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Lillian Rich
Lillian Rose Rich Woodland, more commonly known as Lillian Rich (1 January 1900 – 5 January 1954) was an English-born actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1919 and 1940. Biography Rich was born in Herne Hill, London, on 1 January 1900. In 1919, she married a young Canadian fighter pilot named Lionel Edward "Leo" Nicholson, and accompanied him back to his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rich's new father-in-law decided that she had a future in Hollywood, and he gave her $1000 of his own savings to fund her acting career. After making her film debut in ''The Day She Paid'' (1919), Rich quickly became highly sought, appearing in 18 films between 1920 and 1922. In 1923, Rich lost her financial support when her father-in-law became ill and died, and she did not produce any films until the following year. She soon divorced her husband, and Rich regained her stride in 1924, appearing in six new films, with roles in eight more in 1925. She gaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herne Hill
Herne Hill is a district in South London, approximately four miles from Charing Cross and bordered by Brixton, Camberwell, Dulwich, and Tulse Hill. It sits to the north and east of Brockwell Park and straddles the boundary between the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. There is a road of the same name in the area (which is part of the A215 and was formerly called Herne Hill Road), as well as a railway station. Toponymy In Rocque's 1746 map, the area is shown as "Island Green", probably reflecting the presence of the River Effra and smaller tributaries.''The Story of Norwood'' J.B. Wilson & H.A. Wilson Early references to the area also use the form "Ireland Green". The earliest documented reference to "Herne Hill" is in two fire insurance policies issued by the Sun Insurance Company in 1792 (where the spelling is "Hearns" and "Herns" Hill). History 1291 - Manor of Milkwell The area now known as Herne Hill was part of the Manor of Milkwell, which existed from at least 129 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Millionaire (1921 Film)
''The Millionaire'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Herbert Rawlinson, Bert Roach and William Courtright.Parish & Pitts p.76 Cast * Herbert Rawlinson as Jack Norman * Bert Roach as Bobo Harmsworth * William Courtright as Simon Fisher * Verne Winter as Jimmy * Lillian Rich as Kate Blair * Margaret Mann as Grandmother * Frederick Vroom as Delmar * Mary Huntress as Mrs. Clever * Doris Pawn Doris Pawn (born Doris Alice Pahn; December 29, 1894 – March 30, 1988) was an American silent era film actress. Early life Pahn was born on December 29, 1894, to Louise Marie Hasse (1867–1925) and Martin Pahn. She had three sister ... as Marion Culbreth * E. Alyn Warren as Evers References Bibliography * James Robert Parish & Michael R. Pitts. ''Film directors: a guide to their American films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Days (1925 Film)
''Seven Days'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by Scott Sidney and starring Lillian Rich, Creighton Hale, and Lilyan Tashman. It is an adaptation of the 1909 play '' Seven Days'', which was based upon a story by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Plot As described in a film magazine reviews, Jim Wilson’s guests arrive to celebrate with him his first anniversary of his divorce. Bella Wilson, his former wife, is present. Jim is infatuated with Kit Eclair. The butler is stricken with a malady. Fearing its contagion, the servants flee. Aunt Selina, Jim’s moneyed relative, arrives. Jim persuades Kit to pose as his wife because he does not wish Aunt Selina to know that he is divorced. Police announce that the house is quarantine A quarantine is a restriction on the movement of people, animals and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests. It is often used in connection to disease and illness, preventing the movement of those who may have been ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soft Shoes
''Soft Shoes'' is a 1925 American drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and featuring Harry Carey. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Pat Halahan, Sheriff of Boulder, goes to San Francisco to see the sights. He meets Faith O’Day, in league with a gang of crooks. Faith decides to go straight, and Pat with the aid of the police rounds up the gang in a last desperate encounter. Cast Preservation A copy of ''Soft Shoes'' survives at Národní Filmový Archiv in Prague and was screened at San Francisco Silent Film Festival The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is a film festival first held in 1996 and presented annually at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, California, United States. It is the largest silent film festival in the United States, although the largest ... on May 31, 2018. See also * Harry Carey filmography References External links * 1925 films 1925 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Say Die (1924 Film)
Never Say Die may refer to: Other uses * ''Never Say Die'' (memoir), a 1961 memoir by Jack Hawkins * ''Never Say Die'' (novel), a 2017 novel in the ''Alex Rider'' series by Anthony Horowitz Film and television * ''Never Say Die'' (1920 film), British film by Walter Forde * ''Never Say Die'' (1924 film), a film featuring Douglas MacLean * ''Never Say Die'' (1939 film), a romantic comedy starring Bob Hope and Martha Raye * ''Never Say Die'' (1950 film), or ''Don't Say Die'', British comedy film * ''Never Say Die'' (1988 film), a New Zealand action film * ''Never Say Die'' (2017 film), a Chinese film * ''Never Say Die'' (TV series), a 1970 British comedy television series produced by Yorkshire Television * "Never Say Die", an episode of the TV series ''Diagnosis: Murder'' Music * Never Say Die! Tour, a 1978 tour by Black Sabbath * Impericon Never Say Die! Tour, an annual European metalcore musical tour Albums * ''Never Say Die!'', a 1978 album by Black Sabbath * ''Neve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empty Hearts
''Empty Hearts'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Alfred Santell. Adele Buffington wrote the scenario based on Evelyn Campbell's story published in '' Metropolitan''. Plot Milt Kimberlin marries a cabaret dancer who dies after he loses his money. Years later, he regains his fortune and remarries, but he's distant and misses his first wife. His new wife leaves him after a blackmailer's letter arrives suggesting infidelity in his first marriage, but eventually the truth is revealed and their relationship grows stronger. Cast * John Bowers as Milt Kimberlin * Charles Murray as Joe Delane * John Miljan as Frank Gorman * Clara Bow as Rosalie * Buck Black as Val Kimberlin * Lillian Rich as Madeline * Joan Standing as Hilda, the maid Preservation An incomplete print of ''Empty Hearts'' is held by the UCLA Film and Television Archive The UCLA Film & Television Archive is a visual arts organization focused on the preservation, study, and appreciation of film and tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Horseman (1924 Film)
''The Phantom Horseman'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Robert North Bradbury and written by Isadore Bernstein. The film stars Jack Hoxie, Lillian Rich, Neil McKinnon, Wade Boteler, William McCall, and Ben Corbett. The film was released on March 3, 1924, by Universal Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Sheriff Bob Winton promises to capture "The Hawk," a night riding bandit. The stage coach is robbed of gold owned by loan shark A loan shark is a person who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside the law. Description Because loan sharks operate mostly illegally, they cannot reasonably ... Jefferson Williams, who has the mortgage on run by Dorothy Mason and her scape-grace brother Fred. The Williams safe is robbed and Bob arrests Fred. In order to save the brother of the young woman he loves, Bob asserts that he is the Hawk. However, Fred commits suic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man From Wyoming
''The Man from Wyoming'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Jack Hoxie, Lillian Rich, and William Welsh. Plot As described in a film magazine, Jack Halloway (Payton) covets the land of cattleman David Messiter (Welsh), but Messiter will not sell. When Ned Bannister (Hoxie) escapes from prison and falls into the hands of Halloway, the latter recognizes a tool put into his hands by Fate. He tells Bannister that he will not give him away to the authorities if he will follow instructions. The instructions are to take a herd of sheep, supplied by Halloway, and graze them upon the government land adjacent to the Messiter ranch. The sheep will spoil the land for use as cattle pasture. Bannister, unwilling to go back to prison, consents. He is gently ordered by the Messiter cowboys to make himself scarce. He declines firmly, and when Messiter himself come to argue with him, he remains firm. Just as he is finished talking with Messiter, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Master (film)
''The Love Master'' is a 1924 American silent family drama film starring canine star Strongheart and actress Lillian Rich, directed by Laurence Trimble. The film survives in a French archive. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Sally, an attractive young woman, is the only white woman in the isolated northern settlement. David, a young clerk in her uncle's general store, loves her and is worthy of her. Jean Le Roy, a dishonest fur trader, hopes to win her. When David falls ill from overwork and anxiety, she nurses him back to health. She also helps him win the yearly dog race, which gives him sufficient money to marry her and return with her to the United States. The canine story involving Strongheart and his mate generally follows that of the human couple, often with the dogs mimicking their gestures. Cast *Strongheart Etzel von Oeringen (October 1, 1917 – June 24, 1929), better known as Strongheart, was a male German Shepherd who was one of the early canine s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Wonderful Night (1922 Film)
''One Wonderful Night'' is a 1922 American silent mystery film directed by Stuart Paton and starring Herbert Rawlinson. It was produced and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company and is based on the novel of the same name by Louis Tracy. The story had been filmed in 1914 at Essanay starring Francis X. Bushman. Plot As described in a film magazine, John D. Curtis (Rawlinson) arrives in New York City after 5 years spent in China. Stepping from the door of his hotel, he sees a man struck down by thugs. Being the only witness, the police were not sure of his innocence, but they allow him to go upon his promise of an early return for questioning. By mistake he carried off the assaulted man's overcoat, and in the pocket he finds a marriage license with the names of Jean de Curtois (De Briac) and Hermione Fane (Rich). "Hermione Fane," he thought, "the charming girl I met at the Ambassador's Ball in Peking." Visiting Hermione, John found that she had hired Jean to marry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kentucky Derby (1922 Film)
''The Kentucky Derby'' is a 1922 American silent adventure film directed by King Baggot and starring Reginald Denny. It is based on a Broadway play ''The Suburban'' by Charles T. Dazey. It was produced and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Denny's first starring feature-length movie. The film survives today. Cast * Reginald Denny as Donald Gordon *Lillian Rich as Alice Brown *Emmett King as Col. Moncrief Gordon *Walter McGrail as Ralph Gordon *Gertrude Astor as Helen Gordon *Lionel Belmore as Col. Rome Woolrich *Kingsley Benedict as Joe *Bert Woodruff as Rance Newcombe * Bert Tracy as Topper Tom *Harry Carter as Bob Thurston *Wilfred Lucas as Capt. Wolff *Pat Harmon as Jensen *Anna Dodge as Mrs. Clancy (* billed as Anna Hernandez) *Verne Winter as Timmy Clancy See also *Gertrude Astor filmography This entry is more or less the complete filmography of actress Gertrude Astor. 1915-1916 *''Under Two Flags'' (1915, Short) as Venetia *''The Shadows of Suspicion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afraid To Fight
''Afraid to Fight'' is a 1922 silent American drama film directed by William Worthington and written by Charles Sarver. The film stars Frank Mayo, Lillian Rich, Peggy Cartwright, Lydia Knott, W.S. McDunnough, and Tom McGuire. The film was released on July 24, 1922, by Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Plot As described in a film magazine, Tom Harper (Mayo) is a former American Expeditionary Forces soldier, handy with his fists, but suffering the effects of being gassed during World War I. His crippled little sister Sally (Cartwright), he learns, can be cured of her invalidism if placed in the care of a specialist. As Tom is out of a job, Sally prays that Congress will pass the law and send him his bonus. A fight manager picks Tom up and sends him to the mountains for a rest cure on the condition that he will fight the boxing champion when he is well. While there he finds himself in love with Harriet Monroe (Rich), but is forced to take a beating from a rival as he is un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
