – March 19, 1949) was an American film actor. Early years Oakman was born as Vivian Eichelberger in Washington, D.C., and educated in that city's schools. He grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, after moving there from Washington. Career Before acting in films, Oakman was active in stock theater in the eastern United States. Oakman appeared in over 280 films between 1912 and 1948. In silent films, he was often a leading man. Among his leading ladies were Priscilla Dean, Kathlyn Williams, Colleen Moore and Annette Kellerman. His most successful movie was ''Mickey'', a 1918 comedy-drama, in which he played the love interest of Mabel Normand. In 1928, he had a prominent role as the crime boss in the first all talking feature movie ever made, ''Lights of New York''. Later in the sound era, his career declined, and he often portrayed villains or even henchman, frequently appearing in crime thrillers, melodramas and in ...
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Charles Arling
Charles Arling (22 August 1875 – 21 April 1922) was a Canadian actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1909 and 1922. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died on 21 April 1922 from pneumonia at the age of 46 in Los Angeles. Selected filmography * '' In Little Italy'' (1909) * ''In the Border States'' (1910) * ''A Mohawk's Way'' (1910) * '' Sweet Memories'' (1911) * '' September Morn'' (1914) * ''That Little Band of Gold'' (1915) * '' Court House Crooks'' (1915) * ''Chased Into Love'' (1917) * '' Nuts in May'' (1917) * '' Mile-a-Minute Kendall'' (1918) * ''The Border Wireless'' (1918) * ''No Man's Land'' (1918) * ''Smiles'' (1919) * '' The Turn in the Road'' (1919) * '' Back to God's Country'' (1919) * '' In Old Kentucky'' (1919) * ''The Woman in Room 13'' (1920) * ''The Jack-Knife Man'' (1920) * ''The Desperate Hero'' (1920) * '' Number 99'' (1920) * ''Blue Streak McCoy'' (1920) * ''A Daughter of the Law ''A Daughter of the Law'' is ...
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Nell Shipman
Nell Shipman (born Helen Foster-Barham; October 25, 1892 – January 23, 1970) was a Canadian actress, author, screenwriter, producer, director, animal rights activist and animal trainer. Her works often had autobiographical elements to them and reflected her passion for nature. She is best known for her work in adventure films adapted from the novels of American writer, James Oliver Curwood. Shipman started two independent producing companies in her career: Shipman-Curwood Producing Company and Nell Shipman Productions. In 1919, she and her husband, Ernest Shipman, a film producer, made the most successful silent film in Canadian history, '' Back to God's Country.'' Personal life She was born as Helen Foster-Barham in Victoria, British Columbia. Her parents were Arnold and Rose Barham. She grew up in a middle-class family. From an early age, she developed a respect towards animals. She was passionate about animal rights and advocated them in Hollywood. She developed her own zoo ...
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David Hartford
David Hartford (1873–1932) was an American actor and film director best known for directing the movie '' Back to God's Country'' (1919). Selected filmography *''The Dead End'' (1914) *'' Tess of the Storm Country'' (1914) * ''The Bride of Hate'' (1917) * '' Blood Will Tell'' (1917) *''Madam Who?'' (1918) * '' The Turn of a Card'' (1918) * '' Inside the Lines'' (1918) *'' Rose o' Paradise'' (1918) *'' It Happened in Paris'' (1919, co-directed with Richard Gordon Matzene) *'' Back to God's Country'' (1919) *''Nomads of the North'' (1920) *''The Golden Snare'' (1921) * ''The Rapids'' (1922) *'' Blue Water'' (1924) * ''Then Came the Woman'' (1926) * ''The Man in the Shadow'' (1926) * ''God's Great Wilderness'' (1927) *''Rose of the Bowery'' (1927) *''Rough Romance ''Rough Romance'' is a 1930 American lumberjack Western film directed by A. F. Erickson. The film stars George O'Brien, Helen Chandler, Antonio Moreno, Roy Stewart, and Harry Cording and a 23-year-old John Wayne ha ...
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Back To God's Country (1919 Film)
''Back to God's Country'' is a 1919 Canadian drama film directed by David Hartford. It is one of the earliest Canadian feature films. The film starred and was co-written by Canadian actress Nell Shipman. With an estimated budget of over $67,000, it was the most successful silent film in Canadian history. The film is noteworthy as it starred Shipman and was produced by her husband, Ernest. Shipman was one of the first women to do a nude scene on screen in the movie. In 1918, they created a production company, Shipman-Curwood Producing Company, to produce ''Back to God's Country''. The film was the only film the company would produce, and was based on a short story, "Whapi, the Walrus", by James Oliver Curwood. Curwood's story was adapted to the screen by Nell herself. She changed the protagonist of the film from a great dane to the female lead, Dolores. Shipman also shaped her character into a heroine, who saves her husband. Curwood was infuriated with Shipman, but commercially ...
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