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Helen Foster (actress)
Helen Foster (May 23, 1906 – December 25, 1982) was an American film actress. Early life and career Born in Independence, Kansas, Foster attended school in Kansas City and later attended finishing school in Florida. She began acting in 1924, appearing in comedy shorts and early Westerns. In 1929, she had a role in her first sound film ''Gold Diggers of Broadway'', and was also named a WAMPAS Baby Star that same year. In 1933, Foster starred in the exploitation film '' Road to Ruin'', a remake of the 1928 film of the same name in which Foster also starred. Following the release of ''Road to Ruin'', Foster made only eight more film appearances in mostly uncredited roles. She made her last onscreen appearance as an extra in the 1956 film ''Around the World in 80 Days''. Foster died on December 25, 1982, in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, largest city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independence, Kansas
Independence is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,548. It was named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. History Independence was settled on land that was purchased from the Osage Indians in September 1869 by George A. Brown for the price of $50; they were being moved to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. He originally called the townsite Colfax after Schuyler Colfax, vice president under President Ulysses S. Grant. On August 21, 1869 a group of Oswego, Kansas men led by R. W. Wright settled there with the intent to make Independence the county seat. E. E. Wilson and F D. Irwin opened the first store in October 1869, Wilson & Irwin Groceries. Independence was designated county seat in 1870. A permanent lighting system was first used for an exhibition baseball game on April 17, 1930 between the Independence Producers and House of David semi-professional b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reckless Courage
''Reckless Courage'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Tom Gibson and starring Buddy Roosevelt, Helen Foster and Jay Morley.Munden, p. 636 Cast * Buddy Roosevelt as Bud Keenan * J.C. Fowler as Jasper Bayne * Helen Foster as Doris Bayne * William McIllwain as Butler * Jay Morley as Jim Allen * John M. O'Brien as Scar Degan * N.E. Hendrix as Shorty Baker * Merrill McCormick as Chuck Carson * Eddie Barry as Slim Parker * Neola May Neola may refer to: ;Places in the United States * Neola, Iowa in Pottawattamie County * Neola, Pennsylvania in Monroe County * Neola, Utah in Duchesne County * Neola, West Virginia Neola is an unincorporated community in northeastern Greenbrier ... as Winona * Bob Burns as The Law 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 Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda (1929 Film)
Linda is a 1929 American silent drama film directed by Dorothy Davenport (as Mrs. Wallace Reid). Plot : Linda ( Helen Foster), a tender, romantic girl, is forced by her brutal father to marry Decker (Noah Beery, Sr.) an elderly lumberman who quickly realizes that Linda is not happy with him and does everything he can to make her life easier. Linda falls in love with Dr. Paul Randall (Warner Baxter), but remains with her husband until a scheming woman steps in and claims to be Decker's first and legal wife. Linda then goes to the city to live with her former schoolteacher and again meets Dr. Randall, but must leave him to return north and care for Decker, who has been hurt in a lumbering accident. Learning that the woman claiming to be Decker's wife is a fraud, Linda gallantly sticks with her husband until he finally dies from his injuries. Linda and the good doctor are then free to find happiness with each other. Cast * Warner Baxter - Dr. Paul Randall * Helen Foster - Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sky Skidder
''The Sky Skidder'' is a 1929 American action film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and written by Carl Krusada and Gardner Bradford. The film stars Al Wilson, Helen Foster, Wilbur McGaugh and Gilbert Holmes. The film was released on January 13, 1929, by Universal Pictures. Like many actors in the silent film era, Wilson did not survive the transition to "talkies", with ''The Sky Skidder'', his penultimate film. Plot Inventor Al Simpkins (Al Wilson) develops a new aviation fuel, he calls "Economo". Simpkins claims the fuel can gets a "1,000 miles to the pint." During a test, flight, he sees his sweetheart, Stella Hearns ( Helen Foster) in an automobile with the wealthy and dishonest Silas Smythe (Wilbur McGaugh). When Smythe's automobile goes out of control, however, Al rescues Stella using a rope ladder. Just before the "Economo" demonstration flight, Smythe steals the formula for the secret fuel and refills Al's tank with gasoline, causing a crash. Stella then finances the nex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Should A Girl Marry? (1928 Film)
''Should a Girl Marry?'' is a 1928 American silent crime film directed by Scott Pembroke and starring Helen Foster, Donald Keith and William V. Mong.Langman p.330 Cast * Helen Foster as Alice Dunn * Donald Keith as Jerry Blaine * William V. Mong as Andrew Blaine * Andy Clyde as Harry * Dot Farley as Mae Reynolds * George Chesebro as Jarvin * Dorothy Vernon Dorothy Vernon (1544 – 24 June 1584), the younger daughter of Sir George Vernon and Margaret ''nee'' Talbois (or Tailboys), was the heiress of Haddon Hall, an English country house in Derbyshire with its origins in the 12th century. She marr ... as Aunt Ada References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''American Film Cycles: The Silent Era''. Greenwood Publishing, 1998. External links * 1928 films 1928 crime films American crime films Films directed by Scott Pembroke American black-and-white films Rayart Pictures films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{Silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Sixteen (1928 Film)
''Sweet Sixteen'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Scott Pembroke and starring Helen Foster, Gertrude Olmstead and Gladden James.Connelly p.275 It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures, the forerunner of Monogram Pictures. Synopsis When her younger sister Cynthia becomes entangled with the caddish Howard De Hart, Patricia tries to persuade her away from his clutches. When this is no good she decides to break them up even if it means compromising her own reputation at the risk of losing her own boyfriend. Cast * Helen Foster as Cynthia Perry * Gertrude Olmstead as Patricia Perry * Gladden James as Howard De Hart * Lydia Yeamans Titus as Grandma Perry * Reginald Sheffield Matthew Reginald Sheffield Cassan (18 February 1901 – 8 December 1957) was an English-American actor. Life He was born as Matthew Reginald Sheffield Cassan on 18 February 1901 in the St. George's, Hanover Square district of London, to Matth ... as Tommy Lowell * William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mating Call (film)
''The Mating Call'' is a 1928 American silent drama film about a soldier who returns home from World War I to find his marriage has been annulled and his wife has remarried. The film was produced by Howard Hughes for his Caddo Corporation, and was originally released by Paramount Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Renée Adorée has a brief nude scene in the film. Plot Leslie Hatton, a poor farmer, becomes a captain and a war hero in World War I. While on a leave, he secretly marries Rose, the "village belle", but he only has time for a few kisses and a hug before he has to return to the fighting. After the Armistice, Major Hatton comes home, only to be told by Marvin Swallow that his wife's parents have had their marriage annulled, as she was not of age. Rose married wealthy Lon Henderson and the couple went abroad. Les returns to farming. One day, the Hendersons return. Rose, disillusioned by Lon's repeated infidelity, throws herself at Les. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellship Bronson
''Hellship Bronson'' is a lost 1928 silent film adventure directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Noah Beery and Dorothy Davenport (aka Mrs. Wallace Reid). It was produced by Gotham Pictures and distributed by Lumas Film Corporation. Cast *Dorothy Davenport as Mrs. Bronson (*as Mrs. Wallace Reid) *Noah Beery as Capt. Ira Bronson *Reed Howes as Tim Bronson * Helen Foster as Mary Younger *James Bradbury Jr. James Bradbury Jr. (October 5, 1894 – January 21, 1936) was an American character actor in supporting roles in films of the 1920s and 1930s. Biography The son of veteran character actor James Bradbury (1857–1940), New York-born Bradbury Jr ... as The Hoofer *Jack Anthony as Abner Starke References External links * * 1928 films American silent feature films Lost American adventure films Films directed by Joseph Henabery American black-and-white films Silent American adventure films 1928 adventure films 1928 lost films Gotham Pictures films 1920s American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Won In The Clouds
''Won in the Clouds'' is a 1928 American silent film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Al Wilson. Like many actors in the silent film era, Wilson did not survive the transition to "talkies", with ''Won in the Clouds'', one of his last films. Plot A family diamond mine in South Africa causes great problems to owners Dr. Cecil James (George B. French) and his daughter, Grace ( Helen Foster). Accompanied by her maid, Mira (Myrtis Crinley), Grace and her father decide to go to Africa to investigate. They arrange to meet Jack Woods (Joseph Bennett), manager of the Consolidated Diamond Mining Co., who has used the excuse of a native plague to close the mine and hold up shipments. Being advised by his men of the doctor's visit, Woods has the party waylaid by Swahili warriors. The two girls flee and Wood "rescues" them, taking them to the a building at the mine site. Fearing for their safety, back home, Sir Henry Blake sends his son, Art ( Al Wilson), after them, and he succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haunted Island
''Haunted Island'' is a 1928 American silent action film serial directed by Robert F. Hill. The serial was released in 10 chapters of two reels each, with the first episode ("A Night of Fear") released on March 26, 1928. Each episode featured a lurid title, such as "The Phantom Rider," "The Haunted Room," "The Fires of Fury," or "Buried Alive." The serial was a remake of the 1918 Universal serial ''The Brass Bullet'', which was based on the story "Pleasure Island."Lahue, Kalton C. ''Continued Next Week: A History of the Moving Picture Serial.'' Stillwater, Okla.: University of Oklahoma Press, 1964; Langman, Larry. ''Return to Paradise: A Guide to South Sea Island Films.'' Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, 1998. As of October 2009, ''Haunted Island'' is considered a lost film. A trailer survives in the Library of Congress collection. Plot Rosalind Joy ( Helen Foster) is an heiress who has inherited a South Seas island known as Pleasure Island. A hidden cache of gold is allegedly bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Road To Ruin (1928 Film)
''The Road to Ruin'' is a 1928 American silent black-and-white exploitation film directed by Norton S. Parker and starring Helen Foster. The film is about a teenage girl, Sally Canfield, whose life is led astray by sex and drugs, and ruined by an abortion. The film was remade as a talkie in 1934. Cast * Helen Foster as Sally Canfield *Grant Withers as Don Hughes *Florence Turner as Mrs. Canfield * Charles Miller as Mr. Canfield *Virginia Roye as Eve Terrell * Thomas Carr as Jimmy Canfield *Don Rader as Al * Eddie Dunn as Strip Poker Player *Joe Darensbourg as Musician in Barn Dance Scene (uncredited) *Kallie Foutz as Extra (uncredited) *Walter James as Headwaiter (uncredited) Production ''The Road to Ruin'' was made on a budget of either $15,000 or $25,000, making it one of the cheapest films made that year. Director Norton S. Parker later told his wife that lead actress Helen Foster was much like her character in that she was relatively naive; during the filming of the str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naughty Nanette
''Naughty Nanette'' is a 1927 American comedy film directed by James Leo Meehan and written by Doris Schroeder. The film stars Viola Dana, Patricia Palmer, Eddie Brownell, Helen Foster, Roger Moore and Sidney De Gray. The film was released on April 15, 1927, by Film Booking Offices of America. Cast *Viola Dana as Nanette Pearson *Patricia Palmer as Lola Leeds *Eddie Brownell as Bob Dennison * Helen Foster as Lucy Dennison *Roger Moore as Bill Simmons *Sidney De Gray as Grandfather Dennison *Alphonse Martell as Carlton * Mary Gordon as Mrs. Rooney *Florence Wix Florence Wix (16 May 1883 – 23 November 1956) was an English-born American character actress who worked from the 1920s in silent films through sound films of the 1950s. Biography Born on 16 May 1883, in Hertfordshire in England, Wix woul ... as Mrs. Trainor *Barbara Clayton as Dorothy Trainor References External links * 1927 films 1920s English-language films Silent American comedy films 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
