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Louise Huff
Louise Huff (November 14, 1895 – August 22, 1973) was an American actress of the silent film era. Biography Huff was a descendant of former President of the United States, President James Knox Polk. She began her acting career at the age of 15 and toured in productions of ''Ben-Hur'' and ''Graustark.'' She made her motion picture debut in 1913 with ''In the Bishop's Carriage'' and ''Caprice''. Louise joined Lubin Manufacturing Company, Lubin Studios in 1913 where she worked with actor and director Edgar Jones. She married Jones in 1914 and they had a daughter, Mary Louise in 1915. In 1916 she secured the ingenue role opposite Jack Pickford in the Booth Tarkington comedy ''Seventeen (1916 film), Seventeen''. Huff was featured in motion pictures produced by Famous Players-Lasky and Paramount Pictures, and continued in films until 1922. Her later silent films included roles in ''Great Expectations (1917 film), Great Expectations'' (1917), ''Mile-a-Minute Kendall'' (1918), ''O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus, Georgia
Columbus is a consolidated city-county located on the west-central border of the U.S. state of Georgia. Columbus lies on the Chattahoochee River directly across from Phenix City, Alabama. It is the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it officially merged in 1970. Columbus is the second-largest city in Georgia (after Atlanta), and fields the state's fourth-largest metropolitan area. At the 2020 census, Columbus had a population of 206,922, with 328,883 in the Columbus metropolitan area. The metro area joins the nearby Alabama cities of Auburn and Opelika to form the Columbus–Auburn–Opelika Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 486,645 in 2019. Columbus lies southwest of Atlanta. Fort Benning, the United States Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence and a major employer, is located south of the city in southern Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties. Columbus is home to museums and tourism sites, including the National Infantry Museum, dedic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East 72nd Street
72nd Street is one of the major bi-directional crosstown streets in New York City's borough of Manhattan. The street primarily runs through the Upper West Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods. It is one of the few streets to go through Central Park via Women's Gate, Terrace Drive, and Inventors Gate, though Terrace Drive is often closed to vehicular traffic. History The street was designated by the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 that established the Manhattan street grid as one of 15 east-west streets that would be in width (while other streets were designated as in width). On October 11, 2006, the Belaire Apartments, a 50-story apartment complex located at 524 E. 72nd Street between York Avenue and the FDR Drive, was the site of a plane crash involving Cory Lidle's aircraft. Landmarks East Side At Third Avenue, the Tower East apartment block (1960) set a new model for high-rise residences: a slab tower set back from the street front and isolated on a low base. The arc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital media, digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as ''The Daily (podcast), The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones (publisher), George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won List of Pulitzer Prizes awarded to The New York Times, 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national "newspaper of record". For print it is ranked List of newspapers by circulation, 18th in the world by circulation and List of newspapers in the United States, 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is Public company, publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 189 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, ( ; pdc, Lengeschder) is a city in and the county seat of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States. With a population at the 2020 census of 58,039, it ranks 11th in population among Pennsylvania's municipalities. The Lancaster metropolitan area population is 507,766, making it the 104th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and second-largest in the South Central Pennsylvania area. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services. Lancaster is a hub of Pennsylvania's Dutch Country. Lancaster is located southwest of Allentown and west of Philadelphia. History Originally called Hickory Town, the city was renamed after the English city of Lancaster by native John Wright. Its symbol, the red rose, is from the House of Lancaster. Lancaster was part of the 1681 Penn's Woods Charter of William Penn, and was laid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Women Want (1920 Film)
''What Women Want'' is a surviving 1920 silent film drama directed by George Archainbaud and starring Louise Huff. A print is preserved in the Library of Congress collection. Cast * Louise Huff - Francine D'Espard *Van Dyke Brooke - William Holliday Sr. * Robert Ames - William Holliday Jr. * Clara Beyers - Countess de Chevigny *Howard Truesdale Howard Truesdale (January 3, 1861 – December 8, 1941; also credited as Truesdell, Truedell, and Truesdall) was an American stage actor and a film actor in both the silent and sound eras. He appeared in the films ''A Corner in Cotton'', ''The P ... - Ezekiel Bates *Betty Brown - Susan References External links * 1920 films American silent feature films Films directed by George Archainbaud American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1920 drama films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dangerous Paradise
''The Dangerous Paradise'' is a 1920 American silent comedy drama film directed by William P. S. Earle and starring Louise Huff, Harry Benham, and Ida Darling.Matthew Kennedy. ''Edmund Goulding's Dark Victory: Hollywood's Genius Bad Boy''. Terrace Books, 2004. p. 299. Cast * Louise Huff as Ivis Van Astor * Harry Benham as Norman Kent * Ida Darling as Mrs. Forrester * John Raymond as Roland Sweet * Nora Reed as Lolo Stuyvesant * Templar Saxe as Horatio Worthington * William Brille as J. Mortimer Potter * Maude Hill Maude may refer to: Places *Maude, New South Wales, a village on the lower Murrumbidgee River in Australia *Maude, South Australia, a locality in South Australia *Maude, Victoria, a town in Australia *Cape Maude, a high ice-covered cape forming ... as Mrs. Stanley References External links * 1920 films 1920 comedy-drama films Films directed by William P. S. Earle American silent feature films 1920s English-language films Selznick Pictures films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blazing Love
''Blazing Love'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Kenean Buel and starring Virginia Pearson and Louise Huff.Solomon p.233 Cast * Virginia Pearson as Margaret Walsh * Louise Huff Louise Huff (November 14, 1895 – August 22, 1973) was an American actress of the silent film era. Biography Huff was a descendant of former President of the United States, President James Knox Polk. She began her acting career at the age ... as Jeanne Clark * Frank Burbeck as Morgan Delafield * Mattie Ferguson as Mammy * Frank Goldsmith as Russell Barridan * John Merkyl as Stephen Bond * George Selby as Arthur Graham * Louis Stern as Charles Walsh References Bibliography * Solomon, Aubrey. ''The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography''. McFarland, 2011. External links * 1916 films 1916 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films Films directed by Kenean Buel American black-and-white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Reward Of Patience
''The Reward of Patience'' is a 1916 American drama silent film directed by Robert G. Vignola and written by Shannon Fife. The film stars Louise Huff, John Bowers, Lottie Pickford, Kate Lester, Adolphe Menjou and Gertrude Norman. The film was released on September 10, 1916, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Louise Huff as Patience * John Bowers as Robert Penfield *Lottie Pickford as Edith Penfield *Kate Lester as Mrs. Penfield *Adolphe Menjou as Paul Dunstan *Gertrude Norman Gertrude Norman (May 19, 1848 or 1851 – July 20, 1943), was an English/American theater and Hollywood silent film actress. She is credited with being in 44 films between 1911 and 1936. She was also a screenwriter and director for early silent ... as Mother Osborn References External links * 1916 films 1910s English-language films Silent American drama films 1916 drama films Paramount Pictures films Films directed by Robert G. Vignola American black-and-white films American sile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sphinx (1916 Film)
''The Sphinx'' is a lost 1916 silent film drama directed by John G. Adolfi and starring Effie Shannon and Herbert Kelcey. It was produced and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Plot summary Cast * Herbert Kelcey - Arthur Macklin * Effie Shannon - The Sphinx * Beatrice Noyes - Betty Macklin * Charles Compton - Charles Macklin * Louise Huff Louise Huff (November 14, 1895 – August 22, 1973) was an American actress of the silent film era. Biography Huff was a descendant of former President of the United States, President James Knox Polk. She began her acting career at the age ... - Frances Evans * William Bechtel - Monsieur Valentine References External links * * * * The Sphinx trade advertisementarchived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Sphinx, The 1916 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by John G. Adolfi Universal Pictures films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1916 drama films 1916 los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny's Toy
''Destiny's Toy'' is a surviving 1916 American silent film written and directed by John B. O'Brien and starring Louise Huff. It was produced by Famous Players Film Company and released by Paramount Pictures. Print held in the Library of Congress collection and at George Eastman House. Cast *Louise Huff as Nan * John Bowers as Reverend Robert Carter * J. W. Johnston as Thomas Carter *Harry Lee as Barnacle Joe *Mary Gray as Carter child *John T. Dillon as Bad Riley (credited as John Dillon) *Hattie Forsythe as Mrs. Carter *Tammany Young as Tick *Eddie Sturgis as Dopey (credited as Ed Sturgis) *Kate Lester Kate Lester (born Sarah Cody, 12 June 1857 – 12 October 1924) was an American theatrical and silent film actress. Her family, the Suydams of New York, were staying in Britain at the time of her birth.Who Was Who on Screen 3rd edition page ... as Mrs. Calvin *Florence Johns as Mrs. Calvin's Daughter References External links * * 1916 films American silent feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ransom (1915 Film)
''The Ransom'' is a lost 1915 silent film drama starring directed by Lawrence Edmund and starring Julia Dean. It was released by World Film Company. Plot summary Cast * Julia Dean - Janet Osborne * Louise Huff Louise Huff (November 14, 1895 – August 22, 1973) was an American actress of the silent film era. Biography Huff was a descendant of former President of the United States, President James Knox Polk. She began her acting career at the age ... - Marcia Osborne * J. Albert Hall - Mark Osborne (*as James Hall) * Ethel Lloyd - Sarah Osborne * Willard Case - Ellis Raymond * Kenneth Hunter - Geoffrey Allen * William McKey - (*as William Mackey) * Lorna Volare - * Adelaide Lawrence - * Evelyn Dumo - References External links * * * 1915 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1910s English-language films World Film Company films Lost American drama films Silent American drama films 1915 drama films 1915 lost films 1910s A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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