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Mildred Kornman
Mildred Gene Kornman (July 10, 1925 – August 19, 2022), also billed as Ricki VanDusen, was an American actress, model, businesswoman, and photographer. At the time of her death, she was one of the last living actresses of the silent era. Life and career Kornman was born in Hollywood on July 10, 1925. She was the younger sister of fellow child actress Mary Kornman. Her father was Eugene Kornman, a professional still photographer who was employed by Harold Lloyd at the time of Kornman's birth. She was named after Lloyd's wife, actress Mildred Davis. When Kornman was nine months old, she appeared with her sister Mary in ''The Fourth Alarm''. Along with Mary, she was featured in the ''Our Gang'' short films series. Mildred was initially a regular in the series, with appearances from 1926 to 1928, and returned for a second stint from 1930 until 1935, in uncredited, non-speaking roles when many children were needed for a scene, such as a classroom. After graduating Hollywood Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. A notable and historic suburb of Greater Los Angeles, it is in a wealthy area immediately southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Beverly Hills' land area totals to , and along with the smaller city of West Hollywood in the east, is almost entirely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 32,701; marking a decrease of 1,408 from the 2010 census count of 34,109. In American popular culture, Beverly Hills has been known primarily as an affluent, upscale location within Greater Los Angeles, which corresponds to higher property values and taxes in the area. Many different high-end shops and goods are displayed in the city, and can be observed in the Rodeo Drive shopping district; the district houses many different luxury and designer brands, such as Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Armani and Prada. Throughout its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Feathers
''War Feathers'' is a 1926 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan and nephew Anthony Mack. It was the 54th ''Our Gang'' short subject released. Cast * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Johnny Downs as Johnny * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Jannie Hoskins as Mango * Mildred Kornman as Mildred * Scooter Lowry as Skooter * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Bobby Young as Bonedust * Peggy Ahern as Peggy Additional cast * Chet Brandenburg as Rancher at the Whistling Clam * Allan Cavan as Train passenger * George B. French as Rancher at the Whistling Clam * Ham Kinsey as Conductor * Sam Lufkin Samuel "Sam" William Lufkin (May 8, 1891 – February 19, 1952) was an American actor who usually appeared in small or bit roles in short comedy films. Career Born in Utah, Lufkin spent most of his career at the Hal Roach Studios where he made ... as Sheriff * Dinah the Mule as Herself See also * ''Our Gang'' filmography References External links * * 1926 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Smile Wins
''The Smile Wins'' is a 1928 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. This was the 72nd '' Our Gang'' short subject released, and the last '' Our Gang'' short that Hal Roach released through Pathé Exchange. Cast The Gang * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Jannie Hoskins as Mango * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Harry Spear as Harry * Pete the Pup as himself Additional cast * Johnny Aber as Kid throwing tomato * Mildred Kornman as Toddler on the gang's merry-go-round * George B. French as Simon Sleazy * Florence Hoskins as Farina's mother * Jean Darling as Undetermined role * Bobby Hutchins as Undetermined role * Budd Fine as Undetermined role * Lyle Tayo Lyle Tayo (born Lyle Minnie Shipman; January 19, 1889 – May 2, 1971), aka Lyle Barton, was an American film actress who appeared in more than 50 films between 1921 and 1948, appearing in many short comedies at the Hal Roach Studios, seve ... as Undetermined role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainy Days (film)
''Rainy Days'' is a 1928 ''Our Gang'' short silent comedy film directed by Anthony Mack. It was the 71st ''Our Gang'' short released. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Jean Darling as Jean * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer * Mildred Kornman as Mildred * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Harry Spear as Harry * Bobby Dean as Other fat kid * Pete the Pup as himself Additional cast * Lyle Tayo as Mom * Charles A. Bachman Charles A. Bachman (July 12, 1882 - May 14, 1966), born Chester Arthur Bachman, was an American film comedy actor. He appeared in 29 films between 1923 and 1940 for the Hal Roach Harry Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr. Skretvedt, Randy (2016), ''Laurel ... as Undetermined role See also * ''Our Gang'' filmography References External links * 1928 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1928 comedy films 1928 short films Films directed by Robert A. McGowan Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short films Our Gang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playin' Hookey
''Playin' Hookey'' is a 1928 American short silent comedy film directed by Anthony Mack. It was the 69th ''Our Gang'' short subject released. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Jannie Hoskins as Zuccini * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Harry Spear as Harry * Pete the Pup as Pansy Additional cast * Jean Darling as Jean, Joe's sister * Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer, Joe's brother * Mildred Kornman as Baby * Chet Brandenburg as Keystone-ish cop * Ed Brandenburg as Keystone-ish cop * Cameron Chase as Artie-Fro * Edgar Dearing as Herr Dun der Blitzen * Budd Fine as Joe's father * William Gillespie as Moving picture star * Charlie Hall as Moving picture star dressed as Chaplin * Jack Hill as Keystone-ish cop * Sam Lufkin as Keystone-ish cop * Arthur Millett as Keystone-ish cop * Lincoln Plumer as Movie-maker * Tiny Sandford as Mike, studio guard * Lyle Tayo as Joe's mother * Dorothy Coburn Dorothy Montana Coburn (June 8, 1905 – May 15, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dog Heaven
''Dog Heaven'' is a 1927 ''Our Gang'' short silent comedy film directed by Anthony Mack. It was the 68th ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Jean Darling as Jean * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer * Mildred Kornman as Mildred * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Pete the Pup as himself Additional cast * Annette De Kirby as Clarabelle * Charles A. Bachman as Officer * Ed Brandenburg as Young lover on park bench * Lyle Tayo Lyle Tayo (born Lyle Minnie Shipman; January 19, 1889 – May 2, 1971), aka Lyle Barton, was an American film actress who appeared in more than 50 films between 1921 and 1948, appearing in many short comedies at the Hal Roach Studios, seve ... as Lady at accident scene * Charley Young as man in wheelchair See also * ''Our Gang'' filmography References External links * * 1927 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1927 comedy films 1927 short f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 of every American film to be deposited at the Library of Congress at the time of copyright registration, but the Librarian of Congress was not required to retain those copies: "Under the provisions of the act of March 4, 1909, authority is granted for the return to the claimant of copyright of such copyright deposits as are not required by the Library." A report created by Library of Congress film historian and archivist David Pierce claims: * 75% of original silent-era films have perished. * 14% of the 10,919 silent films released by major studios exist in their original 35 mm or other formats. * 11% survive only in full-length foreign versions or film formats of lesser image quality. Of the American sound films made from 1927 to 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heebee Jeebees
''Heebee Jeebees'' is a 1927 ''Our Gang'' short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan and Anthony Mack. It was the 67th ''Our Gang'' short that was released and is considered to have been lost in the 1965 MGM vault fire. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Jean Darling as Jean * Allen Hoskins as Farina * Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Harry Spear as Harry * Pete the Pup as Pansy Additional cast * Mildred Kornman as Party guest * Richard and Robert Smith as Twins at party * Charles A. Bachman as Officer * George B. French as Prof. Electra * Lyle Tayo as Joe's mother * Dorothy Vernon Dorothy Vernon (1544 – 24 June 1584), the younger daughter of Sir George Vernon and Margaret ''nee'' Talbois (or Tailboys), was the heiress of Haddon Hall, an English country house in Derbyshire with its origins in the 12th century. She marri ... as Wheezer's mother See also * ''Our Gang'' filmography References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympic Games (film)
''Olympic Games'' is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Anthony Mack. Plot The Gang competes in their version of the Olympics. As the boys try their hand at shot put, pole vault, and hurdles, Wheezer arrives and begins to teach Minnie how to do a Razzberry. They secretly razzle the Gang, and the gang keeps beating up an outsider who they accuse of the razzles. Farina tries the shot put, then later exhibits an exceptional pole vault. Joe has troubles with the pull up bar and a javelin. Peggy and Jean arrive to cheer on their hero, Joe. A rival gang appears and begins to pelt the kids with eggs and tomatoes. The Gang returns fire and hilarity results. They eventually catch Wheezer and Minnie razzing them; and they confront Wheezer. Wheezer sics Minnie on the Gang as they run away, Minnie on their heels. Cast The Gang *Joe Cobb as Joe *Jackie Condon as Jackie *Allen Hoskins as Farina *Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer * Jay R. Smith as Spec *Harry Spear as Harry *Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Brother
''Baby Brother'' is a 1927 American ''Our Gang'' short film. It marks the first appearance of long-term member Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Jean Darling as Jean * Allen "Farina" Hoskins as Farina * Jannie Hoskins as Mango * Scooter Lowry as Skooter * Jay R. Smith as Jay * Bobby Young as Bonedust * Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins as Horatio * Mildred Kornman as Jackie's sister * Davey Monahan as Our Gang member * Pal the Dog as Himself * Robert Smith as Tunney * Richard Smith as Coolidge Additional cast * Symona Boniface as Party guest * Ed Brandenburg as Officer * Harry Earles as Gus, one of Barr's midgets * Anita Garvin as Amorous nursemaid * F. F. Guenste as Butler * Ben Hall as Man with glasses * Oliver Hardy as Nursemaid's boyfriend * Eulalie Jensen as Joe's mother * Lillianne Leighton as One of the mothers * Lincoln Plumer as Joe's father * Lyle Tayo as Party guest * S. D. Wilcox as Officer See also * ''Our Gang'' fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love My Dog
''Love My Dog'' is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 59th '' Our Gang'' short subject released. It was remade in 1932 as ''The Pooch''. Plot After Farina and Joe's dog Oleander is taken to the pound, the kids have to raise enough money to rescue him. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb - Joe * Jackie Condon - Jackie * Allen Hoskins - Farina * Scooter Lowry - Skooter * Jay R. Smith - Jay * Bobby Young - Bonedust Additional cast * Mildred Kornman - Baby on the ledge * Bobby Mallon - Kid warning the gang * Andy Shuford as Kid at dog show * Dick Gilbert - Attendant at gas station * Charles McMurphy - Dog catcher * Tiny Sandford Stanley J. "Tiny" Sandford (February 26, 1894October 29, 1961) was an American actor who is best remembered for his roles in Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin films. His tall, burly physique usually led him to be cast as a comic heavy, and o ... - P. Fulton, attorney at law * Charley Young - Office worker Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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