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Knave Of Hearts (other)
Knave of Hearts may refer to: *The Jack of Hearts in a deck of playing cards *The Knave of Hearts, a recurring character in the American television show '' Once Upon a Time in Wonderland'' * Knave of Hearts (''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland''), a character in Lewis Carroll's ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'' *''The Knave of Hearts'' (1925 book), a 1925 illustrated children's book by Louise Saunders with pictures by Maxfield Parrish *''The Knave of Hearts'' (1950 novel), a 1950 novel by Barbara Cartland, see Barbara Cartland bibliography *''The Knave of Hearts'' (1962 novel), a 1962 novel by Elizabeth Linington *"Knave of Hearts" (novello), a music composition by Arthur Somervell * ''The Knave of Hearts'' (1919 film), a 1919 British silent romance film * ''Knave of Hearts'' (film), a 1954 film directed by René Clément *Knave of Hearts (Martian area), an informal name for the area of Mars being explored by the spacecraft ''Phoenix'' See also *Jack of Hearts (other) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack (playing Card)
A Jack or Knave, in some games referred to as a bower, is a playing card which, in traditional French and English decks, pictures a man in the traditional or historic aristocratic or courtier dress, generally associated with Europe of the 16th or 17th century. The usual rank of a jack is between the ten and the queen. History The earliest predecessor of the knave was the (second or under-deputy) in the Mamluk card deck. This was the lowest of the three court cards and like all court cards was depicted through abstract art or calligraphy. When brought over to Italy and Spain, the was made into an infantry soldier or page ranking below the knight card. In France, where the card was called the valet, the queen was inserted between the king and knight. The knight was subsequently dropped out of non-Tarot decks leaving the valet directly under the queen. The king-queen-valet format then made its way into England. As early as the mid-16th century the card was known in England a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knave Of Hearts (Alice's Adventures In Wonderland)
The Knave of Hearts is a character from the 1865 book ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'' by Lewis Carroll. ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'' The Knave of Hearts is mentioned first in chapter 8, and later in chapters 11 and 12, which deal with his trial for a tart burglary in which the King of Hearts presides as judge. Alice eventually defends the Knave after the evidence becomes increasingly absurd and she is called as a witness. The White Rabbit announces the charges as: ''The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,'' :''All on a summer day:'' ''The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts,'' :''And took them quite away!'' The Knave rarely speaks during the trial. The Mad Hatter is called to give evidence but spends his entire time being nervous in front of the King and Queen of Hearts, and the Duchess's cook is summoned to tell the court what tarts are made of. Neither is a convincing witness, and the Knave does not provide the King of Hearts with a very good self-defen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxfield Parrish
Maxfield Parrish (July 25, 1870 – March 30, 1966) was an American painter and illustration, illustrator active in the first half of the 20th century. He is known for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery. His career spanned fifty years and was wildly successful: the National Museum of American Illustration deemed his painting ''Daybreak (painting), Daybreak'' (1922) to be the most successful art print of the 20th century. Early life and education Maxfield Parrish was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to painter and etcher Stephen Parrish and Elizabeth Bancroft. His given name was Frederick Parrish, but he later adopted Maxfield, his paternal grandmother's maiden name, as his middle, then finally as his professional name. He was raised in a Quaker society. As a child he began drawing for his own amusement, showed talent, and his parents encouraged him. Between 1884 and 1886, his parents took Parrish to Europe, where he toured England, Italy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Cartland Bibliography
Dame Barbara Cartland (1901–2000) was a prolific English contemporary and historical romance novelist who published 728 books over 76 years. Cartland published under several pen names, including her married name Barbara McCorquodale. She also briefly published under the pen name Marcus Belfry, the pseudonym of Polish film and television actor Olek Krupa. After her death in 2000, 160 unpublished archival manuscripts were published as the ''Barbara Cartland Pink Collection''. For the 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Cartland's publishers announced the beginning of ''The Eternal Collection'', which re-releases works monthly. Some of Cartland's novels are re-released under different titles, and novels published under Barbara McCorquodale are re-released as Barbara Cartland. Cartland was a columnist for the newspaper ''Daily Mirror The ''Daily Mirror'' is a British national daily tabloid. Founded in 1903, it is owned by parent company Reach plc. From 1985 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Linington
Barbara "Elizabeth" Linington (March 11, 1921 – April 5, 1988) was an American novelist and mystery writer. She was one of the first women to write in the style of a police procedural. Biography She was born on March 11, 1921 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois; and died on April 5, 1988 in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California. During much of her career she was represented by literary agent Barthold Fles.Shannon, D (Linington, E): "More by Shannon". Doubleday, 1982 Besides crime, Linington also took interest in archaeology, the occult, gemstones, antique weapons and languages. Linington was a conservative political activist who was an active member of the John Birch Society. Pseudonyms Linington wrote under several monikers, including 'Anne Blaisdell', 'Lesley Egan', 'Egan O'Neill' and 'Dell Shannon'. Bibliography Books she authored include: Elizabeth Linington * ''The Proud Man'' (1955) * ''The Long Watch'' (1956) * ''Greenmask!'' (1964) * ''No Evil Angel'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Somervell
Sir Arthur Somervell (5 June 18632 May 1937) was an English composer and art song writer. After Hubert Parry, he was one of the most successful and influential writers of art song in the English music renaissance of the 1890s–1900s. One of his best-known works is his English-language adaptation of a Handel aria, " Silent Worship". Career He was born in Windermere, Westmorland, the son of shoe-manufacturer (founder of K Shoes, earlier Somervell Brothers) Robert Miller Somervell ''JP'' of "Hazelthwaite" at Winderemere (1821-1899). The Somervell (originally Somerville) family came from Scotland, settling in London in the 1700s. Arthur Somervell's brother, shoe-manufacturer Colin Somervell was later High Sheriff of Westmorland in 1916, as was Colin's son, Maj. Arnold Colin Somervell, O.B.E. in 1936, and, later, other members of the Somervell family. Somervell was initially educated at Uppingham School and King's College, Cambridge, where he studied composition under Sir Charles Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Knave Of Hearts (1919 Film)
''The Knave of Hearts'' is a 1919 British silent romance film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring James Knight, Evelyn Boucher and Harry Agar Lyons. Cast * James Knight as Lord Hillsdown * Evelyn Boucher as Peggy Malvern * Harry Agar Lyons as Earl of Brinmore * J. Edwards Barker as Oliver Slade * Arthur J. Mayne as Sir Guy * Adeline Hayden Coffin * Lottie Blackford Lottie Blackford (3 February 1881 – 30 December 1973) was an English actress of the silent era. Marylebone, London and died in Los Angeles, California, aged 92. She was also a theatre actress, sometimes of the burlesque genre. Partial f ... * Nessie Blackford References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1919 films 1910s romance films British romance films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton British black-and-white films 1910s Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knave Of Hearts (film)
''Knave of Hearts'' is a 1954 British-French comedy drama film directed by René Clément and starring Gérard Philipe, Valerie Hobson and Joan Greenwood. The film was shot at the Elstree Studios of Associated British and on location across London including Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ralph Brinton. In France it was released as ''Monsieur Ripois'', referencing the title of the original novel by Louis Hémon. The film was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize. Synopsis The film portrays the adventures of a French philanderer in Paris and London. Cast * Gérard Philipe as Andre Ripois * Natasha Parry as Patricia * Valerie Hobson as Catherine Ripois * Joan Greenwood as Norah * Margaret Johnston as Anne * Germaine Montero as Marcelle * Percy Marmont as Catherine's Father * Diana Decker as Diana * Bill Shine as Pub Barman * Eric Pohlmann as Boarding House Proprietor * Martin Benso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knave Of Hearts (Martian Area)
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Knave may refer to: *A rogue (vagrant), a rascal, deceitful fellow, a dishonest man *Knave (playing card), another name for the jack in card games * ''Knave'' (British magazine), a British softcore pornographic magazine published 1968-2015 *Knave (American magazine), a short-lived American men's magazine published in 1959 *The Knave, a Welsh hillfort also known as Deborah's Hole Camp *In Knights and Knaves logic puzzles, a person who always lies *A male domestic worker, a person who works within the employer's household (kitchen boy in Middle English) See also *Jack (playing card) *Knave of Hearts (other) *Varlet (other) Varlet () can refer to: *Valet *Knight's squire *Valet de chambre, a court appointment introduced in the late Middle Ages *Rogue (vagrant) or unprincipled person Surname *Dominique Marie Varlet (1678–1742), Roman Catholic bishop during the chur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix (spacecraft)
''Phoenix'' was an uncrewed space probe that landed on the surface of Mars on May 25, 2008, and operated until November 2, 2008. ''Phoenix'' was operational on Mars for sols ( days). Its instruments were used to assess the local habitability and to research the history of water on Mars. The mission was part of the Mars Scout Program; its total cost was $420 million, including the cost of launch. The multi-agency program was led by the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona, with project management by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Academic and industrial partners included universities in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, the Finnish Meteorological Institute, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates (MDA) and other aerospace companies. It was the first NASA mission to Mars led by a public university. ''Phoenix'' was NASA's sixth successful landing on Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Of Hearts (other)
The jack of hearts is a playing card in the standard 52-card deck. Jack of Hearts may also refer to: * Jack of Hearts (Marvel Comics) (Jack Hart), a fictional superhero appearing in Marvel Comics * Jack of Hearts, a member of the Royal Flush Gang in DC Comics * ''Jack of Hearts'' (TV series), a 1999 six-part British television crime drama series * ''Jack of Hearts'' (play), an Australian comedy play by David Williamson * ''Jack of Hearts'' (1950 film), a 1950 Swedish film directed by Hasse Ekman * ''Jack of Hearts'' (1986 film), a 1986 Canadian short film based on a story by Isabel Huggan * ''Jack of Hearts'' (1999 film), a 1999 American film directed by Serge Rodnunsky and starring Nick Mancuso * ''The Jack of Hearts'', a 1919 American short Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason See also * ''Jack of the Red Hearts'', a 2015 film * "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts", a song by Bob Dylan released on the 1975 album ''Blood on the Tracks'' * or * * Knave of Hearts (dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
