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Earle Williams
Earle Williams (born Earle Raphael Williams; February 28, 1880 – April 25, 1927) was an American stage actor and film star in the silent era."EARLE WILLIAMS EXPIRES: Bronchial Pneumonia Ends Brilliant Career of Pioneer Filmland Favorite", ''Los Angeles Times'', April 26, 1927, p. A2. ProQuest Historical Newspapers, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Early life Williams was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Augustus P. Williams and Eva M. Paget Williams. When he was six years old, he moved with his family to Oakland. Later he attended the Polytechnic College of California. Before he began his acting career, Williams worked in a bicycle shop, competed as a bicycle racer, and served as a newspaper photographer for the ''Oakland Tribune''. Stage and film careers After performing in bit parts in Oakland theaters, Williams began professional acting in earnest in 1901 with the Baldwin-Melville Stock Company in New Orleans. He went on from there to act in the Alcazaar Theater's stock comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacramento, California
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The Military Air-Scout
''The Military Air-Scout'' (1911) is considered by some aviation film historians as one of the first aviation films recorded worldwide. William J. Humphrey directed the two-reeler in 1911, with the cooperation of the U.S. Army authorities who allowed Lt. Henry Arnold, a pioneer military pilot to carry out stunt flying for the film. Plot In 1914, the commanding officer of the U.S. Army ( Alec B. Francis), with his daughter, Marie ( Edith Storey), and Lieutenant Wentworth (Earle Williams), are watching the flight of the latest military aircraft. Wentworth studies aviation and after becoming a pilot, makes his first flight, witnessed by the general's daughter, his sweetheart. At an informal luncheon, Commander Arthur learns the United States is at war and has to face European enemies. Lieutenant Wentworth is ordered to attack the enemy's fleet, succeeding in sinking two of the enemy battleships. The enemy shoots down Wentworth on his next flight. Extracting himself from the wrec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Rogue's Romance
''A Rogue's Romance'' is a 1919 American silent film, silent crime drama film produced and released by the Vitagraph Company of America. It was directed by James Young (director), James Young and starred matinee star Earle Williams. Rudolph Valentino (billed as Rudolph Volantino), who was then a young unknown dancer, also makes an appearance in a bit part as an Apache (dance), Apache dancer. The film is now considered Lost film, lost. Plot As described in a film magazine, Jules Marin (Williams), a Paris thief so clever that the police cannot catch him, has been decorated with the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (France), Croix de guerre and loves children. He is popular with the underworld and people warn him when the police are coming. He makes an Apache (gang), Apache jealous, and this man tells the prefect of police Henri Duval (Shaw) that Marin will be at a particular restaurant. However, Marin is told that one of his adopted orphan, whom he has picked out among the refugees, is s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When A Man Loves (1919 Film)
''When a Man Loves'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by Chester Bennett and starring Earle Williams, Tom Guise and Margaret Loomis.Soister, Nicolella & Joyce p.12 Plot A young Englishman visits Tokyo and falls in love with a Japanese woman who he marries, but obstacles are presented by a jealous Englishwoman who hoped to marry him and the disapproval of his aristocrat father when he returns to Britain. Cast * Earle Williams as John Howard Bannister * Tom Guise as Lord Bannister * Margaret Loomis as Yuri San * Edward McWade as Takamura * Margaret McWade as Yaki * John Elliott as Sir Robert Eastbourne * George Hale as Ando Masuki * Jean Calhoun as Gladys Lees * William Buckley as Martin Bradley * Lillian Langdon Lillian Langdon (November 25, 1860 – February 8, 1943) was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 80 films between 1912 and 1928. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Langdon was a descendant of Montgomery Pike, dis ... as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Diplomatic Mission
''A Diplomatic Mission'' is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Earle Williams, Grace Darmond and Leslie Stuart.Parish & Pitts p.76 Cast * Earle Williams as Sylvester Todd * Grace Darmond as Lady Diana Loring * Leslie Stuart as Sir John Boyden * Kathleen Kirkham Kathleen Kirkham Woodruff (April 15, 1895 – November 7, 1961) was an American actress on stage and in silent films. Career Kathleen Kirkham was born on April 15, 1895 to Mrs. L.B. Kirkham, who was a stage actress prior to her marriage. Kirkh ... as Lady Boyden * J. Gordon Russell as Von Goetz References Bibliography * James Robert Parish & Michael R. Pitts. ''Film directors: a guide to their American films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * 1918 films 1918 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Films directed by Jack Conway American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films 1910s American films Silent Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stolen Treaty (1917 Film)
''The Stolen Treaty'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Paul Scardon and written by Helmer Walton Bergman and Thomas Edgelow. The film stars Earle Williams, Denton Vane Denton Vane (1890–September 17, 1940) was an American film actor of the silent era.Goble p.217 He appeared in a number of films made by Vitagraph Studios. Selected filmography * '' On Her Wedding Night'' (1915) * '' Who Killed Joe Merrion?'' ..., and Bernard Seigel. Cast list References {{DEFAULTSORT:Stolen Treaty, The (1917 film) American silent feature films 1917 films 1917 drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Paul Scardon Silent American drama films 1910s English-language films 1910s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grell Mystery
''The Grell Mystery'' is a 1917 American silent mystery film directed by Paul Scardon and written by Graham Baker. The film stars Earle Williams Earle Williams (born Earle Raphael Williams; February 28, 1880 – April 25, 1927) was an American stage actor and film star in the silent era."EARLE WILLIAMS EXPIRES: Bronchial Pneumonia Ends Brilliant Career of Pioneer Filmland Favorite", ''L ..., Miriam Miles, and Jean Dunbar. Cast list References {{DEFAULTSORT:Grell Mystery, The American silent feature films 1910s mystery drama films American black-and-white films 1917 films 1917 drama films American mystery drama films Films directed by Paul Scardon 1910s American films Silent American drama films Silent mystery drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arsene Lupin (1917 Film)
''Arsene Lupin'' is a lost 1917 American mystery film directed by Paul Scardon and starring Earle Williams, Brinsley Shaw and Henry Leone. It based on the character of the French gentleman thief Arsene Lupin.''Pictorial History of the Silent Screen'', p.138 c.1953 by Daniel Blum. Cast * Earle Williams as Arsene Lupin * Brinsley Shaw as Guerchard * Henry Leone as Guernay-Martin * Bernard Siegel as Charolais * Gordon Gray as Anastase * Logan Paul as Firmin * Hugh Wynn as Alfred * Ethel Grey Terry as Sonia * Billie Billings as Germaine * Julia Swayne Gordon Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933) was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933. Early years Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Louis and Anna Smith and wa ... as Victoire * Frank Crayne as Child References Bibliography * Backer, Ron. ''Mystery Movie Series of 1930s Hollywood''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1917 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Maelstrom
''The Maelstrom'' is a 1917 silent film drama directed by Paul Scardon. It stars Dorothy Kelly, Earle Williams and Julia Swayne Gordon. Thomas Ince produced along with the Vitagraph Company. Cast *Dorothy Kelly – Peggy Greye-Stratton *Earle Williams – Jimmie Hallet *Julia Swayne Gordon – Gwennie Lyne *Gordon Gray – Cincinnati Red * Bernard Siegel – Dago Sam * Denton Vane – Ling * John S. Robertson *Robert Gaillard *Frank Crayne Preservation status A print is preserved in the Library of Congress collection Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation The National Audiovisual Conservation Center, also known as the Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation, is the Library of Congress's audiovisual archive located inside Mount Pony in Culpeper, Virginia. Establishment From 1969 to 1988, th ....''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'' (<-book title) c.1978 the American Film Institut ... [...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] |
My Official Wife (1914 Film)
''My Official Wife'' is a 1914 American silent film directed by James Young and starring Clara Kimball Young, Harry T. Morey and Rose E. Tapley. The novel was first adapted to film in 1914 by Vitagraph Studios, starring Clara Kimball Young and Earle Williams, and directed by Young's husband James Young. The movie opened on July 13, 1914.(14 July 1914)Two new film plays are shown ''The New York Times''(11 April 1914)Live News of the Week ''Motion Picture News'', p. 33, col. 2.Andrews, William Ressman (8 August 1914)."My Official Wife" Review ''Motion Picture News'', p. 68(August 1914)My Official Wife (story based on movie, with film stills) ''Motion Picture Magazine'', pp. 67-75.(25 July 1914)New Bill At Vitagraph Theatre ''The Moving Picture World'', p. 552. Sime Silverman's review for ''Variety'' was mixed on the film, concluding that five-reels was too long, though he admitted that the scene of a boat being torpedoed at the end might go over well with audiences. Though the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Christian (1914 Film)
''The Christian'' (1914) is a silent film drama, directed by Frederick A. Thomson, and costarring Earle Williams and Edith Storey. The film is based on the novel ''The Christian'' by Hall Caine, published in 1897, the first British novel to reach the record of one million copies sold. The novel was adapted for the stage, opening on Broadway at the Knickerbocker Theatre 10 October 1898. This was the second film of the story; the first, ''The Christian'' (1911) was made in Australia. Plot John Storm decides to enter a monastery after his girlfriend Glory Quayle becomes a diva of London's stages. Not being able to forget Glory, John leaves the monastery to devote himself to the destitute and opens a refuge in the London slums. Glory, who has become his neighbour, tells him about her friend Polly who was pregnant by Lord Robert Ure, an aristocrat. As an unmarried mother Polly is disgraced and is dismissed from the hospital where she works as a nurse. John confronts Ure telling him to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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