|
John B. Clymer
John B. Clymer (March 6, 1887 – May 24, 1937) was a Hollywood film screenwriter. His career spans the silent film era to the early talking films. His first film ''The Supreme Impulse'' was produced in 1915. His last film, ''The Gentleman Misbehaves'', was released posthumously in 1946. Biography He was born on March 6, 1887, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died in Hollywood, California, on May 24, 1937, from a heart attack. Selected filmography * ''Ashes of Embers'' (1916) * ''Reputation'' (1917) * ''The Moth'' (1917) * ''The Duchess of Doubt'' (1917) * ''The Landloper'' (1918) * '' Everywoman's Husband'' (1918) * '' The Lightning Raider'' (1919) * '' What Am I Bid?'' (1919) * ''The Delicious Little Devil'' (1919) * ''The Mystery of 13'' (1919) * ''The Hawk's Trail'' (1919) * ''The Hope Diamond Mystery'' (1921) * '' Unconquered Woman'' (1922) * ''Hills of Missing Men'' (1922) * ''When Danger Smiles'' (1922) * '' According to Hoyle'' (1922) * '' Duped'' (1925) * ''The Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1854, the city has been coextensive with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of world's largest metropolitan regions, with 6.245 million residents . The city's population at the 2020 census was 1,603,797, and over 56 million people live within of Philadelphia. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The city served as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony during the British colonial era and went on to play a historic and vital role as the central meeting place for the nation's founding fathers whose plans and actions in Philadelphia ultimately inspired the American Revolution and the nation's inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everywoman's Husband
''Everywoman's Husband'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton and starring Gloria Swanson. A print of the film is preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Plot As described in a film magazine, when the will of Jonathan Rhodes (Pearce) was read, a third of the estate was left to a woman unknown to his family. This revelation had no effect on Mrs. Rhodes (Langdon), whose iron rule in the home had been his means of seeking other company. She insisted upon regulating the affairs of her married daughter's life with the result that Frank Emerson (King), the young husband, soon became involved in an affair with Delia Marshall (West), a designer. Edith Emerson (Swanson) then began a battle to win her husband that was finally successful, but not before she asserted herself and lets her mother know that her presence in the household was no longer welcome. Cast * Gloria Swanson as Edith Emerson * Joe King as Frank Emerson * Lillian Langdon as Mr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wild West Show (1928 Film)
''The Wild West Show'' is a lost 1928 American silent Western film directed by Del Andrews and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and distributed through Universal Pictures. Cast * Hoot Gibson as Rodeo Bill * Dorothy Gulliver as Ruth Henson * Allan Forrest as Alexander * Gale Henry as Zella * Monte Montague as Bill's Sidekick * Roy Laidlaw Roy James Laidlaw (born 5 October 1953) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, pp145, 146 Rugby Union career Amateur career Much of his domestic rugby was played with Jed-Forest RFC, who were in the Scottish Second Divi ... as Joe Henson * John Hall as Sheriff References External links * * 1928 films Lost American Western (genre) films 1928 Western (genre) films English-language Western (genre) films American black-and-white films 1928 lost films Silent American Western (genre) films Films directed by Del Andrews 1920s American films 1920s English-language films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lone Eagle
The Lone Eagle is a 1927 American silent melodrama directed by Emory Johnson, based on the story by Emilie Johnson, and starring Raymond Keane, Barbara Kent and Nigel Barrie. It was released by Universal Pictures on September 18, 1927. Plot During World War I, American pilot Lieutenant William (Billy) Holmes (Raymond Keane) accepts an assignment with the Royal Flying Corps. The unit location is on the Western Front and has seen plenty of action. During Billy's first air battle, he is accused of cowardice. He meets an attractive French woman named Mimi (Barbara Kent). They start to fall in love, but the cowardice accusation continues to dog Billy. Mimi stirs Billy's emotions, and he becomes determined to prove his mettle in battle. The unit receives its next flying mission. The group takes to the sky and encounters a squadron of German aircraft. American ace Red McGibbons (Donald Stuart) is one of Billy's best friends. During the dogfight, Red manages to shoot down a German pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duped (film)
''Duped'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring William Desmond, Helen Holmes and Dorothea Wolbert.Munden, p. 207. It was released in Britain the following year under the alternative title of ''Steel and Gold''. Synopsis A Wall Street investor heads west to California when he discovers that a gold mine he has backed is in danger of being lost due to the corruption of his foreman. Once there he falls in love with Dolores Verdiego and with her assistance he recovers control over his mine. Cast * William Desmond as John Morgan * Helen Holmes as Dolores Verdiego * J.P. McGowan as 'Hard Rock' Ralston * Dorothea Wolbert as Sweet Marie * George Magrill as George Forsyth * Ford West Ford commonly refers to: * Ford Motor Company, an automobile manufacturer founded by Henry Ford * Ford (crossing), a shallow crossing on a river Ford may also refer to: Ford Motor Company * Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company * Ford F ... as Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
According To Hoyle (film)
''According to Hoyle'' is a lost 1922 American silent adventure film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring David Butler, Helen Ferguson, and Philip Ford. at silentera.com Plot As described in a , 'Boxcar' Simmons (D. Butler) is tramping the railroad ties to nowhere when from a car window blows a set of rules telling how to be a success for life. The idea rather appeals to Simmons so he sets out to live by them, changing his hobo garb for better clothes for, as the rules state, "God helps th ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Danger Smiles
''When Danger Smiles'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William Duncan and starring Duncan, Edith Johnson and James Farley.Langman, p. 503 Cast * William Duncan as Ray Chapman * Edith Johnson as Frania Caravelle * James Farley as Jacob Holmar * Henry Hebert Henry Herbert (c. 1879 – 20 February 1947) was an English film, stage actor and producer, who became well known in the United States. Biography Herbert appears to have commenced his early career with Ben Greet's Company, and with Sir Fran ... as Francisco Caravalle * Charles Dudley as Jim Barker * William McCall as Marshall References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. External links * 1922 films 1922 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films Films directed by William Duncan Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{silent-film- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hills Of Missing Men
''Hills of Missing Men'' is a 1922 American silent adventure film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring McGowan, Florence Gilbert and Helen Holmes.Munden p.350 Synopsis An American army officer goes undercover in Baja California to battle against a powerful magnate allied with a local bandit. Cast * J.P. McGowan as Capt. Brandt / The Dragon * Jean Perry as Crando * James Wang as Li Fung * Charles Brinley as Bandini * Andrew Waldron as Buck Allis * Florence Gilbert Florence Gilbert (born Florence Ella Gleistein; February 20, 1904 – February 27, 1991) was an American silent film actress of the 1920s. She was renowned for playing supporting roles alongside such actors as William Fairbanks and Jack Ho ... as Hilma Allis * Helen Holmes as Amy Allis 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 * 1922 films 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unconquered Woman
''Unconquered Woman'' is a 1922 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Marcel Perez and starring Rubye De Remer, Walter Miller (actor), Walter Miller and Fred C. Jones.Nash p.543 Cast * Rubye De Remer as Helen Chapelle * Walter Miller (actor), Walter Miller as Bruce Devereux * Fred C. Jones as Serge Ronoff * Frankie Mann (actress), Frankie Mann as Millicent * Nick Thompson (actor), Nick Thompson as Antonio References Bibliography * Nash, Jay Robert. ''The Motion Picture Guide 1988 Annual''. Cinebooks, 1997. External links * 1922 films 1922 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Marcel Perez 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hope Diamond Mystery
''The Hope Diamond Mystery'' is a 1921 American 15-chapter action film serial directed by Stuart Paton and featuring Grace Darmond, George Chesebro, May Yohe, and Boris Karloff. The screenplay was written by Charles Goddard and John B. Clymer, based on an autobiographical story by May Yohe (who also co-stars as herself in the serial). Chapter One premiered on February 19, 1921, and the final chapter was shown on May 29, 1921. The film survives with a copy at the Library of Congress, which includes all of the hand-tinted color sequences as well. Plot The curse of the legendary blue Hope Diamond on all its owners is dramatized, beginning with the gem's discovery in 17th Century India. Lord Francis Hale inherits the Hope Diamond and marries showgirl May Yohe. He later gambles away the family fortune, and May deserts him. Cast * Grace Darmond as Mary Hilton / Bibi * George Chesebro as John Gregge / Jean-Baptiste Tavanier * Boris Karloff dual role as both Dakar (the Hindu servant) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hawk's Trail
''The Hawk's Trail'' is a 1919 American crime film serial directed by W. S. Van Dyke. It is considered to be a lost film. Cast * King Baggot as Sheldon Steele / The Hawk * Grace Darmond as Claire Drake * Rhea Mitchell as Jean Drake * Harry Lorraine as Iron Dugan / Stephen Drake * Fred Windemere as Bob Dugan * Stanton Heck as Bull Cruze * George Siegmann as Quang Goo Hai * Alfred Hollingsworth * Carmen Phillips as Mimi * Nigel De Brulier * Edna Robinson as Tina Torelli * Carl Stockdale * William White (credited as Billy White) * Arthur Belasco * Leo White Chapter titles #False Faces #The Superman #Yellow Shadows #Stained Hands #House of Fear #Room Above #The Bargain #The Phantom Melody #The Lure #The Swoop #One Fatal Step #Tides That Tell #Face to Face #The Substitute #The Showdown See also * List of film serials * List of film serials by studio This is a list of film serials by studio, separated into those released by each of the five major studios, and the remaining m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Of 13
''The Mystery of 13'' is a 1919 American drama film serial directed by Francis Ford. Cast * Francis Ford as Phil Kelly / Jim Kelly * Rosemary Theby as Marian Green * Peter Gerald as Hugo Madiz (as Pete Gerald) * Mark Fenton as John Green * Ruth Maurice as Mary Hardon * Dorris Dare as Rose * Nigel De Brulier as Raoul Ferrar * Elsie Van Name as Edith * Olive Valerie as Ralph (as Valeria Olivo) * Philip Ford as Butts (as Phil Ford) * Jack Saville * Jack Lawton * V. Orilo See also * List of film serials * List of film serials by studio This is a list of film serials by studio, separated into those released by each of the five major studios, and the remaining minor studios. The five major studios produced the greater number of serials. Of these the main studios are consider ... References External links * 1919 films American silent serial films 1919 drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Francis Ford Silent American drama films 1910s Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
