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Charles Richman (actor)
Charles J. Richman (January 12, 1865 – December 1, 1940) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1939. Richman was born in the Kenwood Section of Chicago, Illinois. After receiving a public-school education, he attended the Chicago College of Law at night. His interest turned from law to theater after he began acting in amateur productions at the Carleton Club and a millionaire offered to sponsor a touring company headed by Richman. That project led Richman to New York. Long before entering films Richman acted in the legitimate theatre.His work on Broadway began with portraying Horst von Neuhoff in ''The Countess Gucki'' (1896) and ended with playing Grandfather Trenchard in ''And Stars Remain'' (1936). In Hollywood, he often played supporting roles as a dignified authoritarian figures like General Tufto in the first Technicolor film ''Becky Sharp'' (1935) and Judge Thatcher in ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (1938). Rich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = State , subdivision_type2 = Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook and DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfoot ( D) , leader_title1 = City Clerk , leader_name1 = Anna Valencia ( D) , unit_pref = Imperial , area_footnotes = , area_tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtain (1920 Film)
''Curtain'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by James Young and starring Katherine MacDonald, Edwin B. Tilton and Earl Whitlock.Goble p.493 Cast * Katherine MacDonald as Nancy Bradshaw * Edwin B. Tilton as Jerry Coghlan * Earl Whitlock as Ted Dorn * Charles Richman as Dick Cunningham * Florence Deshon Florence Deshon (born Florence Danks; July 19, 1893February 4, 1922) was an American motion picture actress in silent films. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Deshon began her film career in 1915, appearing in '' The Beloved Vagabond'', and would la ... as Lila Grant References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1920 films 1920 drama films Silent American drama films Films directed by James Young American silent feature films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films First National Pictures films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Glass Key (1935 Film)
''The Glass Key'', released in 1935, was based upon the 1931 suspense novel ''The Glass Key'' by Dashiell Hammett, directed by Frank Tuttle, starring George Raft and featuring Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams and Ray Milland. Ann Sheridan has a brief speaking role as Raft's character's nurse in their first film together. The film was remade in 1942, with Alan Ladd in Raft's role, Brian Donlevy and Veronica Lake in the roles previously played by Arnold and Dodd, and William Bendix in Guinn Williams' part. Plot Paul Madvig ( Edward Arnold) controls crime and politics in the city, helped by the brains and brawn of Ed Beaumont (George Raft). As he throws his support behind Janet Henry's (Claire Dodd) father, in a political campaign, Paul also plans to marry her. Janet's brother Taylor (Ray Milland) is a gambler heavily in debt to O'Rory (Robert Gleckler), a gangster whose club Paul intends to put out of business. Taylor, who has been romancing Paul's younger si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Case Of The Curious Bride
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George White's 1935 Scandals
''George White's 1935 Scandals'' is an American musical film, written by Jack Yellen and produced in 1935 by Fox Film Corporation. It was a follow-up to (but not a sequel to) the 1934 release, ''George White's Scandals''. Plot The film centers on real-life stage and screen producer George White as he gathers acts for his new Broadway revue. At the top of his list is blonde Alice Faye. Also appearing in the film was James Dunn and Cliff Edwards. ''George White's 1935 Scandals'' is best remembered as the major film debut of a young dancer named Eleanor Powell, here performing a "specialty dance". Powell, already a Broadway star, had played bit parts in a couple of films prior to this, but ''Scandals'' was her first major film role. According to her introduction to the book ''Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance'', a mix-up in the make-up department resulted in her being made to look almost Egyptian and she left the production so disenchanted with movie-making, she initially rejected a contrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After Office Hours
''After Office Hours'' is a 1935 crime drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Clark Gable and Constance Bennett. The screenplay was written by Herman Mankiewicz. Plot Jim Branch (Clark Gable), a newspaper editor, falls for wealthy socialite Sharon Norwood (Constance Bennett), after having fired her as a reporter, all while trying to solve a murder mystery. Cast * Constance Bennett as Sharon Norwood * Clark Gable as James "Jim" Branch * Stuart Erwin as Hank Parr * Billie Burke as Mrs. Norwood * Harvey Stephens as Tommy Bannister * Katharine Alexander as Julia Patterson * Hale Hamilton as Henry King Patterson * Henry Travers as Cap * Henry Armetta as Italian diner owner * Charles Richman as Jordan * Herbert Bunston as Barlow, Norwood's butler * Margaret Dumont as Mrs. Murchison * William Demarest as police detective * Rita La Roy Rita La Roy (born Ina La Roi Stuart; October 2, 1901 – February 18, 1993) was an American actress and dancer, beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biography Of A Bachelor Girl
''Biography of a Bachelor Girl'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Edward H. Griffith and written by Horace Jackson and Anita Loos. It is based upon the play, "Biography," by S. N. Behrman. The film stars Ann Harding, Robert Montgomery, Edward Everett Horton, Edward Arnold, Una Merkel and Charles Richman. It was released on January 4, 1935, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Cynical and hard-bitten publisher Richard Kurt ( Robert Montgomery) persuades free-spirited bohemian artist Marion Forsythe (Ann Harding) to write her memoirs, which he hopes will be salacious. Her old (and nearly forgotten) flame Leander Nolan (Edward Everett Horton)—she calls him Bunny—is now running for the Senate and fears embarrassment and political ruin. Spurred by his wealthy backer and prospective father-in-law, Nolan tries to halt publication of the book, clashing from the start with Kurt. To get Marion away from the distraction, Kurt takes her to a secluded cabin in Maine, where a romance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The President Vanishes (film)
''The President Vanishes'' (released in the United Kingdom as ''Strange Conspiracy'') is a 1934 American political drama film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Walter Wanger. Starring Edward Arnold and Arthur Byron, the film is an adaptation of Rex Stout's political novel of the same name. Upon its release, the film was praised for its ensemble castEames, John Douglas, ''The Paramount Story''; 1985, Crown Publishers, Inc.; Hardcover p. 100 but author John Douglas Eames, in his 1985 book ''The Paramount Story'', stated that, even with "an accomplished cast and an out-of-the-rut story, '' The President Vanishes'' couldn't buck moviegoers' apathy towards political subjects". Premise The film follows the story of ''The President Vanishes''. Cast * Edward Arnold — Secretary of War Wardell * Arthur Byron — President Craig Stanley * Paul Kelly — Chick Moffat * Peggy Conklin — Alma Cronin * Andy Devine — Val Orcott * Janet Beecher &mdash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Double Life
''His Double Life'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Broadway theatrical impresario and first time film director Arthur Hopkins with directorial input from the experienced William C. deMille, Cecil's older brother. It stars Roland Young and Lillian Gish. It had been filmed before in 1921 in the silent era as '' The Great Adventure'' with Lionel Barrymore, and was remade again in 1943 as '' Holy Matrimony'' with Monty Woolley. It is preserved at the Library of Congress, Washington D.C. and is available on DVD. This film is now in public domain (in the USA). Plot Priam Farrel is England's most renowned painter. A recluse who hates fame, he has been away from England; his longtime agent has never even met him. When Lady Helen mistakenly believes he has proposed to her, he hastily returns to London with his valet Henry Leek. After Leek dies soon after of pneumonia, the attending doctor mistakes him for Priam and informs the press. The real Priam is gla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take A Chance (1933 Film)
''Take a Chance'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Monte Brice and Laurence Schwab and written by Monte Brice, Buddy G. DeSylva, Laurence Schwab, Sid Silvers and Richard A. Whiting. It is based on the musical of the same name. The film stars James Dunn, June Knight, Lillian Roth, Cliff Edwards, Lilian Bond, Dorothy Lee and Lona Andre. The film was released on October 27, 1933, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast * James Dunn as Duke Stanley * June Knight as Toni Ray *Lillian Roth as Wanda Hill *Cliff Edwards as Louie Webb *Lilian Bond as Thelma Green * Dorothy Lee as Consuelo Raleigh * Lona Andre as Miss Miami Beach *Charles "Buddy" Rogers Charles Edward "Buddy" Rogers (August 13, 1904 – April 21, 1999) was an American film actor and musician. During the peak of his popularity in the late 1920s and early 1930s he was publicized as "America's Boyfriend". Life and career Early ... as Kenneth Raleigh * Charles Richman as Andrew Raleigh *Robert Gle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Struggle (1931 Film)
''The Struggle'' is a 1931 American pre-Code feature film directed by D. W. Griffith and based on the 1877 novel ''L'Assommoir'' by Émile Zola. It was Griffith's only full-sound film besides ''Abraham Lincoln'' (1930). After several films directed by Griffith failed at the box office, ''The Struggle'' was his last film. The film was made primarily at the Audio-Cinema studios in the Bronx, New York with some outdoor filming on the streets of the Bronx. ''The Struggle'' stars Hal Skelly, Zita Johann, Charles Richman, and in her film debut, Helen Mack. Longtime Griffith actress Kate Bruce made her final film appearance in this film as Granny, and this was also the final film for Claude Cooper. Plot The story begins in 1911 and extends into the Prohibition era. Jimmie got into the habit of drinking (bootleg liquor) partly due to the Prohibition law. When he falls in love with and proposes to Florrie, he makes a vow "not to take another drink". The young couple gets married, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The College Hero
''The College Hero'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Walter Lang. This is a surviving title contrary to some reports, as it is on video. Plot Football player Bob Cantfield enrolls at Carver College, is assigned Jim Halloran as a roommate and lands a date with Sampson Saunders' attractive sister, Vivian. Jim's jealousy over Bob's gridiron and girlfriend successes cause him to trip his teammate deliberately and cause Bob to be injured in a game. Bob is still able to score the touchdown that wins Carver the game, after which Jim's conscience gets the better of him. Cast * Pauline Garon as Vivian Saunders * Ben Turpin as The Janitor * Robert Agnew as Bob Cantfield (as Bobbie Agnew) * Rex Lease as Jim Halloran * Churchill Ross as Sampson Saunders * Joan Standing Joan Standing (21 June 1903 – 3 February 1979) was an English actress best known for playing Nurse Briggs in the 1931 horror film ''Dracula''. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1919 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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