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Marie Burke
Marie Burke (born Marie Rosa Altfuldisch, later Holt, 18 October 189421 March 1988) was an English actress of stage, cinema and television. She appeared in over 40 films between 1917 and 1971, and appeared in TV series between 1953 and 1969. Biography Burke was born in London in 1894 to Rosa (née Underwood) and Ferdinand Altfuldisch (sometimes transcribed as Altfieldisch). The family changed their name to Holt during World War I. Career Marie Burke was a British character comedian and trained as an operatic singer in Italy. She appeared in films in 1917, before making her stage debut in 1919. As a member of the Katja Company she was touring Australia in 1926 when she and her colleague, the tenor Warde Morgan, were seriously injured in the Aberdeen Rail Disaster. She met and married British operatic tenor Thomas Burke when they were both studying singing in Milan. They had one daughter, the actress and singer Patricia Burke, who was born in Milan.John D. Vose ''The Lancashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as ''Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city#National capitals, Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national Government of the United Kingdom, government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the Counties of England, counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Miss Rebellion
''Little Miss Rebellion'' is a 1920 American silent comedy drama film directed by George Fawcett and written by Harry Carr and Wells Hastings. The film stars Dorothy Gish, Ralph Graves, George Siegmann, Riley Hatch, and Marie Burke. The film was released on September 19, 1920, by Paramount Pictures. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Plot As described in a film magazine, the young Grand Duchess Marie Louise (Gish) of Molvenia, weary of life among the aristocracy, eagerly welcomes the relief that comes with the acquaintance of American soldiers that camp near her castle. She singles out Sergeant Richard Ellis (Graves) for her attentions, and he is supremely happy in his love for her until her identity is revealed. Before he can readjust their friendship, his troops leave for home and he bids her goodbye. Then comes the Bolshevik revolution that dethrones her and makes her flee with trusted servant Stephen (Hatch) to America. Turning flapjacks in a restaurant wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unmasked (1929 Film)
''Unmasked'' is a 1929 American mystery film directed by Edgar Lewis and starring Robert Warwick, Milton Krims and Sam Ash. It was produced by the Poverty Row studio Artclass Pictures controlled by the Weiss Brothers, utilizing the phonofilm sound system. It features the fictional detective Craig Kennedy created by Arthur B. Reeve.Pitts p.42 Cast * Robert Warwick as Craig Kennedy * Milton Krims as Prince Hamid * Sam Ash as Billy Mathews * Charles Slattery as Inspector Collins * Sue Conroy as Mary Wayne * Lyons Wickland as Larry Jamieson * William Corbett as Franklin Ward * Royal Byron as Cafferty * Marie Burke as Mrs. Brookfield * Kate Roemer as Madam Ramon * Helen Mitchel as Mrs. Ward * Waldo Edwards Waldo may refer to: People * Waldo (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Waldo (surname), a list of people * Waldo (footballer) (1934-2019), full name Waldo Machado da Silva, Brazilian footballer Places Canada * Waldo, ... as Gordon Hayes * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Mice (film)
''White Mice'' is a 1926 American silent drama film filmed in color with the Kelley Color Process (Wilson-Wetherald Color Process). It was directed by Edward H. Griffith and starring Jacqueline Logan, William Powell, and Ernest Hilliard. It is based upon the novel of the same name by Richard Harding Davis Richard Harding Davis (April 18, 1864 – April 11, 1916) was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and the First .... at silentera.com Plot As described in a film magazine review, Roddy Forrester and Peter de Peyster form the White Mice club for the purpose of aiding humans in distress. ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who's Cheating?
''Who's Cheating?'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Joseph Levering and starring Ralph Kellard, Zena Keefe and Montagu Love.Nash p.551 Cast * Dorothy Chappell as June Waugh * Ralph Kellard as Larry Fields * Zena Keefe as Myrtle Meers * Montagu Love as Harrison Fields * Marie Burke as Mrs. Fields * William H. Tooker as John Rogers * Frank Montgomery as Alexander Waugh * Edward Roseman as Steve Bowman * Marcia Harris Marcia Harris (born Lena Hill, February 14, 1868 – June 18, 1947) was an American actress. She appeared in 48 films between 1915 and 1932. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and as an amateur acted primarily in male lead roles wi ... as Mrs. Freeman References Bibliography * Nash, Jay Robert. ''The Motion Picture Guide 1988 Annual''. Cinebooks, 1997. External links * 1924 films 1924 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Miles Out
''Three Miles Out'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Madge Kennedy, Harrison Ford, and Marc McDermott. The title of the film refers to the three-mile limit which formerly defined the territorial waters of the United States. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Molly Townsend is on the eve of her marriage to Luis Riccardi, a steamship man who secretly is a bootlegger. She follows John Locke, the man she really loves, on a steamship bound for Rio. He is thrown overboard, leaving her at the mercy of a crew full of bad men. She is nearly their victim when she is rescued by John and her mother. When the police come aboard, the leader of the band reveals the true character of Riccardi, leaving Molly and John happy together. Cast Preservation A complete print of ''Three Miles Out'' is held by the Gosfilmofond Gosfilmofond is a state film archive in Russia. It is the main film archive of the Russian Federation and a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Old New York (1923 Film)
''Little Old New York'' is a 1923 American silent historical drama film starring Marion Davies and directed by Sidney Olcott that was based on a play of the same name by Rida Johnson Young. The film was produced by William Randolph Hearst's Cosmopolitan production unit. Plot summary In 1806 New York City, the late Richard O'Day leaves a million dollar fortune to his nephew, Patrick O'Day, in his homeland of Ireland. The will gives Patrick one year to claim the fortune or it will pass to Richard's stepson, Larry Delavan. Meanwhile, Larry inherits a house and a small allowance. After many months of searching, a solicitor informs the impoverished O'Day family that the sickly Patrick now has only two months to travel to America and claim the fortune. His father, John, and sister, Patricia "Pat," plan for the voyage. When Pat and John arrive at Larry's house, Pat has cut her hair short and poses as her teenage brother. Pat and Larry initially butt heads while she gets accustomed to A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Raider
''The Heart Raider'' is a 1923 silent film romantic comedy produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released by Paramount Pictures. It is based on an original story for the screen and was directed by Wesley Ruggles and starred Agnes Ayres and Mahlon Hamilton. A Czech release print survives at George Eastman House, Rochester, New York. Brothers Charles and Wesley Ruggles on a rare occasion work here on the same film. Future torch singer Helen Morgan has an uncredited extra part. Cast *Agnes Ayres - Muriel Gray *Mahlon Hamilton - John Dennis *Charles Ruggles - Gaspard McMahon *Marie Burke Marie Burke (born Marie Rosa Altfuldisch, later Holt, 18 October 189421 March 1988) was an English actress of stage, cinema and television. She appeared in over 40 films between 1917 and 1971, and appeared in TV series between 1953 and 1969. B ... - Mrs. Dennis *Charles Riegel - Jeremiah Wiggins ''uncredited'' *Fraser Coalter - Reginald Gray * Helen Morgan - Extra References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youthful Cheaters
''Youthful Cheaters'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring William Calhoun, Glenn Hunter, and Martha Mansfield. Cast * William Calhoun as Edmund McDonald * Glenn Hunter as Ted MacDonald * Martha Mansfield as Lois Brooke * Marie Burke as Mrs. H. Clifton Brooke * Nona Marden as Marie Choisuil * Dwight Wiman as Dexter French Preservation With no prints of ''Youthful Cheaters'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film A lost film is a feature or short film that no longer exists in any studio archive, private collection, public archive or the U.S. Library of Congress. Conditions During most of the 20th century, U.S. copyright law required at least one copy .... References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * * 1923 films 1923 drama films 1920s English-languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Face In The Fog
''The Face in the Fog'' is a 1922 American silent film produced by Cosmopolitan Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Alan Crosland and starred Lionel Barrymore. An incomplete print is preserved at the Library of Congress. Cast *Lionel Barrymore – Boston Blackie Dawson * Seena Owen – Grand Duchess Tatiana * Lowell Sherman – Count Alexis Orloff *George Nash – Huck Kant *Louis Wolheim – Petrus *Mary MacLaren – Mary Dawson *Macey Harlam – Count Ivan *Gustav von Seyffertitz – Michael * Joe King – Detective Wren *Tom Blake – Surtep *Marie Burke – Olga *Joseph W. Smiley – Police Captain * Martin Faust – Ivan's valet *Mario Majeroni Mario Majeroni (1870–1931) was an Italian-born American playwright and stage and film actor. Biography Majeroni came to the United States in 1906 and started acting on Broadway that year. Prior to coming to the United States he had lived and ... – Grand Duke Alexis References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Doubt
''Isle of Doubt'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Hamilton Smith and starring Wyndham Standing, Dorothy Mackaill and George Fawcett.Munden p.387 The title is sometimes written as ''The Isle of Doubt''. Cast * Wyndham Standing as Dean Deland * Dorothy Mackaill as Eleanor Warburton * George Fawcett as Burton J. Warburton * Marie Burke as Mrs. Warburton * Warner Richmond Warner Richmond (born Werner Paul Otto Raetzmann; January 11, 1886 – June 19, 1948) was an American stage and film actor. He began his career as a stock theatre actor and appeared in films in both the silent film and sound eras. His career spa ... as Gerry Patten * Arthur Dewey as Bill Hardy References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1922 films 1922 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slim Shoulders
''Slim Shoulders'' is a lost 1922 silent film society drama directed by Alan Crosland and starring Irene Castle. Cast *Irene Castle - Naomi Warren * Rod La Rocque - Richard Langden *Anders Randolf - Edward Langden *Warren Cook - John Clinton Warren *Mario Carillo - Count Giulo Morranni *Marie Burke Marie Burke (born Marie Rosa Altfuldisch, later Holt, 18 October 189421 March 1988) was an English actress of stage, cinema and television. She appeared in over 40 films between 1917 and 1971, and appeared in TV series between 1953 and 1969. B ... - Mrs. Warren References External linksSlim Shoulders at IMDb.com* 1922 films American silent feature films Films directed by Alan Crosland Lost American films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1922 drama films Films distributed by W. W. Hodkinson Corporation 1922 lost films Lost drama films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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