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The Midnight Cabaret
''The Midnight Cabaret'' is a 1923 American film directed by Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy. Cast * Larry Semon as Larry, a Waiter * Kathleen Myers as Kathleen, a Cabaret Performer * Oliver Hardy as Oliver, an Impetuous Suitor (as Babe Hardy) * Fred DeSilva * William Hauber * Al Thompson * Joe Rock See also * List of American films of 1923 This is a list of American films released in 1923. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P–Q R S T U V W Y–Z Shorts See also * 1923 in the United States References External links 1923 ... * Oliver Hardy filmography References External links * 1923 films 1923 comedy films 1923 short films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Larry Semon Silent American comedy films American comedy short films 1920s American films {{short-silent-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Semon
Lawrence Semon (February 9, 1889 – October 8, 1928) was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter during the silent film era. In his day, Semon was considered a major movie comedian, but he is now remembered mainly for working with both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy before they started working together. He is also sometimes noted for directing (as well as appearing in) the 1925 silent film '' The Wizard of Oz'', which had a slight influence on the better-known 1939 talkie '' The Wizard of Oz'' released by MGM. The film was included in the 2005 three-disc DVD version of the 1939 film, along with other silent ''Oz'' movies. Early life Born in West Point, Mississippi, Semon was the son of a travelling Jewish vaudeville magician Zera Semon, who billed himself as "Zera the Great". His mother, Irene Semon (née Rea) worked as his assistant. Along with his older sister, Semon joined his parents' act until his father's death. After completing his education in Savannah, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Hardy
Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, ''Outwitting Dad'', in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy. Early life and education Oliver Hardy was born Norvell Hardy in Harlem, Georgia. His father, Oliver, was a Confederate States Army veteran of the American Civil War who had been wounded at the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, and was a recruiting officer for Company K, 16th Georgia Regiment. The elder Oliver Hardy assisted his father in running the remnants of the family's cotton plantation. He then bought a share in a retail business and was elected full-time Tax Collector for Columbia Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Myers
Kathleen Myers (April 16, 1899 – September 27, 1959) was an American film actress of the silent era. Biography Myers was the daughter of S. C. Myers, manager of Chrome Steel Works in Newark, New Jersey. Appearing in 22 feature films between 1921 and 1928, "graduating from straight comedies to comedy drama and feature plays." She also had lead roles in some films made in South America. Myers was a leading lady in a number of action or adventure productions, including ''Dick Turpin'' (1925), in which she starred alongside Tom Mix.Solomon p. 292 During the early 1920s she also appeared in a number of comedy shorts, often featuring Oliver Hardy. Partial filmography * ''Reputation'' (1921) - Ingenue (stage sequence) * '' The Secret Four'' (1921) * ''Captain Kidd'' (1922, Serial) - Louise Bradley * ''Flaming Hearts'' (1922) * ''Der Fluch der Habgier'' (1922) * ''The Barnyard'' (1923, Short) - The Farmer's Daughter * ''The Gown Shop'' (1923, Short) - Head saleslady * '' Stolen Secr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Hauber
William Hauber (May 20, 1891 – July 17, 1929) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1913 and 1928. He was born in Brownsville, Minnesota, and died in California in a plane crash during aerial scouting for film locations during the production of the film ''The Aviator'' in 1929. Selected filmography * ''Kid Speed'' (1924) * ''Her Boy Friend'' (1924) * '' Trouble Brewing'' (1924) * ''Lightning Love'' (1923) * ''The Gown Shop'' (1923) * ''The Midnight Cabaret'' (1923) * ''The Barnyard'' (1923) * ''The Counter Jumper'' (1922) * '' The Agent'' (1922) * ''Golf'' (1922) * '' A Pair of Kings'' (1922) * '' The Show'' (1922) * '' The Sawmill'' (1922) * '' The Bell Hop'' (1921) * ''The Fall Guy'' (1921) * ''The Rent Collector'' (1921) * ''The Bakery'' (1921) * ''The Stage Hand'' (1920) * ''Dull Care'' (1919) * '' Frauds and Frenzies'' (1918) * ''Bears and Bad Men'' (1918) * ''Huns and Hyphens'' (1918) * '' Love, Loot and Crash'' (1915) * '' Tillie's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Thompson
Al Thompson (September 21, 1884 – March 1, 1960) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 170 films between 1916 and 1958. Well known in the industry for performing the more difficult stunts, he kept busy as a stunt double for Andy Clyde in the latter's many movies and also appeared in many ''Three Stooges'' shorts. The wiry, athletic Thompson performed in a variety of bit parts and was equally comfortable in roles as varied as laundry worker, professor, desk clerk, or sign painter. Selected filmography * ''Dull Care'' (1919, Short) * ''The Stage Hand'' (1920, Short) - The Show Manager * ''The Bakery'' (1921, Short) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''The Fall Guy'' (1921, Short) * ''The Bell Hop'' (1921, Short) * ''The Sawmill'' (1922, Short) - The boss * '' The Show'' (1922, Short) - Man who Smuggles Family In * ''Golf'' (1922, Short) - The father * '' The Agent'' (1922, Short) * ''The Counter Jumper'' (1922, Short) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''The Barnyard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Rock
Joe Rock (born Joseph Simberg, December 25, 1893 – December 5, 1984) was an American film producer, director, actor,Obituary ''Variety'', December 12, 1984, page 63. and screenwriter. He produced a series of 12 two reel short subject A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes ... comedies starring Stan Laurel in the 1920s. Career Joe Rock began his career as a stunt double for Mary Pickford. He soon became a comedian in silent films working under his real name, Joe Simberg. He had a broad grin and protruding ears, which gave him a comical appearance – but soon found greater success as a producer. A short-lived career with Vitagraph Studios as a comedian teamed with Earl Montgomery in countless comedy shorts such as ''Hash and Havoc'' (1916), ''Stowaways and Strategy'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of American Films Of 1923
This is a list of American films released in 1923. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P–Q R S T U V W Y–Z Shorts See also * 1923 in the United States References External links 1923 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1923 1923 Film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... Lists of 1923 films by country or language 1920s in American cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Hardy Filmography
__NOTOC__ These are the films of Oliver Hardy as an actor. For the filmography of Laurel and Hardy Laurel and Hardy were a British-American Double act, comedy duo act during the early Classical Hollywood cinema, Classical Hollywood era of American cinema, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and American Oliver Hardy (1892–19 ... as a team, see: Laurel and Hardy films. Unconfirmed film appearances * ''The Artist's Model'' (1916) * ''Terrible Kate'' (1917) * ''His Movie Mustache'' (1917) * ''Bad Kate'' (1917) * ''This Is Not My Room'' (1917) * ''Pipe Dreams and Prizes'' (1920) * ''The Perfect Lady'' (1924) * '' Roaring Lions at Home'' (1924) * ''Laughing Ladies'' (1925) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hardy, Oliver Male actor filmographies American filmographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1923 Films
The following is an overview of 1923 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top seven films released in 1923 by U.S. gross are as follows: Events *April 4 – Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. incorporated in the United States. *April 15 – Lee De Forest demonstrates the Phonofilm sound-on-film system at the Rivoli Theater in New York with a series of short musical films featuring vaudeville performers. *Henry Roussel's ''Les Opprimés'' is released, introducing mattes (painted by W. Percy Day) to French cinema. *October 16 – Brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney establish the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio (later to be known as Walt Disney Productions). Notable films released in 1923 American films unless stated otherwise A *''Adam's Rib'', directed by Cecil B. DeMille *''The Ancient Law (Das alte Gesetz)'', directed by E. A. Dupont, starring Henny Porten – (Germany) *''Ashes of Vengeanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1923 Comedy Films
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1923 Short Films
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album ''Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipknot. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Silent Short Films
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