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Harry O. Hoyt
Harry O. Hoyt (6 August 1885 – 29 July 1961) was an American screenwriter and film director whose film career began in 1912, during the silent film, silent era. He graduated with a degree in literature from Yale University in 1910. His 1925 film ''The Lost World (1925 film), The Lost World'', based on the book by Arthur Conan Doyle, is notable as a pioneering effort in the use of stop-motion animation. His brother, actor Arthur Hoyt, also appeared in ''The Lost World''. In November 1912, he married the former Florence Stark in Norwich, Connecticut. Together they had a son, Devereux Gerrard Hoyt, and daughter Daryl Hoyt. Partial filmography * ''Dimples (1916 film), Dimples'' (1916) * ''The Child of Destiny'' (1916) * ''The Moth (1917 film), The Moth'' (1917) * ''The Road to France'' (1918) * ''Hitting the Trail'' (1918) * ''The Beloved Blackmailer'' (1918) * ''By Hook or Crook (film), By Hook or Crook'' (1918) * ''The Rough Neck'' (1919) * ''A Broadway Saint'' (1919) * ''Coura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minneapolis
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins in timber and as the flour milling capital of the world. It occupies both banks of the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Prior to European settlement, the site of Minneapolis was inhabited by Dakota people. The settlement was founded along Saint Anthony Falls on a section of land north of Fort Snelling; its growth is attributed to its proximity to the fort and the falls providing power for industrial activity. , the city has an estimated 425,336 inhabitants. It is the most populous city in the state and the 46th-most-populous city in the United States. Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities. Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Child Of Destiny
''The Child of Destiny'' is a lost 1916 silent film drama directed by William Nigh and starring Irene Fenwick. It was produced and distributed by Metro Pictures. Cast *Irene Fenwick - Alita *Madame Ganna Walska - Constance (aka Ganna Walska) * Robert Elliott - Bob Stange *Roy Applegate - Judge Gates *Roy Clair - Weird Willie *William Yearance - Professor Jaeger * Martin Faust - Oswald, His Son (*Martin J. Faust) *William B. Davidson William Beatman Davidson (June 16, 1888 – September 28, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1915 and 1947. Early life Davidson was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He attended Columbia University, w ... - Calvin Baker (*as William Davidson) *R. A. Breese - Putnam *Elizabeth Le Roy - Mrs. Putnam References External links * * 1916 films American silent feature films Films directed by William Nigh Lost American films 1916 drama films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Woman (1922 Film)
''That Woman'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Catherine Calvert, William Black and William Ricciardi.Connelly p. 419 Synopsis When the a star Broadway actress marries the son of a wealthy New York family, his father does everything he can to try and split the couple up. Eventually convinced of her worthiness, he changes his mind and gives them his blessing. Cast * Catherine Calvert as Adora Winstanley * Joseph Bruelle as William Arnold Kelvin * William Black as William Kelvin * George Pauncefort as Somerton Randall * William Ricciardi as Morris Elman * Jack Newton Jack Newton OAM (30 January 1950 – 14 April 2022) was an Australian professional golfer. He won the Buick-Goodwrench Open on the PGA Tour and won three times on the European Tour, including the British PGA Matchplay Championship in 1974. He ... as Hilary Weston * Norbert Wicki as Mishu * Grace Field * Guy Coombs * Ralph Bunker References Bibliography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Curse Of Drink
''The Curse of Drink'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Harry T. Morey, Edmund Breese and Marguerite Clayton.Munden p. 159 It is based on the 1904 play ''The Curse of Drink'' by Charles E. Blaney. Synopsis A former top railroad engineer succumbs to an addiction to bootleg liquor with unfortunate consequences for himself and his stenographer daughter. Cast * Harry T. Morey as Bill Sanford * Edmund Breese as John Rand * Marguerite Clayton as Ruth Sanford * George Fawcett as Ben Flartey * Miriam Battista as Baby Betty * Brinsley Shaw as Sam Handy * Alice May Alice May (1847 – 16 August 1887) was an English singer and actress best remembered as the creator of the soprano role of Aline in Gilbert and Sullivan's ''The Sorcerer'' (1877). After musical studies as a child, May studied voice in London ... as Mother Sanford * Albert L. Barrett as Harry Rand * June Fuller as Margaret Sanford References Bibliography * Munden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pardon My French (1921 Film)
''Pardon My French'' is a lost film, lost 1921 American silent comedy film produced by Messmore Kendall and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Vivian Martin in the leading role. Plot As described in a film magazine, Polly (Martin), an ingenue with a barnstorming acting troupe, works her way back to New York City with the rest of the company on a coal barge. Bunny (Spink), who has always played butler roles, secures a position with the Hawkers, a newly rich Kansas family on Long Island, and when they are in need of a French maid secures the position for Polly. A bogus Count and Countess attempt to win the confidence of the Hawkers, but their son Zeke (Yearsley) prefers the company of Polly to that of Countess Castairs (Studiford). Mrs. Hawker (Beresford) gives a party and Polly is dressed up to act as one of the guests. After she is insulted, she leaves the house. The family jewels are stolen and Polly is arrested. She unwittingly tips off the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rider Of The King Log
''The Rider of the King Log'' is a lost 1921 American silent action film directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Frank Sheridan, Irene Boyle, and Richard Travers. Cast * Frank Sheridan as John Xavier Kavanagh * Irene Boyle as Clare Kavanagh * Richard Travers as Kenneth Marthorn * Emily Chichester as Cora Marthorn * Arthur Donaldson as Stephen Marthorn * Charles Slattery as Tim Mulkern * Carlton Brickert Carlton may refer to: People * Carlton (name), a list of those with the given name or surname * Carlton (singer), English soul singer Carlton McCarthy * Carlton, a pen name used by Joseph Caldwell (1773–1835), American educator, Presbyterian ... as Donald Kezar * John Woodford as Abner Kezar * William Black as Warren Britt * Albert Roccardi as Father Laflamme * Bananas as the Black Bear References Bibliography *Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1921 films 1920s action film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daredevil Jack
''Daredevil Jack'' is a 1920 American silent 15-chapter action film serial directed by W. S. Van Dyke and starring heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and featuring Lon Chaney as a villain. The chapters were shown weekly between February and May 1920. The serial's working titles were ''Daredevil Durant'' or ''Dead or Alive''. An incomplete copy of the film is housed in the UCLA Film and Television Archive. The supporting cast features Lon Chaney, Edgar Kennedy, John George and Bull Montana. This was the first of 23 films, many of them short subjects, in which the iconic boxer Dempsey appeared, usually as the top-billed leading man. Dempsey claimed Lon Chaney applied his makeup in the film, and said he had "a feather-like touch" compared to the other makeup men he worked with. The serial is today mostly lost, with some incomplete segments (mainly chapters 1, 2 and 4) stored at University of California, Los Angeles. Lon Chaney does not appear in the existing footage, which is unfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courage For Two
''Courage for Two'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Carlyle Blackwell, Evelyn Greeley and Rosina Henley.Connelly p.334 Cast * Carlyle Blackwell as Anthony 'Tony' Douglas / Calvin Douglas * Evelyn Greeley as Marion Westervelt * Rosina Henley as Olive Herrick * George MacQuarrie as Douglas Sr. * Arda La Croix as Hubert * Henry West as Buck Comas * Albert Gaston as Smiley Reilly * Jack Drumier Jack Drumier (1867–1929) was an American film actor of the silent era.Beauchamp p.444 Selected filmography * ''The $5,000,000 Counterfeiting Plot'' (1914) * '' The Beloved Adventuress'' (1917) * '' The Volunteer'' (1917) * '' Easy Money'' (1917 ... as Nichols * Isabel O'Madigan as Mrs. Herrick * Lettie Ford as Marion's Grandmother 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 C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Broadway Saint
''A Broadway Saint'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Montagu Love, George Bunny and Helen Weir.Katchmer p. 477 Cast * Montagu Love as Dick Vernon * George Bunny as Uncle Galt * Helen Weir as Mazie Chateaux * Emile La Croix as Professor Lackland * Augusta Burmeister as Mrs. Unger * Emily Fitzroy as Martha Galt * Annie Laurie Spence asLucilla Galt * Mrs. Stuart Robson as Madam Chateaux * Edward Arnold as Mr. Frewen * Sally Crute as Mrs. Frewen * Estelle Taylor Ida Estelle Taylor (May 20, 1894 – April 15, 1958) was an American actress, singer, model, and animal rights activist. With "dark-brown, almost black hair and brown eyes," she was regarded as one of the most beautiful silent film stars of the ... as The Parisian References Bibliography * Katchmer, George A. ''Eighty Silent Film Stars: Biographies and Filmographies of the Obscure to the Well Known''. McFarland, 1991. External links * 1919 films 1919 comedy f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rough Neck
''The Rough Neck'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed Oscar Apfel and starring Montagu Love, Robert Broderick and Barbara Castleton.Katchmer p.477 Cast * Montagu Love as John Masters * Robert Broderick as Horace Masters * George De Carlton as Armitage * Barbara Castleton as Frances * Frank Mayo as Ellery Dale * Al Hart as Ryan * J. Gunnis Davis as Shark Smith * Robert Milasch as Toning * Holmes Herbert Holmes Herbert (born Horace Edward Jenner; 30 July 1882 – 26 December 1956) was an English character actor who appeared in Hollywood films from 1915 to 1952, often as a British gentleman. Early life Born Horace Edward Jenner, (some sou ... as A Half-Breed Indian References Bibliography * George A. Katchmer. ''Eighty Silent Film Stars: Biographies and Filmographies of the Obscure to the Well Known''. McFarland, 1991. External links * 1919 films 1919 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
By Hook Or Crook (film)
''By Hook or Crook'' is a 1918 American silent comedy film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Carlyle Blackwell, Evelyn Greeley and Jack Drumier. It was shot at Fort Lee, New Jersey.Altomara p.15 Cast * Carlyle Blackwell as Frederic Pritchard * Evelyn Greeley as Gloria Nevins * Jack Drumier as Frederic Pritchard Sr. * Frank Doane as Smithson * Jennie Ellison as Mrs. Pritchard * Nora Cecil as Aunt Marie * Alice Chapin as Mrs. Nevins * Henry Warwick Henry may refer to: People *Henry (given name) * Henry (surname) * Henry Lau, Canadian singer and musician who performs under the mononym Henry Royalty * Portuguese royalty ** King-Cardinal Henry, King of Portugal ** Henry, Count of Portugal, ... as Henry Arnold References Bibliography * Altomara, Rita Ecke. ''Hollywood on the Palisades: A Filmography of Silent Features Made in Fort Lee, New Jersey, 1903-1927''. Garland Pub, 1983. * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beloved Blackmailer
''The Beloved Blackmailer'' is a 1918 American silent comedy film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Carlyle Blackwell, Evelyn Greeley and William T. Carleton. It was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey.Altomara p.15 Cast * Carlyle Blackwell as Bobby Briggs * William T. Carleton as Alexander Briggs * Isabel Berwin as Mrs. Briggs * Evelyn Greeley as Corinne Norris * Charles Dungan as George Norris * Jack Drumier as Spike Brogan * Rex McDougall Rex McDougall (13 December 1878 – 30 August 1933) was an English stage and film actor. He was born as Reginald McDougall in Kensington, London, England, UK and died at age 54 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. Selected filmography * ''Please ... as Wesley Martin References Bibliography * Altomara, Rita Ecke. ''Hollywood on the Palisades: A Filmography of Silent Features Made in Fort Lee, New Jersey, 1903-1927''. Garland Pub, 1983. * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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