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Florence Short
Florence Short (May 19, 1893 – July 10, 1946) was an American actress. She had numerous film roles as a supporting actress and was also cast in theatrical productions. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and moved with her family to New York City as a child, where she attended the Finch School for Girls. She made her professional stage debut in 1910 with the Avenue Stock Company of Wilmington, Delaware. She had early Braodway appearances in Thompson Buchanan's ''The Bridal Path'' and George V. Hobart's ''Experience'', and early film roles in ''Damaged Goods'' (1914) and '' The Law That Failed'' (1917). She died at her home in Hollywood and is buried in Los Angeles. Filmography * ''Damaged Goods'' (1914), as Nurse * '' Destiny: Or, The Soul of a Woman'' (1915), as Passion *'' The Law That Failed'' (1917) * '' The Outsider'' (1917), as Mrs. Standish * '' The Golden God'' (1917) * '' A Man's World'' (1918), as Lione Brune * '' Pay Day'' (1918) * '' The Eagle's E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is a city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, and the seat of Hampden County. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 155,929, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts (the other being Greater Boston), had a population of 699,162 in 2020. Springfield was founded in 1636, the first Springfield in the New World. In the late 1700s, during the American Revolution, Springfield was designated by George Washington as the site of the Springfield Armory because of its central location. Subsequently it was the site of Shays' Rebellio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden God
''The Golden God'' is a 1917 American film written by Robert Hage and Frederick Rath. The film stars Charles Hutchison, Alma Hanlon, Florence Short Florence Short (May 19, 1893 – July 10, 1946) was an American actress. She had numerous film roles as a supporting actress and was also cast in theatrical productions. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and moved with her family to ..., and Mary Doyle.Larry Langman American Film Cycles: The Silent Era 1998 -- Page 144 0313306575 "Charles Hutchison, content with his happy life in a small town, where he lives with his wife, Alma Hanlon, and little daughter, slowly becomes corrupted by greed in the drama, The Golden God (1917). When Al Steam, a New York millionaire, offers Hutchison a job as his chauffeur, he accepts and soon discovers that most city people are obsessed with getting rich. When he finds his employer's wallet filled with money, he keeps it to speculate ..... It premiered on June 19, 1917. References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Does It Pay?
''Does It Pay?'' is a lost 1923 American silent society drama film directed by Charles Horan and starring Hope Hampton. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Cast *Hope Hampton as Doris Clark *Robert T. Haines as John Weston *Florence Short as Martha Weston *Walter Petri as Jack Weston *Peggy Shaw as Alice Weston *Charles Wellesley as Senator Delafield *Mary Thurman as Marion *Claude Brooke as Attorney Alden * Pierre Gendron as Harold Reed *Roland Bottomley as Francois Chavelle *Marie Shotwell Marie Shotwell (March 21, 1880 – September 18, 1934) was an American actress of the stage and screen. Biography Shotwell was in motion pictures beginning in 1915 with roles in ''God's Witness'', ''The Taming of Mary'', ''Under Southern Skies ... as Mrs. Clark * Ben Grauer as The Boy References External links * * 1923 films American silent feature films Lost American films Fox Film films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1923 d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Brandt
Molly Brant ( – April 16, 1796), also known as Mary Brant, Konwatsi'tsiaienni, and Degonwadonti, was a Mohawk leader in British New York and Upper Canada in the era of the American Revolution. Living in the Province of New York, she was the consort of Sir William Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, with whom she had eight children. Joseph Brant, who became a Mohawk leader and war chief, was her younger brother. After Johnson's death in 1774, Brant and her children left Johnson Hall in Johnstown, New York and returned to her native village of Canajoharie, further west on the Mohawk River. A Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War, she migrated to British Canada, where she served as an intermediary between British officials and the Iroquois. After the war, she settled in what is now Kingston, Ontario. In recognition of her service to the Crown, the British government gave Brant a pension and compensated her for her wartime losses, including a grant of l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardigan (film)
''Cardigan'' is a lost 1922 American silent war film directed by John W. Noble and starring William Collier, Jr. Set in the American Revolutionary War, it was adapted for the screen by Robert William Chambers from his own 1901 novel ''Cardigan''.''Pictorial History of the Silent Screen'', p. 226 by Daniel Blum c.1953 Plot As described in a film magazine, two years before the start of the American Revolutionary War, Michael Cardigan (Collier), a young Irishman who is ward of the English governor, is in love with Felicity Warren (Carpenter), who is known as Silver Heels. Captain Butler (Pike) is also a suitor for her hand. Cardigan is sent to deliver a message to a distant point but is betrayed by Captain Butler, and almost meets death by being burned at the stake for the murder of the children of Chief Logan (Montgomery). A runner saves him and Cardigan is later admitted to the secret councils of the Minutemen. He hears Patrick Henry (Loeffler) utter the words, " Give me liber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woman's Place
''Woman's Place'' is a 1921 American romantic comedy film directed by Victor Fleming. It stars Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. It was produced by Talmadge's brother-in-law, Joseph Schenck and distributed through Associated First National, later First National Pictures. It is a surviving film in the British Film Institute (BFI) in London. Plot As described in a film magazine, Josephine Gerson (Talmadge) is selected by the woman's party as their candidate for mayor and her fiancé accepts the "machine" nomination, and their engagement ends. In her conflict with the boss of the opposition party Jim Bradley (Harlan), mutual love develops with each determined to win. In an election speech as novel as it is effective, Josephine wins the male voters of the pivotal ninth ward. However, her campaign's neglect of the female vote results in her defeat at the polls by 27 votes. Natural gloom at the loss is dispelled when Bradley announces that he has been won over by her policies and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Wings (film)
''Silver Wings'' is a 1922 American drama film directed by Edwin Carewe and John Ford. Ford directed only the prologue of the film. ''Silver Wings'' is now considered to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, Uncle Andrew (Brooke) lives with Anna (Carr) and John Webb (Hammond), and rejoices when the Webbs get an offer of $10,000 for his invention, but Mother Webb advises building their own factory and taking a chance on the invention. Her advice proves wise, and by the time the children are grown, the family is on its way to prosperity. Harry (Striker), the elder son and mother's favorite, gives her the affection she craves, but she cannot see his shallowness, deceit, and general unworthiness. John (Helton), both as a child and when grown, suffers for his brothers sins, at last taking the blame for his brother's thefts from the factory. Harry drives his sister Ruth (Thomas) from home because he does not want her to marry a working man, this after their father has d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol Dancer
''The Idol Dancer'' is a 1920 American silent South Seas drama film produced and directed by D. W. Griffith. It stars Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in her final film role. Seymour was a young actress Griffith was grooming for stardom. She died of pneumonia shortly after emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage on April 24, 1920, less than a month after the film premiered.Progressive Silent Film List: ''The Idol Dancer'' at silentera.com The film is based on the story "Blood of the Covenants" by Gordon Ray Young. The scenario was written by |
The Love Flower
''The Love Flower'' is a 1920 American silent drama film produced by D. W. Griffith and released through the then nascent United Artist company of which Griffith was a founding partner.Progressive Silent Film List: ''The Love Flower'' at silentera.com Plot As described in a , Thomas Bevan (MacQuarrie) has served an undeserved term in prison. He marries again, but his new wife is unsympathetic towards his daughter Stella (Dempster) because of the father's great great love for and comradeship with his daughter. Matthew Crane (Randolf) of the Secret Service, who sent Bevan to prison, comes to the town where Bevan is now living. Beva ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Victory
''The Great Victory'' or ''The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns'' is a 1919 American silent war drama film directed by Charles Miller and starring Creighton Hale, Florence Billings and Helen Ferguson.Balogh p.189 It was made as anti-German propaganda during World War I, although it was released after the end of the conflict. Synopsis A young Alsatian is forced to enlist in the German Army on the outbreak of the war. Appalled by the atrocities committed by his colleagues, including against his own sister, he deserts having fallen in love with an American nurse. Vowing revenge, he travels to the United States and joins the American Army along with other Alsatians. They return to Europe and secure victory. Partial cast * Creighton Hale as Conrad Le Brett * Florence Billings as Vilma Le Brett * Edward Connelly as Paul Le Brett * Helen Ferguson as Amy Gordon * Frank Currier as William Gordon * Frederick Truesdell as Woodrow Wilson * Henry Kolke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Thousand An Hour
''Five Thousand an Hour'' is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Ralph Ince. It stars Hale Hamilton, Lucille Lee Stewart, and Gilbert Douglas, and was released on November 25, 1918. Cast list * Hale Hamilton as Johnny Gamble * Lucille Lee Stewart as Constance Joy * Gilbert Douglas as Paul Gresham * Florence Short as Polly Parsons * Robert Whittier as Jim Collaton * Robert Middlemass as Ashley Loring * Isabel O'Madigan as Mrs. Patty Boyden * William Frederic as Col. Bouncer * Warren Cook as Raymond Courtney * Charles Edwards as Boise * Hardee Kirkland Hardee Kirkland (May 23, 1868 – February 18, 1929) was an American film actor and director of the silent era who appeared on stage. Kirkland was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of former Confederate Brigadier General William Whedbee K ... as Mortimer Washer * Jack Bulger as Birchard * William Cohill References External links * * * Films directed by Ralph Ince Metro Pictures films Films bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kildare Of Storm
''Kildare of Storm'' is a lost 1918 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Metro Pictures and directed by Harry L. Franklin. It stars Broadway actress Emily Stevens. June Mathis and Jere F. Looney provided the scenario. Plot As described in a film magazine, Kate (Stevens), urged on by her ambitious mother (Lindroth), weds Basil Kildare (Baggot), the last of the famous Kildares of Kentucky, and goes to Storm, the family estate, to live. Her husband proves to be a beast, and Kate and Dr. Jacques Benoix (Kent), Basil's best friend, fall in love despite their mutual knowledge that they should not. When Basil is slain, Jacques is convicted of murder. He is pardoned after five years and devotes his life to curing the sick at a mountain sanitarium. Mahaly (Short), former housekeeper to the Kildares, comes to the sanitarium and confesses on her deathbed that it was she that slew Basil because he had wronged her. Exonerated before the world, Dr. Benoix feels justified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
