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Edmund Breese
Edmund Breese (June 18, 1871 – April 6, 1936) was an American stage and film actor of the silent era. Biography Breese was born in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were Renshaw Breese and Josephine Busby. The Opera House in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was the site of Breese's stage debut in the summer of 1895. He portrayed Adonis Evergreen in ''My Awful Dad''. Long on the stage with a varied Broadway career before entering films, Breese appeared with James O'Neill in ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (1893), ''The Lion and the Mouse'' (1906) with Richard Bennett, ''The Third Degree'' (1909) with Helen Ware, ''The Master Mind'' (1913) with Elliott Dexter, the popular World War I era play ''Why Marry?'' (1917) with Estelle Winwood & Nat C. Goodwin and ''So This Is London'' (1922) with Donald Gallaher. He also acted in a stock company at the Castle Square Theatre in Boston. Breese's film career began in 1914 with the Edison Studios. He appeared in more than 120 films between 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmer Chickering
Elmer Chickering (1857–1915) was a photographer specializing in portraits in Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He kept a studio on West Street, and photographed politicians, actors, athletes and other public figures such as Kyrle Bellew, John Philip Sousa, Sarah Winnemucca, Edmund Breese, and the Boston Americans. Biography Born in Vermont in 1857, Chickering moved to Boston and set up a photography studio around the 1880s. His photographic work appeared in numerous publications, including ''Good Housekeeping.'' In 1905 Chickering renamed his business as "Elmer Chickering Co." In 1895 Chickering "took some pictures of A. M. Palmer's company in the play of ''Trilby.'' They naturally came into great demand at once. But here the difficulty ensued. Rushing over the wires came a message from Harper & Bros., saying that, as the characters were made up after Du Maurier's drawings, they should regard the sale of any such pictures as an infringement of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Master Mind (1914 Film)
''The Master Mind'' is a 1914 in film, 1914 American silent film, silent crime film, crime/Drama (film and television), drama film released by Paramount Pictures, directed by Oscar Apfel and Cecil B. DeMille and stars Edmund Breese. The film is based on the play of the same name by Daniel D. Carter. Overview The plot revolves around a defense attorney who, unable to obtain the acquittal of an innocent young man, concocts a complicated and diabolical scheme to revenge himself upon the prosecutor. Cast *Edmund Breese as Richard Allen *Fred Montague as Henry Allen *Jane Darwell as Milwaukee Sadie *Dick La Reno as Blount *Harry Fisher as Diamond Willie *Mabel Van Buren as Lucine, ''Three-Arm Fanny'' *Richard L'Estrange, Richard La Strang as Safe Blower *Monroe Salisbury as District attorney *William Elmer, Billy Elmer as Creegan See also * List of American films of 1914 References External links * 1914 films American crime drama films American silent feature films Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Are Guilty
''You Are Guilty'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Edgar Lewis and starring James Kirkwood, Doris Kenyon and Robert Edeson.Connelly p. 439 Synopsis Stephen Martin takes the blame over some missing funds in order to spare his half-brother shame. He is forced to give up his sweetheart and travel around the world. Cast * James Kirkwood as Stephen Martin * Doris Kenyon as Alice Farrell * Robert Edeson as Theodore Tennent * Mary Carr as Mrs. Grantwood * Russell Griffin as 'Buddy' Tennent * Edmund Breese as Judge Elkins * Carlton Brickert as Joseph D. Grantwood * Riley Hatch William Riley Hatch (September 2, 1862 – September 6, 1925) was an American singer and actor on stage and in silent films. Hatch's Broadway debut came in ''The Burgomaster'' (1900); his final Broadway appearance was in ''The Nervous Wreck'' ... as Murphy References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910–36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Red Schoolhouse (1923 Film)
''The Little Red Schoolhouse'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring Martha Mansfield, Harlan Knight and Sheldon Lewis.Munden p.443 Cast * Martha Mansfield as Mercy Brent * Harlan Knight as Jeb Russell * Sheldon Lewis as Mr. Matt Russell * E.K. Lincoln Edward Kline Lincoln (August 8, 1884 - January 9, 1958) was an American silent film actor and director. Lincoln appeared in over 65 silent films and was best known for movies like '' For the Freedom of the World'' (1917), '' The Light in the D ... as John Hale * Edmund Breese as Brent * Florida Kingsley as Hired Girl * Paul Everton as Detective 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 * 1923 films 1923 drama films Silent American drama films Films directed by John G. Adolfi American silent feature films 1920 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacqueline (1923 Film)
''Jacqueline'' (also known as ''Blazing Barriers'') is a 1923 American silent northern adventure drama film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Marguerite Courtot, Lew Cody and Edmund Breese.Munden p. 390 It is based on a 1918 short story of the same title by James Oliver Curwood. It takes place amongst those working in the lumber industry in Quebec. Cast * Marguerite Courtot as Jacqueline Roland * Helen Rowland as Jacqueline, as a child * Gus Weinberg as Her Father * Effie Shannon as Her Mother * Lew Cody as Raoul Radon * Joseph Depew as Raoul Radon, as a child * Russell Griffin as Little Peter * J. Barney Sherry as His Father * Edmund Breese as Edmund MacDonald * Edria Fisk as His Daughter * Sheldon Lewis as Henri Dubois * Charles Fang as Li Chang * Paul Panzer Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter (November 3, 1872 – August 16, 1958), known professionally as Paul Panzer, was a German-American silent film actor. He appeared in more than 330 films between 1905 and 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Curse Of Drink
''The Curse of Drink'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Harry T. Morey, Edmund Breese and Marguerite Clayton.Munden p. 159 It is based on the 1904 play ''The Curse of Drink'' by Charles E. Blaney. Synopsis A former top railroad engineer succumbs to an addiction to bootleg liquor with unfortunate consequences for himself and his stenographer daughter. Cast * Harry T. Morey as Bill Sanford * Edmund Breese as John Rand * Marguerite Clayton as Ruth Sanford * George Fawcett as Ben Flartey * Miriam Battista as Baby Betty * Brinsley Shaw as Sam Handy * Alice May Alice May (1847 – 16 August 1887) was an English singer and actress best remembered as the creator of the soprano role of Aline in Gilbert and Sullivan's ''The Sorcerer'' (1877). After musical studies as a child, May studied voice in London ... as Mother Sanford * Albert L. Barrett as Harry Rand * June Fuller as Margaret Sanford References Bibliography * Munden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sure Fire Flint
''Sure Fire Flint'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Johnny Hines. Cast *Johnny Hines as Sure Fire Flint *Edmund Breese as Johnny Jets *Robert Edeson as Anthony De Lanni *Effie Shannon as Mrs. De Lanni *J. Barney Sherry as The Proud Father *Doris Kenyon as June De Lanni * Charles K. Gerrard as Digby Poole Preservation With no prints of ''Sure Fire Flint'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film A lost film is a feature or short film that no longer exists in any studio archive, private collection, public archive or the U.S. Library of Congress. Conditions During most of the 20th century, U.S. copyright law required at least one copy o .... References External links * * 1922 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by Dell Henderson American black-and-white films Silent American comedy films Films with screenplays by Gerald Duffy 1922 comedy films 1922 lost films Lost comedy f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1921 Film)
''Burn 'Em Up Barnes'' is a 1921 American silent comedy action film directed by George Beranger and starring Johnny Hines, Edmund Breese and George Fawcett.Munden p. 98 It was loosely remade as a 1934 film of the same title. Cast * Johnny Hines as Johnny 'Burn 'em Up' Barnes * Edmund Breese as King Cole * Betty Carpenter as Madge Thompson * George Fawcett as Flannel * J. Barney Sherry as Whitney Barnes * Matthew Betz as Ed Scott * Richard Thorpe as Stephen Thompson * 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 Mrs. Whitney Barnes * Dorothy Leeds as Betty Scott * Harry Frazer as Francis Jones * Billy Boy Swinton as The Baby References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910–36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. Dec ... [...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 Weakness Of Strength
''The Weakness of Strength'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Harry Revier. It is considered to be a lost film. (Wayback) Cast * as Daniel Gaynor * as Bill Jackson * as Mary Alden * |
The Spell Of The Yukon (film)
''The Spell of the Yukon'' is a 1916 American silent American drama film directed by Burton L. King and starring Edmund Breese. Cast * Edmund Breese as Jim Carson * Arthur Hoops as Albert Temple * Christine Mayo as Helen Temple * William Sherwood as Bob Adams (as Billy Sherwood) * Evelyn Brent as Dorothy Temple * Frank McArthur as Megar * Joseph S. Chailee as Rusty * Jacques Suzanne as Billy Denny * Mary Reed as Yukon Kate * Harry Moreville as Ike Boring * Lorna Volare as Bob Adams as a Baby (as Baby Volare) * Claire Lillian Barry Clair or Claire may refer to: *Claire (given name), a list of people with the name Claire * Clair (surname) Places Canada * Clair, New Brunswick, a former village, now part of Haut-Madawaska * Clair Parish, New Brunswick * Pointe-Claire, Q ... as Undetermined Role References External links * 1916 films 1916 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films directed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |