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Milton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer (4 November 1881 – 7 December 1971) was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He made his screen debut in '' The Mystery of a Hansom Cab'' (1915) and continued to act in theatre, film and television until 1956. In 1926 he directed his first film '' The Woman Juror'' and went on to direct another 16 films between 1926 and 1938. He began his acting career as a stage actor and appeared as Francis Tresham in "The Breed of the Treshams" (1903) opposite John Martin-Harvey. Milton Rosmer died in Chesham, Buckinghamshire in 1971. Partial filmography Actor * '' The Mystery of a Hansom Cab'' (1915) - Mark Frettleby * '' Whoso Is Without Sin'' (1916) - The Vicar * ''Still Waters Run Deep'' (1916) - John Mildmay * '' Cynthia in the Wilderness'' (1916) - Harvey Elwes * '' The Man Without a Soul'' (1916) - Stephen Ferrier * ''Lady Windermere's Fan'' (1916) - Lord Windermere * '' The Greater Need'' (1916) - Bob Leroy * '' Little Women'' (1917) - Theodore L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Bassano
Alexander Bassano (10 May 1829 – 21 October 1913) was an English photographer who was a leading royal and high society portrait photographer in Victorian London. He is known for his photo of the Earl Kitchener in the ''Lord Kitchener Wants You'' army recruitment poster during the First World War and his photographs of Queen Victoria. Biography Alessandro Bassano was the second youngest child of Italian Clemente Bassano, originally a fishmonger of Cranbourne Street, later an oilman and warehouseman of Jermyn Street, London, and his English wife, Elizabeth Browne. He later anglicised his first name to Alexander. Bassano received early artistic training with artists Augustus Egg and William Beverley. He opened his first studio in 1850 in Regent Street. The studio then moved to Piccadilly 1859–1863, to Pall Mall and then to 25 Old Bond Street in 1877. There was also a Bassano branch studio at 132 King's Road, Brighton from 1893 to 1899. The Old Bond Street studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Windermere's Fan (1916 Film)
''Lady Windermere's Fan'' is a 1916 British silent comedy film directed by Fred Paul and starring Milton Rosmer, Netta Westcott and Nigel Playfair. It was the first film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1892 play ''Lady Windermere's Fan''. A print of the film still exists at silentera.com and it has been released on DVD by the British Film Institute. Cast * - Lord Windermere * Netta Westcott - Lady Windermere * - Lord Augustus Lorton *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Diamond Necklace (film)
''The Diamond Necklace'' is a 1921 British silent historical drama film directed by Denison Clift and starring Milton Rosmer, Jessie Winter and Sara Sample. It is based on the short story " The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. Cast * Milton Rosmer as Charles Furness * Jessie Winter as Lily Faraday * Sara Sample as Margaret Bayliss * Warwick Ward as Ford * Mary Brough as Mrs. Tudsberry * Johnny Butt John William H. Butt (1870–1931) was an English film actor of the silent era. He was born in Bradford and died in North Bierley, West Yorkshire. Selected filmography * ''The Chimes'' (1914) * '' Far from the Madding Crowd'' (1915) * ''The ... as Maurice Pollard * F.E. Montague-Thacker as Basil Mortimer * John Peachey as Mr. Bainbridge * Madeline Fordyce as Mrs. Faraday References External links * 1921 films 1920s historical drama films British historical drama films British silent feature films Films based on works by Guy de Maupassant Films directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Will (1921 Film)
''The Will'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by A. V. Bramble and starring Milton Rosmer, Evangeline Hilliard and Anthony Holles. It was based on the 1914 play ''The Will'' by J. M. Barrie. Cast * Milton Rosmer - Philip Ross * Evangeline Hilliard - Emily Ross * Anthony Holles - Charles Ross * J. Fisher White - Mr. Devises * Alec Fraser - Robert Devises * Reginald Bach - Lord Chelsea * Mary Brough Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also calle ... - Bessie References External links * 1921 films British drama films British silent feature films Films directed by A. V. Bramble 1921 drama films British films based on plays Films based on works by J. M. Barrie Ideal Film Company films British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demos (film)
''Demos'' is a 1921 silent British drama film directed by Denison Clift. The film is considered to be lost. Cast * Milton Rosmer as Richard Mortimer * Evelyn Brent as Emma Vine * Warwick Ward as Willis Rodman * Bettina Campbell as Adela Waltham * Olaf Hytten as Daniel Dabbs * Gerald McCarthy as Herbert Eldon * Mary Brough as Mrs.Mortimer * Haidee Wright as Mrs. Eldon * Vivian Gibson as Alice Mortimer * Daisy Campbell Daisy Campbell was a British film actress of the silent era. At the beginning of her career was popular on the London stage. Noted for playing aristocratic white-haired ladies and duchesses. Appeared in more than 20 British silent films. Mad ... as Mrs. Waltham * James G. Butt as Jim Cullen * Leonard Robson as Longwood References External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films British drama films British silent feature films British black-and-white films Films directed by Denison Clift Lost British films Ideal Film Company films 1920s Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torn Sails
''Torn Sails'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by A. V. Bramble and starring Milton Rosmer, Mary Odette and Geoffrey Kerr. It was based on the 1897 novel ''Torn Sails'' by Allen Raine. Like much of her work, it is set in a small Welsh village. Cast * Milton Rosmer Milton Rosmer (4 November 1881 – 7 December 1971) was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He made his screen debut in '' The Mystery of a Hansom Cab'' (1915) and continued to act in theatre, film and television until 1956. I ... as Hugh Morgan * Mary Odette as Gwladys Price * Geoffrey Kerr as Ivor Parry * Jose Shannon as Maud Owen * Leo Gordon as Josh Howells * Beatrix Templeton as Mrs. Price References External links * 1920 films British drama films Films based on British novels Films directed by A. V. Bramble Ideal Film Company films Films set in Wales British black-and-white films British silent feature films 1920 drama films 1920s English-language fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden Web (1920 Film)
''The Golden Web'' is a 1920 British silent mystery film directed by Geoffrey Malins and starring Milton Rosmer and Ena Beaumont. It is based on the 1910 novel '' The Golden Web'' by the British writer E. Phillips Oppenheim, later adapted into a 1926 American film of the same title.Goble p.352 Cast * Milton Rosmer Milton Rosmer (4 November 1881 – 7 December 1971) was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He made his screen debut in '' The Mystery of a Hansom Cab'' (1915) and continued to act in theatre, film and television until 1956. I ... as Sterling Deans * Ena Beaumont as Winifred Rowan * Victor Robson as Sinclair * Nina Munro as Rosalie References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. *Wlaschin, Ken. ''Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography''. McFarland, 2009. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Twelve Pound Look (1920 Film)
''The Twelve Pound Look'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by Jack Denton and starring Milton Rosmer, Jessie Winter and Ann Elliott. Plot A woman marries a cold, wealthy businessmen in order to be able to financially support her younger brothers and sisters. She later saves up enough money to buy a typewriter and leaves her husband to work independently as a writer. Main cast * Milton Rosmer - Harry Sims * Jessie Winter - Kate Sims * Ann Elliott - Emma Sims * Nelson Ramsey - Jack Lamb * Athalie Davis - Anne * Alfred Wellesley - Bernard Roche * E. Story Gofton - The Rector * Roy Byford - Sir William Crackley * Leonard Robson - Mr. Moon * Eric Hardin - Charles * Jose Shannon - Mabel Production The film was made by the Ideal Film Company, one of the leading British studios of the silent era. It is based on the play '' The Twelve Pound Look'' by J.M. Barrie. It received its trade show A trade fair, also known as trade show, trade exhibition, or trade ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel Newcome (film)
''Colonel Newcome'' (or ''Colonel Newcome, the Perfect Gentleman'') is a 1920 British silent historical drama film directed by Fred Goodwins and starring Milton Rosmer, Joyce Carey and Temple Bell. It was based on the 1854-55 novel ''The Newcomes'' by William Makepeace Thackeray. Cast * Milton Rosmer – B. Newcombe * Joyce Carey – Rose * Temple Bell – Ethel Newcome * Louis Willoughby – Newcombe * Dame May Whitty – Mrs. Mackenzie * Fred Morgan – Baynham * Haidee Wright – Lady Newcome * Bobby Andrews – C. Newcombe * Norma Whalley Norma Whalley (? – 1954) was an Australian theatre and film actress active in the United States and Britain. Biography Whalley was the daughter of Henry Octavius Whalley, a doctor working in Sydney, Australia. During the late 1890s she toured ... – Lady Clare References External links * 1920 films British historical drama films 1920s historical drama films Films directed by Fred Goodwins Films based on Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuthering Heights (1920 Film)
''Wuthering Heights'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by A. V. Bramble and starring Milton Rosmer, Colette Brettel and Warwick Ward. It is the first film adaptation made of the 1847 novel ''Wuthering Heights'' by Emily Brontë, and was primarily filmed in and around her home village of Haworth. It is not known whether the film currently survives, at silentera.com and it is considered to be a . Plot summary Cast * -[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With All Her Heart
''With All Her Heart'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Milton Rosmer, Mary Odette and Jack Vincent. It was based on the 1901 novel by the popular writer Charles Garvice. Many reviewers recommended the film on the strength of the original book.Bamford p.80 Cast * Milton Rosmer as Geoffrey Bell * Mary Odette Marie Odette Goimbault (10 August 1901 – 26 March 1987), known professionally as Mary Odette, was a French-born film actress. Odette starred in a number of films made by Astra Films. After the slump of 1924 dramatically reduced the number o ... as Cottie * Jack Vincent as Sidney Bassington * J. Hastings Batson as Earl of Stanborough * Harry Gilbey as Solicitor References Bibliography * Bamford, Kenton. ''Distorted Images: British National Identity and Film in the 1920s''. I.B. Tauris, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1920 films 1920 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Odds Against Her
''The Odds Against Her'' is a 1919 British silent drama film directed by Alexander Butler and starring Milton Rosmer, Edna Dormeuil and Lorna Della. It was made at Ealing Studios. Cast * Milton Rosmer as Leo Strathmore * Edna Dormeuil as Nanette * Lorna Della as Lolita Rios * George Foley as The Baron * Thomas H. MacDonald * Nancy Kenyon * Vernon Davidson * André Randall André Randall (9 December 1892 – 4 July 1974) was a French screen actor. He was born André Ayaïs in Bordeaux and died at Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. Filmography *1919: '' The Odds Against Her'' (directed by Alexander Butler) *1931: '' Mistigri'' ... References Bibliography * Bamford, Kenton. ''Distorted Images: British National Identity and Film in the 1920s''. I.B. Tauris, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1919 films 1919 drama films British silent feature films Films directed by Alexander Butler Ealing Studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
