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Charles Craig (actor)
Charles Craig (August 13, 1877 – May, 1972) was an American actor. He appeared in 120 films between 1909 and 1931. Selected filmography *''To Save Her Soul'' (1909) *''The Woman from Mellon's'' (1910) *''The Lucky Toothache'' (1910) *'' Winning Back His Love'' (1910) *'' The Woman in White'' (1912) *''Where Love Leads'' (1916) *''The Poor Little Rich Girl'' (1917) *'' A Royal Romance'' (1917) *'' The Fall of the Romanoffs'' (1917) *'' A Rich Man's Plaything'' (1917) *'' The Blue Bird'' (1918) *''The Uphill Path'' (1918) *'' The Sporting Life'' (1918) *''Under the Greenwood Tree'' (1918) *''Three Men and a Girl'' (1919) *''My Lady's Garter'' (1919) *''The Firing Line'' (1919) *''Sadie Love'' (1919) * ''The Tower of Jewels'' (1919) * ''Youthful Folly'' (1920) *'' A Fool and His Money'' (1920) *''The Flapper'' (1920) * '' Nothing But the Truth'' (1920) *'' The Wonder Man'' (1920) * ''At the Stage Door'' (1921) * ''A Divorce of Convenience'' (1921) * '' The Last Door'' (1921) *'' Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Firing Line
''The Firing Line'' is a lost 1919 American silent drama film directed by Charles Maigne and starring Irene Castle. It was based on the 1908 novel by Robert W. Chambers and produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Paramount Pictures distributed the film. at silentera.com Cast * as Sheila Cardross * as Mrs. Cardross * as Constance Paliser * |
Beyond The Rainbow
''Beyond the Rainbow'' is a 1922 American silent drama film starring Billie Dove, Harry T. Morey and Clara Bow in her film debut. A 16mm print of the film is in the collection of the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Plot As described in a film magazine, Marion Taylor (Dove) is a stenographer employed by Wall Street broker Edward Mallory (Morey). She is the support of an invalid younger brother, who has been ordered to the Adirondack Mountains by the family physician. To get money for this, she attends a reception as the escort of a young society man, for which she receives $100. Edward is peeved as she has rejected his advances, and threatens to expose her when he sees Marion at the party. Each guest at the function receives a mysterious note saying, "Consult your conscience. Your secret is common gossip." Immediately, the guests are thrown into a panic as each has something to hide. The notes, however, were inspired by flapper Virginia Gardener, who had been left out of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blonde Vampire
''The Blonde Vampire'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Wray Physioc and starring De Sacia Mooers, Joseph W. Smiley and Miriam Battista.Munden p.69 Cast * De Sacia Mooers as Marcia Saville * Joseph W. Smiley as John Saville * Charles Craig as Simon Downs * Miriam Battista as Alice * Robert Conville as Jimmy the Rat * Edwin August as Martin Kent * Frank Beamish as The Chief * Mildred Wayne as Lou * Alfred Barrett Alfred Barrett (died 18 July 1849) was born in New England. He was an engineer by training. In about 1818, Barrett began working on the engineering staff that was constructing the Erie Canal in New York State. He rapidly gained experience and was ... as Tom Smith, The Snapper 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 * 1922 films 1922 drama films American black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back Pay (1922 Film)
''Back Pay'' is an extant 1922 American silent drama film directed by Frank Borzage, produced by Cosmopolitan Productions and distributed through Paramount Pictures. It is based on a short story of the same name by Fannie Hurst, and stars Seena Owen. It was remade in 1930 as '' Back Pay'' starring Corinne Griffith. Plot As described in a film magazine, Hester Bevins (Owen), a young country girl, is loved by grocery store clerk Jerry Newcombe (Moore). When he begs her to marry him, she refuses as she cannot bring herself to become his wife and settle down in a humdrum town. Hester decides to go to New York City and make her way. Some time later, she is in a beautiful Riverside Drive (Manhattan), Riverside Drive apartment in New York City that is provided for her by wealthy businessman Charles G. Wheeler (Sherry). Associated with her are her companions Kitty (Duray) and Speed (Craig), and Hester has changed considerably from her small town roots. Her life with Charles and his co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Door (film)
''The Last Door'' is a 1921 American silent mystery film directed by William P.S. Earle and starring Eugene O'Brien, Nita Naldi and Charles Craig.Munden p.420 Cast * Eugene O'Brien as he Magnet * Charles Craig as Freddie Tripp * Nita Naldi as The Widow * Helen Pillsbury as Mrs. Rogers * Martha Mansfield as Helen Rogers * Katherine Perry as Guest * Warren Cook Warren Cook (May 23, 1878 – May 2, 1939) was an American film actor of the silent era. Cook was born in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1901, he appeared in '' The Shaughraun'' at the Castle Square Theatre in Boston. He was part of the stock ... as Colonel 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 mystery films American silent feature films American mystery films American black-and-white films Films directed by William P. S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Divorce Of Convenience
''A Divorce of Convenience'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Robert Ellis and starring Owen Moore, Katherine Perry and Nita Naldi.Munden p.191 Cast * Owen Moore as Jim Blake * Katherine Perry as Helen Wakefield * George Lessey as Sen. Wakefield * Nita Naldi Nita Naldi (born Mary Nonna Dooley; In this reference Naldi's birth name Nonna is mistakenly cited “Donna”. Naldi's birthname in this reference is also incorrectly cited as “Donna”. November 13, 1894 – February 17, 1961) was an Ameri ... as Tula Moliana * Frank Wunderlee as Blinkwell Jones * Dan Duffy as Mr. Hart * Charles Craig as Mr. Holmes 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 comedy films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films American black-and- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Stage Door
''At the Stage Door'', also known by its working title ''Women of Conquest'', is a 1921 silent American romantic drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Billie Dove, Huntley Gordon, and Miriam Battista, and was released on December 11, 1921. The film gives a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes reality of life in the New York theater, as seen by a small town girl trying to make it in the big city. The picture received mixed reviews. This was Dove's first time on film, having moved over from the Ziegfeld Follies. Plot Mary Matthews is the elder sister of Helen, who is the favorite of their widowed mother. Growing up, she continually has to accede to Helen's wants and preferences. However, when the selfish Helen steals Mary's fiancé, Mary leaves home to try and make a life in New York City. She gets a part as a chorus girl in a Broadway production, but refuses to give in to the wanton lifestyle so prevalent among the other dancers. One night she is being pursued by the stag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wonder Man (film)
''The Wonder Man'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring Georges Carpentier. Cast * Georges Carpentier as Henri D'Alour * Faire Binney as Dorothy Stoner * Florence Billings as Mrs. Stoner * Downing Clarke as Mr. Stoner * Cecil Owen as Mr. Robbins * Robert Barrat as Alan Gardner * William Halligan as Bubbles * Pat Hartigan Pat Hartigan (born 1950) is an Irish former hurler who played for his local club South Liberties and at senior level for the Limerick county team in the 1970s. He is regarded as one of Limerick's greatest-ever players. Early and private l ... as Monroe * John Burkell as Butler See also References External links * * 1920 films Films directed by John G. Adolfi American silent feature films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1920 drama films Film Booking Offices of America films 1920s American films Silent adventure films {{silent-adventure-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing But The Truth (1920 Film)
''Nothing But the Truth'' is a 1920 American silent film, silent comedy film directed by David Kirkland and starring Taylor Holmes, Elsie Mackay (actress), Elsie Mackay and Ned Sparks.Munden p.554 It is based on the 1914 novel ''Nothing But the Truth (Isham novel), Nothing But the Truth'' by Frederic S. Isham, and the 1916 Broadway theatre, Broadway play inspired by it. Cast * Taylor Holmes as Robert Bennett * Elsie Mackay (actress), Elsie Mackay as Gwendolyn Gerald * Ned Sparks as The Monocle Man * Marcelle Carroll as Dolly * Ben Hendricks Sr. as Commodore Dan * Radcliffe Steele as The Hammer-Thrower * Elizabeth Garrison as Mrs. Clarence * Charles Craig (actor), Charles Craig as Mr. Clarence * Colin Campbell (actor), Colin Campbell as Dickie * Beth Franklyn as Mrs. Ralston * Edna Phillips (actress), Edna Phillips as Mrs. Commodore Dan References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flapper
''The Flapper'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film starring Olive Thomas. Directed by Alan Crosland, the film was the first in the United States to portray the "flapper" lifestyle, which became a cultural craze or fad in the 1920s. Plot Sixteen-year-old Genevieve 'Ginger' King (Thomas) is living in a very wealthy family in the boring town of Orange Springs, Florida with her younger siblings, where her unchaperoned decision to drink a soda with a young male is considered scandalous. Because of her questionable behavior and yearning for a more excitable life, Ginger's father decides to send her to a boarding school in Lake Placid, New York. Mrs. Paddles' School for Young Ladies is administered by the strict disciplinarian, Mrs. Paddles (Marcia Harris). Despite the strictness there, the girls have fun getting into flapper-lifestyle trouble including flirting. Richard Channing (William P. Carleton), an older man, rides past the seminary every day, prompting romantic fantasies amo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Fool And His Money (1920 Film)
''A Fool and His Money'' is a lost 1920 American silent drama film directed by actor Robert Ellis and starring Eugene O'Brien. It was produced at Lewis J. Selznick studios and distributed by the Select Film Company. The film was remade in 1925 with William Haines in O'Brien's role. Cast * Eugene O'Brien as John B. Smart *Rubye De Remer as Aline *Emile La Croix as Mr. Schmick * Anne Brody as Mrs. Schmick *Finnstron Erics as Schmick's son *George Dowling as Schmicks's Elder Son *Frank Goldsmith as Dr. Hazzard *Wray Page as Mrs. Hazzard *Ned Hay as Billy Smith *Louise Prussing as Mrs. Smith *Arthur Housman as Count Tarnowsky * Charles Craig as Secretary Poopendyke *Jules Cowles Jules Cowles (October 18, 1877 – May 22, 1943) was an American film actor.Munden p.193 He was also billed as J. D. Cowles and Julius D. Cowles. Born in Farmington, Connecticut, Cowles attended Yale and was a writer in addition to being an actor ... as Benton *Elizabeth Garrison as Mrs. Titus Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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