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Violet Mersereau
Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in New York City and had a younger sister, Claire (18941982). Mersereau's father died when she was 9 years old. Mersereau's maternal grandmother, Mme. Luzanzie, had been a noted stage actress in France. While Mersereau's own mother had acting aspirations, she never pursued a career in acting but decided to allow her children to begin acting. Career At the age of 8, Mersereau played child parts in repertory theatre. She toured with Margaret Anglin and portrayed the role of "Flora" in the original company of ''The Clansman''. The play continued to show for three years. During her time as a stage actress, Mersereau was given the nickname "The Child Wonder". She also starred on the touring production of ''Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (play), Rebecc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth (; historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Located in Greater Boston, the town holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known as "America's Hometown". Plymouth was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the ''Mayflower'' Pilgrims, where New England was first established. It is the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. The town has served as the location of several prominent events, one of the more notable being the First Thanksgiving feast. Plymouth served as the capital of Plymouth Colony from its founding in 1620 until the colony's merger with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1691. The English explorer John Smith named the area Plymouth (after the city in South West England) and the region 'New England' during his voyage of 1614 (the accompanying map was published in 1616). It was a later coincidence that, after an ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards (born William Blake Crump; July 26, 1922 – December 15, 2010) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Edwards began his career in the 1940s as an actor, but he soon began writing screenplays and radio scripts before turning to producing and directing in television and films. His best-known films include ''Breakfast at Tiffany's (film), Breakfast at Tiffany's'' (1961), ''Days of Wine and Roses (film), Days of Wine and Roses'' (1962), ''The Great Race'' (1965), ''10 (film), 10'' (1979), ''Victor/Victoria'' (1982), and the hugely successful The Pink Panther, Pink Panther film series with British actor Peter Sellers. Often thought of as primarily a director of comedies, he also directed several drama, musical, and detective films. Late in his career, he took up writing, producing and directing for theater. In 2004, he received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventure Of The Yellow Curl Papers
''The Adventure of the Yellow Curl Papers'' (also known as ''The Mystery of the Yellow Curl Papers'') is a 1915 American silent short comedy-drama film directed by Clem Easton and starring William Garwood in the lead role with Violet Mersereau Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in Ne .... Cast * William Garwood as Ted * Violet Merereau as Flo External links * 1915 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1915 comedy-drama films 1910s American films Silent American comedy-drama films 1910s English-language films American comedy-drama short films {{silent-comedy-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Blood (1915 Film)
''Wild Blood'' is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by and starring William Garwood in the lead role with Violet Mersereau Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in Ne .... It was produced by the Independent Moving Pictures Company of America. Cast * Violet Mersereau as Bess Browne - Mountain Girl * William Garwood as Walt Hiller External links * 1915 films 1915 drama films Silent American drama films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1915 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American drama short films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Supreme Impulse
''The Supreme Impulse'' is a 1915 American silent short film comedy-drama film directed by Lucius Henderson. Starring William Garwood in the lead role with Violet Mersereau Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in Ne .... Cast * William Garwood as Earl Graham * Violet Mersereau as Ann Donnelson References External links * 1915 films 1915 comedy-drama films 1910s English-language films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1910s American films Silent American comedy-drama films American comedy-drama short films {{silent-comedy-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stake
''The Stake'' is a 1915 American silent short drama film starring William Garwood in the lead role with Violet Mersereau Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in Ne .... External links * 1915 films 1915 drama films Silent American drama films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1915 short films 1910s American films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Dangerous Ground (1915 Film)
''On Dangerous Ground'' is a 1915 American silent short film directed by Lucius Henderson. William Garwood stars with Violet Mersereau. Plot summary The plot involves a faked killing and bank robbery meant to frame a young banker, in order to cover up the villains' embezzlement. Cast * William Garwood as the Bank Cashier * Violet Mersereau Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in Ne ... as the Banker's Daughter References External links * 1915 films 1915 drama films Silent American drama films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Lucius J. Henderson 1915 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spitfire (1914 Film)
''The Spitfire'' is a 1914 American comedy film directed by Edwin S. Porter and Frederick A. Thomson, written by Edward Henry Peple, and starring Carlyle Blackwell, Violet Mersereau, Lionel Adams, Robert Cummings, William R. Dunn and Redfield Clarke. It was released on June 20, 1914, by Paramount Pictures. Plot Cast * Carlyle Blackwell as Bruce Morson * Violet Mersereau Violet Mersereau (October 2, 1892 – November 12, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Over the course of her screen career, Mersereau appeared in over 100 Short film, short and silent film features. Early life Mersereau was born in Ne ... as Valda Girard * Lionel Adams as James Ormond * Robert Cummings as Tracy * William R. Dunn as Beasley * Redfield Clarke as Marcus Girard * June Dale as Cousin Polly * Lois Arnold as Aunt Mary References External links * * * * 1914 films 1910s English-language films Silent American comedy films 1914 comedy films Paramount Pictures films Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Trust Fulfilled
''His Trust Fulfilled'' is a 1911 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of this film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art. Cast * Wilfred Lucas – George * Claire McDowell – Mrs. Frazier (the dying mother) * Gladys Egan – The Little Orphan * Dorothy West – The Frazier child, as an adult * Verner Clarges – John Gray (the lawyer) * Linda Arvidson * Dorothy Bernard * Clara T. Bracy – Freed slave/Woman in wedding group * Kate Bruce * Adele DeGarde – The Frazier child * John T. Dillon – Man in wedding group (as Jack Dillon) * Guy Hedlund – Freed slave/Man in wedding group * Dell Henderson * Grace Henderson – The landlady * Harry Hyde – The English cousin * Adolph Lestina – Freed slave * Jeanie MacPherson – Woman in wedding group * Violet Mersereau * Jack Pickford – Black messenger * Mack Sennett * Marion Sunshine – Woman in wedding group See also * 1911 in film * D. W. Griffith filmog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Trust
''His Trust'' is a 1911 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It concerns "The faithful devotion and self- sacrifice of an old negro servant," who is played in blackface by Wilfred Lucas. The film's sequel is ''His Trust Fulfilled''. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress. Cast * Wilfred Lucas – George * Dell Henderson – Col. Frazier * Claire McDowell – Col. Frazier's wife * Edith Haldeman – The Fraziers' child * Linda Arvidson * Dorothy Bernard * Kate Bruce * Adele DeGarde * Gladys Egan * Francis J. Grandon – Confederate soldier * Joseph Graybill – Union soldier * Guy Hedlund – Black servant * Grace Henderson * Harry Hyde * Adolph Lestina – Black servant/Confederate soldier * Jeanie MacPherson – Woman at farewell * Violet Mersereau * W. Chrystie Miller – Man at farewell * Alfred Paget – Messenger/Confederate soldier * Lottie Pickford – Woman at farewell * Vivian Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Lost Love
''His Lost Love'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film exists in the film archive of the Library of Congress. Cast * James Kirkwood as Luke *Owen Moore as James *Mary Pickford as Mary * George Nichols as Mary's Father *Kate Bruce as Maid *Gladys Egan as wedding guest * Frank Evans as wedding guest *Marion Leonard as the sister / wedding guest *Violet Mersereau as wedding guest *Anthony O'Sullivan as wedding guest *Lottie Pickford as wedding guest *Gertrude Robinson Gertrude Robinson (October 7, 1890 – March 19, 1962) was an American actress of the silent era. Biography She appeared in 164 films between 1908 and 1925. She was born in New York City and died in Hollywood, California. She was the fi ... as A Grown Child References External links * 1909 drama films 1909 films Silent American drama films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by D. W. Griffith 1909 shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lonely Villa
''The Lonely Villa'' is a 1909 American short silent crime drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film stars David Miles, Marion Leonard and Mary Pickford in one of her first film roles. It is based on the 1901 French play ''Au Téléphone'' (''At the Telephone'') by André de Lorde. A print of ''The Lonely Villa'' survives and is currently in the public domain. ''The Lonely Villa'' was produced by the Biograph Company and shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey. It was released on June 10, 1909 along with another D.W. Griffith split-reel film, ''A New Trick''. Plot A group of criminals wait until a wealthy man leaves to break into his house and threaten his wife and daughters. The wife and daughters take refuge inside one of the rooms, but the thieves break in. The father finds out what is happening and runs back home to try to save his family. Cast * David Miles as Robert Cullison * Marion Leonard as Mrs. Robert Cullison * Mary Pickford as the eldest Cullison daughter * Gladys Eg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
