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Charles Brabin
Charles Brabin (April 17, 1882 – November 3, 1957) was a British-American film director. Biography Born in Liverpool, England, he was educated at St. Francis Xavier College. Brabin sailed to New York City in the early 1900s and, while holding down odd jobs there, he tried his hand as a stage actor. He joined the Edison Manufacturing Company around 1908, first acting, later writing and directing. He was active during the silent era, then pursued a short-lived career in talkies. His last film was ''A Wicked Woman'' for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1934. Brabin married his first wife socialite Suzan "Susette" Jeanette Mosher, the daughter of Edwin Howard Mosher and Jennie Slater Mosher of New York City. They wed December 14, 1913, at Bedford Congregational Church in the Bronx, shortly after Brabin returned from a trip to England and Europe. Brabin's best friend, screen actor Marc MacDermott, served as best man. Charles and Suzan Brabin remained married for seven years."United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. With a population of in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2.24 million. On the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, Liverpool historically lay within the ancient hundred of West Derby in the county of Lancashire. It became a borough in 1207, a city in 1880, and a county borough independent of the newly-created Lancashire County Council in 1889. Its growth as a major port was paralleled by the expansion of the city throughout the Industrial Revolution. Along with general cargo, freight, and raw materials such as coal and cotton, merchants were involved in the slave trade. In the 19th century, Liverpool was a major port of departure for English and Irish emigrants to North America. It was also home to both the Cunard and White Star Lines, and was the port of registry of the ocean li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of Fame (1916 Film)
''The Price of Fame'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Charles Brabin and starring Marc McDermott, Naomi Childers and L. Rogers Lytton.Langman p.128 Cast * Marc McDermott as John Thatcher / William Thatcher * Naomi Childers as Constance Preston * L. Rogers Lytton as Metz * Logan Paul as Mr. Thatcher * Mary Maurice Mary Maurice (November 15, 1844 – April 30, 1918) was an American actress who appeared in 139 films between 1909 and 1918. Biography Maurice was born on November 15, 1844, in Morristown, Ohio. Originally a schoolteacher, during her long ... as Mrs. Thatcher * Philip Quinn as Butler References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''Destination Hollywood: The Influence of Europeans on American Filmmaking''. McFarland, 2000. External links * 1916 films 1916 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Charles Brabin Vitagraph Studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Mavourneen (1919 Film)
''Kathleen Mavourneen'' is a lost 1919 American silent drama film directed by Charles J. Brabin and starring his wife Theda Bara. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. A much filmed story based on the poem, Kathleen Mavourneen, by Annie Crawford and play by Dion Boucicault. Plot As described in a film magazine, Kathleen (Bara) and Terence (McKee), Irish peasants, plan their wedding in anticipation of a lifetime of happiness. Their dreams are broken by the Squire of Traise (McDermott), attracted by Kathleen's beauty, and a forced marriage to him is the result. A while later the Squire meets Lady Clancarthy (Harris), who possesses vast estates and funds, and is convinced that he can win her if he was free of Kathleen. He lures Kathleen to a lonely spot in the woods and leaves her. After being deserted by her husband, she is set upon by ruffians, and rescued only by the timely arrival of Terence, who kills one of her assailants. Terence is tried and found guilty, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buchanan's Wife
''Buchanan's Wife'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Charles Brabin and starring Virginia Pearson, Marc McDermott, Victor Sutherland, and Ned Finley. It is based on the 1906 novel of the same name by Justus Miles Forman. The film was released by Fox Film Corporation on December 1, 1918. Plot Cast *Virginia Pearson as Beatrix Buchanan *Marc McDermott as Herbert Buchanan *Victor Sutherland as Harry Faring *Ned Finley as Kansas, a tramp Preservation The film is now considered lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee .... References External links * 1918 drama films Silent American drama films 1918 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Fox Film films Lost American films Films based on American novels 1918 lost film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Pair Of Cupids
''A Pair of Cupids'', also known by its pre-release title of ''Both Members'', is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Charles Brabin. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Charles Sutton, and was released on July 29, 1918. Cast list * Francis X. Bushman as Peter Warburton * Beverly Bayne as Virginia Parke * Charles Sutton as Henry Burgess * Gerald Griffin as Michael McGroghan * Jessie Stevens as Bridget McGroghan * Edgar Norton as Martin * Lou Gorey as Marie * Mrs. Turner as Lizette * Thomas Blake as Bat Small * Louis Wolheim Louis Robert Wolheim (March 28, 1880 – February 18, 1931) was an American actor, of both stage and screen, whose rough physical appearance relegated him to roles mostly of thugs or villains in the movies, but whose talent allowed him to fl ... as Dirk Thomas * John Judge as John Henry McGroghan * Elwell Judge as Mary Ann McGroghan References External links * * * Films directed by Charles Brabin Metro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Quicksands
''Social Quicksands'' is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Charles Brabin. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Mabel Frenyear, and was released on June 10, 1918. Cast list * Francis X. Bushman as Warren Dexter * Beverly Bayne as Phyllis Lane * Mabel Frenyear as Mollie * Leslie Stowe as Dudley * William Dunn as Jim * Lila Blow as Mrs. Byrd Cutting * Rolinda Bainbridge as Mrs. Amos * Elsie MacLeod Elsie MacLeod(1890 or 1894 - ?''date of death unknown'') was an American film actress who worked in Hollywood in the 1910s and early 1920s. She was primarily known for her starring roles in short Edison comedies. Biography According to contem ... as Miss "Nobody Home" * Jack B. Hollis as Englishman * Armorel McDowell as The "Bullet Girl" * William Stone * Jack Dunn References External links * * * Metro Pictures films Films directed by Charles Brabin American silent feature films American black-and-white films American comedy-drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakers Ahead
''Breakers Ahead'' is a 1918 American silent drama film, directed by Charles Brabin. It stars Viola Dana, Clifford Bruce, and Mabel Van Buren, and was released on March 25, 1918. Plot Agnes Bowman is the sweetheart of Captain Scudder, a local seafarer. After he leaves on an extended voyage, Agnes gives birth to a baby girl, Ruth. When Agnes' sister, Agatha is married, the newspapers erroneously state the name of the bride as Agnes. Scudder reads the newspaper account, and heartbroken, decides not to return to his home port. Ten years later, Agnes dies and Ruth goes to live with her Aunt Agatha in a nearby fishing village, Sandwich. As she grows up she falls in love with Agatha's son, Eric, and he reciprocates those feelings. However, a jealous woman begins to spread the rumor that Ruth is illegitimate, and the villagers begin to shun her. Eric and Ruth plan to marry as soon as Eric becomes the first mate on a ship. Hiram Hawley and his son, Jim, own "The Wasp". They hire Scu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Poor Rich Man
''The Poor Rich Man'' is a surviving 1918 American silent costume-romance film, produced and distributed by Metro Pictures. It was directed by Charles Brabin and starred screen lovers Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Cast * Francis X. Bushman as Vantyne Carter *Beverly Bayne as Arizona Brown *Stuart Holmes as Teddy Carter *Sally Crute as Edith Trentoni *William Frederic as Pecos Bill Brown *C.J. Williams as James Carter *Jules Cowles as Hobo *Louis Wolheim Louis Robert Wolheim (March 28, 1880 – February 18, 1931) was an American actor, of both stage and screen, whose rough physical appearance relegated him to roles mostly of thugs or villains in the movies, but whose talent allowed him to fl ... as Wrestler See also * Francis X. Bushman filmography Preservation status This film is preserved at the BFI National Film and Television Archive in London, courtesy of MGM. References External links * * 1918 films Metro Pictures films American silent feature fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Bonded Wife
''His Bonded Wife'' is a lost 1918 silent film comedy drama directed by Charles Brabin and starring Emmy Wehlen. It was produced by Maxwell Karger and distributed through Metro Pictures. Cast *Emmy Wehlen as Doris Morse *Frank Currier as Digby Morse *Creighton Hale Creighton Hale (born Patrick Fitzgerald; May 24, 1882 – August 9, 1965) was an Irish-American theatre, film, and television actor whose career extended more than a half-century, from the early 1900s to the end of the 1950s. Career Born in Cou ... as Philip Hazard *John Terry as Tom Lloyd *Wanda Howard as Kate *William Frederick References External links * * 1918 films American silent feature films Films directed by Charles Brabin Lost American films American black-and-white films American comedy-drama films 1918 comedy-drama films 1918 lost films Lost comedy-drama films Silent comedy-drama films 1910s American films Silent American drama films Silent American comedy films {{silent-comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Jane's Pa (1917 Film)
''Mary Jane's Pa'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Charles Brabin and William P.S. Earle and starring Marc McDermott, Mildred Manning and Eulalie Jensen.Parish & Pitts p.42 It is based on the 1906 play ''Mary Jane's Pa'' by Edith Ellis, later adapted into a 1935 sound film of the same title. Cast * Marc McDermott as Hiram Perkins * Mildred Manning as Mary Jane * Eulalie Jensen as Portia Perkins * Emmett King as Rome Preston * Clio Ayres as Lucille Perkins * William R. Dunn as Barrett Sheridan * Templar Saxe Templar Saxe (born Templer William Edward Edevein; August 22, 1865 – April 17, 1935) was a British-born stage actor, opera singer and silent film actor. In films, he usually was a character actor as his singing voice could not be used in silent ... as Joel Skinner References Bibliography *Parish, James Robert & Pitts, Michael R. . ''Film Directors: A Guide to their American Films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babette (film)
''Babette'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Charles Brabin and starring Marc McDermott, Peggy Hyland and Templar Saxe.Parish & Pitts p.42 Cast * Marc McDermott as Raveau * Peggy Hyland as Babette * Templar Saxe Templar Saxe (born Templer William Edward Edevein; August 22, 1865 – April 17, 1935) was a British-born stage actor, opera singer and silent film actor. In films, he usually was a character actor as his singing voice could not be used in silent ... as Pivot * William R. Dunn as Guinard References Bibliography *Parish, James Robert & Pitts, Michael R. . ''Film Directors: A Guide to their American Films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Charles Brabin Vitagraph Studios films 1910s American films {{1910s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sixteenth Wife
''The Sixteenth Wife'' is a 1917 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Charles Brabin and starring Peggy Hyland, Marc McDermott and George J. Forth.Quinlan p.44 Cast * Peggy Hyland as Olette * Marc McDermott as Kadir El Raschid * George J. Forth as Jimmy Warburton * Templar Saxe Templar Saxe (born Templer William Edward Edevein; August 22, 1865 – April 17, 1935) was a British-born stage actor, opera singer and silent film actor. In films, he usually was a character actor as his singing voice could not be used in silent ... as Hackel References Bibliography * David Quinlan. ''Quinlan's Film Directors''. Batsford, 1999. External links * 1917 films 1917 comedy-drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films American comedy-drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Charles Brabin Vitagraph Studios films Silent comedy-drama films 1910s American films Silent American drama films Silent American comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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