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Lucien Hubbard
Lucien Hubbard (December 22, 1888 – December 31, 1971) was a film producer and screenwriter. Biography Hubbard is best known for producing the 1927 film ''Wings (1927 film), Wings'', for which he received the first Academy Award for Best Picture. Lucien produced and or wrote ninety-two films over the course of his career. He lived in the same house in Beverly Hills until the day he died; he was an avid polo player and would frequently ride out of the stables located, in those days, at the rear of his Hillcrest Road property, to Will Rogers' house in the Palisades; he also occasionally rode his horse to Paramount Studios where he had been elevated to president shortly after the Academy Award-winning ''Wings'' which he produced, was released. This film helped director William A. Wellman's rise into major studio films. Before coming to Los Angeles, he was night editor of ''The New York Times''. He had written five screenplays on the side and decided one day to travel to Hollywoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas Z
Douglas may refer to: People * Douglas (given name) * Douglas (surname) Animals *Douglas (parrot), macaw that starred as the parrot ''Rosalinda'' in Pippi Longstocking *Douglas the camel, a camel in the Confederate Army in the American Civil War Businesses * Douglas Aircraft Company * Douglas (cosmetics), German cosmetics retail chain in Europe * Douglas (motorcycles), British motorcycle manufacturer Peerage and Baronetage * Duke of Douglas * Earl of Douglas, or any holder of the title * Marquess of Douglas, or any holder of the title * Douglas Baronets Peoples * Clan Douglas, a Scottish kindred * Dougla people, West Indians of both African and East Indian heritage Places Australia * Douglas, Queensland, a suburb of Townsville * Douglas, Queensland (Toowoomba Region), a locality * Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia * Shire of Douglas, in northern Queensland Belize * Douglas, Belize Canada * Douglas, New Brunswick * Douglas Parish, New Brunswick * Douglas, Onta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Climbers (1919 Film)
''The Climbers'' is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America. It is based on Clyde Fitch's 1901 Broadway play. This film was directed by Tom Terriss and stars Corinne Griffith. A previous version of Fitch's play had been made in 1915 as '' The Climbers'' with Gladys Hanson and a later version in 1927 again as '' The Climbers'' with Irene Rich. A print is preserved in the Library of Congress. Plot In order to keep his social-climbing wife and daughters in the lifestyle they are accustomed to, wealthy George Hunter makes some large investments in the stock market, but the stocks crash and he loses a great deal of money. His wealthy aunt offers to bail the family out, but complications ensue. Cast *Corinne Griffith as Blanche Sterlin *Hugh Huntley as Richard Sterling *Percy Marmont as Ned Warden *Henry Hallam as George Hunter *Josephine Whittell as Clara Hunter *Jane Jennings as Aunt Ruth *James Spottswood as James Garf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Of The Water Tower
''West of the Water Tower'' is a 1923 American silent comedy drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon and is based on the novel of the same name by Homer Croy. Glenn Hunter and May McAvoy are the stars of this film. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Guy Plummer, the son of the small town's orthodox, narrow minded clergyman, becomes involved in a love affair with Bee Chew, the daughter of a wealthy atheist. They wed in secret through the aid of Cod Dugan, a poolroom operator. When Bee is about to become a mother, the two are unable to provide proof of the marriage. She goes away and later returns with the baby. Guy tells his father, who then admits that he, too, similarly sinned in his youth and decides to give up his pulpit. In the end, Guy wins back the favorable opinion of his neighbors, the existence of the marriage is proven, and the young couple find happiness. Cast Preservation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trap (1922 Film)
''The Trap'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Robert Thornby and starring Lon Chaney and Alan Hale. It was released by Universal Pictures. The film was released in the United Kingdom under the title ''Heart of a Wolf''. (Some sources still list the film under that title.) One working title for the film was ''Wolfbreed''. The film was re-released in the U.S. in 1926. The screenplay was written by George C. Hull, based on a story idea that was co-written by Lon Chaney. A lobby card exists from the film, as well as a photo of Chaney as Gaspard. The film was finished in September 1921, but was only released on May 9, 1922 in New York City. The film stars Chaney as the leading character, Alan Hale as his rival, and Irene Rich as the female lead. Chaney had also appeared in an unrelated film of the same name in 1913. The film also features (in a very minor role) Chaney's real-life son Creighton (later known as Lon Chaney Jr.) in his film debut. Junior plays one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blazing Trail (1921 Film)
''The Blazing Trail'' is a 1921 American silent melodrama film directed by Robert Thornby and starring Frank Mayo, Frank Holland, and Verne Winter. It was released in May 1921. Plot Bradley Yates is a talented doctor who is working on a serum for blood poisoning. He has worked so hard on it that he is on the verge of a physical breakdown. He decides to take some time off to rest and recuperate and heads down to the beautiful mountains of Kentucky. Upon his arrival there he takes on the persona of Brad Pickins, a woodcutter. As Pickins he begins a friendly relationship with a young woman from the community, Talithy Millicuddy. Since there is no school, Bradley begins to give Talithy books to study, and helps her. Talithy, however, is looking for more than friendship. Shortly later, a state mandated schoolteacher, Carroll Brown, arrives and opens up the local schoolhouse. Very soon after her arrival she and Bradley begin a romantic relationship. Bradley's partner, Pickney For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rage Of Paris (1921 Film)
''The Rage of Paris'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Miss DuPont, Elinor Hancock and Jack Perrin.Parish p.75-76 Cast * Miss DuPont as Joan Coolidge * Elinor Hancock as Mrs. Coolidge * Jack Perrin as Gordon Talbut * Leo White as Jean Marot * Ramsey Wallace as Mortimer Handley * Freeman Wood as Jimmy Allen * Eve Southern as Mignonne Le Place * Mathilde Brundage Mathilde Brundage (September 22, 1859 – May 6, 1939) was an American actress. She appeared in 87 films between 1914 and 1928. Also known as Bertha Brundage, she was born in Louisville, Kentucky. For much of her life, her family thwarted her de ... as Mme. Courtigny * J.J. Lance as Mons. Dubet 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 feature films Silent American dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fox (1921 Film)
''The Fox'' is a lost 1921 American silent Western film starring Harry Carey. Directed by Robert Thornby, it was produced and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Plot As described in a film magazine, Ol' Santa Fe (Carey) drops off a fast freight train passing through town. He saves an urchin that had been assisting a beggar with a bear from a severe beating and adopts him as his "Pard" (Eason). Securing a job as a porter at the bank Caliente Trust Company, Santa Fe learns that bank president Rufus B. Coulter (Hale) is in league with a bad gang entrenched in the foothills, who have given Sheriff Mart Fraser (Nichols) much trouble. Coulter receives word through the K.C. Kid (Cooper) that a bank examiner is coming to Caliente, so he sends bank employee Dick Farwell (Harron) on a false errand to cover his tracks. Santa Fe goes out to rescue Dick, who has been captured by the outlaws, and runs into the sheriff lost in a sandstorm. Santa Fe proceeds to the rendezvous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magnificent Brute (1921 Film)
''The Magnificent Brute'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Robert Thornby and starring Frank Mayo, Dorothy Devore and Percy Challenger.Munden p.474 Cast * Frank Mayo as Victor Raoul * Dorothy Devore as Yvonne * Percy Challenger as Fontaine * Alberta Lee as Mrs. Fontaine * J. Jiquel Lanoe as Marquis Courtière * Eagle Eye as Indian * Charles Edler as Kendrick * Dick Sutherland Dick Sutherland (born Archibald Thomas Johnson, December 23, 1881 – February 3, 1934) was an American film actor, active mostly during the silent film era. Born in Benton, Kentucky, in 1881, Sutherland appeared in more than 70 films betwe ... as Randall * Eli Stanton as Woodsman * Buck Moulton as Woodsman * Lillian Ortez as Maid References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheated Love
''Cheated Love'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by King Baggot and starring Carmel Myers, George B. Williams and Allan Forrest.Munden p.120 Cast * Carmel Myers as Sonya Schonema * George B. Williams as Abraham Schonema * Allan Forrest as David Dahlman * John Davidson as Mischa Grossman * Ed Brady as Scholom Maruch * Snitz Edwards as Bernie * Bowditch M. Turner as Toscha * Virginia Harris as Sophia Kettel * Inez Gomez as Rose Jacobs * Clara Greenwood as Mrs. Breine * Meyer Ouhayou as Sam Lupsey * Laura Pollard as Mrs. Flaherty * Rose Dione Claudine Rosalie Gras (1 January 1877 – 1 January 1936), professionally known as Rose Dione, was a French-American actress who appeared in numerous silent era and pre-code films. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1910 and 1 ... as Madame Yazurka * Theresa Gray as Mrs. Leshinsky * Fred Becker as Charles Hensley References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Master Stroke
''A Master Stroke'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Chester Bennett and starring Earle Williams, Vola Vale and Lee Hill.Spehr & Lundquist p.45 Cast * Earle Williams as Yale Durant * Vola Vale as Minnie Patton * Lee Hill as Jack Millington * Henry A. Barrows as Sam Millington * John Elliott as George Trevor * Rhea Haines as Blanche Trevor * Frank Crayne as Harry Chapman * Paul Weigel Paul Weigel (18 February 1867 – 25 May 1951) was a German-American actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1916 and 1945. Selected filmography * '' Naked Hearts'' (1916) - Cecil's Father * '' Each Pearl a Tear'' (1916) - Roger ... as Hodge References Bibliography * Paul C. Spehr & Gunnar Lundquist. ''American Film Personnel and Company Credits, 1908-1920''. McFarland, 1996. External links * 1920 films 1920 comedy films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American comedy films American black-and-white films Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Swift
''Captain Swift'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and Chester Bennett and starring Earle Williams, Florence Dixon and Edward Martindel. It is based on the 1898 play of the same title by C. Haddon Chambers.Goble p.704 Synopsis A notorious Australian outlaw manages to escape with the law close on his heels and heads to England where he lives under an assumed name, and becomes a fixture in London's high society. Cast * Earle Williams as Captain Swift * Florence Dixon as Stella Darbisher * Edward Martindel as Gardiner * Adelaide Prince as Lady Seabrook * Downing Clarke as Sir Hugh Seabrook * Barry Baxter as Harry Seabrook * Alice Calhoun Alice Beatrice Calhoun (November 21, 1900 – June 3, 1966) was an American silent film actress. Film star Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she made her film debut in an uncredited role in 1918 and went on to appear in another forty-seven films betw ... as Mabel Seabrook * James O'Neill as Marshall * H.H. Pattee as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Garter Girl
''The Garter Girl'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith and starring Corinne Griffith, Sally Crute and Earl Metcalfe.Langman p.49 Cast * Corinne Griffith as Rosalie Ray * Sally Crute as Lynette * Earl Metcalfe as Brad Mortimer * Rod La Rocque as Arthur Lyle * James Tarbell James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (disambiguat ... References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''American Film Cycles: The Silent Era''. Greenwood Publishing, 1998. External links * 1920 films 1920 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Edward H. Griffith Vitagraph Studios films 1920s American films {{1920s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
