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Charles Norris Williamson
Charles Norris (C N) Williamson (1859–1920) was a British writer, motoring journalist and founder of the '' Black and White'' who was perhaps best known for his collaboration with his wife, Alice Muriel Williamson, in a number of novels and travelogues. Biography Born in Exeter, Williamson was educated at University College, London, where he studied engineering. He spent eight years as a journalist on the Graphic before establishing the '' Black and White'' in 1891 as founding editor. He published a Life of Carlyle in 1881. Several of the Williamsons' short stories and novels later became films. Charles Norris Williamson wrote many of his published works in partnership with his wife, Alice who he married in 1894; she apparently said of him "Charlie Williamson could do anything in the world except write stories": she also said "I can't do anything else." Charles wrote some novels on his own, as did Alice after her husband's death He died at Combe Down, Bath, on Sunday 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Norris Williamson
Charles Norris (C N) Williamson (1859–1920) was a British writer, motoring journalist and founder of the '' Black and White'' who was perhaps best known for his collaboration with his wife, Alice Muriel Williamson, in a number of novels and travelogues. Biography Born in Exeter, Williamson was educated at University College, London, where he studied engineering. He spent eight years as a journalist on the Graphic before establishing the '' Black and White'' in 1891 as founding editor. He published a Life of Carlyle in 1881. Several of the Williamsons' short stories and novels later became films. Charles Norris Williamson wrote many of his published works in partnership with his wife, Alice who he married in 1894; she apparently said of him "Charlie Williamson could do anything in the world except write stories": she also said "I can't do anything else." Charles wrote some novels on his own, as did Alice after her husband's death He died at Combe Down, Bath, on Sunday 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munsey's Magazine
''Munsey's Weekly'', later known as ''Munsey's Magazine'', was a 36-page quarto United States, American magazine founded by Frank Munsey, Frank A. Munsey in 1889 and edited by John Kendrick Bangs. Frank Munsey aimed to publish "a magazine of the people and for the people, with pictures and art and good cheer and human interest throughout". Soon after its inception, the magazine was selling 40,000 copies a week. In 1891, ''Munsey's Weekly'' adopted a monthly schedule and was renamed ''Munsey's Magazine''. In October 1893, Munsey reduced the price of the magazine from 25 cents to 10 cents, which was greatly successful. By 1895, the magazine had a circulation of 500,000 a month. It included numerous illustrations (including many by the illustrator Charles Howard Johnson) and was attacked for its "half-dressed women and undressed statuary". Some outlets refused to stock the magazine as a result, but circulation continued to grow and by 1897 had reached 700,000 per month. Circulation b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Friend The Chauffeur
''My Friend the Chauffeur'' (German: ''Mein Freund der Chauffeur'') is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Erich Waschneck and starring Hans Albers, Ferdinand von Alten and Barbara von Annenkoff.Hardt p.234 It was made by Germany's largest studio UFA. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Botho Hoefer, Carl Ludwig Kirmse and Bernhard Schwidewski. Cast In alphabetical order * Hans Albers as Sir Ralph Moray * Alice Kempen as Bietsche, Frau Kidders Tochter * Oskar Marion as Lord Terry Barrymore * Olly Orska as Maida, Frau Kidders Nichte * Livio Pavanelli as Fürst Coramini * Ferdinand von Alten as Graf Dalmar-Kalm * Barbara von Annenkoff Barbara von Annenkoff (13 February 1900 – 30 November 1979) was a Russian-born German stage and film actress. Selected filmography * ''Op Hoop van Zegen'' (1924) * '' Wood Love'' (1925) * '' Den of Iniquity'' (1925) * '' One Minute to Twelve'' ... as Frau Stanley Kidder * Alfred von Schluga as Joseph, de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lion's Mouse
''The Lion's Mouse'' ( nl, De leeuw en de muis) is a 1923 British-Dutch silent crime film directed by Oscar Apfel. Cast * Wyndham Standing as Dick Sands * Mary Odette as Mouse * Rex Davis as Justin O'Reilly * Marguerite Marsh as Olga Beverley * Carl Tobi as Stephen * as murderer * Willem van der Veer * Roy Travers * Cor Smits Cor or COR may refer to: People * Cor people, an ethnic group of Vietnam * Cor (given name), including a list of people with the name * Jon Cor (born 1984), a Canadian actor Places * Cor, Templeport Cor () is a townland in the civil parish o ... References External links * 1923 films British silent feature films Dutch silent feature films British black-and-white films Dutch black-and-white films 1923 crime films Films directed by Oscar Apfel Films based on British novels Dutch crime films Films based on works by Alice Williamson {{Netherlands-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Lady's Latchkey
''My Lady's Latchkey'' is a lost 1921 American mystery film directed by Edwin Carewe and written by Finis Fox. It is based on the 1920 novel ''The Second Latchkey'' by Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson. The film stars Katherine MacDonald, Edmund Lowe, Claire Du Brey, Howard Gaye, Lenore Lynard and Thomas Jefferson. The film was released in January 1921, by Associated First National Pictures. Cast *Katherine MacDonald as Annesley Grayle *Edmund Lowe as Nelson Smith *Claire Du Brey as Countess Santiago *Howard Gaye as Lord Annesley-Seton *Lenore Lynard as Lady Annesley-Seton *Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was previously the natio ... as Ruthven Smith *Helena Phillips Evans as Mrs. Ellsworth References External links * {{IMDb title, 0012488, My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passion's Playground
''Passion's Playground'' is a 1920 American silent drama film produced by and starring Katherine MacDonald. Rudolph Valentino has a featured part in the film billed as Rudolph Valentine. The film is based on the novel ''The Guests of Hercules'' by Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson. This film is presumed lost. Plot As described in a film magazine, Mary Grant (MacDonald), an orphan, leaves an Italian convent and goes to Monte Carlo where, with beginner's luck, she breaks the bank. When her unsophisticated ways lead men to make unseemly advances, she is protected by Prince Angelo Della Robbia (Valentino), whom she later promises to marry. His brother's wife comes to visit her and she learns that she is Marie Grant (Craig), a former student of the same convent who several years earlier had eloped with a man who then deserted her. When a former sweetheart of her husband accuses her of the deed, she places the blame on Mary. Mary goes to a chateau in the mountains. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Demon (1918 Film)
''The Demon'' is a 1918 American silent comedy film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Edith Storey, Lewis Cody, and Charles K. Gerrard, and was released on July 22, 1918. Cast list * Edith Storey as Princess Perdita * Lewis Cody as Jim Lassells * Charles K. Gerrard as Tom Reardon * Virginia Chester as Lady Lilah Grey * Mollie McConnell as The Duchess of Westgate * Laura Winston as Aissa * Fred Malatesta as Count Theodore de Seramo * Frank Deshon as Prince Lorenzo di Rivoli *Alice Knowland as Señorita Selina Rossi * Anne Schaefer as Señorita Agatha Rossi Reception '' Exhibitor's Herald'' gave the film a positive review. While they felt the plot was not as well-done as it might have been, it was good enough to develop into an "interesting production", for which most viewers would "come away with a lighter feeling and a greater admiration for Miss Storey." They praised Storey's performance. ''Motion Picture News The ''Motion Picture News'' was an American film in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scarlet Runner
''The Scarlet Runner'' is a 1916 American drama film serial directed by William P. S. Earle and Wally Van. The film is considered lost. Plot A series of 12 two-reel episodes, each a separate story related to the adventures of Christopher Race and his high-powered automobile, "The Scarlet Runner". Every episode has a different cast, except for the continuing role of Earle Williams. Cast * Earle Williams as Christopher Race * Marguerite Blake as Lady Ivy * L. Rogers Lytton as Baron von Hess * Charles Kent as James Race * Dorothy Kelly as Miss Collingwood * Leila Blow as Mrs. Collingwood * Donald Hall as Sir Gordon Race * Lillian Tucker as Mrs. Dauray * William R. Dunn as Fitzgerald * Kalman Matus as Prince Mirco * John Costello as Ambassador Rudovico * Ethel Corcoran as Volda Rudovico * Grace Valentine as Grace Norwood * Zena Keefe as Sidney Chester / Dorothy Herbert * Helen Pillsbury as The Mother * Walter McGrail as Morley Chester * Raymond Walburn as John Brown * Gypsy O'Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The League Of The Future
''The League of the Future'' is a 1916 American silent short directed by Edward J. Le Saint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it is the fifth in the five film series ''Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John *Malcolm Blevins as Richard Wayne *Stella Razeto as Maida Odell *Laura Oakley as Head Sister *Carmen Phillips as Jenny See also *''Lord John in New York'' (1915) *''The Grey Sisterhood'' (1916) *''Three Fingered Jenny ''Three Fingered Jenny'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint written by Harvey Gates. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the third film in the five film series of '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast ...'' (1916) *''The Eye of Horus'' (1916) References External links * 1916 films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Edward LeSaint 1910s American films Silent American mystery films {{short-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Fingered Jenny
''Three Fingered Jenny'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint written by Harvey Gates. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the third film in the five film series of ''Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John *Stella Razeto as Maida Odell *Carmen Phillips as Jenny *Malcolm Blevins as Richard Wayne *Laura Oakley as Head Sister *Albert MacQuarrie as Doctor Ramese See also *''Lord John in New York'' (1915) *''The Grey Sisterhood'' (1916) *''The Eye of Horus'' (1916) *''The League of the Future ''The League of the Future'' is a 1916 American silent short directed by Edward J. Le Saint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it is the fifth in the five film series ''Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John *Malco ...'' (1916) References External links * 1916 films American silent short films American black-and-white films American mystery films Films directed by Edward LeSaint 1916 myst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Loveland Discovers America
''Lord Loveland Discovers America'' is a 1916 silent movie that was made by the American Film Manufacturing Company at their Flying "A" Studios in Santa Barbara, California. The movie is based on a 1910 best-selling novel by Charles and Alice Williamson. Plot Plagued by creditors, but with no money to pay his debts, Lord Loveland (Arthur Maude) leaves England and sails to the United States hoping to find a wealthy heiress to marry. During the voyage, he makes friends with a lady playwright named Leslie Dearmer (Constance Crawley), whom he likes, but believing her not to be the wealthy heiress he seeks, he is reluctant to develop their friendship further. Leslie likes Loveland also and tries to help him after the ship arrives in port. Unfortunately, they part unexpectedly when Loveland joins a theater troupe and suddenly leaves town, hoping that he can make some quick money as the troupe tours across the country. But when the troupe performs one of Leslie's plays without her pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grey Sisterhood
''The Grey Sisterhood'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the second film in the five film series ''Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John * Stella Razetto as Maida Odell *Ogden Crane as Roger Odell *Carmen Phillips *Doc Crane as L.J. Calit *Laura Oakley as Head Sister *Albert MacQuarrie See also *''Lord John in New York'' (1915) *''Three Fingered Jenny'' (1916) *''The Eye of Horus'' (1916) *''The League of the Future ''The League of the Future'' is a 1916 American silent short directed by Edward J. Le Saint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it is the fifth in the five film series '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John *Mal ...'' (1916) References External links * 1916 films American silent short films American black-and-white films American mystery films Films directed by Edward LeSaint 1916 mystery films 1916 short films 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
