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Percy Challenger
Percy Challenger (September 3, 1858 – July 23, 1932) was a film and theater actor in the United States. He appeared in dozens of films. He was born in England. He acted in and managed the eastern tour of Virginia Drew Prescott (Melbourne MacDowell)'s playlet ''Man of the People''. Challenger was a vaudeville actor. A 1911 performance in Chicago was reviewed by ''The Billboard'', reading, "Percy Challenger, an English entertainer, was first on the program, and although his act was rather odd, it seemed to take very well. Mr. Challenger's work as an elocutionist was very good". He won plaudits as a supporting actor in films. His performance in ''Flames of Chance'' (1918) was received as "clever" in a review in ''Variety''. ''Variety'' reviewed his performance in ''Trumpet'' (1920) positively, noting, "Percy Challenger comes in for a bit in the role of Valinsky, a dunk-investor. The detail with which he dresses the character is striking. He also contributed valuable assistance..." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia Drew Prescott
Willet Melbourne MacDowell (November 22, 1856 – February 18, 1941) was an American stage and screen actor. He began on the legitimate stage in the 1870s and first appeared on the silent screen in 1917. He used the stage name Virginia Drew Prescott. Biography Willet Melbourne MacDowell was born in Little Washington, New Jersey (now South River, New Jersey). He had an older brother named E. A. MacDowell, who was the father of future actress Claire McDowell. As a teen Melbourne went to sea in the Merchant Marines, eventually becoming a mate. Back in the US he had his first acting experience in Montreal at a theatre where he was a ticket seller, assistant doorkeeper and where his brother was employed as an actor. MacDowell was occasionally asked upon to act. Here in Montreal he got a chance to act with Adelaide Neilson, a legend in her short life, in the Shakespeare play ''As You Like It''. Neilson played one of the main characters ''Rosalind'', and MacDowell was briefly on as ''C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Every Woman Wants (1919 Film)
''What Every Woman Wants'' is a 1919 American drama film directed by Jesse D. Hampton and starring Grace Darmond, Wilfred Lucas, Forrest Stanley, and Claire Du Brey. Based on a screenplay by William Parker, the film was released by the Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation. Plot As described in a film magazine, Gloria Graham (Darmond), a young woman employed at an office for a small salary, believes that the capacity of a business woman for success depends upon dressing well. After she goes into debt, she is about to be rescued by marriage to the man she loves, Philip Belden (Stanley), but World War I breaks out and he enlists. She then falls for a snare set by her employer Horace Lennon (Lucas), who sends her to a clothing shop with a card allowing her to buy what she wants and to charge it to his account. After news arrives that her lover is missing in action, she marries her employer to allow her to indulge in her love of luxury. Her soldier lover, released from a German prisoner- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracked To Earth
''Tracked to Earth'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William Worthington and written by Wallace C. Clifton. The film stars Frank Mayo, Virginia Valli, Harold Goodwin, Duke R. Lee, Buck Connors, and Arthur Millett. The film was released on March 6, 1922, by Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Cast * Frank Mayo as Charles Cranner * Virginia Valli as Anna Jones * Harold Goodwin as Dick Jones * Duke R. Lee as Stub Lou Tate * Buck Connors as Shorty Fuller * Arthur Millett as 'Big Bill' Angus * Lon Poff Alonzo M. "Lon" Poff (February 8, 1870 – August 8, 1952) was an American film actor who appeared in almost 100 films between 1917 and 1951. Born in Bedford, Indiana, he was the son of Mrs. Mary E. Poff, and he had a sister, Grace Poff. H ... as Meenie Wade * Percy Challenger as Zed White References External links * {{William Worthington 1922 films 1922 Western (genre) films Universal Pictures films Films directed by William Worthin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smilin' Jim
''Smilin is the thirteenth overall and eighth North American album by the a cappella group Rockapella. It is legendary bass Barry Carl's last album as a member of the group and the first appearance of Carl's successor, George Baldi III. It was re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004. Track listing Personnel *Scott Leonard – high tenor *Kevin Wright – tenor *Elliott Kerman – baritone *Barry Carl – bass *George Baldi III – bass *Jeff Thacher – vocal percussion Special Appearances *Sean Altman Sean Altman (born May 9, 1961) is an American musician and songwriter. He is a founder and former lead singer (tenor) of the a capella musical group Rockapella and a pioneer of the modern a cappella movement. He was a member of Rockapella from ... - "Shambala" *Eli Kerman – "Summertime Blues", "No Doubt At All" *Natalie Leonard – "Millennial Lady" {{Authority control 2002 albums Rockapella albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taking Chances (1922 Film)
''Taking Chances'' is a 1922 American silent film. A showing in Cleveland Heights was interrupted by police for violating Blue Laws prohibiting Sunday (Sabbath) entertainment showings and performances. Arrests were made. Plot A book salesman (Talmadge) talks his way into a position as secretary to a millionaire capitalist (Challenger) and eventually wins the hand of the mans daughter (Gray) by foiling a plot against her father's wealth and punishing one of the plotters (Dewey).Moving Picture World, 18 Feb 1922, p. 756 Production The film was produced by Phil Goldstone Productions, with Grover Jones as the director and Harry Fowler as the cinematographer. Cast * Richard Talmadge as himself * Zella Gray as Mildred Arlington * Elmer Dewey as José Borquez * Percy Challenger Percy Challenger (September 3, 1858 – July 23, 1932) was a film and theater actor in the United States. He appeared in dozens of films. He was born in England. He acted in and managed the eastern tou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody's Fool (1921 Film)
''Nobody's Fool'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film written and directed by King Baggot and starring Marie Prevost, Helen Harris and Vernon Snively.Munden p.550 Cast * Marie Prevost as Polly Gordon * Helen Harris as Mary Hardy * Vernon Snively as Vincent DePuyster * R. Henry Guy as Dr. Hardy * Percy Challenger as Joshua Alger * Harry Myers as Artemis Alger * George Kuwa as Ah Gone * Lucretia Harris as Melinda * Lydia Yeamans Titus Lydia Yeamans Titus (12 December 1857 – 30 December 1929) was an Australian-born American singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress who had a lengthy career in vaudeville and cinema. She was remembered on stage for her ''Baby-Talk'' act and a ... as Housekeeper 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 * 1921 films 1921 comedy films 1920s English-language films Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sting Of The Lash
''The Sting of the Lash'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Henry King and starring Pauline Frederick, Clyde Fillmore, and Lawson Butt.''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 166 Cast * Pauline Frederick as Dorothy Keith * Clyde Fillmore as Joel Grant * Lawson Butt as Rhodes * Lionel Belmore as Ben Ames * Jack Richardson as Seeley * Edwin Stevens as Daniel Keith * Betty Hall as Crissy (6 years) * Evelyn McCoy as Crissy (10 years) * Percy Challenger Percy Challenger (September 3, 1858 – July 23, 1932) was a film and theater actor in the United States. He appeared in dozens of films. He was born in England. He acted in and managed the eastern tour of Virginia Drew Prescott (Melbourne MacDowe ... as Rorke References Bibliography * Donald W. McCaffrey & Christopher P. Jacobs. ''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema''. Greenwood Publishing, 1999. External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films Silent American drama films Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Mad Bargain
''Her Mad Bargain'' is a 1921 American drama film directed by Edwin Carewe and written by Josephine Quirk. The film stars Anita Stewart, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Helen Raymond, Adele Farrington, Margaret McWade, and Percy Challenger. The film was released on December 12, 1921, by Associated First National Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine, Alice Lambert (Stewart), after spending ten years in idleness and luxury, finds herself without funds and must make her way in the world. She becomes a cloak model, but the proprietor of the shop proves to be a despicable character and she leaves when he attempts to embrace her. She next secures work as an artist's model, but flees from the studio half clad when the artist attempts to make violent love to her. She seeks refuge in another studio belonging to artist David Leighton (McGrail), who prevents her suicide by offering to loan her $50,000. In return, she is to take out a life insurance policy for $75,000 for one year. At the en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolves Of The North (1921 Film)
''Wolves of the North'' is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by Norman Dawn and starring Herbert Heyes, Percy Challenger and Eva Novak. Cast *Herbert Heyes as 'Wiki' Jack Horn *Percy Challenger as Professor Norris *Eva Novak as Aurora Norris *Starke Patteson as David Waters *Barbara Tennant Barbara Tennant (19 May 1892 – 18 March 1982) was an English actress. She appeared in over a hundred silent films between 1912 and 1928. Early life Barbara Tennant was born in London, and began performing there. She moved to North America a ... as Jenfau Jen *Eagle Eye as Massakee *Clyde Tracy as Lech *Millie Impolito as Rose of Spain References Bibliography * External links * 1921 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American Western (genre) films Films directed by Norman Dawn American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films 1920s American films {{1920s-US-film-stub ... [...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] |
False Kisses
''False Kisses'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Paul Scardon and starring Miss DuPont, Pat O'Malley and Lloyd Whitlock.Munden p.228 Cast * Miss DuPont as Jennie * Pat O'Malley as Paul * Lloyd Whitlock as Jim * Camilla Clark as Pauline * Percy Challenger as John Peters * Madge Hunt as Mrs. Simpson * Fay Winthrop as Mrs. Glimp * Joseph Hazelton as Mr. Glimp * Mary Philbin Mary Loretta Philbin (July 16, 1902 – May 7, 1993) was an American film actress of the silent film era, who is best known for playing the roles of Christine Daaé in the 1925 film ''The Phantom of the Opera '' opposite Lon Chaney, and as Dea in ... as Mary 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 * 1921 films 1921 drama films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films American silent feature films 1920s En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cheater (1920 Film)
''The Cheater'' is a lost film, lost 1920 silent film drama directed by Henry Otto and starring May Allison. It was released by Metro Pictures. Cast *May Allison - Lilly Meany *King Baggot - Lord Asgarby *Frank Currier - Peg Meany *Harry von Meter - Bill Tozer (*as Harry Van Meter) *May Giraci - Eve Asgarby (*as May Geraci) *Percy Challenger - Mr. Prall *Lucille Ward - Mrs. Prall *P. Dempsey Tabler - Doctor *Alberta Lee - Nurse ''uncredited'' *Rudolph Valentino - Extra References External links * * Moving Picture World; The Cheater archived) 1920 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by Henry Otto American films based on plays American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1920 drama films Metro Pictures films 1920 lost films Lost drama films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
