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Harry Tenbrook
Harry Tenbrook (born Henry Olaf Hansen, October 9, 1887 – September 4, 1960) was an American film actor. Henry Olaf Hansen was born in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. His family migrated to the United States in 1892. Under the stage name, Harry Tenbrook, he appeared in more than 330 films between 1911 and 1960. A favorite of John Ford, Tenbrook was a prominent member of the John Ford Stock Company. Only four actors appeared in more Ford films than Tenbrook. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from lung cancer. He was interred at the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California. Filmography * '' The Scarlet Car'' (1917) - Scrapper (uncredited) * ''Thieves' Gold'' (1918) - 'Colonel' Betoski * ''The Third Alarm'' (1922) - Surly Laborer (uncredited) *'' The Danger Rider'' (1924) *'' The Measure of a Man'' (1924) - Charley * ''Capital Punishment'' (1925) - Executioner * ''The Silent Guardian'' (1925) - Job Stevens * ''The Texas Terror'' (1925) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of in 2019, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of in 2021. During the Viking Age the area was part of Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a ''kaupstad'' or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of King Christian IV, a new city was built closer to Akershus Fortress and named Christiania in honour of the king. It became a municipality ('' formannskapsdistrikt'') on 1 January 1838. The city fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Jim (1925 Film)
''Lord Jim'' is a 1925 American silent drama film starring Percy Marmont (in the title role), Noah Beery, and Duke Kahanamoku. The film was directed by Victor Fleming and based on the 1900 novel ''Lord Jim'' by Joseph Conrad. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Jim (Marmont) is a seaman who joins a cowardly captain and his stenchful crew in deserting a boatload of Muslim pilgrims on their way to Mecca. He is hypnotized into turning his back on his duty, but hypnotism is no alibi in an Admiralty Court and he loses his mate's certificate. The stigma follows him until an understanding merchant sends him to a remote Malay settlement, where he grows in power until he shares authority with the son of the Rajah. The captain and his crew, likewise blacklisted, have turned pirates and are led to the settlement by the former factor at the settlement, whom Jim has kept on through a fellow feeling of pity until he has become impossible. The same pity for the under dog leads hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salute (1929 Film)
''Salute'' is a 1929 drama film directed by John Ford and starring George O'Brien, Helen Chandler, William Janney, Stepin Fetchit, Frank Albertson and Ward Bond. It is about the football rivalry of the Army–Navy Game, and two brothers, played by O'Brien and Janney, one of West Point, the other of Annapolis. John Wayne had an uncredited role in the film, as one of three midshipmen who perform a mild hazing. The film was partly filmed on location at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Plot Cast * George O'Brien as Cadet John Randall * Helen Chandler as Nancy Wayne * William Janney as Midshipman Paul Randall * Stepin Fetchit as Smoke Screen * Frank Albertson as Midshipman Albert Edward Price * Ward Bond as Midshipman Harold * John Wayne as (uncredited) Midshipman Bill * Joyce Compton as Marian Wilson See also * John Wayne filmography American actor, director, and producer John Wayne (1907–1979) began working on films as an extra, prop man and stuntman, mainly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes Of The Underworld (1929 Film)
''Eyes of the Underworld'' is a 1929 American crime film directed by Leigh Jason and Ray Taylor and written by Leigh Jason and Carl Krusada. The film stars Bill Cody, Sally Blane, Arthur Lubin, Harry Tenbrook, Charles Clary and Monte Montague. The film was released on April 28, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Bill Cody as Pat Doran *Sally Blane as Florence Hueston *Arthur Lubin as Gang Leader *Harry Tenbrook as Gimpy Johnson *Charles Clary as John Hueston *Monte Montague Monte Montague (April 23, 1891 – April 6, 1959) was the stage name for Walter H. Montague, an American film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1920 and 1954. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, and died in Burbank, California ... as Gardener References External links * 1929 films 1920s English-language films American crime films 1929 crime films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Leigh Jason Films directed by Ray Taylor American silent feature films Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Footprints To Satan
''Seven Footprints to Satan'' is a 1929 American mystery film directed by Danish filmmaker Benjamin Christensen. Based on the 1928 story of the same name by Abraham Merritt, it stars Thelma Todd, Creighton Hale, William V. Mong and Sheldon Lewis. It was first released as a silent film and later as a part-talkie. Plot Jim and his fiancee Eve, a young society couple, are kidnapped on the eve of Jim's departure for Africa and brought to a mansion that is home to a strange and glamorous cult with a hooded leader called "Satan." Jim is put through a number of strange adventures in the old house and tries to maintain his courage. During the course of the film, Jim encounters an old witch, a dwarf, a gorilla and a strange shaggy creature called "The Spider" (played by Sheldon Lewis). In the end, he is confronted by Satan himself who puts him to a final test. It is revealed to be a hoax played on Jim by his uncle Joe, Eve, and his uncle's employees to convince Jim to forget his adventure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danger Street (1928 Film)
''Danger Street'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Warner Baxter, Martha Sleeper and Duke Martin.Quinlan p.152 Cast * Warner Baxter as Rolly Sigsby * Martha Sleeper as Kitty * Duke Martin as Dorgan * Frank Mills as Bull * Harry Tenbrook as Borg * Harry Allen Grant as Bauer * Ole M. Ness as Cloom * Spec O'Donnell Walter "Spec" O'Donnell (April 9, 1911 – October 14, 1986) was an American film actor. Biography Born in Fresno, California, in 1911, O'Donnell appeared in more than 190 films between 1923 and 1978. He worked frequently for producer Hal R ... as Sammy References Bibliography * Quinlan, David. ''The Illustrated Guide to Film Directors''. Batsford, 1983. External links * 1928 films Films directed by Ralph Ince American silent feature films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1928 drama films Film Booking Offices of America films 1920s America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Play Girl
''The Play Girl'' is a 1928 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring Madge Bellamy, Johnny Mack Brown and Walter McGrail.Solomon p.308 Cast * Madge Bellamy as Madge Norton * Johnny Mack Brown as Bradley Lane * Walter McGrail as David Courtney * Lionel Belmore as The Greek Florist * Anita Garvin as Millie * Thelma Hill as The Salesgirl * Harry Tenbrook as The Chauffeur * Mae Madison as Flapper * Bertram Marburgh Bertram Marburgh (1875–1956) was an American stage and film actor. Rainey p.67 He appeared as a character actor in around thirty five films between 1915 and 1945. Selected filmography * '' After Dark'' (1915) * '' The Stolen Voice'' (1915) * ' ... as Socialite References Bibliography * Solomon, Aubrey. ''The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography''. McFarland, 2011. External links * 1928 films 1928 romantic comedy films American romantic comedy films Films directed by Arthur Rosson Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Sons
''Four Sons'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed and produced by John Ford and written for the screen by Philip Klein from a story by I. A. R. Wylie first published in the ''Saturday Evening Post'' as "Grandmother Bernle Learns Her Letters" (1926). It is one of only a handful of survivors out of the more than 50 silent films Ford directed between 1917 and 1928. It starred Margaret Mann, James Hall, and Charles Morton. The film is also notable for the presence of the young John Wayne in an uncredited role as an officer. Though "silent," it was released with a Movietone music and sound effects track. A family is torn apart by the advent of World War I. It was remade in 1940 with the same title, starring Don Ameche and Eugenie Leontovich, and directed by Archie Mayo, although the war was updated to World War II. Plot Mother Bernle is a widow in Bavaria with four sons: Franz, Johann, Andreas and Joseph. Joseph receives a job offer from the United States, and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharp Shooters
''Sharp Shooters'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film directed by John G. Blystone and starring George O'Brien, Lois Moran, and Noah Young. A print survives in the UCLA Film and Television Archive. ''Sharp Shooters'' contains uncredited performances by Boris Karloff and Randolph Scott in his first film appearance. Plot George is a sailor and smooth-talking lady's man who believes in the adage "love 'em and leave 'em" when it comes to women. While on leave in Morocco, George meets Lorette, a fiery French dancing girl who falls madly in love with him, unaware that he has a girl in every port. Initially thinking of her as just another diversion, George soon discovers that he can't get rid of the girl. She follows him to the United States; he does his best to avoid her. Amused by George's predicament and feeling sorry for the girl, his two best friends, Tom and Jerry shanghai him aboard a vessel and arrange things so that George is unable to avoid Lorette. As a result, George sur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coney Island (1928 Film)
''Coney Island'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Lois Wilson, Lucille Mendez, and Eugene Strong. Its survival status is listed as unknown, at silentera.com which suggests that it is a . Cast * Lois Wilson as Joan Wellman * as Joy Carroll * |
Speedy Smith (film)
''Speedy Smith'' is a 1927 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Billy Sullivan (actor), Billy Sullivan, Hazel Deane and Harry Tenbrook.Munden p.755 Synopsis In order to raise money for his girlfriend's mother to have a vital operation, Billy Smith accepts the challenge of Boxer (boxing), boxer Slugger Sampson to last three rounds with him to win prize money. Cast * Billy Sullivan (actor), Billy Sullivan as Billy Smith * Hazel Deane as Tena Lucian * Harry Tenbrook as Slugger Sampson * Virginia True Boardman as Widow Lucian * George Periolat as Charles C. Smith * Arthur Thalasso as James Mortimer Dorfee References Bibliography * 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 * 1927 films 1927 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films American boxing films Silent American drama fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Set Free (1927 Film)
''Set Free'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring Art Acord, Olive Hasbrouck and Claude Payton.Connelly p.214 Cast * Art Acord as 'Side Show' Saunders * Olive Hasbrouck as Holly Farrell * Claude Payton as Burke Tanner * Robert McKenzie as Sam Cole * Harry Tenbrook as Jim Hart * Gloria Davenport as Josephine Dokes * Curley Witzel as Henchman * Buck Moulton as Hicks * Fred Burns as Hale * Jess Deffenbach Jess is a unisex given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Jessica, Jesse, Jessie, etc., and a surname. It may refer to: Given name * Jess Atkinson (born 1961), American football player * Jess Cain (1926–2008), American radio host * ... as Deputy Sheriff References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
