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Robert Gordon (actor)
Robert Gordon (March 3, 1895 – October 26, 1971), born Robert Gordon Duncan, was an American silent film actor. He was born in Belleville, Kansas and died at the age of 76 in Victorville, California. He is credited with appearances in 35 films from 1917 to 1949. Partial filmography * ''The Varmint'' (1917) * ''Tom Sawyer'' (1917) * ''The Hired Man'' (1918) * '''Blue Blazes' Rawden'' (1918) * ''Huck and Tom'' (1918) * ''The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin'' (1918) * ''Missing'' (1918) * ''A Pair of Silk Stockings'' (1918) * ''Captain Kidd, Jr.'' (1919) * ''A Yankee Princess'' (1919) * '' The Blood Barrier'' (1920) * '' The Vice of Fools'' (1920) * ''Respectable by Proxy'' (1920) * ''My Husband's Other Wife'' (1920) * '' If Women Only Knew'' (1921) * '' The Rosary'' (1922) * ''The Super-Sex'' (1922) * ''The Mysterious Witness'' (1923) * ''The Greatest Menace'' (1923) * '' Main Street'' (1923) * ''Borrowed Husbands'' (1924) * '' The Measure of a Man'' (1924) * ''His People'' (1925) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Photoplay
''Photoplay'' was one of the first American film (another name for ''photoplay'') fan magazines. It was founded in 1911 in Chicago, the same year that J. Stuart Blackton founded '' Motion Picture Story,'' a magazine also directed at fans. For most of its run, ''Photoplay'' was published by Macfadden Publications. In 1921 ''Photoplay'' established what is considered the first significant annual movie award. The magazine ceased publication in 1980. History ''Photoplay'' began as a short fiction magazine concerned mostly with the plots and characters of films at the time and was used as a promotional tool for those films. In 1915, Julian Johnson and James R. Quirk became the editors (though Quirk had been vice president of the magazine since its inception), and together they created a format which would set a precedent for almost all celebrity magazines that followed. By 1918 the circulation exceeded 200,000, with the popularity of the magazine fueled by the public's increasing inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Respectable By Proxy
''Respectable by Proxy'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and starring Sylvia Breamer, Robert Gordon and William R. Dunn.Darby p.3 Cast * Sylvia Breamer as Betty Blair * Robert Gordon as John Stanley Hale * William R. Dunn as Clinton Hale * Bessie Stinson as Rita Middleton * Eulalie Jensen as Elizabeth Roddard * Margaret Barry Margaret Barry (1917–1989) was an Irish Traveller, traditional singer and banjo player. Biography Born Margaret Cleary in Cork into a family of Travellers and street singers, she taught herself how to play the zither banjo and the fiddle ... as Madame Hale * Morgan Thorpe as Clayton Walpole References Bibliography * Darby, William. ''Masters of Lens and Light: A Checklist of Major Cinematographers and Their Feature Films''. Scarecrow Press, 1991. External links * 1920 films 1920 drama films Silent American drama films Films directed by J. Stuart Blackton American silent feature films 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of The Pack
''King of the Pack'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent adventure film directed by Frank Richardson (director), Frank Richardson and starring Charlotte Stevens, Robert Gordon (actor), Robert Gordon and Vera Lewis.Connelly p.369 Produced by the independent film, independent Gotham Pictures, it was designed as a vehicle for Peter the Great, one of several dog stars to appear in films during the 1920s. Cast * Peter the Great as King, a Dog * Charlotte Stevens as Selah Blair * Robert Gordon (actor), Robert Gordon as Clint Sifton * Vera Lewis as 'Widder' Gasper * Mary Cornwallis as Kitty Carlyle * Danny Hoy as Bud Gasper * Frank Brownlee as Chuck Purdy * W.H. Davis as Sam Blair * Frank Norcross (actor), Frank Norcross as Dr. Joe Stoddard 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 St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night Ship
''The Night Ship'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Henry McCarty and starring Mary Carr, Tom Santschi and Robert Gordon.Connelly p.186 Synopsis After sailor Bob Randall returns home to Maine after six years being marooned in the South Seas, he discovers that his sweetheart has married the villanous Captain Jed Hobbs. He vows his revenge and manages to discover that Hobbs is gun running to Central America. Cast * Mary Carr as Martha Randall * Tom Santschi as Captain Jed Hobbs * Robert Gordon as Bob Randall * Margaret Fielding as Elizabeth Hobbs * Charles Sellon as Jimson Weed * Willis Marks as David Brooks * Charles W. Mack as Eli Stubbs * Mary McLain as Jamet Hobbs * L.J. O'Connor as Cassidy * Julian Rivero Julian Rivero (July 25, 1890 – February 24, 1976) was an American actor whose career spanned seven decades. He made his film debut in the 1923 silent melodrama, ''The Bright Shawl'', which starred Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Gish, William Powe ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shattered Lives
''Shattered Lives'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Henry McCarty and starring Edith Roberts, Robert Gordon, and Ethel Wales Ethel Wales (April 4, 1878 – February 15, 1952) was an American actress who appeared in more than 130 films during her 30-year career. Biography Born in 1878 in Passaic, New Jersey, Wales graduated from "Wisconsin university". Wales had .... Plot As described in a film magazine review, Mumsie is living on a farm with Donald, not knowing that he is her real son, having adopted him following a train wreck several years before. Her real son had been taken away by her husband when the boy was an infant. Red Myers is put in her home, posing as her son, by a shyster lawyer. The father, who has made a fortune in Alaska, is returning home to Mumsie when the plotters attempt to waylay him. Donald assists in the rescue of his father and it becomes evident that he is the rightful heir, while Red is apprehended. Donald marries Sally. Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His People
''His People'' (also known as Proud Heart) is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Edward Sloman about a young, Jewish boxer growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.Progressive Silent Film List: ''His People'' at silentera.com According to film historian Lester Friedman, “Sloman portrays immigrant life in America.”FLEFF Screening of Silent Film on Immigrant Life Will Feature World Premiere of Original Score /ref> Cast Score In 2004,[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Measure Of A Man (1924 Film)
''The Measure of a Man'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring William Desmond, Marin Sais and Francis Ford.Connelly p.168 Cast * William Desmond as John Fairmeadow * Albert J. Smith as Jack Flack * Francis Ford as 'Pale' Peter * Marin Sais as Clare, his wife * William Dyer as Billy the Beast * Robert Gordon as Donald * Harry Tenbrook as Charley * Zala Davis as Jenny Hitch * William H. Turner as Tom Hitch * Mary McAllister Mary McAllister, also known as Little Mary McAllister, (born Mary McAlister; May 27, 1908 – May 1, 1991) was an American silent film actress of Hollywood's early years, and a pioneer of child actors. Biography McAllister was born in Los An ... as Pattie Batch References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1924 films 1924 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borrowed Husbands
''Borrowed Husbands'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by David Smith and starring Florence Vidor. It was produced and distributed by Vitagraph Company of America. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Nancy Burrard's husband Gerard goes on a business trip to South America and she beguiles the lonely hours by borrowing a few husbands for flirtations purposes, and engaging in a flirtation with Major Desmond, who supposes her to be a widow. He meets her husband in South America, where the truth is made known to him. Many complications result through the philandering of Dr. Langwell with various married women and a nurse, who dies under suspicious circumstances. The martial troubles of the different wives are finally dispelled, and Nancy and her husband are reconciled so that all ends well. Cast Preservation With no prints of ''Borrowed Husbands'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film A lost film is a feature Feature may refer to: Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Street (1923 Film)
''Main Street'' is a 1923 American silent drama film based on the 1920 novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and directed by Harry Beaumont. A Broadway play version of the novel was produced in 1921. It was the first film to be released after the foundation of Warner Bros. Pictures on April 4, 1923. Plot As described in a film magazine review, a young city woman with advanced ideas marries a small town doctor, and go to live in a backwoods burg. Her irritation at the small talk and petty incidents which make up the lives of the townspeople finally culminate in her leaving home and going to work as a government clerk in Washington, D.C. After a time her husband follows her there and there is a reunion. Cast Box Office According to Warner Bros records, the film earned $510,000 domestically and $46,000 foreign. Preservation status ''Main Street'' is a lost film A lost film is a feature or short film that no longer exists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest Menace
''The Greatest Menace'' is a 1923 American silent crime film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Ann Little, Wilfred Lucas and Robert Gordon.Munden p.315 Cast * Ann Little as Velma Wright * Wilfred Lucas as Charles W. Wright * Robert Gordon as Charles W. Wright Jr * Harry Northrup as Herbert Van Raalte * Jack Livingston as Douglas Ferguson * Rhea Mitchell as Mary Lewis * Andy MacLennan as The Gopher * Mildred June as Mrs. Charles W. Wright Jr * David Kirby as Riley Hogan * Gordon Mullen as Tim * Lew Meehan James Lew Meehan (September 7, 1890 – August 10, 1951) was an American film actor. Meehan appeared in more than 200 films between 1921 and 1947. He was often the main villain in silent Westerns, but in sound films he was usually an "anon ... as Gus 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 * 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mysterious Witness
''The Mysterious Witness'' is a 1923 American silent Western film directed by Seymour Zeliff and starring Robert Gordon, Elinor Fair and Nanine Wright.Munden, p. 535 Cast * Robert Gordon as Johnny Brant * Elinor Fair as Ruth Garland * Nanine Wright Nanine Wright (June 3, 1876 – May 23, 1947) was an American silent film actress. She is known for her roles in '' Risky Business'' (1920) and the lost film serial ''Graft'' as Mrs. Larnigan. Filmography * ''The Mysterious Witness'' (1923) ... as Mrs. John Brant * Jack Connolly as Ed Carney * Wharton James as Jim Garland 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 * 1923 films 1923 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Film Booking Offices of America films Films based on American novels Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Super-Sex
''The Super-Sex'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Robert Gordon, Charlotte Pierce and Tully Marshall.Munden p.778 Cast * Robert Gordon as Miles Brewster Higgins * Charlotte Pierce as Irene Hayes * Tully Marshall as Mr. Higgins * Lydia Knott as Mrs. Higgins * Gertrude Claire as Grandma Brewster * Albert MacQuarrie as Cousin Roy * Louis Natheaux as J. Gordon Davis * George Bunny as Mr. Hayes * Evelyn Burns Evelyn may refer to: Places * Evelyn, London *Evelyn Gardens, a garden square in London * Evelyn, Ontario, Canada * Evelyn, Michigan, United States * Evelyn, Texas, United States * Evelyn, Wirt County, West Virginia, United States * Evel ... as Mrs. Hayes 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 States, Part 1''. Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
