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Wade Boteler
Wade Boteler (October 3, 1888 – May 7, 1943) was an American film actor and writer. He appeared in more than 430 films between 1919 and 1943. Biography He was born in Santa Ana, California, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack. Boteler graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After he graduated, he stayed there as a director until he joined the Army in World War I. For three years in the mid-1920s, he worked for Douglas MacLean's film company as both actor and writer. On Broadway, Boteler appeared in the play '' The Silent Voice'' (1914). Partial filmography * ''The False Road'' (1920) * '' Lahoma'' (1920) * ''An Old Fashioned Boy'' (1920) * '' She Couldn't Help It'' (1920) * '' Ducks and Drakes'' (1921) * ''The Home Stretch'' (1921) * ''Fifty Candles'' (1921) * '' One Man in a Million'' (1921) * '' Blind Hearts'' (1921) * ''At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern'' (1922) * ''Deserted at the Altar'' (1922) * ''Don't Shoot'' (1922) * ''The Lying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana () is the second most populous city and the county seat of Orange County, California. Located in the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California, the city's population was 310,227 at the 2020 census, making Santa Ana the List of California cities by population, 13th-most populous city in California and the List of United States cities by population density, 4th densest large city in the United States (behind only New York City, San Francisco, and Boston). Santa Ana is a major regional economic and cultural hub for the Orange Coast. Santa Ana's origins began in 1810, when the Spanish governor of California granted Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana to José Antonio Yorba. Following the Mexican War of Independence, the Yorba family ranchos of California, rancho was enlarged, becoming one of the largest and most valuable in the region and home to a diverse Californio community. Following the American Conquest of California, the rancho was sold to the Sepúlveda family, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Sign Of The Jack O'Lantern
''At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern '' is a 1922 American silent comedy drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham, who co-wrote the film adaption with David Kirkland. It stars Betty Ross Clarke, Earl Schenck, and Wade Boteler. The film is today considered lost. The screenplay was based on the eponymous novel by Myrtle Reed, who also wrote cookbooks under the pen name Olivia Green and committed suicide in 1911. Synopsis Harlan Carr and his wife are left $600 and a country home called "The Jack O'Lantern" in New England by his uncle's will. The will provides that a future legacy will come to him if he lives in the estate for six months. Carr and his wife take up residence in the home, where all kinds of ghostly events take place to frighten them out. A group of guests arrive who were all disinherited relatives to his uncle, and they try to take over. They quickly make life miserable for the couple, who tolerate them and their unpleasantness only out of fear of losing the legacy. At l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Say Die (1924 Film)
Never Say Die may refer to: Other uses * ''Never Say Die'' (memoir), a 1961 memoir by Jack Hawkins * ''Never Say Die'' (novel), a 2017 novel in the ''Alex Rider'' series by Anthony Horowitz Film and television * ''Never Say Die'' (1920 film), British film by Walter Forde * ''Never Say Die'' (1924 film), a film featuring Douglas MacLean * ''Never Say Die'' (1939 film), a romantic comedy starring Bob Hope and Martha Raye * ''Never Say Die'' (1950 film), or ''Don't Say Die'', British comedy film * ''Never Say Die'' (1988 film), a New Zealand action film * ''Never Say Die'' (2017 film), a Chinese film * ''Never Say Die'' (TV series), a 1970 British comedy television series produced by Yorkshire Television * "Never Say Die", an episode of the TV series ''Diagnosis: Murder'' Music * Never Say Die! Tour, a 1978 tour by Black Sabbath * Impericon Never Say Die! Tour, an annual European metalcore musical tour Albums * ''Never Say Die!'', a 1978 album by Black Sabbath * ''Neve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Through The Dark (1924 Film)
''Through the Dark'' is a 1924 American Silent film, silent Mystery film, mystery Crime film, crime drama film directed by George Hill (director), George W. Hill, and starring Colleen Moore and Forrest Stanley as the popular jewel thief and sometimes detective character Boston Blackie. The film's scenario, written by Frances Marion, is based on the short story "The Daughter of Mother McGinn" by Jack Boyle, which appeared in serial form in ''Cosmopolitan (magazine), Cosmopolitan''. The film was produced by William Randolph Hearst's Cosmopolitan Productions and distributed through Goldwyn Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine review, during a rebellion of prisoners at the San Quentin State Prison, Boston Blackie makes a lightning escape aided by Mary McGinn while chased prison guards. Mary is a school girl, unaware that her brothers are crooks. She is expelled from school. Blackie rejoins his gang and takes refuge in Mother McGinn's house, where he again meets Mary. She de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit And Run (1924 Film)
In traffic laws, a hit and run or a hit-and-run is the act of causing a traffic collision and not stopping afterwards. It is considered a supplemental crime in most jurisdictions. Additional obligation In many jurisdictions, there may be an additional obligation to exchange information about one's financial responsibility (including any applicable insurance) or to summon emergency services if they are needed. There may also be requirement to leave a note containing pertinent information if the property owner is not present. History Hit-and-run laws were among the earliest traffic laws to be enacted after the invention of motor vehicle A motor vehicle, also known as motorized vehicle or automotive vehicle, is a self-propelled land vehicle, commonly wheeled, that does not operate on Track (rail transport), rails (such as trains or trams) and is used for the transportation of pe ...s; they arose from the difficulties that early traffic collision victims faced in identifying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Man Of Action (1923 Film)
''A Man of Action'' is a 1923 American comedy film directed by James W. Horne and written by Bradley King. The film stars Douglas MacLean, Marguerite De La Motte, Raymond Hatton, Wade Boteler, Arthur Millett, and Kingsley Benedict. The film was released on June 3, 1923, by Associated First National Pictures. Cast *Douglas MacLean as Bruce MacAllister *Marguerite De La Motte as Helen Sumner *Raymond Hatton as Harry Hopwood *Wade Boteler as Spike McNab *Arthur Millett as Dr. Sumner *Kingsley Benedict as Andy *Arthur Stuart Hull as Eugene Preston *William Courtright William Courtright (February 10, 1848 – March 6, 1933) was an American film actor. Early years He was born Theodore Courtright in New Milford, Illinois, and was educated in the public schools of Ione, California. When he was 16, he ran ... as The 'Deacon' *Katherine Lewis as 'Frisco' Rose References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Man of Action, A 1923 films 1920s English-language films Silent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Up (film)
''Going Up'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Douglas MacLean, Hallam Cooley and Marjorie Daw.Munden p.300 It was based on a 1917 comedy Broadway play ''The Aviator''. Synopsis The author of a series of bestselling novels about aviation has false gained a reputation has an expert pilot when he cannot fly and has a phobia of planes. However, when he is challenged by a genuine expert to a race with a rival in love, he accepts and triumphs. Cast * Douglas MacLean as Robert Street * Hallam Cooley as Hopkinson Brown * Arthur Stuart Hull as James Brooks * Francis McDonald as Jules Gaillard * Hughie Mack as Sam Robinson * Wade Boteler as John Gordon * John Steppling as William Douglas * Mervyn LeRoy as The Bellboy * Marjorie Daw as Grace Douglas * Edna Murphy as Madeline Manners * Lillian Langdon Lillian Langdon (November 25, 1860 – February 8, 1943) was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 80 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ghost Patrol
''The Ghost Patrol'' is a 1923 American silent romantic melodrama film directed by Nat Ross from a short story by Sinclair Lewis, produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. It starred Ralph Graves and Bessie Love and is now considered lost. The film is a member of the Universal-produced and Carl Laemmle-selected "The Laemmle Nine", which also includes ''A Dangerous Game'', '' The Flaming Hour'', ''Kindled Courage'', ''The Scarlet Car'', ''The Power of a Lie'', ''The First Degree'', ''The Love Letter'', and ''The Gentleman from America''. Plot In the neighborhood of "Little Hell", Terry Rafferty (Graves), a reformed thief, has fallen in love with Effie Kugler (Love) and is seeking her hand in marriage. Effie's father (Williams) refuses, which prompts Terry to get drunk and assault a politician. Terry is sent to prison. Don Dorgan's (Nichols) 30-year career as a police officer ends when the new commissioner (MacDowell) decides that he is too old. Don realizes that the ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Social Buccaneer (1923 Film)
''The Social Buccaneer'' is a 1923 American film serial directed by Robert F. Hill. The serial consisted of ten episodes and was based on the novel of the same name by Frederic S. Isham. ''The Social Buccaneer'' is now considered to be a lost film. Cast * Jack Mulhall as Jack Norton * Margaret Livingston as Princess Elise * William Welsh as Raymond Norton * Harry De Vere as Harvey Vail * Wade Boteler as Madison Ames * Percy Challenger as Steele * Lucille Ricksen as Lucille Vail * Robert Anderson as Terry Malone * Buck Connors as Phillip Dupre (as George Connors) * Tom London as Louis Lenoir (as Leonard Clapham) * Sidney Bracey as Bentley Craven * Tote Du Crow * Fontaine La Rue * Scott Pembroke as Undetermined Role (unconfirmed) Episodes # Missing Millions # Secret Ally # Tell-Tale Coin # Spider's Web # Black Shadows # Into the Depths # A Kingdom at Stake # Treason # The Coronation # Justice Triumphant See also * List of film serials * List of film serials by studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Around The World In Eighteen Days
''Around the World in 18 Days'' is a 1923 American silent film serial directed by B. Reeves Eason and Robert F. Hill. A total of twelve episodes of the serial were released. The film is now considered lost. Cast * William Desmond as Phineas Fogg III * Laura La Plante as Madge Harlow * William De Vaull as Jiggs (as William P. DeVaul) * Wade Boteler as Wallace J. Brenton * Percy Challenger as Rand * William Welsh as Matthew Harlow (as William J. Welsh) * Hamilton Morse as Smith * Tom Guise as Davis (as Tom S. Guise) * L.J. O'Connor as Detective (as Louis J. O'Connor) * Arthur Millett as Detective (as Arthur N. Millett) * Gordon Sackville as White * Alfred Hollingsworth as Phineas' Father * Pat Calhoun as Butler * Spottiswoode Aitken as Piggott * Harry De Vere as Book Maker (as Harry T. De Vere) * Boyd Irwin as Muriarc * Sidney De Gray as Hyppolyte Darcy (as Sydney De Gray) * Jean De Briac as Desplayer See also * List of American films of 1923 * List of film serials * List of f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridin' Wild (1922 Film)
''Ridin' Wild'' is a 1922 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Nat Ross and featuring Hoot Gibson. It is not known whether the film currently survives, suggesting that it is a lost film. Plot Based upon a review in a film publication, Cyril Henderson (Gibson), although growing up in a western community where guns are common and liquor freely drunk, was never raised by his Quaker mother (Claire) to be "rough." Cyril's sweetheart Grace Nolan (Murphy) returns from college and, to his dismay, town bully Art Jordan (Boteler) announces that she is his "steady." Grace goes along with this to teach Cyril a lesson. When Cyril then tries to get rough to please her, the people in the town laugh at him. Old Andrew McBride (Hoffman), who held mortgages on nearly everyone in town, is found murdered, and Cyril's father (Welsh) is arrested as the suspect since he was the last person to see McBride. Cyril tries to confess to the crime to free his father, but Sher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman's Side
''The Woman's Side'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by J.A. Barry and starring Katherine MacDonald, Edmund Burns and Henry A. Barrows.Munden p.922 Cast * Katherine MacDonald as Mary Gray * Edmund Burns as Theodore Van Ness Jr. * Henry A. Barrows as Thedore VanNess Sr. * T.D. Crittenden as Judge Gray * Ora Devereaux as The ex-Mrs. Judge Gray * Wade Boteler Wade Boteler (October 3, 1888 – May 7, 1943) was an American film actor and writer. He appeared in more than 430 films between 1919 and 1943. Biography He was born in Santa Ana, California, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart ... as 'Big Bob' Masters 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 * * 1922 films 1922 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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