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John MacAndrews
John MacAndrews was a British actor of the silent era. Selected filmography * ''The Vicar of Wakefield'' (1913) * ''The Heart of Midlothian'' (1914) * ''The Chimes'' (1914) * '' For Her People'' (1914) * '' Far from the Madding Crowd'' (1915) * ''Barnaby Rudge'' (1915) * '' The Nightbirds of London'' (1915) * ''The Bottle'' (1915) * '' Molly Bawn'' (1916) * '' A Place in the Sun'' (1916) * ''Trelawny of the Wells'' (1916) * ''The American Heiress'' (1917) * ''Nearer My God to Thee'' (1917) * ''A Gamble for Love'' (1917) * ''The Man Behind 'The Times''' (1917) * '' A Grain of Sand'' (1917) * '' The Hanging Judge'' (1918) * ''The Poet's Windfall'' (1918) * ''Boundary House'' (1918) * '' The Nature of the Beast'' (1919) * '' His Dearest Possession'' (1919) * ''The Forest on the Hill'' (1919) * '' Sunken Rocks'' (1919) * ''The Kinsman'' (1919) * ''Broken in the Wars'' (1919) * ''Once Aboard the Lugger'' (1920) *'' Alf's Button'' (1920) * ''John Forrest Finds Himself'' (1920) * ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' ( acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Grain Of Sand
''A Grain of Sand'' is a British silent film of 1917. A drama, it was written by Victor Montefiore and directed by Frank Wilson. The film was produced by the Hepworth Manufacturing Company.''A Grain of Sand'' (1917) (BFI) database Synopsis A kitchen maid clears a Lady's gambling son when he is framed for forgery.Cast *Howard Langton - Lionelle Howard *Doris Kestevan, Langton's Fiancée - |
The Lunatic At Large
''The Lunatic at Large'' is a 1921 British silent comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Gwynne Herbert. The screenplay concerns an aristocratic matron who attempts to arrange a suitable marriage for her daughter. It is based on the novel of the same title by J. Storer Clouston. It was remade as a 1927 American film of the same title.Low p.405 Cast * Henry Edwards as Mandell Essington * Chrissie White as Lady Irene * Lyell Johnstone as Baron Gauche * Gwynne Herbert as Countess Coyley * George Dewhurst as Dr. Welsh * Hugh Clifton Hugh Clifton was an English actor of the silent era born in London. Selected filmography * ''John Forrest Finds Himself'' (1920) * ''Mr. Justice Raffles'' (1921) * ''Tansy'' (1921) * ''The Narrow Valley'' (1921) * ''Dollars in Surrey'' (1921) * ... as Dr. Twiddell * James Annand as Dr. Congleton * P.K. Esdaile as Dr. Watson * Buena Bent as Lady Alicia a Fyre * John MacAndrews as Attendant References B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Forrest Finds Himself
''John Forrest Finds Himself'' is a 1920 British silent romance film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Gerald Ames. Cast * Henry Edwards - John Forrest * Chrissie White - Joan Grey * Gerald Ames - Ezra Blott * Hugh Clifton - O'Reilly * Gwynne Herbert - Mrs. Forrest * Henry Vibart - Mr. Forrest * Mary Brough - Biddy * Eileen Dennes - The Pet * John MacAndrews - Carter Joe * Victor Prout - Stephen Grey * John Deverell John Deverell (30 May 1880 in London, England – 2 March 1965 in Haywards Heath, Sussex, England) was a British actor. Selected filmography * ''John Forrest Finds Himself'' (1920) – The Hon. Vere Blair * '' Children of Chance'' (1930) – Ha ... - Hon, Vere Blair * Marion Dyer - Sylvia Grey References External links * 1920 films British silent feature films 1920s romance films Films directed by Henry Edwards Hepworth Pictures films British black-and-white films British romance films 1920s English-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alf's Button (1920 Film)
''Alf's Button'' is a 1920 British silent comedy film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring Leslie Henson, Alma Taylor and Gerald Ames. It was based on the 1920 novel '' Alf's Button'' by William Darlington. The film is about a British soldier who discovers a magic coat button which summons a genie to grant his various wishes. It was remade as a sound film in 1930. It was shot at Walton Studios. Plot As described in a film magazine, during World War I, Alf (Henson) discovers that he has a brass button which, when he rubs it, summons Eustace (Carew), a genie. While in the trenches, the genie brings Alf and his friend Bill (MacAndrews) goblets of beer, pretty young women, a bath, and anything their hearts desire. Finally, Alf is discharged from the Army and marries Liz (Taylor), who returns the button to the genie. Cast * Leslie Henson as Alf Higgins * Alma Taylor as Liz * Gerald Ames as Lt. Denis Allen * James Carew as Eustace, the genie * Eileen Dennes as Lady Isobel Fit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Aboard The Lugger
''Once Aboard the Lugger'' is a 1920 British silent comedy film directed by Gerald Ames and Gaston Quiribet and starring E. Holman Clark, Eileen Dennes and Evan Thomas.Goble p.894 Plot A hard-up student kidnaps his rich uncle's cat. Cast * E. Holman Clark as Mr. Marrapit * Eileen Dennes as Mary Humfray * Evan Thomas as George * Denis Cowles as Bill Wyvern * Reginald Bach as Bob Chater * Gwynne Herbert as Mrs. Major * John MacAndrews as Fletcher * Winifred Sadler as Mrs. Chater * Frederick Lewis as Vyvian Howard * Gerald Ames Gerald Ames (12 September 1880 – 2 July 1933) was a British actor, film director and Olympic fencer. Ames was born in Blackheath, London in 1880 and first took up acting in 1905. He was a popular leading man in the post-First World War cinema ... References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1920 films 1920 comedy films British silent f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broken In The Wars
''Broken in the Wars'' is a 1919 British silent film, silent drama film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring Henry Edwards (actor), Henry Edwards, Chrissie White and Alma Taylor. The Pensions Minister John Hodge (politician), John Hodge appeared in the film to promote the King's Fund, which supported recently demobilised ex-servicemen. The fund had been criticized by veterans' organisations on the grounds that it was a government backed charity providing relief that should have been provided by the state. The film attempts to assure audiences that the King's Fund is not a charity. A Shoemaking, cobbler returning from the First World War is persuaded by his aristocratic former employer and the Pensions Minister to receive a grant that will enable him to open his own shop.Bamford p.5-6 It was made by Hepworth Picture Plays. The film is available to view online in the UK via thBFI Player Cast * Henry Edwards (actor), Henry Edwards - Joe * Chrissie White - Mrs. Joe * Alma Taylor - L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kinsman
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forest On The Hill
''The Forest on the Hill'' is a 1919 British silent crime film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring Alma Taylor, James Carew and Gerald Ames. It was based on a novel by Eden Phillpotts. Cast * Alma Taylor - Drusilla Whyddon * James Carew - Timothy Snow * Gerald Ames - John Redstone * Lionelle Howard - Frederick Moyle * Eileen Dennes - Audrey Leaman * Gwynne Herbert - Mrs. Snow * Stephen Ewart - Lord Champernowne * John MacAndrews - Mr. Leaman * Judd Green Judd Green (also credited as R. Judd Green; 1866–1932) was a British film actor of the silent era. He was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire in 1866 and made his first screen appearance in 1914. Selected filmography * '' The Third String'' (1914) ... - Lot Snow References External links * 1919 films British crime films 1919 crime films Films directed by Cecil Hepworth British silent feature films Hepworth Pictures films British black-and-white films 1910s English-language films 1910s British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Dearest Possession
''His Dearest Possession'' is a 1919 British drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and John MacAndrews. It was based on a story by E. Temple Thurston. The film follows an artist who falls in love with a woman and gives up painting in order to get a more secure job. Cast * Henry Edwards - Stephen Ayliff * Chrissie White - Red Emma Lobb * John MacAndrews - Herbert Lobb * Esme Hubbard - Mrs Lobb * Gwynne Herbert - The cottager * Eric Barker Eric Leslie Barker (12 February 1912 – 1 June 1990) was an English comedy actor. He is most remembered for his roles in the popular British ''Carry On'' films, although he only appeared in the early films in the series, apart from returning f ... - Charlie Lobb References External links * 1919 films British silent feature films Films directed by Henry Edwards 1919 drama films British drama films Hepworth Pictures films British black-and-white films 1910s English-language films 1910s Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nature Of The Beast (1919 Film)
''The Nature of the Beast'' is a 1919 British silent drama film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Alma Taylor, Gerald Ames and James Carew.Palmer p.900 The screenplay concerns a Belgian refugee who marries a British aircraft manufacturer. It was based on a 1918 novel of the same title by E. Temple Thurston. Plot summary During the First World War, a Belgian refugee marries a British aircraft manufacturer, but a former German enemy tries to force her to give over secret documents. Cast * Alma Taylor as Anna de Berghem * Gerald Ames as John Ingledew * James Carew as Kleinenberger * Gwynne Herbert as Mrs. de Berghem * Stephen Ewart as Sir James Standish * Mary Dibley as Lady Standish * Victor Prout as Mr. de Berghem * Christine Rayner as Guest * John MacAndrews John MacAndrews was a British actor of the silent era. Selected filmography * ''The Vicar of Wakefield'' (1913) * ''The Heart of Midlothian'' (1914) * ''The Chimes'' (1914) * '' For Her People' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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