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H. Lyman Broening
Henry Lyman Broening (June 30, 1882 - June 6, 1983) was a well known American cinematographer. Later, he was also on the editorial board of ''American Cinematographer'' magazine. He worked on films that include '' May Blossom'' (1915) and wrote about the beginnings of the ASC. Biography He was born on June 30, 1882. He served on the board of governors for the American Society of Cinematographers in 1922. He died on June 6, 1983, in Hesperia, California. Partial filmography *'' In the Bishop's Carriage'' (1913) *'' Chelsea 7750'' (1913) *'' Caprice'' (1913) *''Leah Kleschna'' (1913) *'' The Lost Paradise'' (1914) *''Marta of the Lowlands'' (1914) *''Wildflower'' (1914) *'' The County Chairman'' (1914) *'' The Conspiracy'' (1914) *'' The Dancing Girl'' (1915) *'' May Blossom'' (1915) *'' The Pretty Sister of Jose'' (1915) *'' Helene of the North'' (1915) *'' Still Waters'' (1915) *'' Mice and Men'' (1916) *''Molly Make-Believe'' (1916) *'' Silks and Satins'' (1916) *''Miss Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Blossom (film)
''May Blossom'' is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and written by David Belasco based upon his 1884 play. The film stars Russell Bassett, Donald Crisp, Marshall Neilan, Gertrude Norman, and Gertrude Robinson. The film was released on April 15, 1915, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Russell Bassett as Tom Blossom *Donald Crisp as Steve Harland * Marshall Neilan as Richard Ashcroft *Gertrude Norman as Aunt Deborah *Gertrude Robinson as May Blossom See also *List of Paramount Pictures films __NOTOC__ The following are lists of Paramount Pictures films by decade: Lists *List of Paramount Pictures films (1912–1919) *List of Paramount Pictures films (1920–1929) * List of Paramount Pictures films (1930–1939) * List of Paramount P ... References External links * * Lobby poster 1915 films 1910s English-language films Silent American drama films 1915 drama films Paramount Pictures films Films directed by Allan Dwan American bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mice And Men (film)
''Mice and Men'' is a lost 1916 silent romance film directed by J. Searle Dawley, starring Marguerite Clark, and based on a 1903 Broadway play, ''Mice and Men'' by Madeleine Lucette Ryley. Cast *Marguerite Clark - Peggy *Marshall Neilan - Captain George Lovell *Charles Waldron - Mark Embury *Clarence Handyside - Roger Goodlake *Maggie Fisher - Mrs. Deborrah *Helen Dahl - Joanna *Robert Conville Robert Conville (1881 - 1950) was an American silent film and theatrical actor. He appeared in several films with Marguerite Clark. He also appeared in several films that are not listed in sources.George A. Katchmer''A Biographical Dictionary of Si ... - Minister Goodlake/Servant to Goodlake *William McKey - Embury's Servant *Ada Deaves - Matron *Francesca Warde - Mammy References External links''Mice and Men'', IMDb.com [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Better Half (film)
''The Better Half'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by John S. Robertson and starring Alice Brady, David Powell and Crauford Kent.Connelly p.322 Plot summary Louise and Trixie Thorley are twins, one is kind-hearted and the other selfish. Although Louise loves Michael Thwaite, he is dazzled by the pampered Trixie and marries her. Trixie soon tires of Michael and departs for Europe with Hendrick Thurston, "an idler." The night she leaves him, Michael is attacked by thugs and loses his sight. To spare his feelings, Louise tends to him posing as Trixie. When Trixie returns, the twins argue, and Trixie kills herself in a fit of remorse. Michael finally regains his sight and, realizing Louise's love, marries her. Cast * Alice Brady as Louise / Beatrix Thorley * David Powell as Michael Thwaite * Crauford Kent as Hendrick Thurston * William T. Carleton William T. Carleton (1859–1930) was an English-born actor, and producer. He died in Saint John, New Brunswick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forbidden City
''The Forbidden City'' is a 1918 American silent drama film starring Norma Talmadge and Thomas Meighan and directed by Sidney Franklin. A copy of the film is in the Library of Congress and other film archives. at silentera.com Plot The plot centers around an inter-racial romance between a Chinese princess (Talmadge) and an American (Meighan). When palace officials discover she has become pregnant, she is sentenced to death. In the latter part of the film Talmadge plays the now adult daughter of the affair, seeking her father in theCast (in credits order) * |
Uncle Tom's Cabin (1918 Film)
''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' was a 1918 American silent drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley, produced by Famous Players–Lasky Corporation and distributed by Paramount Pictures under the Famous Players–Lasky name. The film is based on Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' and George Aiken's eponymous play. ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' starred Marguerite Clark, who portrayed both Topsy and Little Eva. It is now considered to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, Uncle Tom is an old slave living on George Shelby's plantation in Kentucky. Along with Uncle Tom, are Eliza and her son Jim Crow. Shelby is in great debt, and although he doesn't want to, he must sell Uncle Tom and Jim to a slave trader. Eliza hears that this is happening and decides to run away. She manages to escape by crossing an icy river despite being chased by bloodhounds. While this is happening, a farmer named St. Clair and his daughter Eva have decided to visit their old souther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Man, Poor Man (1918 Film)
''Rich Man, Poor Man'' is a lost 1918 American silent romantic drama film starring Marguerite Clark and directed by J. Searle Dawley. It is based on a 1916 Broadway play by George Broadhurst. It was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine, following the death of her mother, Betty Wynne (Clark) becomes the drudge of the boarding house until one of her friends introduces her as the missing grandchild of John K. Beeston (Warde). When the deception is discovered, Betty has made such an impression Beeston that he insists that she remain, and since the man she loves is the real missing heir, she quite readily consents to becoming a member of the household. Cast *Marguerite Clark as Betty Wynne *Richard Barthelmess as Bayard Varick *George Backus as Henry Mapelson *Frederick Warde as John K. Beeston * J. W. Herbert as De Courcey Lloyd * Augusta Anderson as Mrs. De Courcey Lloyd *William Wadsworth as Henry Evans *Ottola N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lie (1918 Film)
''The Lie'' is a 1918 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Artcraft Pictures, an affiliate of Paramount. J. Searle Dawley directed and stage star Elsie Ferguson starred in a story based on a 1914 play by Henry Arthur Jones and starring Margaret Illington. The film is now lost. Cast *Elsie Ferguson as Elinor Shale * David Powell as Gerald Forster *John L. Shine as Sir Robert Shale *Percy Marmont as Nol Dibdin * Charles Sutton as Hamp *Bertha Kent as Gibbard *Maude Turner Gordon as Lady Beachworth *Betty Howe as Lucy Shale Reception Like many American films of the time, ''The Lie'' was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. For example, the Chicago Board of Censors issued an Adults Only permit for the film. See also *The House That Shadows Built ''The House That Shadows Built'' (1931) is a feature compilation film from Paramount Pictures, made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the studio's founding in 1912. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seven Swans
''The Seven Swans'' is a lost 1917 silent film fantasy starring Marguerite Clark. Famous Players Film Company produced and J. Searle Dawley directed. Plot Loosely based on ''The Wild Swans'' by Hans Christian Andersen, Clark stars as Princess Tweedledee who later falls in love with Prince Charming. An evil witch, yearning to take over a kingdom, turns the Princess's brothers into swans. Moon Fairies vow to turn her brothers back to humans if she knits them seven robes and not speak to another human for a specified amount of time. Cast *Marguerite Clark - Princess Tweedledee *William E. Danforth - The King *Augusta Anderson - The Wicked Queen *Edwin Denison - The Lord High Chancellor *Daisy Belmore - The Witch * Richard Barthelmess - Prince Charming *Richard Allen - Princess Tweedeldee's Brother *Jere Austin Jere Austin (1876–1927) was an American silent film actor from Minnesota. He was born John Van Akin Austin and he began in films in 1914 and made his last appearance i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bab's Matinee Idol
''Bab's Matinee Idol'' is a 1917 American silent romantic comedy film, based on the Mary Roberts Rinehart novels, produced by Famous Players-Lasky, and directed by J. Searle Dawley. This was the final film in the trilogy of ''Babs'' films that starred Marguerite Clark. Plot As described in a film magazine, Bab (Clark) is in love with Adrian (Steele), an actor, and cuts his picture out of a newspaper and worships it. An epidemic of measles breaks out and Bab is sent home. A few days later Bab learns that the play with her idol is in town, so she borrows money to see a performance with her hero. She writes him a note, and he invites her into his dressing room. She learns that unless the show gets more publicity, it will close. She arranges with Carter Brooks (Barrie) and her father (Losee) for Adrian to apply for work at her father's ammunition factory, and after he is thrown out the story will be in the newspapers. However, the Honorable Page Beresford (Chadwick), who is after Bab' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bab's Burglar
''Bab's Burglar'' was a 1917 American silent romantic comedy film directed by J. Searle Dawley and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film followed ''Bab's Diary'', released on October 17, 1917, and was the second in the trilogy of ''Babs'' films that starred Marguerite Clark. Richard Barthelmess also appeared in an early role in his career. Plot As described in a film magazine, Bab's father (Losee) decides to give her an allowance of $1,000 per year with nothing extra. Bab (Clark), believing herself in possession of a small fortune, buys violets for all of her teachers and an automobile for herself, spending the remaining funds for its upkeep. After balancing her books, she finds that she has 16 cents left for the year. However, her father is right there to help her out. She is anxious to see her sister Leila (Greene) married off so that she will be treated as a young woman. Bab mistakes the young man interested in her sister for a burglar and interferes with her sister's e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Valentine Girl
''The Valentine Girl'' is a 1917 American silent romantic drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film starred Marguerite Clark, Frank Losee, and Richard Barthelmess. Actress Laura Sawyer wrote the screen story. The film is now presumed lost. Cast * Marguerite Clark as Marion Morgan * Frank Losee as John Morgan * Richard Barthelmess as Robert Wentworth * Kathryn Adams as Lucille Haines * Maggie Fisher as Mrs. Haines * Adolphe Menjou Adolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career spanned both silent films and talkies. He appeared in such films as Charlie Chaplin's ''A Woman of Paris'', where he played the lead role; Stanley K ... as Joe Winder * Edith Campbell Walker as Madame Blache References External links * * Lobby still(archived) 1917 films 1917 romantic drama films American romantic drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snow White (1916 Film)
''Snow White'' is a 1916 American silent romantic fantasy film directed by J. Searle Dawley. It was adapted by Winthrop Ames from his own 1912 Broadway play ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'', which was in turn adapted from the 1812 fairy tale (as collected by the Grimm brothers). The film stars Marguerite Clark and Creighton Hale, Clark reprising her stage role. Fifteen years old when he saw it, Walt Disney was inspired to make it the subject of his first feature-length animated film in 1937. Cast *Marguerite Clark as Snow White *Creighton Hale as Prince Florimond *Dorothy Cumming as Queen Brangomar *Lionel Braham as Berthold the Huntsman * Alice Washburn as Witch Hex (*see below) *Richard Barthelmess as Pie Man *Arthur Donaldson as King *Irwin Emmer as Dwarf *Billy Platt as Dwarf *Herbert Rice as Dwarf *Jimmy Rosen as Dwarf ''uncredited'' *May Robson as Witch Hex (she replaced originally scheduled Alice Washburn) *Kate Lester as a dowager queen Preservation status Forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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