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Laska Winter
Laska Winter (August 28, 1905 – August 8, 1980) was an American film actress active during the silent and early sound era. She was also known as Winter Blossom. Filmography * ''What Ho, the Cook'' (1921) * '' The Thief of Bagdad'' (1924) * '' The Marriage Cheat'' (1924) * ''Justice of the Far North'' (1925) * ''Tides of Passion'' (1925) * '' Shipwrecked'' (1926) * '' Rocking Moon'' (1926) * ''The Tender Hour'' (1927) * ''The Night of Love'' (1927) * ''The Satin Woman'' (1927) * '' Fashion Madness'' (1928) * '' The Rescue'' (1929) * '' Seven Footprints to Satan'' (1929) * '' The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu'' (1929) * ''Frozen Justice'' (1929) * ''Chinatown After Dark'' (1931) * ''The Rainbow Trail'' (1932) * ''The Painted Woman ''The Painted Woman'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code thriller film starring Spencer Tracy, Peggy Shannon and Irving Pichel and directed by John G. Blystone. Plot After becoming involved in a killing, Kiddo gets on board Boyton ...'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 25,619, up from 24,292 at the 2000 census. It is located in the West San Gabriel Valley. It is 3.42 square miles in area and lies between the much larger city of Pasadena, California, Pasadena, of which it was once a part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles. South Pasadena is the oldest self-builder of floats in the historic Tournament of Roses Parade. History The original inhabitants of South Pasadena and surrounding areas were members of the Native American Hahamog-na tribe, a branch of the Tongva people, Tongva Nation (part of the Shoshone language group) that occupied the Los Angeles Basin. The Tongva name for the area that covers modern-day South Pasadena and part of Pasadena was Akuvranga. Tongva dwellings lined the Arroyo Seco (Los Angeles County) in South Pasadena and south to where it joins the Los Angeles River and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rescue (1929 Film)
''The Rescue'' is a 1929 American Pre-Code romantic adventure film directed by Herbert Brenon, and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. The screenplay was written by Elizabeth Meehan, based on the 1920 novel by Joseph Conrad. The music score is by Hugo Riesenfeld. The film stars Ronald Colman and Lili Damita. Cast *Ronald Colman as Tom Lingard *Lili Damita as Lady Edith Travers *Alfred Hickman as Mr. Travers *Theodore von Eltz as Carter * John Davidson as Hassim *Philip Strange as D'Alacer * Bernard Siegel as Jorgensen * Sōjin Kamiyama as Daman *Harry Cording as Belarab *Laska Winter as Immada *Duke Kahanamoku as Jaffir *Louis Morrison as Shaw *George Regas as Wasub * Chrispin Martin as Tenga Preservation status An incomplete print, missing one reel, is in the collection of the George Eastman House film archive. See also * List of early sound feature films (1926–1929) This is a list of early pre-recorded sound and part talking/ all talking feature films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Silent Film Actresses
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American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A * Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 *Mariann Aalda born *Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born *Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born *Donzaleigh Abernathy born *Whitney Able born *Candice Accola born *Amy Acker born *Jean Acker 1893–1978 *Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 *Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born *Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born *Joey Lauren Adams born *Julie Adams 1926–2019 *Lillian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Deaths
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 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 *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1905 Births
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] |
The Painted Woman
''The Painted Woman'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code thriller film starring Spencer Tracy, Peggy Shannon and Irving Pichel and directed by John G. Blystone. Plot After becoming involved in a killing, Kiddo gets on board Boyton's ship. When he learns what happened he dumps her on a South Sea island. Tom Brian marries her, and when Boynton returns he's furious (he wanted to marry her). When Boyton is killed Kiddo is accused of the crime and even Tom thinks she's guilty. Cast * Spencer Tracy as Tom Brian * Peggy Shannon as Kiddo * William 'Stage' Boyd as Captain Boynton * Irving Pichel as Robert Dunn, Lawyer * Raul Roulien as Jim Kikela * Murray Kinnell as Collins * Laska Winter as Tia Marquette References External links ''The Painted Woman'' imdb.com; accessed August 10, 2015. * American thriller films 1932 films Films directed by John G. Blystone Fox Film films Films produced by William Fox American black-and-white films 1930s thriller films 1930s En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rainbow Trail (film)
''The Rainbow Trail'' is a 1932 Pre-Code Western film directed by David Howard and starring George O'Brien. The picture is an adaptation of Zane Grey's novel of the same name and a sequel to the 1931 film ''Riders of the Purple Sage'', which also stars O'Brien. Cast * George O'Brien as Shefford *Cecilia Parker as Fay Larkin *Minna Gombell as Ruth *Roscoe Ates as Ike Wilkins * J. M. Kerrigan as Paddy Harrigan * James Kirkwood as Venters *W. L. Thorne as Dyer *Robert Frazer as Lone Eagle *Ruth Donnelly as Abigail *Niles Welch as Willets *Landers Stevens as Presby *Laska Winter as Singing Cloud * Edward Hearn as Jim Lassiter *Alice Ward as Jane Withersteen *George Burton as Elliott *Iron Eyes Cody as Indian References External links * * ''The Rainbow Trail''in Reel Old Films ''The Rainbow Trail''in ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication medium for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinatown After Dark
''Chinatown After Dark'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Stuart Paton and starring Carmel Myers, Rex Lease and Barbara Kent.Pitts p.240 Cast *Carmel Myers as Madame Ying Su *Rex Lease as James 'Jim' Bonner *Barbara Kent as Lotus *Edmund Breese as Le Fong * Frank Mayo as Ralph Bonner *Billy Gilbert as Horatio Dooley *Michael Visaroff as Mr. Varonoff * Laska Winter as Ming Fu * Willie Fung as Ling Chi * George Chesebro as Varonoff's Henchman * Lloyd Whitlock as Detective Captain *James B. Leong James B. Leong (born Leong But-jung and sometimes credited as Jimmy Leong) was a Chinese-American character actor and filmmaker who had a long career in Hollywood beginning during the silent era. Leong was born in Shanghai, and he moved to the ... as Servant References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frozen Justice
''Frozen Justice'' is a 1929 American pre-Code drama film directed by Allan Dwan. The picture starred Lenore Ulric in her first sound film and is based on the 1920 novel, ''Norden For Lov og Ret'', by Ejnar Mikkelsen. A shorter, silent version of the film was also released. The film was set in Nome, Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898 and 1899.Lombardi 2013 p.174 Both versions are now presumed lost. One reel of the film still exists and is preserved at the Library of Congress. Cast *Lenore Ulric as Talu *Robert Frazer as Lanak *Louis Wolheim as Duke * Ullrich Haupt as Captain Jones *Laska Winter as Doulgamana *El Brendel as 'Swede' *Tom Patricola as 'Dancer' *Alice Lake as 'Little Casino' *Gertrude Astor as 'Moosehide' Kate *Adele Windsor as Boston School ma'am *Neyneen Farrell as 'Yukon' Lucy *Warren Hymer as The Bartender *Lou Morrison as The Proprietor *Charles Judels as The French Sailor *Joe Rochay as The Jewish Character *Meyers Sisters as The Harmony Duo *Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mysterious Dr
''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] |
Seven Footprints To Satan
''Seven Footprints to Satan'' is a 1929 American mystery film directed by Danish filmmaker Benjamin Christensen. Based on the 1928 story of the same name by Abraham Merritt, it stars Thelma Todd, Creighton Hale, William V. Mong and Sheldon Lewis. It was first released as a silent film and later as a part-talkie. Plot Jim and his fiancee Eve, a young society couple, are kidnapped on the eve of Jim's departure for Africa and brought to a mansion that is home to a strange and glamorous cult with a hooded leader called "Satan." Jim is put through a number of strange adventures in the old house and tries to maintain his courage. During the course of the film, Jim encounters an old witch, a dwarf, a gorilla and a strange shaggy creature called "The Spider" (played by Sheldon Lewis). In the end, he is confronted by Satan himself who puts him to a final test. It is revealed to be a hoax played on Jim by his uncle Joe, Eve, and his uncle's employees to convince Jim to forget his adventure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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