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Ideal Film Company
The Ideal Film Company (often known as Ideal Films or simply Ideal) was a British film production and distribution company that operated between 1911 and 1934. The company, based in Soho, London, was started by the two Jewish brothers Harry Moses (1875-17 August 1951) and Simon (1877-26 June 1950) Rowson (born Rosenbaum). They were born in Manchester, where their father, an immigrant from Suwałki in Congress Poland, worked as a butcher.William D. Rubinstein: ''The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History'', Palgrave Macmillan 2011, page 831 Linked 2015-03-18 After having begun as a pure distribution company in 1911, Ideal also began producing films in 1916. In 1917, the company acquired the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production Company
A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff to produce the media, and are often incorporated as a commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers and theatrical direction. Tasks and functions The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or private investor. It handles budgeting, scheduling, scripting, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Films
A lost film is a feature or short film that no longer exists in any studio archive, private collection, public archive or the U.S. Library of Congress. Conditions During most of the 20th century, U.S. copyright law required at least one copy of every American film to be deposited at the Library of Congress at the time of copyright registration, but the Librarian of Congress was not required to retain those copies: "Under the provisions of the act of March 4, 1909, authority is granted for the return to the claimant of copyright of such copyright deposits as are not required by the Library." A report created by Library of Congress film historian and archivist David Pierce claims: * 75% of original silent-era films have perished. * 14% of the 10,919 silent films released by major studios exist in their original 35 mm or other formats. * 11% survive only in full-length foreign versions or film formats of lesser image quality. Of the American sound films made from 1927 to 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Audley's Secret (1920 Film)
''Lady Audley's Secret'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by Jack Denton and starring Margaret Bannerman, Manning Haynes and Betty Farquhar. It was an adaptation of the 1862 novel ''Lady Audley's Secret'' by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Plot Sir Michael Audley marries a younger woman. She throws her first husband down a well, is blackmailed by a gardener who knows her secret, and tries to burn him to death. But something goes wrong. Cast * Margaret Bannerman - Lady Audley * Manning Haynes - Robert Audley * Betty Farquhar - Alysia Audley * Randolph McLeod - Captain George Talboys * Wallace Bosco - Luke Marks * Berenice Melford - Phoebe * Hubert Willis Hubert Willis (1862 – 13 December 1933) was a British actor best known for his recurring role as Doctor Watson in a series of silent Sherlock Holmes films co-starring with Eille Norwood. Stage career Willis appeared in the copyright per ... - Sir Michael Audley * William Burchill - Captain Malden * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bleak House (1920 Film)
''Bleak House'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Constance Collier, Berta Gellardi, and Helen Haye. It is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1853 novel ''Bleak House''. It was one of many silent film versions of Dickens' stories. Cast *Constance Collier - Lady Dedlock *Berta Gellardi - Esther Summerson *Helen Haye - Miss Barbay *E. Vivian Reynolds - Tulkinghorne *Norman Page - Guppy *Clifford Heatherley - Bucket *Ion Swinley - Captain Hawdon *A. Harding Steerman - Sir Leicester Dedlock *Anthony St. John - Jo *Teddy Arundell Teddy Arundell (1873 in Devon – 5 November 1922, in London) was a British film actor of the silent era. Selected filmography * ''The Lyons Mail'' (1916) * ''Justice'' (1917) * ''Nelson'' (1918) * '' The Swindler'' (1918) * ''The Splendid Cowar ... - George *Beatrix Templeton - Rachel References External links * * 1920 films British historical drama films British silent feature films 1920s English-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chinese Puzzle (1919 Film)
''The Chinese Puzzle'' is a 1919 British silent crime film directed by Fred Goodwins and starring Leon M. Lion, Lilian Braithwaite and Milton Rosmer. It was an adaptation of the play '' The Chinese Puzzle'' written by Lion and Marion Bower. Plot A Mandarin takes the blame when the wife of his friend's son steals secret papers. Cast * Leon M. Lion — Marquis Li Chung * Lilian Braithwaite — Lady de la Haye * Milton Rosmer — Sir Roger de la Haye * Sybil Arundale — Naomi Melsham * Dora De Winton — Mrs Melsham * Charles Rock — Sir Aylmer Brent * Reginald Bach — Henrik Stroom * Sam Livesey Samuel Livesey (14 October 1873 – 7 November 1936) was a Welsh stage and film actor. Life Livesey's father, Thomas, had been a railway engineer before leaving the industry to establish a travelling theatre with his wife Mary. The two had six ... — Paul Markatel * Alexander Sarner — Raoul d'Armand References External links * 1919 films Films directed by Fred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dombey And Son (film)
''Dombey and Son'' is a 1917 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Norman McKinnel, Lilian Braithwaite and Hayford Hobbs. It is an adaptation of the 1848 novel ''Dombey and Son'' by Charles Dickens. It is unknown if any copy of the film exists. Plot The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son. Cast * Norman McKinnel — Paul Dombey * Lilian Braithwaite — Edith Dombey * Hayford Hobbs — Walter Dombey * Mary Odette — Florence Dombey * Douglas Munro — Solomon Gillis * Jerrold Robertshaw — Carker * Fewlass Llewellyn — Bagstock * Will Corrie Will Corrie (14 January 1867 - 1950) was a British actor of the silent era. Selected filmography * ''Hard Times (1915 film), Hard Times'' (1915) * ''The Laughing Cavalier (film), The Laughing Cavalier'' (1917) * ''The Manxman (1917 film), The M ... — Captain Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Pottage (film)
''Red Pottage'' is a 1918 British silent drama film directed by Meyrick Milton and starring C. Aubrey Smith, Mary Dibley and Gerald Ames. It is an adaptation of the 1899 novel '' Red Pottage'' by Mary Cholmondeley. Cast * C. Aubrey Smith - Lord Newhaven * Mary Dibley - Lady Newhaven * Gerald Ames - Hugh Scarlett * E. Holman Clark - Bishop * Marjorie Hume Marjorie Hume (27 January 1893 – 13 March 1976) was an English film actress. She appeared in 36 films between 1917 and 1955. Selected filmography * '' Doing His Bit'' (1917) * '' Red Pottage'' (1918) * '' The Swindler'' (1918) * '' Lady ... - Rachel West References External links * 1918 films British drama films British silent feature films Films directed by Meyrick Milton 1918 drama films Films based on British novels Ideal Film Company films British black-and-white films 1910s English-language films 1910s British films Silent drama films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Jones (1917 Film)
''Tom Jones'' is 1917 British comedy film directed by Edwin J. Collins and starring Langhorn Burton, Sybil Arundale and Will Corrie. It is an adaptation of the 1749 novel '' Tom Jones'' by Henry Fielding. Premise After being disgraced at home Tom Jones enjoys a series of adventures on the road to London. Cast * Langhorn Burton - Tom Jones * Sybil Arundale - Molly Seagrim * Will Corrie - Squire Western * Wyndham Guise - Squire Allworthy * Bert Wynne - William Blifil * Nelson Ramsey - Thwackum * Dora De Winton - Miss Western * Jeff Barlow Jeff Barlow was a British actor who was born in Lancashire in 1871. Selected filmography * ''Rupert of Hentzau'' (1915) * ''The Man Who Bought London'' (1916) * '' Trouble for Nothing'' (1916) * '' Love's Old Sweet Song'' (1917) * '' The Happy Wa ... - Lieutenant Waters References External links * * 1917 films British historical comedy films 1910s historical comedy films Films directed by Edwin J. Collins Films set in England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice (1917 Film)
''Justice'' is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Gerald du Maurier, Hilda Moore, and Lilian Braithwaite. It was based on the 1910 play ''Justice'' by John Galsworthy. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a lost film. Cast * Gerald du Maurier as Falder * Hilda Moore as Ruth Honeywell * Lilian Braithwaite as Falder's Sister * James Carew as Wister * E. Vivian Reynolds as James How * Douglas Munro as Cokeson * Hayford Hobbs as Walter How * Margaret Bannerman as Miss Cokeson * Teddy Arundell as Honeywell * Bert Wynne as Davis * Hubert Willis as Brother-in-Law * Frank Dane Frank Dane was a British actor of the silent era. Dane was born Frank Hughbert Thomas Crust on 7 June 1885 in Deal, Kent. He died in 1957 at age 71 in Chichester, Sussex. Selected filmography * '' A Daughter of England'' (1915) * ''Justice'' ( ... as Frome * Edward O'Neill as Governor Reception Like many American films of the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Windermere's Fan (1916 Film)
''Lady Windermere's Fan'' is a 1916 British silent comedy film directed by Fred Paul and starring Milton Rosmer, Netta Westcott and Nigel Playfair. It was the first film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1892 play ''Lady Windermere's Fan''. A print of the film still exists at silentera.com and it has been released on DVD by the British Film Institute. Cast * - Lord Windermere * Netta Westcott - Lady Windermere * - Lord Augustus Lorton *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Rowson
Leslie Rowson (1903–1977) was a British cinematographer. Rowson collaborated on several films with the director Michael Powell. Selected filmography * '' The Crimson Circle'' (1929) * ''The Man They Couldn't Arrest'' (1931) * '' The Ghost Train'' (1931) * ''Jack's the Boy'' (1932) * ''Lord Babs'' (1932) * ''Leave It to Smith'' (1933) * ''Soldiers of the King'' (1933) * '' The Man from Toronto'' (1933) * '' Road House'' (1934) * '' My Old Dutch'' (1934) * '' The Iron Duke'' (1934) * '' Can You Hear Me, Mother?'' (1935) * '' Man of the Moment'' (1935) * ''Royal Cavalcade'' (1935) * ''Her Last Affaire'' (1936) * ''Things Happen at Night ''Things Happen at Night'' is a 1947 British supernatural ghost comedy film directed by Francis Searle and starring Gordon Harker, Alfred Drayton, Robertson Hare and Garry Marsh. The film is based upon a stage play, ''The Poltergeist'', by Fran ...'' (1947) References External links * 1903 births 1977 deaths British cinematographers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Kinematograph, Sound And Television Society
The British Kinematograph, Sound and Television Society (BKSTS) is an organisation which serves the technical and craft skills of the film, sound and television industries. It was formed in 1931, originally named the British Kinematograph Society. The BKSTS was founded in London, England in 1931 to serve the growing film industry. It organizes meetings, presentations, seminars, international exhibitions, conferences, and an extensive programme of training courses, lectures, workshops and special events. The BKSTS regularly publishes the magazines Image Technology and Cinema Technology. The BKSTS has a graded membership scheme, which includes Full Membership for craft or technologically working professionals, Associate Membership for those with an interest in the industry, and Student Membership for anyone who is engaged in full-time study with intent to progress to a career in the Film and Television business. The BKSTS is represented through agents in Asia, Australia, Belgium, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
