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Jocelyn Lee (actress)
Jocelyn Lee (born Mary Alice Simpson; June 21, 1902 – June 15, 1980) was an American actress. She was also known as Jocelyn Leigh. Biography Jocelyn Lee was born on June 21, 1902, in Chicago, Illinois as Mary Alice Simpson. She died on June 15, 1980, in New York City. She performed in the ''Ziegfeld Follies''. Personal life On April 27, 1922, Lee married film producer Henry Lehrman in Los Angeles. They were divorced on December 16, 1924. She later married director and writer Luther Reed; they were divorced on April 3, 1931. In January 1935, Lee married associate producer James Seymour. Partial filmography * ''The Dressmaker from Paris'' (1925) * ''Paris at Midnight'' (1926) * '' Sunny Side Up'' (1926) * ''The Campus Flirt'' (1926) * ''Everybody's Acting'' (1926) * '' A Kiss in a Taxi'' (1927) * '' Afraid to Love'' (1927) * ''The Love Thrill'' (1927) * '' Say It with Diamonds'' (1927) * '' Ten Modern Commandments'' (1927) * ''Shanghai Bound'' (1927) * ''Backstage'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = State , subdivision_type2 = Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook and DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfoot ( D) , leader_title1 = City Clerk , leader_name1 = Anna Valencia ( D) , unit_pref = Imperial , area_footnotes = , area_tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Modern Commandments
''Ten Modern Commandments'' is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy-drama film that starred Esther Ralston and was distributed through Paramount Pictures. It is based on an original screen story and was directed by Dorothy Arzner. Cast *Esther Ralston as Kitten O'Day * Neil Hamilton as Tod Gilbert *Maude Truax as Aunt Ruby *Romaine Fielding as Zeno *El Brendel as 'Speeding' Shapiro *Rose Burdick as Belle * Jocelyn Lee as Sharon Lee *Arthur Hoyt as Disbrow *Roscoe Karns as Benny Preservation status The film is now considered a lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ... film. References External links * * 1927 films 1920s romantic comedy-drama films American romantic comedy-drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Famous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her First Mate
''Her First Mate'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by William Wyler and written by Clarence Marks, Earle Snell and H. M. Walker, who adapted it from the play written by Frank Craven, John Golden and Daniel Jarrett. The film stars Slim Summerville, ZaSu Pitts, Una Merkel, Warren Hymer, Berton Churchill and George F. Marion. The film was released on August 3, 1933, by Universal Pictures. Plot A peanut and candy butcher on an Albany night boat dreams of owning his own boat. Cast *Slim Summerville as John Horner *ZaSu Pitts as Mary Horner *Una Merkel as Hattie *Warren Hymer as Percy *Berton Churchill as Davis *George F. Marion as Sam *Henry Armetta Henry Armetta (born Enrico Armetta; July 4, 1888 – October 21, 1945) was an American character actor who appeared in at least 150 American films, beginning in silent movies. His last film was released posthumously in 1946, the year after his d ... as Nick Socrates References External links * 1933 film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No, No, Nanette (1930 Film)
''No, No, Nanette'' is a 1930 American pre-Code musical comedy film with Technicolor sequences that was directed by Clarence G. Badger and released by First National Pictures. It was adapted from the play of the same title by Otto A. Harbach and Frank Mandel. ''No, No, Nanette'' was a popular show on Broadway, running for 321 performances, and was produced and directed by Harry Frazee. Plot Jim Smith, a millionaire due to his Bible publishing business, is married to the overly frugal Sue. They desire to teach their ward Nanette to be a respectable young lady; she, in turn, has an untapped wild side. Nanette wants to have some fun in Atlantic City, while she is being pursued by Tom Trainor. With so much unspent income at his disposal, Jim decides to become the benefactor for three beautiful women, but soon realizes his good intentions are bound to get him in trouble. He enlists his lawyer friend Bill to help him discreetly ease the girls out of his life. Sue and Billy's w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Marriage Playground
''The Marriage Playground'' is a 1929 American pre-Code drama film directed by Lothar Mendes, and written by Doris Anderson, J. Walter Ruben, and Edith Wharton. The film stars Mary Brian, Fredric March, Lilyan Tashman, Huntley Gordon, Kay Francis, William Austin, and Seena Owen. The film was released on December 21, 1929, by Paramount Pictures. Cast *Mary Brian as Judith Wheater *Fredric March as Martin Boyne *Lilyan Tashman as Joyce Wheater *Huntley Gordon as Cliff Wheater *Kay Francis as Lady Wrench * William Austin as Lord Wrench *Seena Owen as Rose Sellers *Philippe De Lacy as Terry Wheater * Anita Louise as Blanca Wheater *Mitzi Green as Zinnie Wheater *Billy Seay as Bun Wheater *Ruby Parsley as Beatrice Wheater *Donald Smith as Chip Wheater * Jocelyn Lee as Sybil *Maude Turner Gordon as Aunt Julia Langley *Armand Kaliz as Prince Matriano *Joan Standing as Miss Scopey *Gordon De Main as Mr. Delafield See also * List of early sound feature films (1926–1929) This is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Nowheres
''Young Nowheres'' is a 1929 American drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Richard Barthelmess, Marian Nixon and Bert Roach. It was produced and released by First National Pictures with Vitaphone soundtrack. It was released in silent and sound versions.''..Young Nowheres'' afi.com; accessed June 22, 2017. Plot According to the American FIlm Institute catalogue, the plot revolves around the character of Albert Whalen (Binky) a young man who operates an elevator in an apartment house. His employer leaves during the Christmas holidays: Binky and his girlfriend Annie go to Coney Island, where the girl catches a severe cold. After taking her to the hospital, Binky installs ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Live Ghosts (1929 Film)
''Three Live Ghosts'' is a 1929 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland and starring Beryl Mercer, Harry Stubbs, and Joan Bennett; with Robert Montgomery, and Tenen Holtz. The screenplay concerns three veterans of World War I who return home to London after the armistice, only to find they have been mistakenly listed as dead. It was based on the 1920 play ''Three Live Ghosts'' by Frederic S. Isham. Made in the early sound era when Hollywood savored any successful play and its dialogue, this film is a rendition of the Broadway play and also a remake of the 1922 Paramount silent, ''Three Live Ghosts''. Mercer, McNaughton, and Allister would reprise their roles for a 1936 remake produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Cast *Beryl Mercer as Mrs. Gubbins *Hilda Vaughn as Peggy Woofers *Harry Stubbs as Bolton *Joan Bennett as Rose Gordon *Nanci Price as Alice *Charles McNaughton as Jimmie Grubbins * Robert Montgomery as William Foster *Claud Allister as Spoofy * Arthu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Trap (1929 Film)
''The Love Trap'' is a 1929 American comedy film directed by William Wyler and starring Laura La Plante, Neil Hamilton and Robert Ellis. It was made as a part-sound film, with a soundtrack for the last few scenes.Dick p.68 Synopsis A young woman meets a millionaire, but his family suspect her of being a gold digger. Cast * Laura La Plante as Evelyn Todd * Neil Hamilton as Paul Harrington * Robert Ellis as Guy Emory * Jocelyn Lee as Bunny * Norman Trevor as Judge Harrington * Clarissa Selwynne as Mrs. Harrington * Rita La Roy Rita La Roy (born Ina La Roi Stuart; October 2, 1901 – February 18, 1993) was an American actress and dancer, beginning her career in 1929, and having her last significant role in 1940. Career La Roy appeared in over 50 films, the best k ... as Mary Harrington References Bibliography * Dick, Bernard F. ''City of Dreams: The Making and Remaking of Universal Pictures''. University Press of Kentucky, 2015. External links * 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Beds (1929 Film)
''Twin Beds'' is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Alfred Santell and written by F. McGrew Willis. It is based on the 1914 play '' Twin Beds'' by Edward Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo. The film stars Jack Mulhall, Patsy Ruth Miller, Edythe Chapman, Knute Erickson, Jocelyn Lee and Nita Martan. The film was released by Warner Bros. on July 14, 1929. Plot Elsie Dolan (Patsy Ruth Miller), accidentally finding herself in the office of songwriter Danny Brown (Jack Mulhall), achieves Broadway success with Danny's help. Marrying Danny out of gratitude, she is temporarily enchanted by her egotistical leading man Monty Solari (Armand Kaliz), leading to an evening of misunderstandings, door-slammings and hasty retreats under the bed when the very-married Solari wanders drunkenly into Danny and Elsie's apartment. Previously filmed in 1920, Twin Beds was memorably remade in 1942 with George Brent, Joan Bennett and Mischa Auer. Cast *Jack Mulhall as Danny Brown *Patsy Ruth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway Babies
''Broadway Babies'', aka ''Broadway Daddies'' (UK) and ''Ragazze d'America'' (Italy), is a 1929 talkie, all-talking Pre-Code Hollywood, Pre-Code black and white American musical film produced and distributed by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of Warner Brothers. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starred Alice White and Charles Delaney. This was White's first sound film with dialogue. Plot Chorus girl Delight "Dee" Foster (Alice White) is in love with stage manager Billy Buvanny (Charles Delaney) and he also loves her. They plan to marry until bootlegger Perc Gessant (Fred Kohler) steps in. Dee is led to believe that Billy is in love with another girl, so she agrees to play around with Gessant when he becomes interested in her. When Gessant proposes marriage, Dee accepts. As they are about to be married, rival gangsters shoot Gessant and he ends up dying. Dee is reconciled with Billy and they become engaged. Cast * Alice White as Delight "Dee" Foster * Marion Byron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dry Martini (1928 Film)
''Dry Martini'' is a 1928 film comedy produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation starring Mary Astor and Matt Moore. The Movietone sound system was used for music and sound effects but otherwise it is a silent film. A silent version was also made. Samuel L. Rothafel also contributed music for the film. It was adapted from the 1926 novel ''Dry Martini: a Gentleman Turns to Love'' by John Thomas. Ray Flynn was an assistant director. This film is lost. Wayback Machine) Plot Wealthy divorced American Willoughby Quimby has been living in , |
The Night Bird
''The Night Bird'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and starring Reginald Denny, Corliss Palmer and Sam Hardy.Munden p.543 Synopsis A New York boxer falls in love with an Italian girl he meets in Central Park. However his manager tries to prevent a relationship developing for fears of its impact on his career. Cast * Reginald Denny as Kid Davis * Betsy Lee as Madelena * Sam Hardy as Gleason * Harvey Clark as Silsburg * Corliss Palmer as Blonde * Jocelyn Lee as Redhead * Alphonse Martell as Pete * George Bookasta as Joe * Michael Visaroff Michael Simeon Visaroff (December 18, 1889 – February 27, 1951) was a Russian American film character actor. Biography Visaroff was born Mikhail Semenonovich Vizarov (Russian: Михаил Семёнович Визаров) in Moscow, R ... as Mario * Adele Watson as Maid References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
