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Gertrude Olmstead
Gertrude Olmstead (November 13, 1897 – January 18, 1975) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 56 films between 1920 and 1929. Her last name was sometimes seen as Olmsted. Career Olmstead was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was noticed after winning a 5,900-entrant contest to represent "The Spirit of America" at the 1920 Elks Club national convention. The victory included an opportunity to receive a $10,000 one-year contract to appear in films. Olmstead initially was signed by Universal Motion Picture company. Her first film was '' Tipped Off'' (1920), following which she became the leading lady in western films that starred Hoot Gibson. She appeared in her first credited film role in the 1921 film '' The Fox''. She obtained several more roles that same year, appearing in nine films in 1921, and another five in 1922. She appeared in 17 more films by the time she received what is today her best-known role, opposite Rudolph Valentino in the 1925 film ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = State , subdivision_type2 = Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook and DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfoot ( D) , leader_title1 = City Clerk , leader_name1 = Anna Valencia ( D) , unit_pref = Imperial , area_footnotes = , area_tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. A notable and historic suburb of Greater Los Angeles, it is in a wealthy area immediately southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Beverly Hills' land area totals to , and along with the smaller city of West Hollywood in the east, is almost entirely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 32,701; marking a decrease of 1,408 from the 2010 census count of 34,109. In American popular culture, Beverly Hills has been known primarily as an affluent, upscale location within Greater Los Angeles, which corresponds to higher property values and taxes in the area. Many different high-end shops and goods are displayed in the city, and can be observed in the Rodeo Drive shopping district; the district houses many different luxury and designer brands, such as Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Armani and Prada. Throughout its hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Loaded Door
''The Loaded Door'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Harry A. Pollard and starring Hoot Gibson. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Plot As described in a studio publication, Bert Lyons (Gibson) returns to his ranch to discover his foreman dead and the ranch leased to a real estate shark. The new hands seem to be trafficking in booze and narcotics under the guise of raising cattle. He goes to see his sweetheart Molly Grainger (Olmstead) who shares her suspicions. The smugglers do not care for Bert's curiosity and plan to "get him." The new boss of the ranch has designs on Molly, and tells her that he will assist in freeing her brother Joe (Sutherland), who is in prison charged with murder, if she goes with him across the border. Bert learns of this ruse, tricks the smugglers, and rides to Molly's rescue. The smugglers are rounded up, and Joe is freed, leaving Bert and Molly to plan their new home. Cast * Hoot Gibson as Bert Lyons * Gertrude O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe (serial)
''The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe'' is a 1922 American adventure film, adventure film serial directed by Robert F. Hill and based upon the Robinson Crusoe, 1719 novel by Daniel Defoe. It is now considered to be a lost film. Cast * Harry Myers as Robinson Crusoe * Noble Johnson as Friday (Robinson Crusoe), Friday * Gertrude Olmstead * Aaron Edwards * Josef Swickard * Gertrude Claire * Emmett King * Scott Pembroke (credited as Percy Pembroke) Chapter titles # The Sea Raiders # Shipwrecked # The Cannibals' Captives # Hidden Gold # The Ship of Despair # Friday's Faith # The Swamp of Terror # Marooned # The Jaguar Trap # A Prisoner of the Sun # No Greater Love # The Island of Happiness # The Sword of Courage # The Buccaneers # The Jolly Roger # The Idol's Bride # When the Heart Calls # Back to the Primitive See also * List of film serials * List of film serials by studio References External links * * 1922 films 1922 lost films 1922 adventure films American silent ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scrapper (1922 Film)
''The Scrapper'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Hobart Henley and starring Herbert Rawlinson, Gertrude Olmstead and William Welsh.Munden p.689 Cast * Herbert Rawlinson as Malloy * Gertrude Olmstead as Eileen McCarthy * William Welsh as Dan McCarthy * Frankie Lee as The Kid * Hal Craig as Speed Cop * George A. McDaniel as McGuirk * Fred Kohler as Oleson * Edward Jobson as Riley * Albert MacQuarrie Albert MacQuarrie (January 8, 1882, San Francisco – February 17, 1950, California) was an American silent film actor. He was signed in 1912 and starred in about 70 films before his retirement. He starred with William Garwood in films suc ... as Simms * Walter Perry as Rapport References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of Cali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadows Of Conscience
''Shadows of Conscience'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by John P. McCarthy and starring Russell Simpson, Barbara Tennant and Gertrude Olmstead.Connelly, p. 250. Cast * Russell Simpson as Jim Logan * Landers Stevens as Wade Curry * Barbara Tennant as Alice * Bradley Ward as Pedro (the halfbreed) * Nelson McDowell as Wesley Coburn * Edward Cooper as Judson Craft * Ida Mae McKenzie as Winnie Coburn * Fred Burns Frederick D. Burns (born September 6, 1889, in Nevada, Missouri; died December 22, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an important figure in Midwest amateur tennis in the early part of the 20th century. Burns was a journalist by profession from 1911 ... as Sheriff Bowers * Gertrude Olmstead as Winifred Coburn References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Lover
''The Fighting Lover'' is a 1921 American silent mystery comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ... directed by Fred LeRoy Granville and starring Frank Mayo, Elinor Hancock and Gertrude Olmstead.Munden p.242 Cast * Frank Mayo as Andrew Forsdale * Elinor Hancock as Mrs. Lydia Graham * Gertrude Olmstead as Jean Forsdale * Jackson Read as Ned Randolph * Colin Kenny (actor), Colin Kenny as Vic Ragner *Jacqueline Logan as Helen Leigh * Joseph Singleton as Quig Munday * Ruth Ashby as Anna Hughes * Fred Becker (actor), Fred Becker as Dr. Munro * Robert Bolder as Valet References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Adventure (1921 Film)
''The Big Adventure'' is a 1921 American silent adventure film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring B. Reeves Eason Jr., Lee Shumway and Gertrude Olmstead.Munden p.56 Cast * B. Reeves Eason Jr. as Patches * Fred Herzog as Old Whiskers * Lee Shumway as John Wellborn * Molly Shafer as Mrs. Lane * Gertrude Olmstead Gertrude Olmstead (November 13, 1897 – January 18, 1975) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 56 films between 1920 and 1929. Her last name was sometimes seen as Olmsted. Career Olmstead was born in Chicago, Illinoi ... as Sally References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * 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 * 1921 films 1921 adventure films American silent feature films Silent American adve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out O' Luck
''Out o' Luck'' is a 1921 American short film, short silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by and starring Hoot Gibson. Cast * Hoot Gibson * Gertrude Olmstead * Jim Corey See also * Hoot Gibson filmography External links * 1921 films 1921 Western (genre) films 1921 short films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Hoot Gibson Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fightin' Fury
''The Fightin' Fury'' is a 1921 American short silent Western film directed by and starring Hoot Gibson. Cast * Hoot Gibson * Gertrude Olmstead * Charles Newton * Ben Corbett * Otto Nelson * John Judd See also * List of American films of 1921 * Hoot Gibson filmography This is a complete filmography of American actor Hoot Gibson (August 6, 1892 – August 23, 1962), including his performances between 1910 and 1960. Gibson appeared in more than 200 films. Background Gibson's career began in 1910 with early silen ... External links * 1921 films 1921 short films 1921 Western (genre) films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Hoot Gibson Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kickaroo
''Kickaroo'' is a 1921 American short silent Western film directed by Albert Russell and featuring Hoot Gibson. Cast * Hoot Gibson * Gertrude Olmstead * Otto Nelson * Ben Corbett See also * Hoot Gibson filmography This is a complete filmography of American actor Hoot Gibson (August 6, 1892 – August 23, 1962), including his performances between 1910 and 1960. Gibson appeared in more than 200 films. Background Gibson's career began in 1910 with early silen ... External links * 1921 films 1921 Western (genre) films 1921 short films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Albert Russell Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Revenge (1921 Film)
''Sweet Revenge'' is a 1921 American short film, short silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Edward Laemmle and featuring Hoot Gibson. Cast * Jim Corey * Hoot Gibson * Otto Nelson * Gertrude Olmstead See also * Hoot Gibson filmography External links * 1921 films 1921 short films 1921 Western (genre) films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Edward Laemmle Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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