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Herbert Evans (actor)
Herbert Evans (16 April 1882 – 10 February 1952) was an English film actor. He appeared in over 180 films between 1916 and 1952. Biography Evans started his acting career in 1914 at the World Film Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. His performances include the Earl of Glenheather Castle in The Three Stooges comedy ''The Hot Scots'' and its remake '' Scotched in Scotland'', the well-meaning but clueless butler Wilkes in ''Vagabond Loafers’’ and in the ''Our Gang'' short ''Shrimps for a Day''. In addition to his work in short subjects, Evans appeared—often uncredited—in such films as ''Casablanca'', '' Strangers on a Train'', '' Annie Get Your Gun'' and ''Song of the Thin Man''. He also had bit roles in the Shirley Temple vehicles ''Curly Top'' and ''Wee Willie Winkie''. Evans died on 10 February 1952 shortly after filming for '' The Brigand'' was completed. He was survived by his wife Etta and two children. Selected filmography * '' Where Love Leads'' (1916) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Year Later (film)
''One Year Later'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code film directed by E. Mason Hopper. Plot summary First, a pair of blissful honeymooners traveling by train. Then, a year later, the same coach is carrying the man to his place of execution. Although it seems hopeless, there are two wild cards on board: the man's wife and a terminally ill reporter. Cast *Mary Brian as Molly Collins *Russell Hopton as Tony Richards *Don Dillaway as Jim Collins *DeWitt Jennings as Deputy Russell *Will Ahern as Will Ahern * Gladys Ahern as Joyce Carewe * George Irving as J. Atwell Hunt * Jackie Searl as Clarence *Pauline Garon as Vera Marks * William Humphrey as Conductor *Harry Holman as Fat Man *Marjorie Beebe Marjorie Eileen Beebe (October 9, 1908 – May 9, 1983) was an American film actress. Early years Beebe was born on October 9, 1909. She graduated from Hollywood High School. Career Beebe tired of working as an assistant in a magician's show, ... as News Stand Girl * Herbert Evans as T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Get Your Gun (film)
''Annie Get Your Gun'' is a 1950 American musical Technicolor comedy film loosely based on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a screenplay by Sidney Sheldon based on the 1946 stage musical of the same name, was directed by George Sidney. Despite several production and casting problems (Judy Garland was fired from the lead role after a month of filming in which she clashed with the director and repeatedly showed up late or not at all), the film won the Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture and received three other nominations. Star Betty Hutton was recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Cast Musical numbers # " Colonel Buffalo Bill" — Charlie, Dolly, Ensemble # "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" — Annie, Siblings # "The Girl That I Marry" — Frank # "You Can't Get a Man with a Gun" — Annie # "There's No Business Like Show Business" — Frank, Buffalo Bill, Charlie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond London Lights
''Beyond London Lights'' is a lost 1928 American silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Adrienne Dore, Lee Shumway, and Bill Elliott. It is based on John Joy Bell's 1917 novel '' Kitty Carstairs'', and is sometimes referred to by that title. It was made by Film Booking Offices of America. Cast * Adrienne Dore as Kitty Carstairs * Lee Shumway as John Risk * Wild Bill Elliott as Colin Drummond * Herbert Evans as Symington * Jacqueline Gadsden as Lady Dorothy * Florence Wix as Mrs. Drummond * Templar Saxe as Stephen Carstairs * Blanche Craig Blanche Craig (January 6, 1866 – September 23, 1940) was an American actress. Biography Blanche Craig was born on January 6, 1866, in Cutler, Maine. She appeared in films such as '' The City of Illusion'' (1916), '' The Accidental Honeymoon' ... as Mrs. Bundle * Kathrin Clare Ward as The Landlady References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil Dancer
''The Devil Dancer'' is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Fred Niblo and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. For his work on this film, '' The Magic Flame'' and '' Sadie Thompson'', cinematographer George Barnes was nominated for the first Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. ''The Devil Dancer'' is now considered a lost film. at silentera.com Cast * as Takla (The Devil Dancer) * as Stephen Athelstan * |
The Place Of Honeymoons
''The Place of Honeymoons'' is a 1920 silent American film written by Ida Harrison and directed by Kenean Buel. It stars Emily Stevens, Montagu Love, Frankie Mann and Joseph Selman. Cast list Production The production was filmed in Newton, Massachusetts at the Atlas Film Company studios. While ready for release earlier in the year, it was not distributed until November 1920 by Pioneer Films. Reception ''Moving Picture World The ''Moving Picture World'' was an influential early trade journal for the American film industry, from 1907 to 1927. An industry powerhouse at its height, ''Moving Picture World'' frequently reiterated its independence from the film studios. I ...'' did not give the film a good review. They felt the film's pace was slow and rambling, and the relationship between the two leads, Emily Stevens and Montagu Love, was never well developed. While they enjoyed Love's performance, the felt that Stevens was miscast and not carry off her role well. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Third Degree (1919 Film)
''The Third Degree'' is a 1919 American silent crime drama directed by Tom Terriss produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America. It is based on the 1909 play of the same name by Charles Klein. Filmed several times throughout the silent era, this version starred Alice Joyce with actress/gossip columnist Hedda Hopper in a supporting role and was the next to last silent version of the play, the last being released in 1926 starring Dolores Costello. ''The Third Degree'' is now considered to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, Howard Jeffries, Sr. (Randolf) marries again, and the film reveals that the new Mrs. Howard Jeffries, Sr. (Hopper) and Robert Underwood (Evans), the rather fast college roommate of Howard Jeffries, Jr. (James), had been more than just friends. Howard Jr. marries Annie Sands (Joyce), who had been a lovely waitress in the college town. When the father hears who the bride is, there is a flare up and the young couple leaves the ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Loved Him Best?
''Who Loved Him Best?'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Edna Goodrich. It was produced and distributed by the Mutual Film Company, and was one of the last films it produced before it ceased operations in 1918. Actress Tallulah Bankhead has an early role in the feature. Cast *Edna Goodrich as Doria Dane * Herbert Evans as George Steele *Miriam Folger as Mrs. Schuyler *Frank Otto as Harry North *Charles Martin as Gilbert Jasper *A. H. Busby as C. M. Winton *Nadia Gary as Amy Winton *Francois Du Barry as Assistant director *Tallulah Bankhead as Nell Preservation ''Who Loved Him Best?'' is preserved in the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The library is ... collection. References External links * * 1918 films Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wild Girl (1917 Film)
''The Wild Girl'' is a 1917 American silent comedy film directed by Howard Estabrook and starring Eva Tanguay, Stuart Holmes, and Tom Moore.Erdman p. 199 Cast * Eva Tanguay as Firefly * Stuart Holmes as Andrio * Tom Moore as Donald MacDonald * Dean Raymond as Undetermined Role * Valerie Bergere as Undetermined Role * John Davidson as Undetermined Role * Herbert Evans as Leo * Nora Cecil Nora Cecil (September 26, 1878 – May 1, 1951) was an English-born American actress whose 30-year career spanned both the silent and sound film eras. Career Stage Cecil's career began on the stage, when she debuted in London at age 19 ... as Undetermined Role References Bibliography * Andrew L. Erdman. ''Queen of Vaudeville: The Story of Eva Tanguay''. Cornell University Press, 2012 . External links * 1917 films 1917 comedy films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films Films directed by Howard Estabrook America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Of A Hero
''The Heart of a Hero'' is a surviving 1916 silent film historical drama based upon the 1898 play ''Nathan Hale'' by Clyde Fitch, directed by Emile Chautard and starring Robert Warwick and Gail Kane. It was produced and distributed by World Film Corporation. Prints exist at George Eastman House and the Library of Congress. Plot The story of Nathan Hale, an American soldier and spy from his days as a teacher to his eventual capture and execution. Cast * Robert Warwick - Nathan Hale * Gail Kane - Alice Adams * Alec B. Francis - Colonel Knowlton *George MacQuarrie - Guy Fitzroy * Clifford Grey - Tom Adams *Henry West - Cunningham *Charles Jackson - Thomas Jefferson * Clara Whipple - Widow Chichester *Mildred Havens - Amy Brandon * Herbert Evans - William Howe See also *'' Cardigan'' (1922) *'' America'' (1924) * List of films about the American Revolution * List of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution This is a list of television series and miniseri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where Love Leads
''Where Love Leads'' is a lost 1916 silent film drama directed by Frank Griffin and starring Ormi Hawley and Rockliffe Fellowes. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Cast *Ormi Hawley - Marion Barstow *Rockliffe Fellowes - Richard Warren *Royal Byron - Fred Mason *Hayden Stevenson - Duke Canton (*as Haydn Stevenson) * Charles Craig - Sir Rankin Chatsworth * Herbert Evans - E. Faris Hawtrey *Albert Gran - Kennedy Barstow *Maud Hall Macey - Mrs. Barstow *Ilean Hume - Kathleen Chatsworth *Dorothy Rogers - Camille Dore See also *1937 Fox vault fire The 1937 Fox vault fire was a major fire that broke out in a 20th Century-Fox film-storage facility in Little Ferry, New Jersey, United States, on July 9, 1937. Flammable nitrate film had previously contributed to several fires in film-industr ... References External links Where Love Leads at IMDb.com* 1916 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Fox Film films Films directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Evans In Banjo 1947
Herbert may refer to: People Individuals * Herbert (musician), a pseudonym of Matthew Herbert Name * Herbert (given name) * Herbert (surname) Places Antarctica * Herbert Mountains, Coats Land * Herbert Sound, Graham Land Australia * Herbert, Northern Territory, a rural locality * Herbert, South Australia. former government town * Division of Herbert, an electoral district in Queensland * Herbert River, a river in Queensland * County of Herbert, a cadastral unit in South Australia Canada * Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada, a town * Herbert Road, St. Albert, Canada New Zealand * Herbert, New Zealand, a town * Mount Herbert (New Zealand) United States * Herbert, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Herbert, Michigan, a former settlement * Herbert Creek, a stream in South Dakota * Herbert Island, Alaska Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * Herbert (Disney character) * Herbert Pocket (''Great Expectations'' character), Pip's close friend and roommate in the Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brigand (film)
''The Brigand'' is a 1952 American adventure romance film directed by Phil Karlson. It is the second film that Anthony Dexter made for producer Edward Small for Columbia Pictures after his debut in '' Valentino''. Plot A rogue exile impersonates a King and a virtuous person wants to be so because he is the rightful heir to the throne. Loosely based on ''The Brigand'' by Alexandre Dumas, the film is set in the Napoleonic era in 1804 in the mythical Iberian nation of "Mandorra". The film bears a resemblance to ''The Prisoner of Zenda'' with Dexter playing a dual role of a rogue exile who impersonates a King in danger of being overthrown by his cousin played by Anthony Quinn. The scheming Quinn plans a "premeditated accident" to King Lorenzo by giving him a hunting weapon that is rigged to fire backwards; an idea reused by director Phil Karlson in his ''The Silencers''. With the real King unable to perform his duties, the swashbuckling distant relative Carlos DeLago, late of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |