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Ralph Emerson (actor)
Ralph Emerson (1899–1984) was an American stage and film actor. Goble p.372 He played a mixture of lead and supporting roles during the silent era. Selected filmography * '' The Face on the Bar-Room Floor'' (1923) * ''The Million Dollar Handicap'' (1925) * ''Three Pals'' (1926) * '' The Enemy'' (1927) * ''West Point'' (1927) * ''The Cheer Leader'' (1928) * ''The Albany Night Boat'' (1928) * ''Marriage by Contract'' (1928) * ''Hardboiled Rose'' (1929) * ''Dance Hall'' (1929) * ''Lotus Lady'' (1930) * ''I Believed in You ''I Believed in You'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Irving Cummings and written by William M. Conselman. The film stars Rosemary Ames, John Boles, Victor Jory, Gertrude Michael, George Meeker and Leslie Fenton. The film wa ...'' (1934) * '' A Night at Earl Carroll's'' (1940) References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Vogel, Michelle. ''Olive Borden: The Life and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell (, Montana Salish: Ql̓ispé, Kutenai language: kqayaqawakⱡuʔnam) is a city in, and the county seat of, Flathead County, Montana, United States. The 2020 census put Kalispell's population at 24,558. In Montana's northwest region, it is the largest city, and the commercial center, of the Kalispell Micropolitan Statistical Area. The name Kalispell is a Salish word meaning "flat land above the lake". History Using his own capital, Charles Edward Conrad, a businessman and banker from Fort Benton, Montana, formed the Kalispell Townsite Company with three other men. The townsite was quickly platted and lots began selling by the spring of 1891. Conrad built a large mansion in Kalispell in 1895. Kalispell was officially incorporated as a city in 1892. Since that time, the city has continued to grow in population, reaching 19,927 in 2010. As the largest city in northwest Montana, Kalispell serves as the county seat and commercial center of Flathead County. The city is con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cheer Leader
''The Cheer Leader'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Alan James and starring Ralph Graves, Gertrude Olmstead, and Shirley Palmer. Plot Cast * Ralph Graves as Jimmy Grant * Gertrude Olmstead as Jean Howard * Shirley Palmer as Elizabeth Summers * Ralph Emerson as Alfred Crandall * Harold Goodwin as Richard Crosby * Donald Stuart as Percival Spivins * Duke Martin as Chuck Casey * Harry Northrup as John Crandall * Ruth Cherrington as Mrs. Crandall * James Leonard as James Grant Sr * Lillian Langdon as Mrs. Grant * Bobby Nelson as Chester Grant * Charles North as Dean Sherwood Preservation A print of ''The Cheer Leader'' is held by the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The library .... References Bibliography * Wiley Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Film Actors
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1984 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. February * February 3 ** Dr. John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo transfer from one woman to another, resulting in a live birth. ** STS-41-B: Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' is launched on the 10th Space Shuttle mission. * February 7 – Astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk. * February 8– 19 – The 1984 Winter Olympics are held i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1899 Births
Events January 1899 * January 1 ** Spanish rule ends in Cuba, concluding 400 years of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. ** Queens and Staten Island become administratively part of New York City. * January 2 – **Bolivia sets up a customs office in Puerto Alonso, leading to the Brazilian settlers there to declare the Republic of Acre in a revolt against Bolivian authorities. **The first part of the Jakarta Kota–Anyer Kidul railway on the island of Java is opened between Batavia Zuid ( Jakarta Kota) and Tangerang. * January 3 – Hungarian Prime Minister Dezső Bánffy fights an inconclusive duel with his bitter enemy in parliament, Horánszky Nándor. * January 4 – **U.S. President William McKinley's declaration of December 21, 1898, proclaiming a policy of benevolent assimilation of the Philippines as a United States territory, is announced in Manila by the U.S. commander, General Elwell Otis, and angers independence activists who had fought against ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night At Earl Carroll's
''A Night at Earl Carroll's'' is a 1940 American musical film directed by Kurt Neumann and written by Lynn Starling. The film stars Ken Murray, Rose Hobart, Elvia Allman, Blanche Stewart, Earl Carroll, J. Carrol Naish, and Lela Moore. The film was released on December 6, 1940 by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast *Ken Murray as Barney Nelson *Rose Hobart as Ramona Lisa *Elvia Allman as Cobina Gusher *Blanche Stewart as Brenda Gusher *Earl Carroll as himself *J. Carrol Naish as Steve Kalkus *Lela Moore as herself *Jack Norton as Alonzo Smith *Russell Hicks as Mayor Jones of Hollywood *William B. Davidson as Mayor Green of San Bernardino * John Harmon as Mac *Forbes Murray as Mayor Brown of Pasadena * Ralph Emerson as Mayor Gray of Bakersfield * Ray Walker as Jerry *Allan Cavan as Mayor White of El Centro *George McKay as Mayor Stokes of San Diego * Truman Bradley as Radio Announcer *Beryl Wallace as Miss DuBarry *Ruth Rogers as Miss DeMilo *Sheila Ryan as Miss Borgia *John Laing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Believed In You
''I Believed in You'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Irving Cummings and written by William M. Conselman. The film stars Rosemary Ames, John Boles, Victor Jory, Gertrude Michael, George Meeker and Leslie Fenton. The film was released on February 23, 1934, by Fox Film Corporation. Plot Cast * Rosemary Ames as True Merrill * John Boles as Michael Harrison *Victor Jory as Jim Crowl * Gertrude Michael as Pamela Banks *George Meeker as Saracen Jones *Leslie Fenton as Russell Storm *Joyzelle Joyner as Vavara *Jed Prouty as Joe Long *Morgan Wallace as Oliver Lang *Luis Alberni as Giacomo * Frederik Vogeding as Reno * Walter Walker as Lacy * Arthur Housman as Jerry Hartman * Louise Beavers as Prisoner * Robert Walker as Detective * Ferdinand Gottschalk as Musician * Wini Shaw as Crowl's Girlfriend * Kay Hammond as Poetess * Gilbert Emery as Pamela's Friend * Lenita Lane as Novelist * Vadim Uraneff as Candy Vendor * Niles Welch as Painter * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lotus Lady
''Lotus Lady'' is a 1930 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Fern Andra, Ralph Emerson and Betty Francisco.Palmer p.462 Cast * Fern Andra as Tamarah * Ralph Emerson as Larry Kelland * Betty Francisco as Claire Winton * Lucien Prival as Castro * Frank Leigh as Brent * Edward Cecil as George Kelland * Junior Pironne as Laddie * James B. Leong as Li * Joyzelle Joyner Joyzelle Joyner (August 27, 1905 – November 30, 1980) was an American actress and dancer. She appeared in at least thirty films between 1925 and 1935, garnering some notoriety for her appearance in '' The Sign of the Cross''. Career Joyner be ... as The Dancer References Bibliography * Palmer, Scott. ''British Film Actors' Credits, 1895-1987''. McFarland, 1988. External links * 1930 films 1930 drama films 1930s English-language films American drama films Films directed by Phil Rosen American black-and-white films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Hall (1929 Film)
''Dance Hall'' is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film directed by Melville Brown and written by Jane Murfin and J. Walter Ruben, based on the short story of the same name by Vina Delmar. The film centers a love triangle with a shipping clerk competing with a dashing aviator for the affections of a young taxi dancer. It was Radio Pictures' second to last release of the decade, and was a critical and financial flop. Plot Shipping clerk Tommy Flynn ( Arthur Lake) engages Gracie Nolan (Olive Borden), a young taxi dancer, and the two gain some success in dance halls, winning several dance contests. As they do, he becomes infatuated with her, but she only has eyes for Ted Smith (Ralph Emerson) a pilot who wants her as a trophy of his own. Flynn is unsuccessful in his attempts to woo the young Gracie, until the pilot crashes during his attempt at a transcontinental flight. Flynn hides the fact from Gracie that the pilot is still alive, as he attempts to get her to fall in love w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardboiled Rose
''Hardboiled Rose'' is a 1929 American part-talkie romantic drama film directed by F. Harmon Weight and released by Warner Bros. It starred Myrna Loy, William Collier, Jr., and John Miljan. Plot A Southern belle (Loy) must work in a gambling house to pay off her father's debts, which drove him to suicide. She then meets a man who sweeps her off her feet and takes her away from it all. Cast * Myrna Loy as Rose Dunhamel * William Collier, Jr. as Edward Malo * John Miljan as Steve Wallace * Gladys Brockwell as Julie Malo * Lucy Beaumont as Grandmama Dunhamel * Ralph Emerson as John Trask * Edward Martindel as Jefferson Dunhamel * Otto Hoffman as Apyton Hale * Floyd Shackelford as Butler Production This was Loy's second starring role in a movie, after ''Turn Back the Hours'' (1928). ''Hardboiled Rose'' would become Myrna Loy's last part-talkie. After this movie Myrna Loy would make all-talking movies, with some filmed in Technicolor. Loy's early talkies in Technicolor were '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marriage By Contract
''Marriage by Contract'' is a 1928 American drama film directed by James Flood and starring Patsy Ruth Miller, Lawrence Gray and Robert Edeson. It was one of the first sound films produced by Tiffany Pictures, one of the largest independent studios in Hollywood at the time, and was followed by '' Lucky Boy''.Crafton p.311 Cast * Patsy Ruth Miller as Margaret * Lawrence Gray as Don * Robert Edeson as Winters * Ralph Emerson as Arthur * Shirley Palmer as Molly * John St. Polis as Father * Claire McDowell as Mother * Ruby Lafayette as Grandma * Duke Martin as Dirke * Raymond Keane Raymond Keane, born Raymond Kortz, (1906–1973) was an American actor during the silent film era. He was tall and striking. He was the son of jeweler Harry Kortz. He died in Los Angeles. Selected filmography * '' The Midnight Sun'' (1926) * ' ... as Drury References Bibliography * Donald Crafton. ''The Talkies: American Cinema's Transition to Sound, 1926-1931''. University of Californi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Albany Night Boat
''The Albany Night Boat'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Alfred Raboch and starring Olive Borden, Ralph Emerson and Duke Martin.Connelly p.7 It was produced and distributed by the independent Tiffany Pictures, one of the largest companies outside the major studios. Synopsis Ken, the searchlight operator on the night boat to Albany rescues Georgie from drowning in the Hudson River after she jumps off a yacht. The two get married but their happiness is threatened by Ken's colleague Steve who attempts to seduce her. Cast * Olive Borden as Georgie * Ralph Emerson as Ken * Duke Martin Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, grand princes, grand dukes, and sovereign princes. As royalty or nobility, they are rank ... as Steve * Nellie Bryden as Morth Crary * Helen Marlowe as The Blonde References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
