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Eugene Strong
Eugene Strong (August 9, 1893 – June 25, 1962) was an American film actor and vaudevillian. Career Eugene Strong oscillated between stage and film work throughout his acting career. He played the lead role in the stage production of '' The Virginian'' for two years. He was working in vaudeville in 1915. Strong's first film was '' The Crimson Stain Mystery'' (1916); he received positive notice for his role as a man seduced by a vampire. Strong returned to vaudeville in the 1920s. Strong worked with Valeska Surrat and supported Surrat in a lawsuit brought against her by Walter Percival in 1920. He was part of the vaudeville act Mann and Strong, with singer Hazel Mann. A ''Variety'' review of the play ''Garage Love'' states, "Strong, as always, is the personified matinee hero who gets the flappers on sight... Strong is a romantic 'hero' who has few equals. With any kind of luck he should be a 'name' in the native legitimate drama. He has proven it. Even in vaudeville he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Front Page (1931 Film)
''The Front Page'' is a 1931 American pre-Code screwball comedy-drama film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Adolphe Menjou and Pat O'Brien. Based on the 1928 Broadway play of the same name by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the film was produced by Howard Hughes, written by Bartlett Cormack and Charles Lederer, and distributed by United Artists. The supporting cast includes Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett, George E. Stone, Mae Clarke, Slim Summerville, and Matt Moore. At the 4th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Picture, Milestone for Best Director, and Menjou for Best Actor. In 2010, this film was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film is in the public domain. Two versions of the film exist, each made up of different takes, one for the international market and director Lewis Milestone's preferred version for its origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trail Of The Shadow
''The Trail of the Shadow'' is a lost 1917 American silent drama film. Directed by Edwin Carewe, the film stars Emmy Wehlen, William B. Davidson William Beatman Davidson (June 16, 1888 – September 28, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1915 and 1947. Early life Davidson was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He attended Columbia University, w ..., and Harry S. Northrup. It was released on June 18, 1917. Cast References External links The Trail of the Shadow at IMDb.com 1917 films Metro Pictures films American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1917 drama films Films produced by B. A. Rolfe Films directed by Edwin Carewe 1910s American films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Web Of Fate
''Web of Fate'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Dallas M. Fitzgerald and starring Lillian Rich, Henry Sedley and Eugene Strong.Langman & Finn p.296 Cast * Lillian Rich as Gloria Gunther / Beverly Townsend * Henry Sedley as Linton * Eugene Strong as Don Eddington * John Cossar as Carlton Townsend * Frances Raymond Frances Raymond (1869–1961) was an American stage and film actress.Goble p.193 An established character actress, she played in a number of supporting roles during the silent era. Later, during the sound era, she primarily played much smaller, un ... as Mrs. Townsend References Bibliography * Larry Langman & Daniel Finn. ''A guide to American silent crime films''. Greenwood Press, 1994. External links * 1927 films 1927 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films Films directed by Dallas M. Fitzgerald American black-and-white films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drop Kick
''The Drop Kick'' (also known as ''Glitter'' in the UK) is a 1927 silent film directed by Millard Webb written by Katherine Brush about a college football player (Richard Barthelmess). It was one of the early films of John Wayne who was only aged 20 in the film. He too played a college footballer. A mute silent print was transferred onto 16mm film by Associated Artists Productions in the 1950s and in 1960s by United Artists Television. Prints of the film are preserved at the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Madison. Plot A football player finds his head coach is suffering from a suicide. Cast *Richard Barthelmess as Jack Hamill *Barbara Kent as Cecily Graves *Dorothy Revier as Mrs. Hathaway *Eugene Strong as Brad Hathaway *Alberta Vaughn as Molly *Brooks Benedict as Ed Pemberton *Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Hamill *Mayme Kelso as Mrs. Graves *George C. Pearce as The Dean *John Wayne as USC Football Player *James Bradbury Jr. as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not For Publication (1927 Film)
''Not for Publication'' is a 1927 American silent film directed by and starring Ralph Ince.Quinlan p.152 Cast * Ralph Ince as 'Big Dick' Wellman * Roy Laidlaw as Commissioner Brownell * Rex Lease as Philip Hale * Jola Mendez as Beryl Wellman * Eugene Strong Eugene Strong (August 9, 1893 – June 25, 1962) was an American film actor and vaudevillian. Career Eugene Strong oscillated between stage and film work throughout his acting career. He played the lead role in the stage production of ' ... as Eli Barker References Bibliography * Quinlan, David. ''The Illustrated Guide to Film Directors''. Batsford, 1983. External links * 1927 films Films directed by Ralph Ince American silent feature films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Film Booking Offices of America films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Better Way
''The Better Way'' is a 1926 American silent film directed by and starring Ralph Ince. Cast * Dorothy Revier as Betty Boyd * Ralph Ince as Billie * Eugene Strong * Armand Kaliz * Hazel Howell Preservation and status A complete copy of the film is held at the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The library .... References Bibliography * Quinlan, David. ''The Illustrated Guide to Film Directors''. Batsford, 1983. External links * 1926 films Films directed by Ralph Ince American silent feature films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Columbia Pictures films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damaged Hearts
''Damaged Hearts'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starring Eugene Strong, Mary Carr, Helen Rowland, and Tyrone Power Sr.Munden p. 161 It marked the feature film debut of the future star Brian Donlevy. Plot As described in a film magazine review, owing the entire world a grudge, David immures himself from society in the Everglades The Everglades is a natural region of tropical climate, tropical wetlands in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, comprising the southern half of a large drainage basin within the Neotropical realm. The system begins near Orland .... An orphan, his only sister had been adopted by some wealthy folks but had died, and he was badly treated by Hugh, the son of the family. Later, in revenge he kidnaps Edwina, the wife of Hugh, and they fall in love. Learning that her husband is suspected of having slain her, she returns to her lawful spouse, but finds him with another charmer. The husband seeks reveng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss 139
''Miss 139'' is a 1921 American silent crime drama film produced by A. H. Fischer and distributed by Jans Film Service and Sherman Productions Corporation. B. A. Rolfe was the director and Charles A. Logue wrote the story and the screenplay. Its Swedish-born star Diana Allen had been a Ziegfeld girl.The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: ''Miss 139'' Retrieved July 29, 2015 The film is now . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Temporary Wife
''His Temporary Wife'' is a lost 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Joseph Levering. It was released by W. W. Hodkinson. Plot As described in a film magazine, Annabelle Rose (De Remer) is employed as a nurse by aged millionaire Howard Eliot (Carleton), who desires beauty in the person who cares for him. He grows fond of her and asks her to marry him so that he can leave his millions to her instead of his son Arthur (Strong). She refuses, so he makes a new will and places an envelope in her hands that she is to open sixty days after his death. Howard dies and Annabelle is considered responsible. She finds it impossible to obtain work and after suffering and close to starvation she answers an advertisement for a temporary wife. It turns out that it was placed by Arthur who, by the terms of his father's will, must marry some other woman than Verna Devore (Boland), a fortune seeker whom his father opposed. Annabelle consents to the temporary arrangement after opening the let ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Vengeance Of Durand
''The Vengeance of Durand'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Alice Joyce, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Percy Marmont.Phillips & Vincendeau p.351 It was a remake of an earlier short film of the same title made by Vitagraph Studios. Cast * Alice Joyce as Marion Durand / Beatrice Durand * Gustav von Seyffertitz as Henri Durand * Percy Marmont as Tom Franklin * William Bechtel as Armand La Farge * Eugene Strong Eugene Strong (August 9, 1893 – June 25, 1962) was an American film actor and vaudevillian. Career Eugene Strong oscillated between stage and film work throughout his acting career. He played the lead role in the stage production of ' ... as Captain St. Croix Trouvier * H.H. Pattee as Theophile * Mark Smith as 'Tubby' Livingston References Bibliography * Phillips, Alastair & Vincendeau, Ginette. ''Journeys of Desire: European Actors in Hollywood''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1919 films 1919 d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Stitch In Time (1919 Film)
A Stitch in Time may refer to: * ''A Stitch in Time'' (EP), a 2006 EP by The Twilight Singers * "A Stitch in Time", a Mike Waterson song * "A Stitch in Time", a song by The Smashing Pumpkins on their 2009 album ''Teargarden by Kaleidyscope'' * ''A Stitch in Time'' (Lively novel), a 1976 novel by Penelope Lively * ''A Stitch in Time'' (Robinson novel), a 2000 ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' novel by Andrew J. Robinson * ''A Stitch in Time'', a 1919 American comedy silent film directed by Ralph Ince * ''A Stitch in Time'' (film), a 1963 British comedy film with Norman Wisdom * "A Stitch in Time" (''The Outer Limits''), a 1996 episode of ''The Outer Limits'' * "A Stitch in Time" (''Continuum''), the 2012 premiere episode of the Canadian television series, ''Continuum'' See also * ''A Sitch in Time'', 2003, the first feature-length animated ''Kim Possible'' movie * The switch in time that saved nine "The switch in time that saved nine" is the phrase, originally a quip by humoris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Divorcee (1919 Film)
''The Divorcee'' is a 1919 American society drama starring Ethel Barrymore in her last silent feature film. The film is based on a 1907 play, ''Lady Frederick'' by young Somerset Maugham, which had starred Barrymore on Broadway. The play was already quite dated when this film was made, but the actress was always comfortable with this kind of soap-operish melodramatic material. Herbert Blaché directed, and June Mathis wrote the scenario based on Maugham's play. The film was produced and distributed by the Metro Pictures company. It is believed to be a lost film. The last known surviving copy was destroyed in the 1965 MGM vault fire. Plot As described in a film magazine, Betsy O'Hara (Barrymore) marries Lord Frederick Berolles (Ratcliffe) to please her parents but soon falls in love with another man Sir Paradise Fuldes (Herbert) whom she had initially rejected due to his poverty. Her husband discovers this and becomes verbally abusive towards her and when Sir Fuldes soon comes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |