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J. Barney Sherry
J. Barney Sherry (March 4, 1874February 22, 1944) was an American actor of the silent film era. He appeared in more than 210 films between 1905 and 1929. He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from cardiovascular disease. Selected filmography * '' War on the Plains'' (1912) * ''Custer's Last Fight'' (1912) * ''The Paymaster's Son'' (1913) * '' The Battle of Gettysburg'' (1913) * '' The Bargain'' (1914) * ''The Beckoning Flame'' (1915) * ''The Devil'' (1915) * '' Aloha Oe'' (1915) * ''The Green Swamp'' (1916) * '' The Raiders'' (1916) * ''The Stepping Stone'' (1916) * '' The Millionaire Vagrant'' (1917) * ''The Weaker Sex'' (1917) * '' Madcap Madge'' (1917) * ''Fanatics'' (1917) * ''The Snarl'' (1917) * ''The Iced Bullet'' (1917) * ''The Fuel of Life'' (1917) * ''The Gown of Destiny'' (1917) * ''Love or Justice'' (1917) * ''Blood Will Tell'' (1917) * '' Borrowed Plumage'' (1917) * ''The Stainless Barrier'' (1917) * '' Ten of Diamonds'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Germantown ( Pennsylvania Dutch: ''Deitscheschteddel'') is an area in Northwest Philadelphia. Founded by German, Quaker, and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods: 'Germantown' and 'East Germantown'. Germantown has played a significant role in American history; it was the birthplace of the American antislavery movement, the site of a Revolutionary War battle, the temporary residence of George Washington, the location of the first bank of the United States, and the residence of many notable politicians, scholars, artists, and social activists. Today the area remains rich in historic sites and buildings from the colonial era, some of which are open to the public. Boundaries Germantown stretches for about two miles along Germantown Avenue northwest from Windrim and Roberts Avenues. Germantown has been consistently boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stepping Stone
''The Stepping Stone'' is a 1916 American silent drama film, directed by Reginald Barker and Thomas H. Ince. It is a lost film. Wayback) Plot Mary Beresford (Boland) is the wife of unambitious law clerk Al Beresford (Beresford). Thanks to Mary's tenacity and carefully calculated social-climbing, Al is promoted to the position of personal secretary of prominent financier Elihu Knowland (Keenan). Unfortunately, success goes to Al's head like a narcotic, and soon he has alienated everyone in New York, including Mary, who runs off for parts unknown.Cast * |
Ten Of Diamonds (film)
''Ten of Diamonds'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Raymond B. West and starring Dorothy Dalton, Jack Livingston, and J. Barney Sherry.Connelly p. 418 Cast * Dorothy Dalton as Neva Blaine * Jack Livingston as Warren Kennedy * J. Barney Sherry as Ellis Hopper * Dorcas Matthews Dorcas Neville Matthews (5 November 1890 – 24 January 1969) was an English actress in silent films in the U.S. She had numerous roles as a supporting actress and was well known. Biography Dorcas Neville Matthews was born in Lancashire, Englan ... as Blanche Calloway * Billy Shaw (Undetermined Role) References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36''. December Press, 1998. External links * * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Raymond B. West Triangle Film Corporation films 1910s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stainless Barrier
''The Stainless Barrier'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Thomas N. Heffron and starring Irene Hunt, Jack Livingston and Henry A. Barrows.Lowe p.97 Cast * Irene Hunt as Betsy Shelton * Jack Livingston as Calvin Stone * Henry A. Barrows as Roger Enderleigh * Rowland V. Lee as Richard Shelton * Tom Guise as Thomas Crosby * J. Barney Sherry as Wilbur Gray * John Lince as Wallace * Kate Bruce as Aunt Ruth Shelton * Lena Harris Lena or LENA may refer to: Places * Léna Department, a department of Houet Province in Burkina Faso * Lena, Manitoba, an unincorporated community located in Killarney-Turtle Mountain municipality in Manitoba, Canada * Lena, Norway, a village in ... as Mammy * Jim Farley as Williams References Bibliography * Lowe, Denise. ''An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930''. Routledge, 2014. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borrowed Plumage
''Borrowed Plumage'' is a 1917 American silent comedy adventure film directed by Raymond B. West and starring Bessie Barriscale. It was produced by the Triangle Film Corporation. A print exists in the Library of Congress collection. It is incomplete missing a reel. Cast * Bessie Barriscale as Nora * Arthur Maude as Darby O'Donovan * Dorcas Matthews as Lady Angelica * J. Barney Sherry (credited as Barney Sherry) as Earl of Selkirk * Wallace Worsley Wallace A. Worsley, Sr. (December 8, 1878 – March 26, 1944) was an American stage actor who became a film director in the silent era. During his career, Worsley directed 29 films and acted in 7 films. He directed several motion pictures sta ... as Sir Charles Broome * Tod Burns as Giles References External links * * 1917 films American silent feature films Triangle Film Corporation films American black-and-white films American adventure comedy films 1910s adventure comedy films 1917 comedy films Films directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood Will Tell (1917 Film)
''Blood Will Tell'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Charles Miller and starring William Desmond, Enid Markey and David Hartford.Connelly p.324 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Brunton. Cast * William Desmond as Samson Oakley III * Enid Markey as Nora North * David Hartford as Samson Oakley II * Howard Hickman as James Black * Margaret Thompson as Dixie Du Fresne * Charles Gunn as Otis Slade * J. Frank Burke as Aaron Howlett * J. Barney Sherry as Dr. Galbraith * Fanny Midgley Fanny Midgley (born Fanny B. Frier; November 26, 1879 – January 4, 1932) was an American film actress of Hollywood's early years, mostly in silent films. Biography Midgley was born Fanny B. Frier on November 26, 1879, in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... as Mrs. Oakley References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Or Justice
''Love or Justice'' is a 1917 American silent crime drama film directed by Walter Edwards and starring Louise Glaum, Charles Gunn and Jack Richardson.Langman p.202 Cast * Louise Glaum as Nan Bishop * Charles Gunn as Jack Dunn * Jack Richardson as Paul Keeley * J. Barney Sherry as Winthrop E. Haines * Dorcas Matthews as Phyllis Geary * Charles K. French as Judge Geary * Louis Durham Louis may refer to: * Louis (coin) * Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name * Louis (surname) * Louis (singer), Serbian singer * HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy See also Derived or associated terms * Lewis (d ... as Lieutenant Dillon References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''American Film Cycles: The Silent Era''. Greenwood Publishing, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Triangle Film Corporation films Films d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gown Of Destiny
''The Gown of Destiny'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Lynn Reynolds and starring Alma Rubens, Herrera Tejedde and Allan Sears.Connelly p.355 The film shows how a dress performs a patriotic function for France during World War One even though its designer is refused military service. Its wardrobe was designed by Peggy Hamilton and Hickson Inc. of New York's Fifth Avenue. Synopsis During World War One, a fictional French dress designer in the United States, André Leriche, is refused service in the French army on the grounds that because of his effeminate profession he is not strong enough. He returns to his work and makes a sari-inspired dress that so impresses the unfaithful husband of the buyer Mrs Reyton that he returns to her. As a gift to his wife, Mr Reyton sends three ambulances to the front to help with the French war effort against the Germans, so the dress performs a patriotic function even though its maker cannot. When Mrs Reyton gives the dress t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fuel Of Life
''The Fuel of Life'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Walter Edwards and starring Belle Bennett, Eugene Burr and Texas Guinan.Katchmer p.144 Cast * Belle Bennett as Angela De Haven * Eugene Burr as Rader * Texas Guinan as Violet Hilton * Tom Guise as Goldman * Edward Hayden as Old Creede * Lee Hill as Roger De Haven * Estelle La Cheur as Mrs. Goldman * Alberta Lee as Mrs. Spalding * Frank Newburg as Bob Spalding * Lee Phelps as Leonard Durant * J. Barney Sherry as Bragdon Brant * Margaret Shillingford Margaret is a female first name, derived via French () and Latin () from grc, μαργαρίτης () meaning "pearl". The Greek is borrowed from Persian. Margaret has been an English name since the 11th century, and remained popular through ... as Mrs. Van Der Croot References Bibliography * Katchmer, George A. ''A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses''. McFarland, 2015. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Iced Bullet
''The Iced Bullet'' is a 1917 American silent mystery film directed by Reginald Barker and starring William Desmond, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry.Langman p.183 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Brunton. Cast * William Desmond as The Author / Horace Lee * Robert McKim as Donald Greene * J. Barney Sherry as Richard Deering * Margaret Thompson as Evelyn Deering * Joseph J. Dowling as The Butler * Jerome Storm as Butler's Son * Louis Durham as Joe * J. Frank Burke as The Specialist * Reginald Barker Reginald C. Barker (April 2, 1886 – February 23, 1945) was a pioneer film director. Biography Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Barker's family moved to Scotland when he was an infant and then to the United States. Living in California, ... as Self * C. Gardner Sullivan as Self References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''American Film Cycles: The Silent Era''. Greenwood Publishing, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 mystery fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Snarl
''The Snarl'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Raymond B. West and starring Bessie Barriscale, Charles Gunn and Howard Hickman.Connelly p.412 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Brunton. Cast * Bessie Barriscale as Helen Dean / Marion Dean * Charles Gunn as Monte Bruce * Howard Hickman as Jack Mason * Aggie Herring as Helen's Nurse * Tom Guise Tom Guise (1857–1930) was an American actor on stage and screen. He appeared in numerous films in the decade spanning 1917 to 1927. He was one of the popular stars in the film adaptation of the controversial book '' Black Oxen''. His performanc ... as Opera Manager * J. Barney Sherry as Doctor References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fanatics (1917 Film)
''Fanatics'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Raymond Wells and starring Adda Gleason, J. Barney Sherry and William V. Mong. It was one of a number of films made about coal mining conflicts during the silent era.Ross p.324 Cast * Adda Gleason as Mary Lathrop * J. Barney Sherry as Nicholas Eyre * William V. Mong as Hugh Groesbeck * Don Fuller as Robert Lathrop * Olga Grey as Lola Monroe * Eugene Burr as Billy Haskell * Edward Hayden as Eyre's Clerk * Will Jeffries Will may refer to: Common meanings * Will and testament, instructions for the disposition of one's property after death * Will (philosophy), or willpower * Will (sociology) * Will, volition (psychology) * Will, a modal verb - see Shall and will ... as Foreman References Bibliography * Ross, Steven J. ''Working-Class Hollywood: Silent Film and the Shaping of Class in America''. Princeton University Press, 2020. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
