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George C. Pearce
George C. Pearce (June 26, 1865 – August 13, 1940) was an American stage and film actor, primarily of the silent film, silent era. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1914 and 1939. He was born in New York, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. He was also known as George C. Pierce. Pearce also acted on stage, including portraying a doctor in ''White Cargo'' in Los Angeles in 1927. On Broadway, he acted in ''The Rainbow'' (1912), ''Billy'' (1909), ''The Mimic World'' (1908), ''D'Arcy of the Guards'' (1901), ''Manon Lescaut'' (1901), ''Brother Officers'' (1900), and ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1899). Pearce was a member of the The Players (New York City), Players Club in New York City. Pearce died on August 12, 1940, at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles following a two-week illness, aged 75. Selected filmography *''Let Katie Do It'' (1916) *''Daphne and the Pirate'' (1916) *''The Little School Ma'am'' (1916) *''A Jewel in Pawn'' (1917) * ''A Wife on T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold That Lion (1926 Film)
''Hold That Lion'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by William Beaudine, starring Douglas MacLean, Walter Hiers, and Constance Howard. The film was written by Rosalie Mulhall (story) and Joseph F. Poland. Previously thought lost, the Library of Congress holds this title in addition to the like titled 1947 Three Stooges short. Plot Cast *Douglas MacLean as Jimmie Hastings *Walter Hiers as Dick Warren * Constance Howard as Marjorie Brand *Cyril Chadwick as H. Horace Smythe *Wade Boteler as Andrew MacTavish *George C. Pearce George C. Pearce (June 26, 1865 – August 13, 1940) was an American stage and film actor, primarily of the silent film, silent era. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1914 and 1939. He was born in New York, New York, and died in Los ... as Professor Brand References External links * *Lobby poster; movie artwork 1926 films 1926 comedy films Silent American comedy films American silent feature films American black-a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everywoman's Husband
''Everywoman's Husband'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton and starring Gloria Swanson. A print of the film is preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Plot As described in a film magazine, when the will of Jonathan Rhodes (Pearce) was read, a third of the estate was left to a woman unknown to his family. This revelation had no effect on Mrs. Rhodes (Langdon), whose iron rule in the home had been his means of seeking other company. She insisted upon regulating the affairs of her married daughter's life with the result that Frank Emerson (King), the young husband, soon became involved in an affair with Delia Marshall (West), a designer. Edith Emerson (Swanson) then began a battle to win her husband that was finally successful, but not before she asserted herself and lets her mother know that her presence in the household was no longer welcome. Cast * Gloria Swanson as Edith Emerson * Joe King as Frank Emerson * Lillian Langdon as Mr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornered (1924 Film)
''Cornered'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by William Beaudine. The story was filmed again in 1930 as a talkie called '' Road to Paradise''. It was also directed by Beaudine. According to Warner Bros records the film earned $235,000 domestically and $22,000 foreign. Cast * Marie Prevost as Mary Brennan / Margaret Waring * Rockliffe Fellowes as Jerry, the Gent * Raymond Hatton as Nick, the Dope * John Roche as George Wells * Cissy Fitzgerald as Lola Mulvaney * Vera Lewis as Mrs. Wells * George C. Pearce as Brewster (as George Pearce) * Bartine Burkett as The Bride * Billy Bletcher as The Groom (as Billy Fletcher) * Ruth Dwyer as Mrs. Webster * Bertram Johns as Webster * Wilfred Lucas as Updike * Virginia Marshall as Mary Brennan / Margaret Waring as a Child Status With no copies of ''Cornered'' located in any film archives, it is considered to be a lost film A lost film is a feature Feature may refer to: Computing * Feature (CAD), could be a hole, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |