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Gardner James
Gardner James (1903–1953) was an American film actor. After some stage experience with George Arliss, he entered silent films in 1922. While he once played a lead role, he was often billed third in the cast.Katchmer p. 177 He was married to the actress and writer Marian Constance Blackton, daughter of the founder of Vitagraph Studios, but this rapidly ended in divorce. Filmography * ''Beyond the Rainbow'' (1922) * ''The Love Bandit'' (1924) * ''Unrestrained Youth'' (1925) * ''Silent Sanderson'' (1925) * '' The Happy Warrior'' (1925) * ''The Night Patrol'' (1926) * ''Hell-Bent for Heaven'' (1926) * ''The Passionate Quest'' (1926) * ''The Amateur Gentleman'' (1926) * ''The Flaming Forest'' (1926) * ''The Gilded Highway'' (1926) * ''Ladies at Ease'' (1927) * ''Eager Lips'' (1927) * '' The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come'' (1928) * '' The Big Killing'' (1928) * ''The Mating Call'' (1928) * ''The Wreck of the Singapore'' (1928) * ''The Studio Murder Mystery'' (1929) * ''The Flying F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, education, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Passionate Quest
''The Passionate Quest'' is a 1926 American drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and written by Marian Constance Blackton. It is based on the 1924 novel '' The Passionate Quest'' by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film stars May McAvoy, Willard Louis, Louise Fazenda, Gardner James, Jane Winton and Holmes Herbert. The film was released by Warner Bros. on July 10, 1926. Cast *May McAvoy as Rosina Vonet *Willard Louis as Matthew Garner *Louise Fazenda as Madame Mathilde *Gardner James as Philip Garth *Jane Winton as The Leading Lady *Holmes Herbert as Erwen *DeWitt Jennings as Benjamin Stone *Vera Lewis as Mrs. Gardner *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 Mrs. Flint * Frank Butler as Lord 'Reggie' Towers *Charles A. Stevenson as Rossil *William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Meadow
''The Great Meadow'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code adventure film, produced and distributed by MGM with direction by Charles Brabin. The film starred Eleanor Boardman and Johnny Mack Brown. It is based on the novel ''The Great Meadow'' by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, which is similar in theme to ''Drums Along the Mohawk'' by Walter D. Edmonds, which was later made into the 1939 film of the same name directed by John Ford.''The American Film Institute Catalogue of films 1931–40'' c. 1993 by The American Film Institute Plot The title background is a sculpture of an American frontierswoman, a child on her left arm and the barrel of a flintlock in her right hand. The picture is dedicated to the women of the wilderness, “the wives and sweethearts who endured martyrdom for love’s sake ndlie quiet and unsung in the great meadow.” The fortitude of women is the focus of most episodes in the film. In 1777, on their farm in Albemarle County in the Piedmont of Virginia, the Hall family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dawn Patrol (1930 Film)
''The Dawn Patrol'' is a 1930 American pre-Code World War I film starring Richard Barthelmess and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. It was directed by Howard Hawks, a former World War I flight instructor, who even flew in the film as a German pilot in an uncredited role. ''The Dawn Patrol'' won the Academy Award for Best Story for John Monk Saunders. It was subsequently remade in 1938 with the same title, and the original was then renamed ''Flight Commander'' and released later as part of the Warner Bros. film catalog. Plot During World War I, the pilots of an RFC squadron deal with the stress of combat primarily through nightly bouts of heavy drinking. The two aces of the squadron's "A Flight", Courtney and Scott, have come to hate the commanding officer, Brand, blaming him for sending new recruits directly into combat in inferior aircraft. Unknown to them, Brand has been arguing continually with higher command to allow practice time for the new pilots, but command is desperate to main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flying Fleet
''The Flying Fleet'' is a 1929 romantic drama film directed by George W. Hill and starring Ramon Novarro, Ralph Graves, and Anita Page. Two United States Navy officers are rivals for the love of the same woman. The film is silent, and in black and white, although various scenes have either background music, engine noises or in one case, trumpet sounds, inserted. Plot Six friends are to graduate the next day from the United States Naval Academy. They all hope to become aviators. When the officer of the day becomes sick, Tommy Winslow has to take his place, while the others go out and celebrate. Two return loudly drunk after curfew. Tommy is able to shut Steve up (by knocking him out), but "Dizzy" is not so lucky. An officer hears him and has him dismissed from the Academy. The rest spend a year in the fleet, then reunite in San Diego for aviation training. Upon their arrival, they become acquainted with Anita Hastings. Tommy and Steve become rivals for her affections. Specs is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Studio Murder Mystery
''The Studio Murder Mystery'' is a 1929 American mystery film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by Ethel Doherty, A. Channing Edington, Carmen Ballen Edington, Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Frank Tuttle. The film stars Neil Hamilton, Doris Hill, Warner Oland, Fredric March, Chester Conklin, Florence Eldridge and Guy Oliver. The film was released on June 1, 1929, by Paramount Pictures. Premise Richard Hardell, an actor who has had many affairs, is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have reasons for wanting him dead. Cast * Neil Hamilton as Tony White *Doris Hill as Helen MacDonald *Warner Oland as Rupert Borka *Fredric March as Richard Hardell *Chester Conklin as George *Florence Eldridge as Blanche Hardell *Guy Oliver as MacDonald *Donald MacKenzie as Captain Coffin *Gardner James as Ted MacDonald *Eugene Pallette as Detective Lieutenant Dirk See also * List of early sound feature f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wreck Of The Singapore
''The Wreck of the Singapore'', also known as ''The Singapore Mutiny'', is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Ince, Estelle Taylor, and Jim Mason.Quinlan p. 152 Cast * Ralph Ince as Kelsey * Estelle Taylor as Daisy * Jim Mason as Borg * Gardner James as The Stiff * William Irving as Huber * Harry Allen as Mr. Watts * Carl Axzelle as Cockney * Martha Mattox as Mrs. Watts * Robert Gaillard as Captain * Frank Newburg Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Curre ... as Petty Officer References Bibliography * Quinlan, David. ''The Illustrated Guide to Film Directors''. Batsford, 1983. External links * * 1928 films Films directed by Ralph Ince American silent feature films 1920s English-language films American black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mating Call
''The Mating Call'' is a 1928 American silent drama film about a soldier who returns home from World War I to find his marriage has been annulled and his wife has remarried. The film was produced by Howard Hughes for his Caddo Corporation, and was originally released by Paramount Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Renée Adorée has a brief nude scene in the film. Plot Leslie Hatton, a poor farmer, becomes a captain and a war hero in World War I. While on a leave, he secretly marries Rose, the "village belle", but he only has time for a few kisses and a hug before he has to return to the fighting. After the Armistice, Major Hatton comes home, only to be told by Marvin Swallow that his wife's parents have had their marriage annulled, as she was not of age. Rose married wealthy Lon Henderson and the couple went abroad. Les returns to farming. One day, the Hendersons return. Rose, disillusioned by Lon's repeated infidelity, throws herself at Les. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Killing (1928 Film)
''The Big Killing'' is a 1928 American comedy silent film directed by F. Richard Jones and written by Frank Butler. The film stars Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Anders Randolf, Mary Brian, Gardner James, Lane Chandler and Paul McAllister. The film was released on July 1, 1928, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Wallace Beery as Powderhorn Pete *Raymond Hatton as Deadeye Dan *Anders Randolf as Old Man Beagle *Mary Brian as Old Man Beagle's Daughter, Mary Beagle *Gardner James as Jim Hicks *Lane Chandler as George Hicks *Paul McAllister as Old Man Hicks *James Mason as First Beagle Son *Ralph Yearsley as Second Beagle Son *Ethan Laidlaw as Third Beagle Son *Leo Willis as Fourth Beagle Son *Buck Moulton as Fifth Beagle Son *Bob Kortman as Sixth Beagle Son *Walter James Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come (1928 Film)
''The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come'' is a lost 1928 silent film drama directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. The film is a remake of a 1920 Goldwyn Pictures film with the same title starring Jack Pickford, also lost. Cast *Richard Barthelmess as Chad Buford *Molly O'Day as Melissa Turner *Nelson McDowell as Old Joel Turner *Martha Mattox as Maw Turner *Victor Potel as Tom Turner * Mark Hamilton as Dolph Turner * William Bertram as Caleb Haazel * Walter P. Lewis as Old Tad Dillon *Gardner James as Daws Dillon *Ralph Yearsley as Tad Dillon *Gustav von Seyffertitz as Nathan Cherry * Robert Milasch as The Circuit Rider *Claude Gillingwater as Major Buford * David Torrence as General Dean *Eulalie Jensen Eulalie Jensen (December 24, 1884 – October 7, 1952) was an American actress on the New York stage and in silent films. Biography Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was selected as one of six e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eager Lips
''Eager Lips'' is a 1927 silent film romantic drama directed by Wilfred Noy and starring Pauline Garon, Betty Blythe and Gardner James. The producer was I.E. Chadwick. Cast *Pauline Garon - Mary Lee *Betty Blythe - Paula *Gardner James - Bill Armstrong * Jack Richardson - Tony Tyler *Evelyn Selbie - Miss Lee *Fred Warren - Clancy *Erin La Bissoniere - Charmonta Preservation status *The film is preserved in the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The library is ... collection. References External links Eager Lips at IMDb.com* 1927 films American silent feature films Films directed by Wilfred Noy American black-and-white films 1920s American films Silent American romantic drama films 1920s English-language films English-language romantic drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies At Ease
''Ladies at Ease'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and starring Pauline Garon, Gertrude Short and Gardner James.Munden p.411 Cast * Pauline Garon as Polly * Gertrude Short as Mabel * Gardner James as Bill Brewster * Bob Custer as Buck Bevin * Lillian Hackett as Mae Dotty * Jean Van Vliet as June Dotty * William H. Strauss as Abe Ginsburg * Charles Meakin Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "f ... as John McMay 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 * 1927 films 1927 comedy films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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