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Queenie Rosson
Queenie Rosson (February 24, 1889 – December 19, 1978, West Palm Beach, Florida) was an early American silent film actress. She starred in 20 silent films between 1914 and 1916 Events Below, the events of the First World War have the "WWI" prefix. January * January 1 – The British Royal Army Medical Corps carries out the first successful blood transfusion, using blood that had been stored and cooled. * ... in films such as The Love Hermit working with actors such as Charlotte Burton and Harry von Meter. Filmography *'' The Love Hermit'' (1916) .... Grace Hamilton *Matchin' Jim (1916) *The Gambler's Lost Love (1916) *'' That Gal of Burke's'' (1916) *The Quicksands of Deceit (1916) *The Demon of Fear (1916) *The Gulf Between (1916/II) *With a Life at Stake (1916) .... Bess, Telephone Operator ... aka The Broncho Buster's Bargain (US: reissue title) *Billy Van Deusen's Muddle (1916) *A Trunk an' Trouble (1916) *The Laird o'Knees (1916) *'' The Broken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groton, Massachusetts
Groton is a town in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, within the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The population was 11,315 at the 2020 census. It is home to two prep schools: Lawrence Academy at Groton, founded in 1792 and the third-oldest private school in Massachusetts; and Groton School, founded in 1884. The town was a battlefield in King Philip's War and Queen Anne's War, as England and France competed through their North American colonies from the 17th century well into the 18th century. It was the birthplace of William Prescott, who commanded the colonial forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution. In postwar years, it had incidents of insurrection during Shays' Rebellion (1786–1787). History The area surrounding modern-day Groton has, for thousands of years, been the territory of various cultures of indigenous peoples. They settled along the rivers, which they used for domestic tasks, fishing and transportation. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Von Meter
Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited Harry van Meter) was an American silent film actor. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound films were beginning. Born in Malta Bend, Missouri, von Meter was signed by the Thanhouser Company based in New Rochelle, New York in 1912, moving to American Film Studios a year or two later. He appeared in the 1923 film ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' as Monsignor Neufchatel. He died in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California in 1956, at age 85. Filmography 1912 * '' Maud Muller'' * ''The Power of Melody'' * '' The Half-Breed's Way'' * ''The Belle of Bar-Z Ranch'' * '' The Bandit of Tropico'' 1913 * ''Rose of San Juan'' * '' The Haunted House'' * '' The Idol of Bonanza Camp'' * '' The Oath of Pierre'' * '' The Proof of the Man'' * '' The Snake'' * '' A Forest Romance'' * '' For the Peace of Bear Valley'' * '' Justice of the Wild'' * '' In the Mountains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of Republican People's Party, CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd government). * January 6 – The Holy Crown of Hungary (also known as Stephen of Hungary Crown) is returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held since World War II. * January 10 – Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal, a critic of the Nicaraguan government, is assassinated; riots erupt against Anastasio Somoza Debayle, Somoza's government. * January 18 – The European Court of Human Rights finds the British government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. * January 22 – Ethiopia declares the ambassador of West Germany ''persona non grata''. * January 24 ** Soviet Union, Soviet satellite Kosmos 954 burns up in Earth's atmosphere, scattering debris over Canada's Northwest Territories. ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1889 Births
Events January–March * January 1 ** The total solar eclipse of January 1, 1889 is seen over parts of California and Nevada. ** Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experiences a vision, leading to the start of the Ghost Dance movement in the Dakotas. * January 4 – An Act to Regulate Appointments in the Marine Hospital Service of the United States is signed by President Grover Cleveland. It establishes a Commissioned Corps of officers, as a predecessor to the modern-day U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. * January 5 – Preston North End F.C. is declared the winner of the inaugural Football League in England. * January 8 – Herman Hollerith receives a patent for his electric tabulating machine in the United States. * January 15 – The Coca-Cola Company is originally incorporated as the Pemberton Medicine Company in Atlanta, Georgia. * January 22 – Columbia Phonograph is formed in Washington, D.C. * January 30 – Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Silent Film Actresses
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grind (1915 Film)
''The Grind'' is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse, written by Ida May Park (De Grasse's wife), and featuring Lon Chaney, Pauline Bush and Queenie Rosson. The film is now considered to be lost. The film was released in England as ''On The Verge of Sin''. A still exists showing Lon Chaney in the role of Henry Leslie. Plot Jean Chesney has always been like a mother to her two younger sisters, Rita and Lily. Jean works as an extra girl at the local theatre, forcing her to leave her sisters alone in the evenings. Henry Leslie (Lon Chaney), Rita's employer, has been making advances toward her even though he is married, while his son Bob Leslie drunkenly forces his attentions on Jean who slaps his face. Bob frequently sends Jean flowers, which she consistently rejects. Lily is taken ill, and Henry Leslie promises Rita that he can do much to help her sick sister. Later, Jean returns home to find Rita gone; Lily reluctantly confides that Rita has gone for a ride ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Broken Cross (1916 Film)
''The Broken Cross'' is a 1916 American silent short romantic film directed by Thomas Ricketts starring Harold Lockwood and May Allison. Cast *Harold Lockwood *May Allison *Queenie Rosson Queenie Rosson (February 24, 1889 – December 19, 1978, West Palm Beach, Florida) was an early American silent film actress. She starred in 20 silent films between 1914 and 1916 Events Below, the events of the First World War have ... * Harry von Meter Plot References External links * 1910s romance films 1916 films Silent American romance films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Tom Ricketts 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language romance films 1916 short films {{1910s-romance-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Gal Of Burke's
''That Gal of Burke's'' is a lost 1916 silent short film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Ann Little. It was released by the Mutual Film Company.''Pictorial History of the Silent Screen'' p.119 c.1953 by Daniel Blum Cast *Ann Little - Tommie Burke (*as Anna Little) * Jack Richardson - Arnold Blake *Frank Borzage - Charles Percival * Dick La Reno - Mr. Burke *Gordona Bennet - Mr. Burke's Sister (as Gordona Bennett) *Queenie Rosson Queenie Rosson (February 24, 1889 – December 19, 1978, West Palm Beach, Florida) was an early American silent film actress. She starred in 20 silent films between 1914 and 1916 Events Below, the events of the First World War have ... - Mabel, Mr. Burke's Niece References External linksThat Gal of Burke's at IMDb.com 1916 films American silent short films Films directed by Frank Borzage 1910s American films {{Short-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Burton
Charlotte E. Burton (May 30, 1881 – March 28, 1942) was an American silent film actress. Career Born in San Francisco, Burton was signed by the American Film Manufacturing Company in 1912 where she worked for several years. She joined Essanay Studios which she sued in 1919 for $25,000 for breach of contract. She originally signed with the company believing she would be acting in mostly drama film but she was cast in mostly comedy films. Her salary had been $200 a week with an option for her services at the rate of $300 a week for a second year. Charlotte claimed that she was signed by Essanay business manager, Vernon R. Day, to a contract extending from November 1916 until November 1918. She was discharged without reason. When Burton came to the Chicago, studio she refused a role offered her in a Black Cat comedy, presented to her by Essanay president George K. Spoor. She declined because she was not a comedian. Instead, she accepted a role as leading lady in a film f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida. Located on a barrier island in east-central Palm Beach County, the town is separated from several nearby cities including West Palm Beach and Lake Worth Beach by the Intracoastal Waterway to its west, though Palm Beach borders a small section of the latter and South Palm Beach at its southern boundaries. As of the 2020 census, Palm Beach had a year-round population of 9,245, an increase from 8,348 people in the 2010 census. Further, around 25,000 people reside in the town between November and April. The Jaega arrived on the modern-day island of Palm Beach approximately 3,000 years ago. Later, white settlers reached the area as early as 1872, and opened a post office about five years later. Elisha Newton "Cap" Dimick, later the town's first mayor, established Palm Beach's first hotel, the Cocoanut Grove House, in 1880, but Standard Oil tycoon Henry Flagler became instrumental in transforming t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Hermit
''The Love Hermit'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Jack Prescott. The film stars William Russell and Charlotte Burton. Cast * William Russell as Tom Weston * Charlotte Burton as Marie Bolton * Harry von Meter as James Bolton * William Stowell as Jack Hillman * Queenie Rosson Queenie Rosson (February 24, 1889 – December 19, 1978, West Palm Beach, Florida) was an early American silent film actress. She starred in 20 silent films between 1914 and 1916 in films such as The Love Hermit working with actors such as Char ... as Grace Hamilton * Ashton Dearholt in Undetermined Role References External links * 1916 films 1916 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1910s American films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1916 In Film
The year 1916 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Events * Charlie Chaplin signs for Mutual Film for a salary of $10,000 a week and a signing on fee of $150,000, making him one of the highest-paid people in the United States. * June 24 – Mary Pickford signs a contract for $10,000 a week plus profit participation, guaranteeing her over $1 million per year. * July 19 – Famous Players-Lasky is formed through a merger of Adolph Zukor's Famous Players Film Company and Jesse L. Lasky's Feature Play Company. Later in the year, they acquire distributor Paramount Pictures. * August 10 – The official British documentary propaganda film ''The Battle of the Somme'' is premièred in London. In the first six weeks of general release (from 20 August) 20 million people view it. * September 5 – Release of D. W. Griffith's epic film '' Intolerance: Love's Struggle Through the Ages'', starring Lillian Gish (as "The Eternal Motherhood") and Constance Talmadge (in two rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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