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List Of Universal Pictures Films (1912–1919)
This is a list of films produced or distributed by Universal Pictures in 1912–1919, founded in 1912 as the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. It is the main motion picture production and distribution arm of Universal Studios, a subsidiary of the NBCUniversal division of Comcast. 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 See also * List of Universal Pictures films (1920–1929) * List of Focus Features films * List of Universal Pictures theatrical animated feature films * Universal Pictures * :Lists of films by studio References External links Universal Pictures {{DEFAULTSORT:List of Universal Pictures films (1912-1919) Universal Universal is the adjective for universe. Universal may also refer to: Companies * NBCUniversal, a media and entertainment company ** Universal Animation Studios, an American Animation studio, and a subsidiary of NBCUniversal ** Universal TV, a ... Lists of Universal Pictures films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures (legally Universal City Studios LLC, also known as Universal Studios, or simply Universal; common metonym: Uni, and formerly named Universal Film Manufacturing Company and Universal-International Pictures Inc.) is an American film production and distribution company owned by Comcast through the NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment division of NBCUniversal. Founded in 1912 by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour, Universal is the oldest surviving film studio in the United States; the world's fifth oldest after Gaumont, Pathé, Titanus, and Nordisk Film; and the oldest member of Hollywood's "Big Five" studios in terms of the overall film market. Its studios are located in Universal City, California, and its corporate offices are located in New York City. In 1962, the studio was acquired by MCA, which was re-launched as NBCUniversal in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Air Robbery
''The Great Air Robbery'' (aka ''Cassidy of the Air Lanes'') is a six-reel silent 1919 American drama film directed by Jacques Jaccard and produced by Universal Pictures. The film stars Ormer Locklear, Allan Forrest and Ray Ripley. ''The Great Air Robbery'' is a film that showcases the talents of stunt pilot Locklear, considered the foremost "aviation stunt man in the world", and depicts pilots flying air mail, the first film to deal with the subject.Farmer 1984, pp. 10, 16. There are no known archival holdings of the film, so it is presumably a lost film. Plot In 1925, pilot Larry Cassidy (Ormer Locklear) is flying air mail for the United States Postal Service. He faces a deadly foe, Chester Van Arland (Ray Ripley), the leader of the "Death's Head Squadron", intent on stealing a $20,000 shipment of gold that will be on a midnight flight to Washington. Van Arland has the medal air mail pilot Wallie Mason (Allan Forrest) was awarded for his war service in France and has kidnapped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richelieu (1914 Film)
''Richelieu'' is a 1914 American silent historical drama film written and directed by Allan Dwan, based on the play ''Richelieu'' written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. It featured Lon Chaney, Murdock MacQuarrie and Pauline Bush. This was Allan Dwan's last film for Universal, as he moved to New York afterward to work at the Famous Players Company and married his lead actress Pauline Bush in 1915. Originally released in March 1914 at six reels in length (making it Chaney's first full-length feature), Universal eventually cut it down to four reels and put it out on Sept. 26, 1914 as part of its regular programme of pictures. Upon viewing the original 6-reel version, Moving Picture World had written in their review, "A six-reel production of the celebrated Cardinal Richelieu, following the lines of the famous play by that name.... The plot is a highly interesting one toward the close, but the action in the first three reels is rather slow and confusing. This would have been much stron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trey O' Hearts
''The Trey o' Hearts'' is a 1914 American 15-chapter action film serial directed by Wilfred Lucas and Henry MacRae. It was written by Allan Dwan and Bess Meredyth, based on a story of the same name by Louis Joseph Vance. The first chapter ran 3 reels, while the others were two-reelers. The film is currently considered to be lost. Some sources list Lon Chaney in the cast (uncredited), but this is disputed and unconfirmed. Plot An evil young woman named Judith Trine and her father are plotting to destroy Alan Law, because for many years her father hated Alan's father, and now they have transferred that hatred onto Alan himself. Judith's twin sister Rose (also played by Cleo Madison) is in love with Alan. As the serial progresses, Alan manages to survive a number of life-threatening events. Over time, Judith finds herself falling in love with Alan. On the day of their wedding in a chapel, Rose and Alan are struck by lightning. Rose is killed, and Alan is badly injured. Unbeknownst t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spy (1914 Film)
The Spy is a 1914 American silent adventure film based on the 1821 novel of the same name by James Fenimore Cooper, directed by Otis Turner, and released by Universal Studios. Cast * Herbert Rawlinson as Harvey Birch (the spy) * Edna Maison as Katrie (sweetheart of Harvey Birch) * Ella Hall as Frances Wharton * William Worthington as Gen. Washington * Edward Alexander as Maj. Dunwoodie * Rex De Rosselli as Mr. Wharton * J. W. Pike as Henry (son of Mr. Wharton) * Frank Lloyd Frank William George Lloyd (2 February 1886 – 10 August 1960) was a British-born American film director, actor, scriptwriter, and producer. He was among the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and was its president ... as Jake Parsons References External links * * Edward Harris. Cooper on Filmat James Fenimore Cooper Society Website 1914 films American black-and-white films American silent feature films American historical adventure films Universal Pictures fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samson (1914 Film)
''Samson'' is a 1914 American silent drama film. Harold Lloyd has an uncredited role. Cast * J. Warren Kerrigan as Samson * George Periolat as Manoah, Samson's father * Lule Warrenton as Wife of Manoah * Kathleen Kerrigan as Delilah * Edith Bostwick as Zorah, Samson's wife * Rose Gibbons as Sister of Zorah * Cleo Madison as Jamin, the Philistine * William Worthington as Ladal * Marion Emmons as A Philistine lad * Frank Borzage as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited) * Mayme Kelso as Undetermined Role (uncredited) * Harold Lloyd as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited) * Hal Roach as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited) See also * Harold Lloyd filmography These are the known films of Harold Lloyd Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971) was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer who appeared in many silent comedy films.Obituary '' Variety'', March 10, 1971, ... References External links * * {{J. Farrell MacDonald 1914 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neptune's Daughter (1914 Film)
''Neptune's Daughter'' is a 1914 American silent fantasy film featuring the first collaboration between actress Annette Kellerman and director Herbert Brenon. It was based on Kellerman's idea of "a water fantasy movie with beautiful mermaids in King Neptune's garden together with a good love story." It was filmed by Universal on Bermuda in January and February, cost approximately $50,000, and grossed one million dollars at the box office. Plot The daughter of King Neptune takes on human form to avenge the death of her young sister, who was caught in a fishing net. However, she falls in love with the king, the man she holds responsible. Cast Reception George Blaisdell, writing for The Moving Picture World gave the film a positive review, noting that "There is a wealth of incident in 'Neptune's Daughter.' The story of intrigue at court is convincing and well portrayed. The transition of Annette from the dominions of Father Neptune to the world of mortals and vice versa is so s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucille Love, Girl Of Mystery
''Lucille Love, Girl of Mystery'' is a 1914 American action film serial directed by Francis Ford. It was the first serial by Universal. It was originally intended to be a short subject. The serial is now considered to be lost with only four episodes surviving. Prints and/or fragments were found in the Dawson Film Find in 1978. The head of the Universal City Zoo, animal trainer Doc Kirby, was mauled by a lion during production and died shortly thereafter from a septic infection of the wound. Cast * Grace Cunard as Lucille Love * Francis Ford as Loubeque / Hugo * Harry Schumm as Lieutenant Gibson * Ernest Shields as Thompson * Edgar Keller as Sumpter Love (as E.M. Keller) * Eddie Boland as Government Aviator * Wilbur Higby * Burton Law * Jean Hathaway * William White (as Billy White) * Harry L. Rattenberry * John Ford (as Jack Ford) See also * List of film serials * List of film serials by studio This is a list of film serials by studio, separated into those released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ruby Circle (film)
''The Ruby Circle'' is a 1914 American silent drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ... directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Leonard, Hazel Buckham and Allan Forrest.Spehr & Lundquist p.351 Cast * Robert Z. Leonard as Robert Carlton * Hazel Buckham as The Woman of Mystery * Allan Forrest as Robert's Friend * Harry Carter as The Conspirator * Bruce Mitchell as Ivan - the Accomplice References Bibliography * Paul C. Spehr & Gunnar Lundquist. ''American Film Personnel and Company Credits, 1908-1920''. McFarland, 1996. External links * 1914 films 1914 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Robert Z. Leonard Universal Pictures fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Werewolf (1913 Film)
''The Werewolf'' (1913) is a silent film short that is considered the first werewolf film. It was directed by Henry MacRae, produced by Bison Film Company, and released by Universal Film Manufacturing Company. The script is by Ruth Ann Baldwin, based on the short story "The Werewolves" (1898) by Henry Beaugrand. It is now considered a lost film, all prints supposedly having been destroyed in a 1924 fire at Universal Studios. Plot Kee-On-Ee, a Navajo woman, becomes a witch after erroneously believing that her husband has abandoned her. She teaches the same skills to her daughter Watuma, who transforms into a wolf to carry out vengeance against the invading white settlers. Then, 100 years after Watuma's death, she returns from the dead to kill again. Cast * Clarence Burton as Ezra Vance, Prospector and Trail Blazer *Marie Walcamp as Kee-On-Ee (as a young woman) *Phyllis Gordon as Watuma, daughter of Kee-On-Ee *Lule Warrenton as Kee-On-Ee (years later) *Sherman Bainbridge as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tramp Dentists
''The Tramp Dentists'' is a 1913 American silent short comedy film released by the newly formed Joker productions by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Directed by Allen Curtis, the film's cast includes Max Asher, Lee Morris, Eddie Boland Joseph Singleton and Bobby Vernon. The film is centered on two tramps, Dusty and Weary, who take over a dentist shop and get rich through their untrained dentistry, extracting teeth with pincers and ice tongs. After earning a large amount of money, the tramps return to their old way of life. Released on October 29, 1913, this film was the second Joker comedy. The film received some criticism for its vulgar humor. The film had a wide national release in the United States, but the film is presumed lost. Plot Two tramps, named Dusty and Weary, awake from their slumber in a hay stock and are overcome with thirst. The two drink from a horse trough and Dusty complains of toothache. The two go to the dentist office only to be kicked ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gratitude Of Wanda
''The Gratitude of Wanda'' is a 1913 American short drama silent black and white film directed by Wallace Reid, written by Bess Meredyth and starring Pauline Bush, Arthur Rosson, Jessalyn Van Trump and Frank Borzage. Reid also appears in the film. Cast * Wallace Reid as Wally * Pauline Bush * Arthur Rosson * Jessalyn Van Trump * Frank Borzage Frank Borzage (; April 23, 1894 – June 19, 1962) was an Academy Award-winning American film director and actor, known for directing '' 7th Heaven'' (1927), '' Street Angel'' (1928), '' Bad Girl'' (1931), ''A Farewell to Arms'' (1932), '' Man's ... References External links * * American silent short films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films 1913 short films 1913 drama films 1913 films Films directed by Wallace Reid Films with screenplays by Bess Meredyth Universal Pictures short films 1910s American films {{1910s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
