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H. Agar Lyons
Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork (city), Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fifteen silent films collectively called ''The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu'', all filmed in 1923, followed by a 1924 series of eight additional Fu Manchu films under the title ''The Further Mysteries of Dr. Fu Manchu''. Lyons starred in the title role of all 23 movies (which ran about 20 –25 minutes each in length), all of which featured Fu's ongoing battle with his two British nemeses, Sir Nayland Smith (played by Fred Paul) and his assistant Dr. Petrie. Both series were produced by Oswald Stoll (see List of Stoll Pictures films), who had earlier produced a 1920 film version of Sax Rohmer's 1915 "Yellow Peril" novel, ''The Yellow Claw''. In spite of the many films in which Lyons played an Oriental character, the obviously British actor "put f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cork (city)
Cork ( , from , meaning 'marsh') is the second largest city in Ireland and third largest city by population on the island of Ireland. It is located in the south-west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. Following an extension to the city's boundary in 2019, its population is over 222,000. The city centre is an island positioned between two channels of the River Lee which meet downstream at the eastern end of the city centre, where the quays and docks along the river lead outwards towards Lough Mahon and Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Originally a monastic settlement, Cork was expanded by Viking invaders around 915. Its charter was granted by Prince John in 1185. Cork city was once fully walled, and the remnants of the old medieval town centre can be found around South and North Main streets. The city's cognomen of "the rebel city" originates in its support for the Yorkist cause in the Wars of the Roses. Corkonians sometimes refer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Forgot (1919 Film)
''The Man Who Forgot'' is a 1919 British silent drama film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring James Knight, Marjorie Villis and Bernard Dudley. It was based on a play by the Reverend H.J. Waldron. Plot summary After returning from the sea having lost and regained his memory, a sailor finds his fiancée is now married to another man. Cast * James Knight as Seth Nalden * Marjorie Villis as Mona Jennifer * Bernard Dudley as Jim Hallibar * Evelyn Boucher as Violet Selwyn * Harry Agar Lyons Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fifteen silent ... as Tarpaulin Jack * Mowbray Macks as Salty Felon References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1919 films 1919 drama films British drama f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Lotus Garden
''In a Lotus Garden'' is a 1931 British musical film directed by Fred Paul and starring Roy Galloway, Jocelyn Yeo and H. Agar Lyons. It was made at Isleworth Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.264 The film's sets were designed by Norman G. Arnold. Cast * Roy Galloway as Lieutenant Dick Waring * Jocelyn Yeo as Margaret Leyland * H. Agar Lyons as Mandarin * Rita Cave Rita may refer to: People * Rita (given name) * Rita (Indian singer) (born 1984) * Rita (Israeli singer) (born 1962) * Rita (Japanese singer) * Eliza Humphreys (1850–1938), wrote under the pseudonym Rita Places * Djarrit, also known as Rita, a ... as Son Tu * Jack Barnes as Cher Sang References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1931 films British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thoroughbred (1928 Film)
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed known for its use in horse racing. Thoroughbred may also refer to: Literature and films * ''Thoroughbred'' (series), a series of young-adult novels that revolves around equestrianism * ''The Thoroughbred'' (1916 film), an American silent drama film * ''The Thoroughbred'' (1928 film), a British silent sports film * ''The Thoroughbred'' (1930 film), an American sports drama film * ''Thoroughbred'' (film), a 1936 Australian race-horse drama * ''Thoroughbreds'' (1944 film), an American film * ''Thoroughbreds'' (2017 film), an American film Music * ''Thoroughbred'' (album), a 1976 album by Carole King, U.S. * Louisville Thoroughbreds, a men's chorus based in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Sports * The Thoroughbred Corp. a California-based Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding operation * Scone Thoroughbreds, an Australian country rugby league team based in Scone, New South Wales * Atlanta Thoroughbreds, an American indoor football team * Owens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry, King Of Navarre
''Henry, King of Navarre'' is a 1924 British silent historical film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Gladys Jennings and Henry Victor. It was based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas. Cast * Matheson Lang as Henry * Gladys Jennings as Marguerite de Valois * Henry Victor as Duc de Guise * Stella St. Audrie as Catherine de' Medici * Humberston Wright a Charles XI * Harry Agar Lyons Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fifteen silent ... as Pierre * Madame d'Esterre as Jeanne d'Albert References External links * 1920s historical films 1924 films British historical films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films based on French novels Films based on works by Alexandre Dumas Films directed by Maurice Elvey British black-and-white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prehistoric Man
''The Prehistoric Man'' is a 1924 British silent comedy film directed by A. E. Coleby and starring George Robey, Marie Blanche and H. Agar Lyons.Low p.127 Cast * George Robey as He-of-the Beetle Brow * Marie Blanche as She-of-the Permanent-Wave * H. Agar Lyons as He-of-the-Clutching-Hand * W. G. Saunders as He-of-the-Knotty-Joints * Johnny Butt John William H. Butt (1870–1931) was an English film actor of the silent era. He was born in Bradford and died in North Bierley, West Yorkshire. Selected filmography * ''The Chimes'' (1914) * '' Far from the Madding Crowd'' (1915) * ''The ... as He-of-the-Cedar-Mop * Elsie Marriott-Watson as She-of-the-Tireless-Tongue * Laurie Leslie as He-of-the-Matted-Beaver References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1924 films 1924 comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slaves Of Destiny
''Slaves of Destiny'' is a 1924 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Valia and Henry Victor. It is based on the 1899 novel '' Miranda of the Balcony'' by A.E.W. Mason. Cast * Matheson Lang as Luke Charnock * Valia as Miranda Warriner * Henry Victor as Ralph Warriner * Humberston Wright Humbertson Wright (1876 in London, England, UK – 1953), sometimes credited as Humberstone Wright or Humberston H. Wright, was a British film actor. Filmography * '' Trapped by the London Sharks'' (1916) * '' Thelma'' (1918) * '' The Secre ... as Hassan * Harry Agar Lyons as Wilbrahim References External links * 1924 films British silent feature films 1924 drama films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey British drama films British black-and-white films Films based on British novels 1920s British films Silent drama films {{1920s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Arabian Night
''One Arabian Night'' is a 1923 British silent comedy film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring George Robey.Low p.127 It is based on the story of Aladdin. Cast * Aubrey Fitzgerald as Servant * Lionelle Howard as Aladdin * Julia Kean as Princess * H. Agar Lyons as Li-Pong * Edward O'Neill as Abanazar * George Robey as Widow Twan-Kee * Basil Saunders as Slave of the Lamp * W.G. Saunders as Emperor * Julie Suedo Julie Suedo (1901–1978) was a British actress. She played a succession of glamorous roles in the 1920s and 1930s, usually in supporting roles. Filmography *'' One Arabian Night'' (1923) *'' The Rat'' (1925) *'' One Colombo Night'' (1926) *'' ... as Fairy of the Ring References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 197 External links * * Scene from the film at www.gettyimages.com 1923 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Romany
''The Romany'' is a 1923 British silent adventure film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring Victor McLaglen, Irene Norman and Harvey Braban. Cast * Victor McLaglen as The Chief * Irene Norman as Valia * Harvey Braban as Andrew MacDonald * Peggy Hathaway as Flora * Malcolm Tod Malcolm Tod (16 March 1897 – 1 July 1968) was a British actor. He appeared in more than thirty films from 1921 to 1934. Selected filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tod, Malcolm 1897 births Year of death unknow ... as Robbie * Ida Fane as Zilla * Hugh E. Wright * Harry Agar Lyons * N. Watt-Phillips References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1923 films 1923 adventure films British adventure films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton British black-and-white films 1920s British fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melody Of Death
''Melody of Death'' is a 1922 British silent crime film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring Philip Anthony, Enid R. Reed and Dick Sutherd.Low p.410 It is an adaptation of the 1915 novel '' The Melody of Death'' by Edgar Wallace. Cast * Philip Anthony as Gilbert Standerton * Enid R. Reed as Enid Cathcart * Dick Sutherd as George Wallis * H. Agar Lyons as Sir John Standerton * Frank Petley * Hetta Bartlett Hetta Bartlett (1 May 1877 – May 1947) was an English stage and film actress whose career spanned both the West End and Broadway. She is known for Sonia (1921), The Lady of the Lake (1928) and Honour in Pawn (1916). Early life She was bor ... as Mrs Cathcart * Bob Vallis References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1922 films 1922 crime films British crime fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The River Of Stars (film)
''The River of Stars'' is a 1921 British silent adventure film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring Teddy Arundell, Harry Agar Lyons and Faith Bevan. It was based on the 1913 novel '' The River of Stars'' by Edgar Wallace featuring Commissioner Sanders. Cast * Teddy Arundell as Augustus Lambaire * Harry Agar Lyons Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fifteen silent ... as Commissioner Sanders * Faith Bevan as Cynthia Sutton * Philip Anthony as John Amber * Dalton Somers as Cornelius J. Whitney * Fred Thatcher as Frances Sutton * J. Edwards Barker as Insp. Fells * Ronald Power as Mr. Sutton References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1921 films 1921 adventure films British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frailty (1921 Film)
''Frailty'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by F. Martin Thornton and starring Madge Stuart, Rowland Myles and Sydney Lewis Ransome.Goble p.485 Cast * Madge Stuart as Diana * Rowland Myles as Charles Ley * Sydney Lewis Ransome as Beverly Dacre * Paulette del Baye as Felice Ley * H. Agar Lyons as Harman * J. Edwards Barker ''J. The Jewish News of Northern California'', formerly known as ''Jweekly'', is a weekly print newspaper in Northern California, with its online edition updated daily. It is owned and operated by San Francisco Jewish Community Publications In ... as Partner * Mrs. Gerald as Marie Ley References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton Films based on British novels Stoll Pictures films Films set in England Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
