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Walter L. Griffin
Walter L. Griffin was a founder of the American Society of Cinematographers. Griffin started working in pictures in 1912 and spent a year and a half in the lab before he first cranked a camera for Universal Pictures. In 1915, he joined the Exposition Players’ Corporation, official cinematographers of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, where he headed photographic and lab operations. When the exposition closed in 1916, he spent four months in Colorado, making scenic films for the Denver Tourist Bureau. Returning to Hollywood, Griffin signed on with the National Film Corporation, where he shot some 25 comedies featuring National’s owner, William “Smiling Bill” Parsons. His best-remembered film is the Lon Chaney vehicle Nomads of the North (1920), which was filmed for the National Film Corporation but was released through the Associated First National Exhibitors Circuit after Parsons’ untimely death caused the NFC to close. Through the early 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ventura, California
Ventura, officially named San Buenaventura (Spanish for "Saint Bonaventure"), is a city on the Southern Coast of California and the county seat of Ventura County. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 census. Ventura is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and resorts. Ventura was founded by the Spanish in 1782, when Saint Junípero Serra established Mission San Buenaventura. Following the Mexican secularization of the Californian missions, San Buenaventura was granted by Governor Pío Pico to Don José de Arnaz as Rancho Ex-Mission San Buenaventura and a small community arose. Following the American Conquest of California, San Buenaventura eventually incorporated as a city in 1866. The 1920s brought a major oil boom, which along with the post–World War II economic expansion, significantly developed and expanded Ventura. History Archaeological discoveries in the area suggest that humans have populated the region for at least 10,000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Sixteen (1928 Film)
''Sweet Sixteen'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Scott Pembroke and starring Helen Foster, Gertrude Olmstead and Gladden James.Connelly p.275 It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures, the forerunner of Monogram Pictures. Synopsis When her younger sister Cynthia becomes entangled with the caddish Howard De Hart, Patricia tries to persuade her away from his clutches. When this is no good she decides to break them up even if it means compromising her own reputation at the risk of losing her own boyfriend. Cast * Helen Foster as Cynthia Perry * Gertrude Olmstead as Patricia Perry * Gladden James as Howard De Hart * Lydia Yeamans Titus as Grandma Perry * Reginald Sheffield Matthew Reginald Sheffield Cassan (18 February 1901 – 8 December 1957) was an English-American actor. Life He was born as Matthew Reginald Sheffield Cassan on 18 February 1901 in the St. George's, Hanover Square district of London, to Matth ... as Tommy Lowell * William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barriers Of The Law
''Barriers of the Law'' is a 1925 American silent film, silent crime film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring McGowan, Helen Holmes (actress), Helen Holmes and William Desmond (actor), William Desmond.Connelly p.26 Synopsis Rita Wingate a former Rum-running, bootlegger changes side with law enforcement official Rex Brandon against her former boss, gang leader Steve Redding. Redding now sets out to silence her from providing evidence against her. Cast * J.P. McGowan as Steve Redding * Helen Holmes (actress), Helen Holmes as Rita Wingate * William Desmond (actor), William Desmond as Rex Brandon * Albert J. Smith (actor), Albert J. Smith as Aide to Redding * Norma Wills as Annie * Marguerite Clayton as Leila Larkin 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''. Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riding Romance
''Riding Romance'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring Al Hoxie, Marjorie Bonner and Steve Clemente.Langman, p. 375 Cast * Al Hoxie as Lawton, the Stranger * Marjorie Bonner as Beth Brandon * Arthur Morrison as'Shotgun' Morgan * Steve Clemente as Morgan Henchman * Cliff Lyons as Jeff Brandon * J.P. McGowan John Paterson McGowan (February 24, 1880 – March 26, 1952) was a pioneering Hollywood actor and director and occasionally a screenwriter and producer. McGowan remains the only Australian to have been made a life member of the Screen Directo ... as John Brandon References Bibliography * Langman, Larry. ''A Guide to Silent Westerns''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. * McGowan, John J. ''J.P. McGowan: Biography of a Hollywood Pioneer''. McFarland, 2005. External links * 1925 films 1925 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by J. P. McGowan Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Then Came The Woman
''Then Came the Woman'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by David Hartford and starring Frank Mayo, Cullen Landis, and Mildred Ryan.Progressive Silent Film List: ''Then Came the Woman'' at silentera.com Plot As described in a film magazine review, the ungovernable temper of Robert Morris causes him to be expelled from college. His father gives him one more chance to make good, but his temper again gets him into trouble and his father orders him out of the home. Bob rides the bumper of a freight train and, after being kicked off, picks up with a troup of hobos who have just stolen a chicken. When caught, they flee to leave Bob to face the music. He is befriended by lumber king John Hobart who gives him a chance by employing him in ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man In The Shadow
''The Man in the Shadow'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by David Hartford and starring David Torrence, Mary McAllister and Joseph Bennett.Munden p.482 Cast * David Torrence as Robert Rodman * Mary McAllister as Lucy Rodman * Arthur Rankin as Bob Rodman * Joseph Bennett as Dallis Alvoid * Myrtle Stedman as Mary Alvoid * John T. Dwyer as Thomas Walsh * Margaret Fielding as Kate Jackson * Edward Coxen Albert Edward Coxen (8 August 1880 – 21 November 1954) was an English-born American actor. He appeared in over 200 films during his career. Personal life Coxen was born in London, England. He came to the United States as a child and lived mu ... as Harry Jackson 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, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Great Wilderness
''God's Great Wilderness'' is a 1927 American silent northern drama film directed by David Hartford and starring Lillian Rich, Joseph Bennett and Russell Simpson.Munden p.300 It takes place amongst the lumber workers, where a new family arrive and clash with one of the older settlers. Cast * Lillian Rich as Mary Goodheart * Joseph Bennett as Dick Stoner * Russell Simpson as Richard Stoner * Mary Carr as Emma Stoner * John Steppling as Noah Goodheart * Rose Tapley as Susan Goodheart * Edward Coxen as Paul Goodheart * Tom Bates as Peter Marks * Wilbur Higby as Ward Maxwell * Roy Laidlaw Roy James Laidlaw (born 5 October 1953) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, pp145, 146 Rugby Union career Amateur career Much of his domestic rugby was played with Jed-Forest RFC, who were in the Scottish Second Divi ... as Circuit Rider References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Limited
''The Lost Limited'' is a 1927 American silent action film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring Reed Howes, Ruth Dwyer and Henry A. Barrows.Munden p.452 Cast * Reed Howes as Leonard Hathaway * Ruth Dwyer as Nora Murphy * Henry A. Barrows as Silas Brownley * Billy Franey as Rambling Red * J.P. McGowan as Thomas Webber * George B. French * Dot Farley Dorothea "Dot" Farley (February 6, 1881 – May 2, 1971) was an American film actress who appeared in 280 motion pictures between 1910 and 1950. She was also known as Dorothy Farley. Biography Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothea Farley was t ... 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 * 1927 films 1920s action films American silent feature films American action films American black-and-white films Films directed by J. P. McGowan Rail transport f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Rogue
''Romantic Rogue'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Ena Gregory and Syd Crossley.Munden p.664 It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures, the forerunner of Monogram Pictures. Synopsis Hart Lawson, the heir to a wealthy patent medicine family who are all in bad health, rejects their view that he too is sickly and sets out to demonstrate his healthiness. Cast * Reed Howes as Hart Lawson * Ena Gregory as Barbara Warrington * James Bradbury Sr. as Uncle Arch Lawson * Syd Crossley as Uncle Reg Lawson * Cuyler Supplee Cuyler is a surname that has several origins, such as Dutch for "victory of the people" or Gaelic for "chapel". Kyler is an alternate spelling. People with the surname * Abraham Cuyler (1742–1810), American businessman and mayor of Albany * ... as Harry Lawson References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cruise Of The Hellion
''The Cruise of the Hellion'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Donald Keith, Edna Murphy and Tom Santschi.Munden p.157 Cast * Donald Keith as Jack Harlan * Edna Murphy as Diana Drake * Tom Santschi as Kilroy * Sheldon Lewis as Capt. Drake * Sailor Sharkey as Reid * Charles K. French Charles K. French (born Charles Ekrauss French or Charles E. Krauss; January 17, 1860 – August 2, 1952) was an American film actor, screenwriter and director who appeared in more than 240 films between 1909 and 1945. Biography French was ... as John Harlan * Francis Ford as Peg-leg 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 * 1927 films 1927 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wheel Of Destiny
''The Wheel of Destiny'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Forrest Stanley, Georgia Hale and Percy Challenger.Munden p.883 Synopsis After being rejected by a snobbish society woman, a young man falls and loses his memory. He ends up in an amusement park where he gets a job and is befriended by a woman working in a sideshow. Eventually he regains his memory and returns home, but chooses to marry his new friend. Cast * Forrest Stanley * Georgia Hale * Percy Challenger * Miss DuPont * Ernest Hilliard * Sammy Blum * Bynunsky Hyman * Jack Herrick wikiHow is an online wiki-style publication featuring how-to articles on a variety of topics. Founded in 2005 by Internet entrepreneur Jack Herrick, its aim is to create an extensive database of instructional content, using the wiki model of ope ... References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes In Blue (1927 Film)
''Heroes in Blue'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring John Bowers, Sally Rand and Gareth Hughes.Munden p.346 The film focuses on two rival families, the Kellys and the Dugans. Bob Kelly is a policeman like his father, while Anne Dugan's brother is a criminal who commits arson as a cover for robberies. Cast * John Bowers as Bob Kelly * Sally Rand as Anne Dugan * Gareth Hughes as Tom Dugan * George Bunny George Bunny (July 13, 1867 – April 16, 1952) was an American actor. Biography The brother of actor John Bunny, he began his career during the silent era and benefited from the name recognition of his famous brother—according to the fil ... as Mr. Dugan * Barney Gilmore as Pat Kelly * Ann Brody * Lydia Yeamans Titus 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 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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