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John Bowers (actor)
John Bowers (born John E. Bowersox; December 25, 1885 – November 17, 1936) was an American stage and silent film actor who starred in 94 films including several short subjects. He has been identified as being an inspiration for the character Norman Maine in '' A Star Is Born'' (1937). Early life and career Born John E. Bowersox in Garrett, Indiana, to George and Ida Bowersox, John Bowers attended Huntington Business College in Huntington, Indiana, where he became interested in acting. He joined a stock stage group and traveled until he landed in New York in 1912, where he appeared in Broadway productions. Bowers began his film career in 1914. Within five years, he became one of the most popular leading men. During his career he co-starred frequently with Marguerite De La Motte, whom he later married. Like many silent film stars, Bowers saw his career collapse when talkies became the standard. Death On November 17, 1936, Bowers heard that his old friend Henry Hathaway w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garrett, Indiana
Garrett is a city in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,286 at the 2010 census. History Garrett was platted in 1875 when the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John W. Garrett (1820–1884), president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1858 to 1884. Garrett was incorporated as a city in 1875. Geography Garrett is located at (41.347903, -85.133700). According to the 2010 census, Garrett has a total area of , all land. Garrett sits just west of Auburn, a larger town and county seat of DeKalb County. Both Garrett and Auburn are about 15 miles north of Fort Wayne. Demographics 2010 census As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,286 people in the city of Garrett, Indiana. The city grew 8.32% since the 2000 United States Census. The city was 47.95% male (3,014) and 52.05% female (3,272). The racial makeup of the city was: The age of the population was: 2000 census As of the cens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Kerry
Norman Kerry (born Norman Hussey Kaiser,"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards,registration for Norman Hussey Kaiser, Los Angeles, California, April 27, 1942 This document lists his full name as Norman Hussey Kaiser, noting the name Norman Kerry as an alias. June 16, 1894 – January 12, 1956) was an American actor whose career in the motion picture industry spanned twenty-five years, beginning in 1916 and peaking during the silent era of the 1920s. Changing his name from the unmistakably German "Kaiser" at the onset of World War I, he rose quickly in his field, becoming "the Clark Gable of the 920s"''San Francisco Examiner'' (San Francisco, California), 14 Oct 1953, page 10. Kerry often played the heroic dashing swashbuckler or the seductive lothario. He was extremely popular with female fans. On a personal level, Kerry was known as a prankster and was said to have a wonderful sense of humor and to be very popular.Rambova, Natacha. ''Rudy.'' London: Hutchins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godless Men
''Godless Men'' is a 1920 American silent adventure drama film directed by Reginald Barker and produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures. It stars Russell Simpson and James "Jim" Mason as a father and son. It is based on a Saturday Evening Post short story ''Black Pawl'' by Ben Ames Williams. This film exists in a private collection. Cast * Russell Simpson as 'Black' Pawl * James "Jim" Mason as 'Red' Pawl *Helene Chadwick as Ruth Lytton * John Bowers as Dan Darrin * Alec B. Francis as Reverend Sam Poor *Bob Kortman as Seaman Speiss *Irene Rich as 'Black Pawl's' Wife *Lionel Belmore as Seaman Neighbor *Frankie Lee as 'Red Pawl' as a Boy (uncredited) *Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Seaman (uncredited) See also *Stormswept(1923) *Code of the Sea(1924) *Rugged Water (1925) *Sensation Seekers ''Sensation Seekers'' is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Lois Weber, produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and starring Billie Dove Lillian Bohny (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Through The Wrong Door
''Through the Wrong Door'' is a 1919 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Madge Kennedy, John Bowers (actor), John Bowers, Herbert Standing, J.B. Manly, and Bob Kortman. It is based on a story ''The Wrong Door'' by Jesse Lynch Williams. The film was released by Goldwyn Pictures on July 20, 1919. Plot Cast *Madge Kennedy as Isabel Carter *John Bowers (actor), John Bowers as Burt Radcliffe *Herbert Standing as Haskell Carter *J.B. Manly as Gerald Hopkins *Bob Kortman as James (as Robert Kortman) *Kate Lester as Mrs. Carter *Beulah Peyton as Mrs. Lippin *Betty Schade as Vera Lippin Preservation The film is now considered Lost film, lost. Library of Congress. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pest (1919 Film)
''The Pest'' is a lost 1919 silent American comedy-drama film directed by Christy Cabanne, starring Mabel Normand, John Bowers, and Charles K. Gerrard, and released on April 20, 1919. Cast list * Mabel Normand as Jigs * John Bowers as Gene Giles * Charles K. Gerard as John Harland * Alec B. Francis as Judge Fisher * Leota Lorraine as Blanche Fisher * Jack Curtis as Asher Blodgett * Pearl Elmore as Amy Blodgett * James Bradbury as "Noisy" Wilson * Vera Lewis Vera Lewis (June 10, 1873 – February 8, 1956) was an American film and stage actress, beginning in the silent film era. She appeared in more than 180 films between 1915 and 1947. She was married to actor Ralph Lewis. Biography She was b ... as Housekeeper References External links * * * * Films directed by Christy Cabanne American silent feature films Lost American films Goldwyn Pictures films American black-and-white films 1910s English-language films 1919 comedy-drama films 1919 lost film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Dreams (1919 Film)
''Day Dreams'' is a lost 1919 silent film directed by Clarence Badger and starring Madge Kennedy and John Bowers. It was produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures. Cast *Madge Kennedy - Primrose * John Bowers - Dan O'Hara *Jere Austin - George Graham * Alec B. Francis - Grandfather Burn *Grace Henderson - Grandmother Burn *Marcia Harris Marcia Harris (born Lena Hill, February 14, 1868 – June 18, 1947) was an American actress. She appeared in 48 films between 1915 and 1932. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and as an amateur acted primarily in male lead roles wi ... - The Housekeeper *Rumpletilzen - A Duck References External links * * 1919 films American silent feature films Lost American films American black-and-white films Films directed by Clarence G. Badger Goldwyn Pictures films American romantic comedy films 1919 romantic comedy films 1910s American films Silent romantic comedy films Silent American comedy films {{1910s-comedy- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betsy Ross (film)
''Betsy Ross'' is a surviving 1917 American silent historical film starring Alice Brady and produced and distributed by her father William A. Brady. Plot As described in a film magazine, Betsy Griscome (Brady), against the wishes of her Quaker parents, keeps a tryst with a British officer, Clarence Vernon (Mayo), who promises to marry her upon his return. Clarissa (Cook), her sister, falls in love and marries Joseph Ashburn (Bowers), a trader. Suspecting Vernon of duplicity, Joseph and Vernon fight a duel and Vernon is struck down. A year later Betsy marries John Ross (Kennard), and upon his death she operates a little shop for a living. Here she shields her sister, who was driven from home when she could not produce her marriage certificate. Betsy is commissioned by General Washington (MacQuarrie) to make the first American flag and later is accused of harboring a spy - in reality, her sister's husband. The film ends happily when all relations are explained. Cast *Alice Brady as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Self-Made Widow
''A Self-Made Widow'' is a lost 1917 silent film comedy drama directed by Travers Vale and starring Alice Brady. Cast *Alice Brady Alice Brady (born Mary Rose Brady; November 2, 1892 – October 28, 1939) was an American actress who began her career in the silent film era and survived the transition into talkies. She worked until six months before her death from cancer in ... - Sylvia * John Bowers - Fitzhugh Castleton *Curtis Cooksey - Bobs *Justine Cutting - Semphronia Benson *Henrietta Simpson - Lydia Van Dusen *Herbert Barrington - Crosby * Lila Chester - Della References External links A Self-Made Widow at IMDb.com* 1917 films American silent feature films Lost American films World Film Company films American black-and-white films American comedy-drama films 1917 comedy-drama films 1917 lost films Lost comedy-drama films 1910s American films Silent comedy-drama films Silent American drama films Silent American comedy films {{silent-comedy-drama-fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkest Russia
''Darkest Russia'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Travers Vale and starring Alice Brady, John Bowers and J. Herbert Frank.Goble p.145 Cast * Alice Brady as Ilda Barosky * John Bowers as Alexis Nazimoff * J. Herbert Frank as Constantine Karischeff * Norbert Wicki as Ivan Barosky * Jack Drumier as Count Paul Nazimoff * Kate Lester Kate Lester (born Sarah Cody, 12 June 1857 – 12 October 1924) was an American theatrical and silent film actress. Her family, the Suydams of New York, were staying in Britain at the time of her birth.Who Was Who on Screen 3rd edition page ... as Katherine Karischeff * Lillian Cook as Olga * Frank DeVernon as Grand Duke * Boris Korlin as Barosky * Herbert Barrington as Nicholai References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny's Toy
''Destiny's Toy'' is a surviving 1916 American silent film written and directed by John B. O'Brien and starring Louise Huff. It was produced by Famous Players Film Company and released by Paramount Pictures. Print held in the Library of Congress collection and at George Eastman House. Cast *Louise Huff as Nan * John Bowers as Reverend Robert Carter * J. W. Johnston as Thomas Carter *Harry Lee as Barnacle Joe *Mary Gray as Carter child *John T. Dillon as Bad Riley (credited as John Dillon) *Hattie Forsythe as Mrs. Carter *Tammany Young as Tick *Eddie Sturgis as Dopey (credited as Ed Sturgis) *Kate Lester Kate Lester (born Sarah Cody, 12 June 1857 – 12 October 1924) was an American theatrical and silent film actress. Her family, the Suydams of New York, were staying in Britain at the time of her birth.Who Was Who on Screen 3rd edition page ... as Mrs. Calvin *Florence Johns as Mrs. Calvin's Daughter References External links * * 1916 films American silent feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame X (1916 Film)
''Madame X'' is a lost 1916 American silent drama film directed by George F. Marion that was based on the 1908 play of the same name by French playwright Alexandre Bisson (1848 – 1912). Dorothy Donnelly, star of the 1910 Broadway production of the play, which was also directed by Marion, reprised her starring role for the film. Plot A woman is thrown out of her home by her jealous husband and sinks into depravity. Twenty years later, she finds herself accused of murder for saving her son, who does not know who she is. He finds himself defending her without knowing her background. Cast * Dorothy Donnelly as Jacqueline Floriot * John Bowers as Monsieur Floriot * Edwin Forsberg as Laroque (credited as Edwin Fosberg) * Ralph Morgan as Raymond Floriot * Robert Fischer as Merival * Charles E. Bunnell as Perrissard (credited as Charles Bunnell) * Gladys Coburn as Helene See also * Madame X ''Madame X'' (original title ''La Femme X'') is a 1908 play by French playwright Alexa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Days Of The Thundering Herd
''In the Days of the Thundering Herd'' is a 1914 silent film western directed jointly by Colin Campbell and Francis J. Grandon. It was produced by the Selig Polyscope Company and distributed by General Film Company. This film stars Tom Mix Thomas Edwin Mix (born Thomas Hezikiah Mix; January 6, 1880 – October 12, 1940) was an American film actor and the star of many early Western films between 1909 and 1935. He appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which were silent films. He w ... and is representative of some of his rare surviving early features. Cast Preservation status * Prints have been preserved by the Library of Congress, George Eastman House and Academy Film Archive Beverly Hills. References External links * * 1914 films 1914 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Colin Campbell Selig Polyscope Company films Silent American Western (genre) films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films {{silent-fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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