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Gunnis Davis
James Gunnis Davis (21 December 1873 – 23 March 1937) was a British-born American actor and director who had a career in films in the US. Early life He was born as Joseph Gunnis Davis on 21 December 1873 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, the son of Janet (1845-1905) and Alfred Davis (1828-1899) and educated in London. He made his first appearance as an actor in 1876 age 3 years. In 1902 he married Mary Isabel ''née'' Michael in London. In 1904 he and his wife Mary Davis (actress), Mary moved to New York as stage manager for Charles Frohman and Henry W. Savage. In 1925 they became naturalized American citizens. Career After a period treading the boards, including as Little Billee in the Sherlock Holmes parody ''Sheerluck Jones, or Why D’Gillette Him Off'' (1901), Davis entered the film world in 1912.Motion Picture News Blue Book 1930 Davis was best known for ''The Hazards of Helen'' (1914), but he appeared in 51 films, a number of stage productions, and has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheerluck Jones, Or Why D’Gillette Him Off
''Sheerluck Jones, or Why D'Gillette Him Off'' is a burlesque on the popular 1899 play ''Sherlock Holmes (play), Sherlock Holmes''. The comedy starred Clarence Blakiston as Sheerluck Jones and ran at Terry's Theatre (1901-02) for 138 performances. History In 1901 William Gillette brought ''Sherlock Holmes (play), Sherlock Holmes'' to the Lyceum Theatre, London, Lyceum Theatre in London where it proved to be a great success. The parody ''Sheerluck Jones, or Why D’Gillette Him Off'' opened on 29 October 1901 and ran at an hour long. It was written by Malcolm Watson and Edward La Serre as a "dramatic criticism in four burlesque paragraphs and as many headlines" Each evening it preceded ''The New Clown'' by H. M. Paull. Play The names of the characters in Gillette's play had been slightly manipulated, and as the ''Tatler'' in its review mentioned, "The point about the pronunciation of MacGillicuddy is to be found in the extraordinary way in which the name of Moriarty, a diffic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veteran Thespians
A veteran () is a person who has significant experience (and is usually adept and esteemed) and expertise in a particular occupation or field. A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in a military. A military veteran that has served directly in combat in a war is further defined as a war veteran (although not all military conflicts, or areas in which armed combat took place, are necessarily referred to as ''wars''). Military veterans are unique as a group as their lived experience is so strongly connected to the conduct of war in general and application of professional violence in particular. Therefore, there are a large body of knowledge developed through centuries of scholarly studies that seek to describe, understand and explain their lived experience in and out of service. Griffith with colleagues provides an overview of this research field that addresses veterans general health, transition from military service to civilian life, homelessness, veteran empl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chastity (1923 Film)
''Chastity'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Katherine MacDonald, J. Gunnis Davis, and Huntley Gordon. Plot As described in a film magazine review, unsuccessful at first on the stage, Norma O'Neill finally wins Broadway recognition. Gossip links her name with that of Fergus Arlington, who had backed her. Darcy Roche, in love with Norma, is jealous of Fergus and reproaches Norma. Norma decides to leave the stage. She is reported as having been killed in an automobile accident, but the body is that of her understudy, mistaken for her. Later Darcy meets Norma in California, and she explains that Fergus was her guardian. The lovers are reunited. Cast * Katherine MacDonald as Norma O'Neill * J. Gunnis Davis as Nat Mason * J. Gordon Russell as Sam Wolfe * Huntley Gordon as Darcy Roche * Frederick Truesdell as Fergus Arlington * Edythe Chapman Edythe Chapman (October 8, 1863 – October 15, 1948) was an American stage and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midnight Alarm
''The Midnight Alarm'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by David Smith and starring Alice Calhoun, Percy Marmont, and Cullen Landis James Cullen Landis (July 9, 1896 – August 26, 1975) was an American motion picture actor and director whose career began in the early years of the silent film era. Biography James Cullen Landis was the middle of three siblings (two sons and .... Plot As described in a film magazine review, through some peculiar circumstances, Sparkle Carrington becomes a penniless orphan and, while her grandparents search for her, she and another waif run a newstand together. A young crook who loves her and knows of her connections plans to destroy the papers which will identify her, marry her, and get the money. Trapped in a burning building with him, she is rescued by a fire captain who loves her, is restored to her grandparents, and marries the captain. Cast References External links * 1923 drama films Silent American drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Refuge (1923 Film)
''Refuge'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Katherine MacDonald, Hugh Thompson and J. Gunnis Davis.Parish & Pitts p.336 Cast * Katherine MacDonald as Nadia * Hugh Thompson as Gene * J. Gunnis Davis as Dick * J. Gordon Russell as Louis * Eric Mayne as General De Rannier * Arthur Edmund Carewe as Prince Ferdinand * Mathilde Brundage as Madame De Rannier * Fred Malatesta as Gustav Kenski * Grace Morse as Marie * Victor Potel as Alphpmse * Elita Proctor Otis Elita Proctor Otis (1851 or 1860 – August 10, 1927) was an American actress. She had a long distinguished stage career before her foray into early silent films. In 1909 she may have been the first actress to play Nancy Sikes on screen in a Vi ... as The Princess References Bibliography * James Robert Parish & Michael R. Pitts. ''Film directors: a guide to their American films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * lobby posterHa- Heritage Auctions) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gray Dawn
''The Gray Dawn'' is a 1922 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Jean Hersholt and starring by Carl Gantvoort, Claire Adams and Robert McKim (actor), Robert McKim.Munden p.404 Some scenes were also likely directed by others, including producer Benjamin B. Hampton. It is based on the 1915 novel of the same title by Stewart Edward White. Plot In San Francisco in the 1850s, the lawlessness of the western settlement is out of control. The District Attorney is under pressure from the corrupt mayor not to take action, leading to vigilante mobs. Cast * Carl Gantvoort as Milton Keith * Claire Adams as Nan Bennett * Robert McKim (actor), Robert McKim as Ben Sansome * George Hackathorne as Calhoun Bennett * Snitz Edwards as Krafft * Stanton Heck as Casey * Omar Whitehead as Charles Cora * Claire McDowell as Mrs. Bennett * Maude Wayne as Mimi Morrell * J. Gunnis Davis as Mr. Morrell * Zack Williams (actor), Zack Williams as Sam * Grace Marvin as Mammy * Charles Arling as Ned C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Certain Rich Man
''A Certain Rich Man'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Howard Hickman and starring Carl Gantvoort, Claire Adams and Robert McKim.Munden p.116 Cast * Carl Gantvoort as Bob Hendricks * Claire Adams as Molly Culpepper * Robert McKim as John Barclay * Jean Hersholt as Adrian Brownwell * Joseph J. Dowling as Col. Martin Culpepper * Lydia Knott as John Carclay's Mother * Frankie Lee as Young Neal Ward * Mary Jane Irving as Young Janet Barclay * Harry Lorraine as Gen. Hendricks * J. Gunnis Davis as Lige Bemis * Charles Colby as Watts McHurdie * Walter Perry as Jake Dolan * Fleming Pitts as Mose * Grace Pike as Col. Culpepper's Wife * Eugenia Gilbert as Janet Barclay * Gordon Dumont as Neal Ward * Edna Pennington Edna or EDNA may refer to: Places United States *Edna, California, a census-designated place *Edna Lake, Idaho * Edna, Iowa, an unincorporated town in Lyon County *Edna Township, Cass County, Iowa *Edna, Kansas, a city * Edna, Kentucky, an uni ... as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Of The Hills
''The Secret of the Hills'' is a 1921 American silent mystery film directed by Chester Bennett and starring Antonio Moreno, Lillian Hall and Kingsley BenedictWlaschin p.197 Synopsis While in London an American newspapermen becomes drawn into a deadly intrigue involving the lost treasure of James III of Scotland. Cast * Antonio Moreno as Guy Fenton * Lillian Hall as Marion * Kingsley Benedict as Lincoln Drew * George Clair as Francis Freeland * Walter Rodgers as Benjamin Miltimore * Elita Proctor Otis as Mrs. Miltimore * J. Gunnis Davis as Richards * Frank Thorne as De Vrillefort * Arthur Sharpe Arthur is a common male given name of Brythonic origin. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The etymology is disputed. It may derive from the Celtic ''Artos'' meaning “Bear”. Another theory, more wi ... as Sidney Coleridge References Bibliography *Wlaschin, Ken . ''Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography''. Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rough Neck
''The Rough Neck'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed Oscar Apfel and starring Montagu Love, Robert Broderick and Barbara Castleton.Katchmer p.477 Cast * Montagu Love as John Masters * Robert Broderick as Horace Masters * George De Carlton as Armitage * Barbara Castleton as Frances * Frank Mayo as Ellery Dale * Al Hart as Ryan * J. Gunnis Davis as Shark Smith * Robert Milasch as Toning * Holmes Herbert Holmes Herbert (born Horace Edward Jenner; 30 July 1882 – 26 December 1956) was an English character actor who appeared in Hollywood films from 1915 to 1952, often as a British gentleman. Early life Born Horace Edward Jenner, (some sou ... as A Half-Breed Indian References Bibliography * George A. Katchmer. ''Eighty Silent Film Stars: Biographies and Filmographies of the Obscure to the Well Known''. McFarland, 1991. External links * 1919 films 1919 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Road To France
''The Road to France'' is a 1918 American silent war drama film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Carlyle Blackwell, Evelyn Greeley and Jack Drumier.Connelly p.404 Cast * Carlyle Blackwell as Tom Whitney * Evelyn Greeley as Helen Bemis * Jack Drumier as John Bemis * Muriel Ostriche as Mollie * George De Carlton as Robert Whitney * Jane Sterling as Mrs. Whitney * Richard Neill as Hector Winter * Inez Shannon as Mrs. O'Leary * Henry West as Burns * Alex Shannon as Hugo Kraus * Joseph W. Smiley as Chief of Police * J. Gunnis Davis as Dennis O'Leary * Elizabeth Kennedy as Little O'Leary Girl * Al Hart Al Hart (c. 1927 – January 14, 2016) was a radio broadcaster. He began his career at WOBT WOBT is a radio station in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. It airs a sports Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that a ... as One-eyed Man References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stolen Orders
''Stolen Orders'' is a lost 1918 silent propaganda film directed by Harley Knoles and starring Kitty Gordon and Montagu Love. Cast *Montagu Love – John Le Page *Kitty Gordon – Felicia Gaveston *June Elvidge – Ruth Le Page *Carlyle Blackwell – Lt. Dennis Gaveston *Madge Evans – Ruth Le Page, as a child *George MacQuarrie – Admiral Gaveston *Frank Leigh – Baron Kurdman *Edward Elkas – Maurice Levonshon *Robert Barring – Caversham *Dore Davidson – Mendel Hart *Philip W. Masi – Bertie Hart (*Philip Masse) *Walter Greene – Joe Allen *Marie Pagano – Mame *J. Gunnis Davis James Gunnis Davis (21 December 1873 – 23 March 1937) was a British-born American actor and director who had a career in films in the US. Early life He was born as Joseph Gunnis Davis on 21 December 1873 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Sun ... – Bill Cory *Jack Newton – Baron Charlier References External linksStolen Orders at IMDb.com* 1918 films American silent feature f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Duchess
''The Little Duchess'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Harley Knoles, and starring Madge Evans, Pinna Nesbit, and Jack Drumier. The film was shot at World Film's studios in Fort Lee, New Jersey.Spehr p.126 Cast * Madge Evans as Geraldine Carmichael * Pinna Nesbit as Evelyn Carmichael * Jack Drumier as Earl of Carinmore * J. Gunnis Davis as Jim Dawson * Patrick Foy as Jim Snyder * Maxine Elliott Hicks as Sophia Dawson * James Sheridan as Billy * Nellie Anderson as Mrs. Dawson * Charles Hartley as Pop Hinkle * Richard Clarke as Bradford * Harry Bartlett as Hobson * Nora Cecil Nora Cecil (September 26, 1878 – May 1, 1951) was an English-born American actress whose 30-year career spanned both the silent and sound film eras. Career Stage Cecil's career began on the stage, when she debuted in London at age 19 ... as Orphanage Matron * Ivan Dobble as A. Carmichael References Bibliography * Paul C. Spehr. ''The Movies Begin: Making ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
