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Theodore Lorch
Theodore "Ted" Lorch (September 29, 1873 – November 12, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1908 and 1947. Biography Born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1873, Lorch appeared in several Three Stooges comedies. He was the suspicious Major "Bloodhound" Filbert in ''Uncivil Warriors'', the snooty psychologist Professor Sedlitz in ''Half-Wits Holiday'', and General Muster in ''Goofs and Saddles''. He also performed tiny bit roles, such as the butler in ''If a Body Meets a Body'' and ''Micro-Phonies''. Lorch died on November 12, 1947. His final Stooge film, ''The Hot Scots'', was released posthumously in 1948. He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Selected filmography * ''The Last of the Mohicans'' (1920) - Chingachgook * ''Gasoline Gus'' (1921) - Dry Check Charlie * ''Shell Shocked Sammy'' (1923) * ''Westbound'' (1924) * ''The Sea Hawk'' (1924) - Turkish Merchant (uncredited) * ''Dangerous Pleasure'' (192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sphinx (1933 Film)
''The Sphinx'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code mystery drama film directed by Phil Rosen. The film was remade by William Beaudine as ''Phantom Killer'' in 1942. Plot A man comes out of the office of "Garfield Investment Company". He meets the janitor in the stairs and asks him for a match, and then what time it is. "It's nine" the Italian-American janitor Luigi Bacciagalupi answers and wants to know from which apartment he came out. The man leaves without answering. Shortly after, the janitor finds a dead man in the office of "Garfield Investment Company". Newspaperman Burton from the Chronicle is there to talk with the inspector. Before he can see him he talks with the watching police officer, and after a while, realizes that the Garfield Investment Company just that morning went bankrupt. "Another broker went down the flush". The janitor recognizes on the police records the man who came out of the office, Mr. Breen. During the trial he sticks to what he has seen and what he has hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folly Of Youth
''Folly of Youth'' is a 1925 American independent silent crime drama film directed by Paul Hurst and starring Gaston Glass, Hedda Nova and Noah Beery.Munden p.258 It takes place during the era of Prohibition. Synopsis After his sister falls ill from drinking some bad booze, Robert Cartwright sets out to investigate and expose those bootleggers but unexpectedly encounters an attractive woman who has been roped into the gang of criminals. Cast * Gaston Glass as Robert Cartwright * Hedda Nova as Leona Haynes * Noah Beery as Lee Haynes * Gertrude Astor as Evelyn Cartwright * Rosaline Marlin * Eric Mayne * Theodore Lorch Theodore "Ted" Lorch (September 29, 1873 – November 12, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1908 and 1947. Biography Born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1873, Lorch appeared in several Three Stooges ... References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailor Izzy Murphy
''Sailor Izzy Murphy'' is a 1927 comedy-drama film released from Warner Bros. Pictures starring George Jessel, Audrey Ferris, Warner Oland and John Milijan. The film was a follow up to a previous film starring Jessel titled '' Private Izzy Murphy''. The premiere was set for October 8, 1927, at Warners' Theater, two days after the premiere of ''The Jazz Singer'', the first talking film (Part-talkie) starring Al Jolson. ''Sailor Izzy Murphy'' was filmed as a silent film, but was also released with a Vitaphone music soundtrack, with music and sound effects recorded on transcription disks which was synchronized with the film, but with no spoken dialogue. Plot Izzy, a perfume vendor, is urged by Jake, his partner, to sell Monsieur Jules, a millionaire perfume merchant, their special formula, but the merchant is incensed to see his daughter's picture on Izzy's perfume bottles and gives him the bum's rush. Aboard Jules's palatial yacht, he receives from Orchid Joe notes threatening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Jack (1927 Film)
''Black Jack'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Orville O. Dull and written by Harold Shumate. The film stars Buck Jones, Barbara Bennett, Theodore Lorch, George Berrell, Harry Cording and William Caress. The film was released on September 25, 1927, by Fox Film Corporation. Cast * Buck Jones as Phil Dolan * Barbara Bennett as Nancy Blake * Theodore Lorch as Sam Vonner * George Berrell as Judge * Harry Cording as Haskins * William Caress as First Deputy * Buck Moulton as Second Deputy * Murdock MacQuarrie as Holbrook * Frank Lanning as Kentuck * Mark Hamilton as Slim * Sam Allen as Ed Holbrook Preservation status * The film is currently a lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ... film. References External links * * {{allmovie, 85210, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Missing Link (1927 Film)
''The Missing Link'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and starring Syd Chaplin, Ruth Hiatt and Tom McGuire. The title is a reference to the so-called "missing link" that connects man and the ape. Reception The film was a major production by Warner Brothers, with a budget of $313,000. It earned $608,000, more than any other silent film released by the studio that season. The ''New York Times'' critic Mordaunt Hall praised the film, observing "there are sequences in this comic contraption that are almost ceirtain to appeal to anybody". Main cast * Syd Chaplin as Arthur Wells * Ruth Hiatt Ruth Hiatt (born Ruth Redfern; January 6, 1906 – April 21, 1994) was an American actress in motion pictures beginning in the silent film era. She is best known for performing in 1920s comedies directed by Jack White, Norman Taurog, and ... as Beatrice Braden * Tom McGuire as Colonel Braden * Crauford Kent as Lord Melville Dryden * Nick C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracked By The Police
''Tracked by the Police'' is a 1927 silent film produced and distributed by the Warner Bros. with a story written by Darryl Zanuck. It stars dog actor Rin Tin Tin. Ray Enright directed with 'Rinty's' costars being Jason Robards, Sr. and Virginia Brown Faire. The film may have had a Vitaphone sound effects/music track that is now lost. The film is preserved at the Library of Congress. Cast *Rin Tin Tin as Satan * Jason Robards, Sr. as Bob Owen *Virginia Brown Faire as Marcella Bradley *Tom Santschi as "Sandy" Sturgeon *Nanette the Dog as Satan's girlfriend *Dave Morris as "Wyoming" Willie *Theodore Lorch as "Bull" Storm *Wilfrid North as Tom Bradley *Ben Walker as Crook See also * List of early Warner Bros. sound and talking features Preservation status Prints of ''Tracked by the Police'' are held by George Eastman House and the Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King Of Kings (1927 Film)
''The King of Kings'' is a 1927 American silent epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It depicts the last weeks of Jesus before his crucifixion and stars H. B. Warner in the lead role. Featuring the opening and resurrection scenes in two-color Technicolor, the film is the second in DeMille's Biblical trilogy, preceded by ''The Ten Commandments'' (1923) and followed by '' The Sign of the Cross'' (1932). Plot Mary Magdalene is portrayed as a wild courtesan, entertaining many men around her. Upon learning that Judas is with a carpenter she rides out on her chariot drawn by zebras to get him back. Peter is introduced as the Giant apostle, and we see the future gospel writer Mark as a child who is healed by Jesus. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is shown as a beautiful and saintly woman who is a mother to all her son's followers. The first sight of Jesus is through the eyesight of a little girl, whom he heals. He is surrounded by a halo. Mary Magdelene arrives afterwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Better 'Ole (1926 Film)
''The Better 'Ole'', also called ''The Romance of Old Bill'', is an Edwardian musical comedy with a book by Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Elliot, music by Herman Darewski, and lyrics by Percival Knight and James Heard, based on the cartoon character Old Bill, an infantryman, drawn by Bairnsfather. In the musical, Old Bill intercepts a spy's plan to destroy a bridge, trapping a French regiment after they cross it. Bill saves them by blowing up the bridge before they pass; his actions are misunderstood, however, and he is arrested for disobeying orders and holding an enemy document. After Victoire explains the situation, Bill is released and given a medal. The original London production in 1917 was a hit, running for over 800 performances, starring Arthur Bourchier as Old Bill. The piece also had success on tour and on Broadway the following year and spawned two film adaptations and a sequel. Productions London and original tour On 4 August 1917, ''The Better 'Ole'' opened i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Across The Pacific (1926 Film)
''Across the Pacific'' is a lost 1926 American silent romantic adventure film produced by Warner Bros., directed by Roy del Ruth and starring Monte Blue. It was based on a 1900 play by Charles Blaney and J. J. McCloskey. The play had been filmed before in 1914 with Dorothy Dalton. It is unknown, but the film might have been released with a Vitaphone soundtrack. Plot After his father brings disgrace on his family, Monte joins the Spanish–American War (April–August 1898) and goes with his regiment to the Philippines. Although he has a sweetheart back home, Claire Marsh, he is enlisted to romance a mixed race girl, Roma, who knows the whereabouts of the Philippine leader Emilio Aguinaldo. Monte must keep up the ruse even when Claire comes to the islands to visit him. He finally gets the information that he needs but not before he is branded a deserter and then must prove his mettle on the battlefield. When the insurrection is squelched and Aguinaldo is captured, Monte is abl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unknown Dangers
''Unknown Dangers'' is a 1926 comedy action film directed by Grover Jones and starring Frank Merrill, Gloria Grey and Eddie Boland.Munden p.848 Cast * Frank Merrill Frank Carter * Gloria Grey as Corliss McHenry * Eddie Boland as David Parker * Marcin Asher * Emily Gerdes * Theodore Lorch Theodore "Ted" Lorch (September 29, 1873 – November 12, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1908 and 1947. Biography Born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1873, Lorch appeared in several Three Stooges ... 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''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1926 films 1920s action comedy films 1926 comedy films American silent feature films American action comedy films Silent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Adeline (1926 Film)
''Sweet Adeline'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and starring Charles Ray and Gertrude Olmstead. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Ben Wilson is the household drudge, bullied by his older brother Bill, with his only consolation being the owner of a fine tenor voice. He falls in love with Adeline, newly arrived to their rural village. Bill ends up being his rival for her affection. Ben makes a local hit singing "Sweet Adeline," and Bill procures a chance for him to sing in a Chicago cabaret. At first he breaks down, but recovers and rallies himself and is warmly received. His dream of success comes true and he wins the affection of Adeline. Cast * Charles Ray as Ben Wilson * Gertrude Olmstead as Adeline * Jack Rube Clifford as Bill Wilson * J.P. Lockney as Pa Wilson * Sabel Johnson as Fat Lady * Gertrude Short Carmen Gertrude Short (April 6, 1902 – July 31, 1968) was an American film actress of the silent and earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where The Worst Begins
''Where the Worst Begins'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by John McDermott and starring Ruth Roland Ruth Roland (August 26, 1892 – September 22, 1937) was an American stage and film actress and film producer. Early life and career Roland was born in San Francisco, California to Elizabeth Lillian Hauser and Jack Roland. Her father managed a t ..., Alec B. Francis, and Matt Moore. Plot As described in a film magazine review, a young woman living on a ranch longs to go East, so to obtain money to make the trip kidnaps the son of a wealthy Eastern couple vacationing in the West and holds him for ransom. After the capture, love interest develops between the young people, and the complications that ensue are numerous but are happily terminated. Cast References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. External links * * 1925 films 1925 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
