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John Francis Dillon (director)
John Francis Dillon (July 13, 1884 – April 4, 1934) was an American film director and actor of the silent era. He directed 130 films between 1914 and 1934. He also appeared in 74 films between 1914 and 1931. He was born in New York, New York, was a brother of Robert A. Dillon, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack. He was married to the actress Edith Hallor. Partial filmography * ''Dough and Dynamite'' (1914) * ''Indiscreet Corinne'' (1917) * '' Suds'' (1920) * '' The Plaything of Broadway'' (1921) * ''The Cub Reporter'' (1922) * ''The Yellow Stain'' (1922) * '' Flaming Youth'' (1923) * '' Double Dealing'' (1923) (actor) * ''The Self-Made Wife'' (1923) * '' The Broken Violin'' (1923) * '' Lilies of the Field'' (1924) * ''Flirting with Love'' (1924) * ''The Perfect Flapper'' (1924) * ''The Half-Way Girl'' (1925) * ''We Moderns'' (1925) * '' The Test of Donald Norton'' (1926) (actor) * ''Don Juan's Three Nights'' (1926) * '' Midnight Lovers'' (1926) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, education, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilies Of The Field (1924 Film)
''Lilies of the Field'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by John Francis Dillon, produced by and starring actress Corinne Griffith, and distributed by Associated First National Pictures. It is based on a 1921 play, ''Lilies of the Field'', by William J. Hurlbut. The film was remade by Griffith again as an early sound film in 1930. Plot As described in a film magazine review, neglected by her pleasure-loving husband, Mildred Harker attends a ball and becomes compromised by an admirer. Walter Harker divorces her and obtains custody of their baby. Mildred, employed as a model, refuses the offer of Louis Willing to occupy an apartment at his expence and to become his mistress. Willing, who really is in love with her, becomes convinced of Mildred's worthiness. They marry and she regains custody of her child. Cast Preservation With no copies of ''Lilies of the Field'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film. A trailer to this film exists at the Library of Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Ruins (film)
''Out of the Ruins'' is a lost 1928 silent film drama produced and distributed by First National Pictures. John Francis Dillon directed and Richard Barthelmess stars. Cast *Richard Barthelmess as Lt. Pierre Dumont * Robert Frazer as Paul Gilbert *Marian Nixon as Yvonne Gilbert *Emile Chautard as Pere Gilbert *Bodil Rosing as Mere Gilbert *Eugene Pallette as Volange *Rose Dione Claudine Rosalie Gras (1 January 1877 – 1 January 1936), professionally known as Rose Dione, was a French-American actress who appeared in numerous silent era and pre-code films. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1910 and 1 ... as Mere Gourdain References External linksOut of the Ruins @ IMDb.com [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Of A Follies Girl
''The Heart of a Follies Girl'' is a lost 1928 American comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and written by Dwinelle Benthall, Gerald Duffy, Charles Logue, and Rufus McCosh. The film stars Billie Dove, Larry Kent, Lowell Sherman, Clarissa Selwynne and Mildred Harris. It was released on March 18, 1928, by First National Pictures.- - Cast *Billie Dove as Teddy O'Day * Larry Kent as Derek Calhoun *Lowell Sherman as Rogers Winthrop *Clarissa Selwynne Clarissa Selwynne (26 February 1886 – 13 June 1948) was a British stage and film actress.Kear & King p. 143 She settled in the United States, working in Hollywood where she appeared in around 100 films. Partial filmography * '' Hearts in Exi ... as Caroline Winthrop *Mildred Harris as Florine References External links * * 1928 films 1920s English-language films Silent American comedy films 1928 comedy films 1928 lost films First National Pictures films Films directed by John Francis Dillon American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Noose (film)
''The Noose'' is an American silent drama film adaptation of the Willard Mack play '' The Noose'', which was released in 1928. It stars Richard Barthelmess, Montagu Love, Robert Emmett O'Connor, and Thelma Todd. The movie was adapted by Garrett Graham and James T. O'Donohoe from the play. It was directed by John Francis Dillon and Richard Barthelmess's performance was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film survives at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The play was also the basis of the Paramount Pictures film ''I'd Give My Life'' (1936). Cast *Richard Barthelmess as Nickie Elkins *Montagu Love as Buck Gordon *Robert Emmett O'Connor as Jim Conley *Jay Eaton as Tommy *Lina Basquette as Dot *Thelma Todd as Phyllis *Ed Brady as Seth McMillan *Fred Warren as Dave, Pianist *Alice Joyce as Mrs. Bancroft *Will Walling as Warden (credited as William Walling) *Robert T. Haines as Governor *Ernest Hilliard as Craig *Emile Chautard as Priest *Romaine Fielding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temptations Of A Shop Girl
''Temptations of a Shop Girl'' is a lost 1927 silent crime drama directed by Tom Terriss, with Betty Compson and Pauline Garon leading the cast. B-movie studio Chadwick Pictures was the production company. Cast * Betty Compson – Ruth Harrington *Pauline Garon – Betty Harrington *Armand Kaliz – Andre Le Croix *Bob Custer – Jerry Horton (*as Raymond Glenn) *William Humphrey – John Horton (*as William Humphreys) *Cora Williams – Mrs. Harrington *Gladden James Gladden James (February 26, 1888 – August 28, 1948) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1911 and 1946. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and died in Hollywood, California, from leukemia. Family In 1914 he ... – Bud Conway * John Francis Dillon – Jim Butler References External links Temptations of a Shop Girl at IMDb.com* 1927 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by Tom Terriss 1927 crime drama films American black-and-wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prince Of Headwaiters
''The Prince of Headwaiters'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by John Francis Dillon. Premise A maitre d' at the Hôtel Ritz Paris finds out his son, wealthy thanks to his mother, might be blackmailed by Mae Morin (played by Lilyan Tashman Lilyan Tashman (October 23, 1896 – March 21, 1934) was an American actress. Tashman was best known for her supporting roles as tongue-in-cheek villainesses or playing the vindictive "other woman". She made 66 films over the course of her ...). Cast References External links * *British Film Institute: ''The Prince of Headwaiters'' 1927 films 1927 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films directed by John Francis Dillon Films with screenplays by Jane Murfin 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love's Blindness
''Love's Blindness'' is a 1926 silent film directed by John Francis Dillon. The film stars Pauline Starke, Antonio Moreno, and Lilyan Tashman. Written by Elinor Glyn, the film was produced under the direct supervision of the author. The film is considered lost with just a fragment surviving at the BFI National Film & TV Archive in London. Plot In Britain, Hubert Culverdale (Antonio Moreno) is the hard-up and hard-to-please milord who marries luscious Vanessa Levy (Pauline Starke) for financial reasons only. Cast * Pauline Starke - Vanessa Levy * Antonio Moreno - Hubert Culverdale, 8th Earl of St. Austel * Lilyan Tashman - Alice, Duchess of Lincolnwood * Sam De Grasse - Benjamin Levy * Douglas Gilmore - Charles Langley * Kate Price - Marchioness of Hurlshire * Tom Ricketts - Marquis of Hurlshire * Earl Metcalfe - Col. Ralph Dangerfield * George Waggner - Oscar Issacson * Rose Dione - Mme. De Jainon * Ned Sparks Ned Sparks (born Edward Arthur Sparkman, November 19, 1883 †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Lovers (1926 Film)
''Midnight Lovers'' is a 1926 American silent romantic war comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and distributed by First National Pictures. It starred Lewis Stone and Anna Q. Nilsson. It was based on the play ''Collusion'' by J. E. Harold Terry. Prints of the film are preserved at the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Madison.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'' page 116, c.1978 by The American Film Institute Cast *Lewis Stone as Major William Ridgewell, RFC *Anna Q. Nilsson as Diana Fothergill * John Roche as Owen Ffolliott *Chester Conklin as Moriarty * Dale Fuller as Heatley *Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt (October 20, 1885 – July 25, 1941) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1914 and 1941. He was born in Bethel, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California. Partial filmography * ''The Great ... as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Juan's Three Nights
''Don Juan's Three Nights'' also known as ''Don Juan's 3 Nights'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by John Francis Dillon and starring Lewis Stone, Shirley Mason, and Malcolm McGregor. It was produced by Henry Hobart and distributed through First National Pictures. The film is preserved in the Library of Congress collection and at the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research in Madison. Cast * Lewis Stone as Johann Aradi * Shirley Mason as Ninette Cavallar * Malcolm McGregor as Giulio Roberti * Myrtle Stedman as Madame Cavallar * Betty Francisco as Madame de Courcy * Kalla Pasha as Monsieur de Courcy * Alma Bennett as Carlotta * Natalie Kingston as Vilma Theodori *Mario Carillo as Count di Bonito * Jed Prouty as Lippi * Madeline Hurlock as Louise Villate * Gertrude Astor as Baroness von Minden See also *Gertrude Astor filmography This entry is more or less the complete filmography of actress Gertrude Astor. 1915-1916 *''Under Two Flags'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test Of Donald Norton (1926 Film)
''The Test of Donald Norton'' is a 1926 American silent Western film starring George Walsh and Tyrone Power and directed by B. Reeves Eason. Synopsis Donald Norton, a man of mixed race, grew up under the care of the Layards. He becomes the manager of a fur trading post for Hudson's Bay Company but has some struggles when he goes to be reassigned. Donald becomes ill one winter and his post manager, Dale Millington, takes advantage of his absence to impugn Donald's loyalty to the company. Donald is fired by his district manager, John Corrigal. In an argument with Corrigal, Donald becomes convinced that Corrigal is his father. After taking a post in a rival company, Donald hears his mother has almost choked to death. Both he and Corrigal rush to her side, but she dies before she can clear up the paternity mystery. Millington abducts the Layards' daughter and Donald's love, Janet, but Donald brings them back to the post. Millington tells the story that he heard from Donald's mother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Moderns
''We Moderns'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and starring Colleen Moore. The film was produced by Moore's husband John McCormick and was released through First National Pictures. It was based on the play and novel by Israel Zangwill. The play ran for 22 performances in 1924 at the Gaiety Theatre in New York, produced and directed by Harrison Grey Fiske and starring Helen Hayes and Isabel Irving. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Mary Sundale is a young woman who spurns her childhood sweetheart to attach herself to a large group of riotous, semi-artistic young people and becomes infatuated with a superficial poet and critic. One night this poet becomes too bold in his advances and is thrashed by the man who has been rejected. On a later night, the group holds a party in a dirigible. The ship crashes and fear grips the revelers. Mary, now disgusted with the group and all it represents, mends her manner of living and plans a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
