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Frank Currier
Frank Currier (September 4, 1857 – April 22, 1928) was an American film and stage actor and director of the silent era. Career Similar to Theodore Roberts, Kate Lester, Ida Waterman, and William H. Crane, Currier had a long and successful stage career in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. His youth was spent honing his stagecraft. By the time he started appearing in silent films he was in his 50s and middle-aged. Currier, like Roberts, had a distinctive grandfatherly look as he aged and was respected and beloved by film audiences. Currier appeared in more than 130 films between 1912 and 1928. He also directed 19 films in 1916. He is memorable in the 1925 film '' Ben-Hur'' as the Roman Admiral who adopts Judah Ben-Hur (Ramon Novarro) as his son after Ben-Hur saves his life during a battle at sea. On Broadway, Currier performed in ''The Poor Little Rich Girl'' (1913), ''An Old New Yorker'' (1911), ''The Aviator'' (1910), ''Beethoven'' (1910), ''The Gay Life'' (1909), ''This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich ( ) (also called "The Rose of New England") is a city in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The Yantic, Shetucket, and Quinebaug Rivers flow into the city and form its harbor, from which the Thames River flows south to Long Island Sound. The population was 40,125 at the 2020 United States Census. History The town of Norwich was founded on the site of what is now Norwichtown in 1659 by settlers from Saybrook Colony led by Major John Mason and James Fitch. They purchased the land "nine miles square" that became Norwich from Mohegan Sachem Uncas. One of the co-founders of Norwich was Thomas Leffingwell who rescued Uncas when surrounded by his Narragansett enemies, and whose son established the Leffingwell Inn. In 1668, a wharf was established at Yantic Cove. Settlement was primarily in the area around the Norwichtown Green. The 69 founding families soon divided up the land in the Norwichtown vicinity for farms and businesses. By 1694, the public landing bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The End Of The Tour (film)
''The End of the Tour'' is a 2015 American drama film about writer David Foster Wallace. The film stars Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg, was written by Donald Margulies, and was directed by James Ponsoldt. Based on David Lipsky's best-selling memoir ''Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself'', screenwriter Margulies first read the book in 2011, and sent it to Ponsoldt, a former student of his, who took on the job of director. Filming took place in early 2014 in Michigan, with scenes also shot at the Mall of America. Danny Elfman provided the score, with the soundtrack featuring songs by musicians like R.E.M. and Brian Eno, whose inclusion was based on the kind of music Wallace and Lipsky listened to. The film debuted at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, and was theatrically released on July 31, 2015, by A24 to critical acclaim, particularly for the performance of Segel. He received Best Actor nominations from various awards groups, including the Independent Spirit Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brass Check (film)
''The Brass Check'' is a lost 1918 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Will S. Davis and starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Metro Pictures produced and distributed the film. Plot As described in a film magazine, ordered out of the family home because he refused to marry the woman selected by this father Silas Trevor (Currier), Richard Trevor (Bushman) finds himself out in the world without funds or a way of earning some. Becoming a detective, he finds a suitcase check and follows this clue to a private insane asylum. There he helps Henry Everett (Joyner) escape. Richard than assists Everett and his sister Edith (Bayne) across the state line, but then returns to line up the men who made Everett their victim. Richard is surprised to find that his own father was at the bottom of the scheme, and that Everett was being held at the asylum because he had discovered a method of manufacturing rubber but refused to sell it. In a clever way Richard has his father pay a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Duchess Of Doubt
''The Duchess of Doubt'' is a 1917 American silent comedy film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Emmy Wehlen, Ricca Allen, and Frank Currier, and was released on May 28, 1917. Cast Production Some of the scenes were shot on location in Palm Beach, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, Florida. Guests who were staying at the resorts in those cities were used as extras for the big hotel scenes. Reception ''The Houston Post The ''Houston Post'' was a newspaper that had its headquarters in Houston, Texas, United States. In 1995, the newspaper shut down, and its assets were purchased by the ''Houston Chronicle''. History Gail Borden Johnson founded the ''Houston P ...'' gave the film a favorable review, calling it "a true Metro wonder play". The complimented Wehlen's performance, as well as the photography. '' The Freeport Journal-Standard'' also enjoyed the picture, naming it "one of the most attractive screen stories yet produced by Metro." And ''The Tacoma Daily R ... [...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] |
Sylvia On A Spree
''Sylvia on a Spree'' is a lost 1918 American silent comedy film directed by Harry L. Franklin and starring Emmy Wehlen, W. I. Percival, and Frank Currier Frank Currier (September 4, 1857 – April 22, 1928) was an American film and stage actor and director of the silent era. Career Similar to Theodore Roberts, Kate Lester, Ida Waterman, and William H. Crane, Currier had a long and successfu .... It was released on December 16, 1918. Cast External links * * References 1918 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Metro Pictures films Films directed by Harry L. Franklin Silent American comedy films 1918 comedy films Lost American films 1918 lost films Lost comedy films 1910s English-language films 1910s American films {{1910s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outwitted (1917 Film)
''Outwitted'' is a 1917 American silent drama film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Emily Stevens, Earle Foxe, and Frank Currier, and was released on November 12, 1917. Cast list * Emily Stevens as Nan Kennedy * Earle Foxe as Billy Bond * Frank Currier as John Lawson * Ricca Allen as Madame Estrelle * Paul Everton Paul may refer to: *Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) *Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity *Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chris ... as Ben Farraday * Frank Joyner as Jim Kennedy * Fred Truesdell as James Bond * Joseph Burke as Butler References External links * * * Silent American drama films 1917 drama films 1917 films American black-and-white films American silent feature films Films directed by George D. Baker Metro Pictures films 1910s English-language films 1910s American films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest Power
''The Greatest Power'' is a lost 1917 silent film drama directed by Edwin Carewe and starring Ethel Barrymore. It was produced and distributed by Metro Pictures. Cast *Ethel Barrymore - Miriam Monroe *William B. Davidson - John Conrad * Harry S. Northrup - Albert Bernard *Frank Currier - Randolph Monroe * William Black - Bradford Duncan *Cecil Owen - Eric Johansen *Frederick C. Truesdell - Professor Poole *Redfield Clark - Major General Foster * Rudolph de Cordova - Williams *W. M. Armstrong - Captain Herbert See also *Ethel Barrymore on stage, screen and radio Ethel Barrymore (born Ethel Mae Blythe; 1879–1959) was an American actress of stage, screen and radio. She came from a family of actors; she was the middle child of Maurice Barrymore and Georgie Drew Barrymore, and had two brothers, Lionel an ... References External links * * 1917 films American silent feature films Lost American drama films Metro Pictures films Films directed by Edwin Carewe American blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Barricade (1917 Film)
''The Barricade'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Edwin Carewe and starring Mabel Taliaferro, Frank Currier and Clifford Bruce.Lowe p.513 Cast * Mabel Taliaferro as Hope Merrill * Frank Currier as Amos Merrill * Clifford Bruce as John Cook * Robert Rendel Robert Rendel (2 December 1884, in St Mary Abbots Kensington, London – 9 May 1944, in Marylebone, London) was a British actor of stage, screen, television and radio. Career His stage work included roles in the original Broadway theatre, Broadw ... as Gerald Hastings * Emile Collins as Butler * Lorna Volare as Flower Girl * Mary Doyle as Flower Girl References Bibliography * Lowe, Denise. ''An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930''. Routledge, 2014. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Edwin Carewe Metro Pictures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sowers And Reapers
''Sowers and Reapers'' is a lost 1917 silent film feature produced by Rolfe Photoplays and distributed by Metro Pictures. George D. Baker directed and Emmy Wehlen starred.''The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20'' published by The American Film Institute, c. 1988 Cast * Emmy Wehlen as Annie Leigh * George Christie as Earle Courtney * Frank Currier as Major James Courtney * Peggy Parr as Sadie Jones * Harry Davenport Harry Davenport may refer to: * Harry Davenport (actor) (1866–1949), American film and stage actor * Harry Davenport (footballer) (1900–1984), Australian footballer * Harry J. Davenport (1902–1977), Democratic Party member of the U.S. House ... as Henry Ainsworth * Claire McCormack as Ella Burt * Emanuel A. Turner as Paul Rooubais * Walter Horton as Len Peters * Kate Blancke as Mrs. Leigh * David Thompson as William Jenkins * Grace Saum as Ethel Ainsworth (*as Grace Saums) References External links * * 1917 films American silent f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grafters (film)
''Grafters'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring Jack Devereaux, Anna Lehr and Frank Currier.Connelly p.355 Director Allan Dwan supervised the shooting of the film. Cast * Jack Devereaux as Jack Towne * Anna Lehr as Doris Ames * Frank Currier as Mark Towne * Irene Leonard as Mrs. Ames * George Siegmann George A. Siegmann (also credited as George Seigmann; February 8, 1882 – June 22, 1928) was an American actor and film director in the silent film era. His work includes roles in notable productions such as ''The Birth of a Nation'' (1915), ' ... as The Menace * Robert Crimmins as Laughing Louie References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Triangle Film Corporation fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Father's Keeper
''Her Father's Keeper'' is a 1917 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and Richard Rosson and starring Irene Howley, Jack Devereaux and Frank Currier.Lombardi p.76 Cast * Irene Howley as Claire Masters * Jack Devereaux as Ralph Burnham * Frank Currier as William Masters * John Raymond (actor), John Raymond as Business Manager * John Hanneford as Detective * Walter Bussel as Butler References Bibliography * Frederic Lombardi. ''Allan Dwan and the Rise and Decline of the Hollywood Studios''. McFarland, 2013. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Triangle Film Corporation films Films directed by Arthur Rosson Films directed by Richard Rosson 1910s American films {{1910s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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