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John Marlborough East
John Marlborough East (1860–1924) was a British stage and film actor. He was an early film star who received over 3,000 votes in ''Picturegoer'' magazine's 1916 contest to establish the "Greatest British Film Player".Sweet p.15 He was a founder of the Neptune Studios in Borehamwood,Sweet p.15 which is today the site of Elstree Studios. However, his career rapidly declined. He made his final picture ''Owd Bob'' in 1924, and died the same year. Selected filmography * ''Little Lord Fauntleroy'' (1914) * '' The Harbour Lights'' (1914) * ''In the Ranks'' (1914) * ''Enoch Arden'' (1914) * '' The Little Minister'' (1915) * '' The Coal King'' (1915) * ''The Manxman'' (1917) * ''The Woman of His Dream'' (1921) * ''Kipps'' (1921) * '' The Bargain'' (1921) * '' The Glorious Adventure'' (1922) * '' Constant Hot Water'' (1923) * ''Owd Bob ''Owd Bob: The Grey Dog of Kenmuir'', also titled ''Bob, Son of Battle'' for US editions, is a children's book by English author Alfred Ollivant. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Coal King
''The Coal King'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Percy Nash and starring Douglas Cox, May Lynn and Frank Tennant. The script was based on a play by Ernest Martin and Fewlass Llewellyn. Cast * Douglas Cox - Sir Reginald Harford * May Lynn - Ann Roberts * Frank Tennant - Walter Harford * Daisy Cordell - Grace Shirley * Gregory Scott - Tom Roberts * Douglas Payne - James Hawker * Jack Denton - Jim Matthews * Joan Ritz - Araminta * John Marlborough East John Marlborough East (1860–1924) was a British stage and film actor. He was an early film star who received over 3,000 votes in ''Picturegoer'' magazine's 1916 contest to establish the "Greatest British Film Player".Sweet p.15 He was a founde ... - William Shirley * Helen Lainsbury - Mrs Shirley References External links * 1915 films British silent feature films 1915 drama films Films directed by Percy Nash British drama films British black-and-white films 1910s English-language films 1910s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Silent Film Actors
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Film Actors
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1924 Deaths
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 Births
Year 186 ( CLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Aurelius and Glabrio (or, less frequently, year 939 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 186 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Peasants in Gaul stage an anti-tax uprising under Maternus. * Roman governor Pertinax escapes an assassination attempt, by British usurpers. New Zealand * The Hatepe volcanic eruption extends Lake Taupō and makes skies red across the world. However, recent radiocarbon dating by R. Sparks has put the date at 233 AD ± 13 (95% confidence). Births * Ma Liang, Chinese official of the Shu Han state (d. 222) Deaths * April 21 – Apollonius the Apologist, Christian martyr * Bian Zhang, Chinese official and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constant Hot Water (film)
''Constant Hot Water'' is a 1923 British silent comedy film directed by George A. Cooper and starring Gladys Jennings, John Stuart and Lawford Davidson.Murphy p.121 Cast * Gladys Jennings as Rosina Tennant * John Stuart as Cuthbert * Lawford Davidson as Man * Nora Roylance as Girl * Gibb McLaughlin as Eardley Adams * John Marlborough East John Marlborough East (1860–1924) was a British stage and film actor. He was an early film star who received over 3,000 votes in ''Picturegoer'' magazine's 1916 contest to establish the "Greatest British Film Player".Sweet p.15 He was a founde ... as Janitor References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1923 films 1923 comedy films British silent short films British comedy films Films directed by George A. Cooper British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s British films Silent comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Glorious Adventure (1922 Film)
''The Glorious Adventure'' is a 1922 British Prizmacolor silent feature film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and written by Felix Orman. The film's sets were designed by Walter Murton. It was shot at the Cricklewood Studios of Stoll Pictures in London. Plot As described in a film magazine, Hugh Argyle, a lad of about 14 years, leaves home and bids goodbye to his sweetheart, the Lady Beatrice Fair, and promises to treasure the locket she has given him. Years later he returns after being notified that he is heir to vast estates and a title. He sends word of his coming to Lady Beatrice, now a young woman. On the boat, Walter Roderick plans to have Hugh killed and to take his place himself. His henchman Bulfinch stabs Hugh and throws him overboard. Roderick then betrays his hireling and Bulfinch is taken to England in chains, vowing revenge on Roderick. The Lady Beatrice is forced to entertain King Charles II of England, who takes a fancy to her. Nell Gwyn, who is one of the gue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bargain (1921 Film)
''The Bargain'' is a 1921 British silent crime film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Rex McDougall. It was based on a play by Edward Irwin. Cast * Henry Edwards – Dennis Trevor * Chrissie White – Mary * Rex McDougall – Dick Wentworth * Mary Dibley – Bella Wentworth * James Annand – Tamplin * John Marlborough East – Lout * John MacAndrews – Murphy * Henry Vibart Henry Vibart (25 December 1863 – 30 August 1943) was a Scottish stage and film actor, active from the 1880s until the early 1930s. He appeared in many theatrical roles in the UK and overseas, and featured in over 70 films of the silent era ... – Grosvenor Wentworth References External links * 1921 films British silent feature films 1921 crime films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Henry Edwards British films based on plays British black-and-white films British crime films Hepworth Pictures films 1920s British films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kipps (1921 Film)
''Kipps'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Harold M. Shaw and starring George K. Arthur, Edna Flugrath and Christine Rayner. It is an adaptation of the 1905 novel ''Kipps'' by H.G. Wells. It was made by Stoll Pictures, the largest film company in the British Isles at the time.http://www.tcm.turner.com/tcmdb/title/87945/The-Remarkable-Mr-Kipps/notes.html The novel was subsequently remade into the 1941 sound film ''Kipps'' directed by Carol Reed. Synopsis After losing his job in a Folkestone drapery, young Arthur Kipps inherits a considerable sum of money and has his head turned towards the well-bred Helen Walsingham and away from his childhood sweetheart Ann. Cast * George K. Arthur as Arthur Kipps * Edna Flugrath as Ann Pornick * Christine Rayner as Helen Walsingham * Teddy Arundell as Harry Chitterlow * Norman Thorpe as Chester Coote * Arthur Helmore as Shelford * John Marlborough East as Old Kipps * Annie Esmond Annie Esmond (27 September 1873 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman Of His Dream
''The Woman of His Dream'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Harold M. Shaw and starring Mary Dibley, Alec Fraser and Sydney Seaward. It was adapted from a short story by Ethel M. Dell. Cast * Mary Dibley - Naomi * Alec Fraser - Reginald Carey * Sydney Seaward - Jeffrey Coningby * Fred Thatcher - Charles Rivers * Teddy Arundell - Adm Rivers * Winifred Harris - Lady Emberdale * Betty Howe Betty Howe (May 23, 1895 – June 21, 1969) was an American actress in silent films. Early life Howe was born in New York City, and attended Chappaqua Mountain Institute, a Quaker school. Career With "no stage experience," Howe joined V ... - Gwen Emberdale * John East - Fisherman References External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films British silent feature films Films directed by Harold M. Shaw Films based on works by Ethel M. Dell Films based on short fiction British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s British films Sile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Manxman (1917 Film)
''The Manxman'' (also known as ''The Manx-Man'') is a 1916 British silent drama film directed by George Loane Tucker and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Henry Ainley and Fred Groves. It is based on the 1894 novel of the same name by Hall Caine. A second silent adaptation, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was released in 1929. Upon its release in England in December 1916, ''The Manxman'' was a financial and critical success. It was one of relatively few British films to also become a hit in the United States. No copies of the film are known to exist, and ''The Manxman'' nitrate was destroyed by a fire in the 1965 MGM vault fire. Cast * Elisabeth Risdon - Kate Gregeen * Henry Ainley - Philip Christian * Fred Groves - Pete Quillian * Adeline Hayden Coffin - Governor's wife * Will Corrie - Fisherman * John Marlborough East - Casar Cregeen * Kenelm Foss - Ross Christian * Lewis Gilbert - Black Tom * Minna Grey - Mona * Gwynne Herbert - Aunt Nan * Philip Hewland - Governor * Mary Merrall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
