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John Stumar
John Stumar (30 May 1892 – 27 October 1962) was a Hungarian-American cinematographer. He was a brother of cinematographer Charles J. Stumar. He worked as a cinematographer on 130 films between 1917 and 1947. Selected filmography *''The Vamp'' (1918) * ''A Burglar for a Night'' (1918) * '' Prisoners of the Pines'' (1918) *''The Marriage Ring'' (1918) *''Quicksand'' (1918) *'' Hard Boiled'' (1919) *''Black Is White'' (1920) *''The Song of the Soul'' (1920) *'' Pardon My French'' (1921) *''Anne of Little Smoky'' (1921) *'' Cardigan'' (1922) *'' Blaze Away'' (1922) * ''The Kingdom Within'' (1922) * ''The Super-Sex'' (1922) * ''Dollar Devils'' (1923) * ''Temporary Marriage'' (1923) *''A Lady of Quality'' (1924) *'' The Family Secret'' (1924) * '' The Tornado'' (1924) *''Fifth Avenue Models'' (1925) *''The Love Thief'' (1926) *'' Down the Stretch'' (1927) *'' The Claw'' (1927) * ''Wild Beauty'' (1927) *'' Home, James'' (1928) *''Second Choice'' (1930) * ''Left Over Ladies'' (193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budapest
Budapest (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-largest city in the European Union by population within city limits and the second-largest city on the Danube river; the city has an estimated population of 1,752,286 over a land area of about . Budapest, which is both a city and county, forms the centre of the Budapest metropolitan area, which has an area of and a population of 3,303,786; it is a primate city, constituting 33% of the population of Hungary. The history of Budapest began when an early Celtic settlement transformed into the Roman town of Aquincum, the capital of Lower Pannonia. The Hungarians arrived in the territory in the late 9th century, but the area was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241–42. Re-established Buda became one of the centres of Renaissance humanist culture by the 15th century. The Battle of Mohács, in 1526, was followed by nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule. After the reconquest of Buda in 1686, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Super-Sex
''The Super-Sex'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Robert Gordon, Charlotte Pierce and Tully Marshall.Munden p.778 Cast * Robert Gordon as Miles Brewster Higgins * Charlotte Pierce as Irene Hayes * Tully Marshall as Mr. Higgins * Lydia Knott as Mrs. Higgins * Gertrude Claire as Grandma Brewster * Albert MacQuarrie as Cousin Roy * Louis Natheaux as J. Gordon Davis * George Bunny as Mr. Hayes * Evelyn Burns Evelyn may refer to: Places * Evelyn, London *Evelyn Gardens, a garden square in London * Evelyn, Ontario, Canada * Evelyn, Michigan, United States * Evelyn, Texas, United States * Evelyn, Wirt County, West Virginia, United States * Evel ... as Mrs. Hayes References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Left Over Ladies
''Left Over Ladies'' (also written as ''Leftover Ladies'') is a 1931 American drama film starring Claudia Dell, Marjorie Rambeau and Walter Byron.Cocchi p.56 Produced by Tiffany Pictures, it was originally going to be directed by Lloyd Bacon before Erle C. Kenton took over. Synopsis After a society divorce, Patricia Worth refuses any alimony from her wealthy husband and plans to make a living as a writer. She encounters a recently-divorced writer who has made success out of his book celebrating divorce, but is in truth distraught that his wife has left him. They apparently fall in love, but both their former partners - including Patricia's husband Ronny who has become entangled with a gold digger - decide they want them back. Cast * Claudia Dell as Patricia * Marjorie Rambeau as The Duchess * Walter Byron as Ronny * Alan Mowbray as Jerry * Rita La Roy as Vera * Roscoe Karns as 'Scoop' * Dorothy Revier as Amy * Selmer Jackson as Churchill * Franklyn Farnum as Benson * Buster P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Choice
''Second Choice'' is a 1930 American Pre-Code black-and-white film released by Warner Bros. and starring Dolores Costello and Chester Morris. The film is notable as being the first (and only film) in which Dolores Costello sang. It is a lost film. The film was based on the story by Elizabeth Alexander and was adapted for the screen by Joseph Jackson. Plot Vallery Grove (Costello) is in love with Don Warren (Morris), but her mother opposes the match because he is poor and has no social standing. Don decides to terminate his engagement to Vallery after attending a party where he meets a spoiled rich girl who is interested in him. Dolores is later introduced to Owen Mallory (Mulhall) who informs her that Don is now planning to marry the spoiled rich girl. Mallory, who has himself been recently jilted, and Vallery find comfort in each other and eventually Owen proposes to Vallery. She finally accepts, and they elope. Once she is married, Vallery discovers that Don has broken off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home, James (1928 Film)
''Home, James'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film directed by William Beaudine. This is a preserved film at the UCLA Film and Television Archive and Cinematheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels. Cast * Laura La Plante as Laura Elliot * Charles Delaney as James Lacey Jr * Aileen Manning as Mrs. Elliot * Joan Standing as Iris Elliot * George C. Pearce as James Lacey Sr * Arthur Hoyt as William Waller (floorwalker) * Sidney Bracey Sidney Bracey (born Sidney Bracy; 18 December 1877 – 5 August 1942) was an Australian-born American actor. After a stage career in Australia, on Broadway and in Britain, he performed in more than 320 films between 1909 and 1942. Early lif ... as Haskins (the butler) References External links * * 1928 films 1928 comedy films Silent American comedy films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films directed by William Beaudine Films with screenplays by Joseph F. Poland Universal Pictures films 1920s America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Beauty (1927 Film)
''Wild Beauty'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Henry MacRae and starring Hugh Allan, June Marlowe and Scott Seaton.Pitts p.397 Cast * Rex as Thunderhoof * Hugh Allan as Bill Moran * June Marlowe as Helen Cunningham * Scott Seaton as Colonel Cunningham * Hayes E. Robertson as Washington - stableman * William Bailey as Jim Kennedy * Jack Pratt Jack Pratt, born John Harold Pratt, (1878–1938) was a Canadian film director and actor. He directed several films and acted in dozens more. As a director, his work included screen adaptations of novels. Known as Smiling Jack, he married ac ... as Davis References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Henry MacRae Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Claw (1927 Film)
''The Claw'' is a 1927 American silent film produced by Carl Laemmle and distributed by Universal Pictures. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Norman Kerry and Claire Windsor in the leading roles. Cast *Norman Kerry - Maurice Stair *Claire Windsor - Deirdre Saurin *Arthur Edmund Carewe - Maj. Anthony Kinsella *Tom Guise - Marquis de Stair *Helene Sullivan - Judy Saurin *Nelson McDowell - Scout MacBourney *Larry Steers - Captain Rockwood *J. Gordon Russell - wagon driver *Maryta Bonilla - Saba Rockwood *Jacques d'Auray - Richard Saurin *Pauline Neff - Nonie Valetta *Bertram Johns - Dr Harriatt *Billie Bennett - Mrs Harriatt *Annie Ryan - Mrs MacBourney *Dick Sutherland Dick Sutherland (born Archibald Thomas Johnson, December 23, 1881 – February 3, 1934) was an American film actor, active mostly during the silent film era. Born in Benton, Kentucky, in 1881, Sutherland appeared in more than 70 films betwe ... - Chief Loguenbuela Preservation status The film is housed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down The Stretch (1927 Film)
''Down the Stretch'' is a 1927 American drama film directed by King Baggot and written by Curtis Benton. The film stars Robert Agnew, Marian Nixon, Virginia True Boardman, Lincoln Plumer, Jack Dougherty, and Ward Crane. The film was released on May 29, 1927, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Robert Agnew as Marty Kruger *Marian Nixon as Katie Kelly *Virginia True Boardman as Mrs. Kruger *Lincoln Plumer as Devlin * Jack Dougherty as Tupper *Ward Crane as Conlon * Ben Hall as Pee Wee * Otis Harlan as Babe Dilley *Ena Gregory Ena Jessie Gregory (18 April 1907 – 13 June 1993), also known as Marian Douglas, was an Australian-American actress who achieved fame in Hollywood in the 1920s. Childhood Ena Gregory was born Ena Jessie Gregory to Arthur and Jessie Gregory in ... as Marion Hoyt References External links * 1927 films 1927 drama films 1920s sports drama films American sports drama films American horse racing films Universal Pictures films Films directed by King Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Thief
''The Love Thief'' is a 1926 silent black and white American romance film. Directed by John McDermott, it stars Norman Kerry, Greta Nissen, and Marc McDermott. Cast list * Norman Kerry as Prince Boris Alexander Emanuel Augustus * Greta Nissen as Princess Flavia Eugenia Marie * Marc McDermott as Prince Karl * Cissy Fitzgerald as Countess Leopold Marjenka * Agostino Borgato as King * Carrie Daumery as Queen * Oscar Beregi as Prime minister * Nigel Barrie as Captain Emanuel Menisurgo * Vladimir Glutz as Napoleon Alexander Caesar * Charles Puffy Charles Puffy (born Károly Hochstadt; 3 November 1884 – 1942 or 1943) was a Hungarian film actor. Biography Hochstadt appeared in more than 130 films between 1914 and 1938. He was the only slapstick star in Hungary's silent film era, appear ... as Prince's guard * Clarence Thompson as Prince Michael * Alphonse Martel as Berzoff * Anton Vaverka as Aide * Lido Manetti as Captain References External links * * * 1926 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifth Avenue Models
''Fifth Avenue Models'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Svend Gade and starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, and Josef Swickard. It was produced and released by Universal Pictures. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Isobel Ludant (Philbin), the beautiful daughter of a talented but unsuccessful artist, is the breadwinner of the family, working in the shop of fashionable modiste. One night she is forced to act as a mannequin and gains the attention of art dealer Francis Doran (Kerry). As a result of a remark made by one of the other mannequins, Isobel attacks the young woman and is discharged. Before she reaches home, a man from the modeste's shop tells her that her father will be arrested unless she pays $150 for the dress she ruined in the fight. To save his daughter, the father (Ludant) goes with some crooks to identify a painting they want to steal, but he is caught and sent to Sing Sing. From then on, Isobel is placed in many suspicious situatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tornado (1924 Film)
''The Tornado'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by King Baggot and starring House Peters, Ruth Clifford, and Richard Tucker. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, grim and severe, but with a kindly heart, the boss of the lumber camp (Peters) was known as Tornado. Returning to his shack in the village, he sees Ruth Travers (Clifford), the girl he has come to the wilderness to forget, and her husband Ross (Tucker). Ruth sends word by her husband that she must see Tornado, but the husband lies to keep them apart. Tornado, learning the couple are unhappy, reaches the hotel in time to prevent Ruth from being beaten by her husband, and tells her the story of his perfidy, how he left Tornado to die in France, lied about him, and finally won Ruth. The Travers' start to leave on an early train, but a cyclone comes up. The storm causes a log jam, and flood waters damage houses in the camp. Tornado manages to break the log jam and save the town, but the logs pile ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Family Secret (1924 Film)
''The Family Secret'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by William A. Seiter and featuring child star Baby Peggy.Progressive Silent Film List: ''The Family Secret'' at silentera.com It is based on ''Editha's Burglar'', a story by first published in 1881 by '' St. Nicholas Magazine'' and adapted for the stage by Augustus E. Thomas. Plot Margaret Selfridge (Hulette) lives with her affl ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
