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Julia Swayne Gordon
Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933) was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933. Early years Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Louis and Anna Smith and was educated there. She went to Denver to study dramatics under Jessie Bonstelle. Career Gordon moved to New York and acted in stock theater, after which, she performed with Henrietta Crosman and James A. Herne. Gordon's work in film began in 1905 with the Edison Company, and in 1908 she moved to Vitagraph Studios. In 1911 she starred in Vitagraph's screen portrayal of the Lady Godiva legend. Perhaps her most memorable performance, however, is as Richard Arlen's mother in the World War I silent film '' Wings'' (1927), which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. In a highly dramatic scene in that acclaimed production, Gordon bids farewell to Arlen as he departs for combat flight training in France, tearfully packing him o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus () is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio. With a 2020 census population of 905,748, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., the second-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, and the third-most populous state capital. Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County; it also extends into Delaware and Fairfield counties. It is the core city of the Columbus metropolitan area, which encompasses 10 counties in central Ohio. The metropolitan area had a population of 2,138,926 in 2020, making it the largest entirely in Ohio and 32nd-largest in the U.S. Columbus originated as numerous Native American settlements on the banks of the Scioto River. Franklinton, now a city neighborhood, was the first European settlement, laid out in 1797. The city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and laid out to become the state capital. The city was named for Italian explorer Christopher Colum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twelfth Night (1910 Film)
''Twelfth Night'' is a 1910 silent short film directed by Eugene Mullin and Charles Kent. It is based on William Shakespeare's play ''Twelfth Night''. It was produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America. Cast *Julia Swayne Gordon - Olivia * Charles Kent - Malvolio * Florence Turner - Viola *Edith Storey Edith Storey (March 18, 1892 – October 9, 1967) was an American actress during the silent film era. Early life Storey was born on March 18, 1892, in New York City to William Chase Storey and Minnie Storey (née Thorn). Her younger brother, R ... - Sebastian * Tefft Johnson - Orsino * Marin Sais - Maria * William J. Humphrey - Sir Toby Belch * James Young - Sir Andrew Aguecheek Synopsis Viola and her twin brother Sebastian, while on a sea voyage, are shipwrecked. Viola is rescued and Sebastian is supposed to have been lost. Among the wreckage on the coast Sebastian’s trunk is found by Viola. When she opens it and sees her brother’s clothing, she decide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Message Of The Mouse
''The Message of the Mouse'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton, written by Edward J. Montagne, George Randolph Chester, and Lillian Chester. The film stars Anita Stewart, Julia Swayne Gordon Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933) was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933. Early years Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Louis and Anna Smith and wa ..., and Rudolph Cameron. Cast list References {{DEFAULTSORT:Message of the Mouse, The American silent feature films 1917 films 1917 drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by J. Stuart Blackton Silent American drama films Vitagraph Studios films 1910s English-language films 1910s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Maelstrom
''The Maelstrom'' is a 1917 silent film drama directed by Paul Scardon. It stars Dorothy Kelly, Earle Williams and Julia Swayne Gordon. Thomas Ince produced along with the Vitagraph Company. Cast * Dorothy Kelly – Peggy Greye-Stratton * Earle Williams – Jimmie Hallet *Julia Swayne Gordon – Gwennie Lyne *Gordon Gray – Cincinnati Red * Bernard Siegel – Dago Sam * Denton Vane – Ling *John S. Robertson * Robert Gaillard *Frank Crayne Preservation status A print is preserved in the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The librar ... collection Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'' (<-book title) c.1978 the American Film Inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arsene Lupin (1917 Film) as Child
''Arsene Lupin'' is a lost 1917 American mystery film directed by Paul Scardon and starring Earle Williams, Brinsley Shaw and Henry Leone. It based on the character of the French gentleman thief Arsene Lupin.''Pictorial History of the Silent Screen'', p.138 c.1953 by Daniel Blum. Cast * Earle Williams as Arsene Lupin * Brinsley Shaw as Guerchard * Henry Leone as Guernay-Martin * Bernard Siegel as Charolais * Gordon Gray as Anastase * Logan Paul as Firmin * Hugh Wynn as Alfred * Ethel Grey Terry as Sonia * Billie Billings as Germaine * Julia Swayne Gordon as Victoire * Frank Crayne Frank Hall Crane (January 1, 1873 – September 1, 1948) was an American stage and film actor and director. References Bibliography * Backer, Ron. ''Mystery Movie Series of ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Right To Live
''Her Right to Live'' is a 1917 dramatic silent film released by the Vitagraph Studios. This film is now lost. Plot Polly Biggs (Peggy Hyland) is the eldest of a family of orphaned children who are taken in by their uncle, Mayor Hoadley ( John S. Robertson). Hoadley despises the children and has only taken them in as good publicity for the upcoming election. His wife, Mrs. Hoadley (Julia Swayne Gordon) is equally cruel to the children, especially Polly. One day, Polly Biggs takes the children fishing and meets a young man named John Oxmore (Antonio Moreno), who is the son of the opposing mayoral candidate. When she returns home, Polly discovers that her uncle intends to send all the children to the poorhouse as soon as the election is over. Polly plans to take revenge on her uncle and immediately takes the children to the poorhouse herself, rather than let her uncle do so. Mayor Hoadley, frightened that voters may be incensed to learn that his nieces and nephews are living as o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Enemy (1916 Film)
''The Enemy'' is a lost 1916 silent film drama directed by Paul Scardon and starring Charles Kent, Julia Swayne Gordon, Peggy Hyland. Cast * Charles Kent – Harrison Stuart *Julia Swayne Gordon Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933) was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933. Early years Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Louis and Anna Smith and wa ... – Mrs. Stuart * Peggy Hyland – Tavy, the daughter *Evart Overton – Billy Lane *Billie Billings – Geraldine * James Morrison – Tommy Tinkle * Edward Elkas – Jerry * Charles Wellesley – B. B. Bennings References External links * 1916 films American silent feature films Lost American films American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films Films directed by Paul Scardon Silent American drama films 1916 drama films 1916 lost films Lost drama films 1910s American films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Suspect (1916 Film)
''The Suspect'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by S. Rankin Drew Sidney Rankin Drew (September 19, 1891May 19, 1918) was an American actor and film director. Biography Born in 1891, Drew was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew and first cousin of the actors John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, and Ethel Barrymo ..., starring Anita Stewart and produced by the Vitagraph Studios. The film marked Frank Morgan’s film debut. Cast Preservation With no prints of ''The Suspect'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film. References External links * * 1916 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by S. Rankin Drew 1916 romantic drama films American romantic drama films American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films 1910s American films Silent romantic drama films Silent American drama films {{silent-romantic-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Lady's Slipper
''My Lady's Slipper'' is a lost 1916 silent film romance-drama directed by Ralph Ince and starring Anita Stewart and Earle Williams. Cast * Anita Stewart - Countess de Villars * Earle Williams - Lt. Francis Burnham *Joseph Kilgour - King Louis XVI *Julia Swayne Gordon Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933) was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933. Early years Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Louis and Anna Smith and wa ... - Marie Antoinette * Harry Northrup - Marquis du Tremignon *George O'Donnell - duc de Riveau-Huet * Albert Roccardi - Bucknall *Charles Chapman - Benjamin Franklin *George Stevens - Espiau * William Shea - Bucknail (''uncredited'') References External links My Lady's Slipper at IMDb.com* 1916 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by Ralph Ince Vitagraph Studios films American black-and-white films American romantic drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Battle Cry Of Peace
''The Battle Cry of Peace'' is a 1915 American silent War film directed by Wilfrid North and J. Stuart Blackton, one of the founders of Vitagraph Company of America who also wrote the scenario. The film is based on the book ''Defenseless America'', by Hudson Maxim, and was distributed by V-L-S-E, Incorporated. The film stars Charles Richman, L. Rogers Lytton, and James W. Morrison. Alternate titles for this film were ''A Call to Arms'' and ''The Battle Cry of War''. In the UK, the film was called ''An American Home''. A sequel followed in 1917, '' Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation''. Plot In a war-torn world, Enemy agents under the leadership of "Emanon" conspire with pacifists to keep the American defense appropriations down at a time when forces of the enemy are preparing to invade. The invasion comes, and New York, Washington, and other American cities are devastated and the enemies take over the country Book version In the same year, J. Stuart Blackton publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lion's Bride (1913 Film)
''The Lion's Bride'' is a 1913 silent short film directed by Frederick A. Thomson. Plot Christine is the daughter of the owner of a menagerie. She does not fear Nero, a lion grumpy with everyone, who is always docile and kind to her. She manages to make him do the most difficult exercises, enters the cage without fear, cuddles him like a kitten and he lets her do everything. One day, however, Christine meets Basil McDermott who begins to court her until he becomes engaged to her. Basil dislikes the lion and Nero dislikes the newcomer, even though he is forced to accept him as his master. On the day of the wedding, Christine wants to go greet her lion and enter the cage. Basil goes to look for her to bring her back among the guests, but she asks him to leave her alone to say goodbye to Nero. When Basil returns, he finds his wife lying dead between Nero's paws. Cast * Julia Swayne Gordon: Christine Johnson * Harry T. Morey: Basil McDermott, Christine Johnson's boyfriend * Tef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red And White Roses
''Red and White Roses'' is a 1913 silent short film directed by William Humphrey and Ralph Ince. It starred Humphrey, Julia Swayne Gordon and Leah Baird. It was produced by the Vitagraph Company of America and distributed by the General Film Company. It survives in the Library of Congress.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'', (<-book title) p.150 c.1978 by The American Film Institute Cast *William Humphrey - Morgan Andrews * - Lida de Jeanne * Leah Baird - Beth Whitney * L. Rogers Lytton - Ralph Clark *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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