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Herbert Pryor
Herbert Prior (2 July 1867 – 3 October 1954) was an English silent film actor. He appeared in more than 260 films between 1908 and 1934. He was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, and died in Los Angeles, California. Prior was married to actress Mabel Trunnelle. Selected filmography * '' After Many Years'' (1908) * '' At the Altar'' (1909) * ''A Drunkard's Reformation'' (1909) * '' Lady Helen's Escapade'' (1909) * ''The Lonely Villa'' (1909) * ''A Sound Sleeper'' (1909) * '' A Burglar's Mistake'' (1909) * '' Two Memories'' (1909) * '' The Battle of Trafalgar'' (1911) * ''The Lighthouse by the Sea'' (1911) * '' The Lesser Evil'' (1912) * '' The Substitute Stenographer'' (1913) * '' Eugene Aram'' (1915) * ''Miss George Washington'' (1916) * '' The Heart of the Hills'' (1916) * ''The Poor Little Rich Girl'' (1917) * '' The Bottom of the Well'' (1917) * ''The Last Sentence'' (1917) * '' Mrs. Leffingwell's Boots'' (1918) * '' The Model's Confession'' (1918) * '' A Burglar for a Night ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of English architecture since late Anglo-Saxon. Oxford's industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing, information technology and science. History The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early Norman period, and in the late 12th century became home to the fledgling University of Oxford. The city was besieged during The Anarchy in 1142. The university rose to dom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lesser Evil (1912 Film)
''The Lesser Evil'' is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives. Cast * Blanche Sweet as The Young Woman * Edwin August as The Young Woman's Sweetheart * Mae Marsh as The Young Woman's Companion * Alfred Paget Alfred Paget (2 June 1879 – 8 October 1919) was an English silent film actor best known for his portrayal of Prince Belshazzar in D.W. Griffith's 1916 historical epic ''Intolerance''. He appeared in more than 230 films between 1908 and 19 ... as The Leader of the Smugglers * Charles Hill Mailes as The Revenue Officer / Policeman * Charles West (actor), Charles West as The Go-Between * William A. Carroll as In Smuggler Band * Charles Gorman (actor), Charles Gorman as In Smuggler Band * Robert Harron as In Smuggler Band * Harry Hyde (actor), Harry Hyde as Policeman * J. Jiquel Lanoe as In Smuggler Band * Owen Moore (unconfirmed) * Frank Opperman (American actor), Frank Opperman as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Kingdom Of Dreams
''Her Kingdom of Dreams'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by Marshall Neilan and starring Anita Stewart, Spottiswoode Aitken, and Frank Currier Frank Currier (September 4, 1857 – April 22, 1928) was an American film and stage actor and director of the silent era. Career Similar to Theodore Roberts, Kate Lester, Ida Waterman, and William H. Crane, Currier had a long and successfu ....''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 207 Cast References Bibliography * Donald W. McCaffrey & Christopher P. Jacobs. ''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema''. Greenwood Publishing, 1999. External links * 1919 films 1919 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films Films directed by Marshall Neilan American black-and-white films First National Pictures films 1910s American films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Society For Sale
''Society for Sale'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring William Desmond and Gloria Swanson. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, the Honorable Billy (Desmond), through his love for Vi Challoner (West) and its attendant expense, finds himself in financial straits and is deserted by the cause of his trouble. In his plight he is approached by Phyllis Clyne (Swanson), who wishes to be introduced into society and is willing to pay for the deception. Honorable Billy seeks to break the agreement when Phyllis apparently becomes enamored with Lord Sheldon (Prior), whose affairs are the subject of gossip. She refuses him his liberty and accuses him of jealousy. After an automobile crash in which Lord Sheldon is killed, she confesses to Billy that he was her father. She then convinces Billy that their engagement should be permanent. Cast * William Desmond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Hunger
''The Love Hunger'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by William P.S. Earle and starring Lillian Walker, Lee Shumway and Herbert Prior.Goble p.145 Cast * Lillian Walker as Fran * Lee Shumway as Abbott Ashton * Herbert Prior as Hamilton Gregory * Allene Hale as Grace Noir * Lydia Knott as Mrs. Gregory * Andrew Arbuckle as Bob Clinton * Billy Bletcher as Jakey * Cora Drew Cora Rankin Drew (born 1871 or 1872) was a silent film actress in the United States. Her performances included leading roles in '' The Burned Hand'' (1915), '' The Honor System'' (1917), and ''Southern Pride'' (1917). She expressed frustration ... as Mrs. Jefferson References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1919 films 1919 comedy films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films American black-and-white films Films directed by William P. S. Earle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After His Own Heart
''After His Own Heart'' is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film based on a 1919 short story of the same name by Ben Ames Williams. It was adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Harry L. Franklin. The film stars Hale Hamilton and Naomi Childers and was distributed by Metro Pictures Corp., a forerunner of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. A copy of the film is archived at the Cinémathèque Française under the title ''Une Cure Merveilleuse''. Synopsis Thomas Wentworth Duncan, a millionaire, faces the prospect of being broke after a fraudulent trustee absconds with his money. Duncan is now faced with getting a job to support himself, but he has never been accustomed to doing anything more strenuous than polo. Duncan has also fallen in love with Sally Reeves, an old flame, but he realizes he no longer has the fortune and lifestyle to which she is accustomed and obviously cannot ask her to marry him. After returning from a gala that he fully expects to be his last one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Burglar For A Night
''A Burglar for a Night'' is a 1918 American silent comedy film directed by Ernest C. Warde and starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson and William Elmer.Rainey p.230 Cast * J. Warren Kerrigan as Kirk Marden * Lois Wilson as Janet Leslie * William Elmer as William Neal * Herbert Prior as Wilbur Clayton * Robert Brower as Daniel Marden * Charles K. French as James Herrick * Lydia Yeamans Titus Lydia Yeamans Titus (12 December 1857 – 30 December 1929) was an Australian-born American singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress who had a lengthy career in vaudeville and cinema. She was remembered on stage for her ''Baby-Talk'' act and a ... as Maggia, the Maid * Arma Roma as Ruby Fallon References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1918 films 1918 comedy films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Model's Confession
''A Model's Confession'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Ida May Park and starring Mary MacLaren, Kenneth Harlan and Gretchen Lederer.Cooper p.157 Cast * Mary MacLaren as Iva Seldon * Kenneth Harlan as Billy Ravensworth * Edna Earle as Rita Challoner * Herbert Prior as Bertrand Seldon * Louis Willoughby as Clay Stewart * Gretchen Lederer Gretchen Lederer (née. Schwallenback, 23 May 1891 – 20 December 1955) was a German actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 80 films between 1912 and 1918. Personal life Gretchen Lederer was born in Cologne, Germany. She was marr ... as Mrs. Stanley References Bibliography * Cooper, Mark Garrett. ''Universal Women: Filmmaking and Institutional Change in Early Hollywood''. University of Illinois Press, 2010. * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1918 films 1918 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Sentence (1917 Film)
''The Last Sentence'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Ben Turbett and starring Marc McDermott, Miriam Nesbitt and Herbert Prior.Langman p.159 Main cast * Marc McDermott as George Crosby * Miriam Nesbitt as Cynthia Ford * Grace Williams as Renée Kerouac * Herbert Prior as Hoel Calloc * Florence Stover as Mrs. Crosby * Gladys Gane as Georgiana * Elaine Ivans as Georgette * Raymond McKee as Val Lewis * Margery Bonney Erskine as Mrs. Lewis * Jessie Stevens Jessie may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jessie (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Jessie (surname), a list of people Arts and entertainment * ''Jessie'' (2011 TV series), a 2011–15 Disney Channel ... as Mére Kerouac * William Wadsworth as Pére Kerouac References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''American Film Cycles: The Silent Era''. Greenwood Publishing, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bottom Of The Well
''The Bottom of the Well'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by John S. Robertson and starring Evart Overton, Agnes Ayres and Adele DeGarde. Cast * Evart Overton as Stanley Deane * Agnes Ayres as Alice Buckingham * Adele DeGarde as Dorothy Farnsworth * Ned Finley as Capt. Jake Starke * Herbert Prior as 'Long Bill' Parker * Robert Gaillard as David Thomas * Alice Terry as Anita Thomas * Bigelow Cooper as Amos Buckingham Preservation This is now a lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ... film. References Bibliography * Slide, Anthony. ''The Big V: A History of the Vitagraph Company''. Scarecrow Press, 1987. External links * allmovie.com 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Poor Little Rich Girl
''The Poor Little Rich Girl'' is a 1917 American comedy-drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur. Adapted by Frances Marion from the 1913 play by Eleanor Gates. The Broadway play actually starred future screen actress Viola Dana. The film stars Mary Pickford, Madlaine Traverse, Charles Wellesley, Gladys Fairbanks (returning from the play) and Frank McGlynn Sr. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey when early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1991, ''The Poor Little Rich Girl'' was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Plot Gwendolyn is an 11-year-old girl who is left by her rich and busy parents to the care of unsympathetic domestic workers at the family's mansion. Her mother is only interested in her social life and her father has serious financial problems and is eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Of The Hills (1916 Film)
The heart of The Hills Is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Richard ridgely AND starring Mabel trunnelle, conway tearle AND raymond mckee ''The Heart of the Hills'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Richard Ridgely and starring Mabel Trunnelle, Conway Tearle and Raymond McKee.Soister, Nicolella & Joyce p.229 Cast * Mabel Trunnelle as Hester * Conway Tearle as Redgell * Bigelow Cooper as Sir Christopher Madgwick * Raymond McKee as Eric * Marie La Corio as Edith * Herbert Prior as Ali * George A. Wright as Sani * Robert Conness Robert Conness (1867/68 – 1941) was an American stage and film actor. Born in 1867 or 1868 he began in the theatre in 1894 and performed in vaudeville and on Broadway. He began in silent film in 1910 and made his last film appearance in 1918. He ... as Karaji * Edith Strickland as Natali * Crauford Kent as McInnes * Charles Sutton as Dr. Pettigrew * Henry Leone as Darton References Bibliography * John T. Sois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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