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William Desmond (actor)
William Desmond (born William Mannion; January 23, 1878 – November 3, 1949) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1948. He was nicknamed "The King of the Silent Serials." Born William Mannion in Horseheads, New York, he was raised in New York City. He later changed his surname to a stage name. He started out in vaudeville and the legitimate stage before making his film debut. In 1919, he married his co-star Mary McIvor, with whom he had two daughters. On November 3, 1949, Desmond died at age 71 of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. He is interred at the Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles. Selected filmography * '' Kilmeny'' (1915) - Bob Meredith * '' The Majesty of the Law'' (1915) - Jackson Morgan Kent * ''Peer Gynt'' (1915) - The Parson * '' Peggy'' (1916) - Rev. Donald Bruce * ''Bullets and Brown Eyes'' (1916) - Prince Carl * ''The Waifs'' (1916) - Arthur Rayburn * '' Not My Sister'' (1916) - Michael Arnold * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horseheads
Horseheads is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 19,412 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is derived from the number of bleached horses' skulls once found there. Horseheads is north of the city of Elmira, upon which it borders. There is a village named Horseheads within the town. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area. History On September 1 1779, General George Washington ordered the forces of General John Sullivan to march north on a journey through a wooded wilderness from Easton, Pennsylvania, over to Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and on up the Susquehanna River to Newtown (Elmira) to mount a raid on Iroquois. They continued north through what is now known as Horseheads to the Finger Lakes region and west to Geneseo. Devastating the already weakened Iroquois, Sullivan's troops retreated back along the same route. The journey had been particularly severe and wearing upon the animals, and their food supply was found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood Will Tell (1917 Film)
''Blood Will Tell'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Charles Miller and starring William Desmond, Enid Markey and David Hartford.Connelly p.324 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Brunton. Cast * William Desmond as Samson Oakley III * Enid Markey as Nora North * David Hartford as Samson Oakley II * Howard Hickman as James Black * Margaret Thompson as Dixie Du Fresne * Charles Gunn as Otis Slade * J. Frank Burke as Aaron Howlett * J. Barney Sherry as Dr. Galbraith * Fanny Midgley Fanny Midgley (born Fanny B. Frier; November 26, 1879 – January 4, 1932) was an American film actress of Hollywood's early years, mostly in silent films. Biography Midgley was born Fanny B. Frier on November 26, 1879, in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... as Mrs. Oakley References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1917 films 1917 drama films 1910s E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Broadway Cowboy
''A Broadway Cowboy'' is a 1920 American silent Western comedy film directed by Joseph Franz and starring William Desmond. It was distributed by Pathé Exchange. Plot As described in a film magazine, Betty Jordan (Francisco), daughter of a Montana banker, is in the East attending boarding school and falls desperately in love with Burke Randolph (Desmond), a matinee idol, who performs valiant deeds behind the footlights each night in the title role of an old-fashioned melodrama, ''The Western Knight''. She is expelled from school after Burke treats a chaperon rather roughly during an automobile ride. When Betty returns home to Montana, Sheriff Pat McGann (Delmar), who is in love with her, finds a picture she has of Burke in his cowboy suit, and in a fit of jealousy sends copies of it out to the other neighboring sheriffs with the request that Burke be arrested on sight. When his show hits a small western town, Burke is arrested. He manages to escape, and in a series of exciti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prince And Betty (film)
''The Prince and Betty'' is a lost 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Robert Thornby. It features Boris Karloff in an uncredited role. It is based on the 1912 novel ''The Prince and Betty'' written by P. G. Wodehouse. Plot As described in a film magazine, Benjamin Scobell (Taylor), possessed of the idea that he can make the Principality of Merve more famous than Monte Carlo, if properly advertised, employs the American John Maude (Desmond) to impersonate a prince and start a revolution. John, anxious to marry the wealthy Betty Keith (Thurman) but temporarily out of funds, accepts the assignment. Later he learns that Betty is the stepdaughter of Scobell and that she disapproves of his method of obtaining a livelihood, which upsets his plan completely. After the plot thickens, John and Betty make their escape from Merve to the United States and Scobell, finding John a resourceful fellow, employs him to look after his vast estate. Cast * William Desmond as John Maude * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Sagebrush Hamlet
''A Sage Brush Hamlet'' is a 1919 American silent Western film directed by Joseph J. Franz and written by Rex Taylor Rex Taylor (November 1, 1889 – December 27, 1968) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for more than 80 films between 1916 and 1966. He was born in Iowa and died in San Pedro, California. He married the actress Irma Taylor (née Whepley ... and Irma Whipley Taylor. It stars William Desmond, Florence Gibson, and Edward Piel. Cast list References 1919 films 1919 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by Joseph Franz Silent American Western (genre) films 1910s English-language films 1910s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bare-Fisted Gallagher
''Bare-Fisted Gallagher'' is a lost 1919 silent western feature directed by Joseph J. Franz and starring William Desmond. It was produced by Jesse D. Hampton and released through Robertson-Cole soon to amalgamate into Film Booking Offices of America (FBO). Plot Bare-fisted Gallagher (William Desmond) has inherited a mine from his uncle. Gallagher falls in love with a woman bandit, whom he has rescued from an attack by Aliso Pete (Frank Lanning). Aliso owns the general store, but also turns out to be another bandit. Gallagher convinces Jem to reform. Cast * William Desmond as Bare-Fisted Gallagher * Agnes Vernon as Jem Mason * Arthur Millett as Selby Mason * Frank Lanning Frank Lanning (August 14, 1872 – June 17, 1945) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 84 films between 1910 and 1934. He was born in Marion, Iowa and died in Los Angeles, California. Lanning's film debut came in ''The Men ... as Aliso Pete * Caroline Rankin as The Old Maid * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Code Of Honor
''Her Code of Honor'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by John M. Stahl and starring Florence Reed. Its alternate title was ''The Call of the Heart''. A print of it is held by the British Film Institute's National Film and Television Archive in London. Plot As described in a film magazine, Alice (Reed), who innocently uses a surname not her own, becomes engaged to Eugene La Salle (Desmond), whom she meets following an automobile accident. He attends a house party at the home of her benefactor Tom Davis (Francis), a man whose love for her mother Helen (Reed) allowed him to raise her from babyhood. On a moonlit night the passion between Alice and Eugene overcomes their patience. Eugene goes abroad for a few months and on his return finds that Alice is pregnant. They agree to be married the next day. However, by reason of the ring from his father Jacques (Cummings) which he exhibits, a duplicate of one left to Alice by her mother Helen, it appears that they are half-bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Life (1918 Film)
''Wild Life'' is a 1918 American silent Western film directed by Henry Otto and written by Charles J. Wilson Jr. and M. V. Dearing. The film stars William Desmond, Josie Sedgwick, and Ed Brady Ed John Brady (born June 17, 1962) is a former American football player. Brady was raised in Morris, Illinois, and attended Morris Community High School, where he led the Morris Redskins football team to a state championship. Brady played for .... Cast list References External links * {{IMDb title, id=0190143 1918 films 1918 Western (genre) films Films directed by Henry Otto Silent American Western (genre) films 1910s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Society For Sale
''Society for Sale'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring William Desmond and Gloria Swanson. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, the Honorable Billy (Desmond), through his love for Vi Challoner (West) and its attendant expense, finds himself in financial straits and is deserted by the cause of his trouble. In his plight he is approached by Phyllis Clyne (Swanson), who wishes to be introduced into society and is willing to pay for the deception. Honorable Billy seeks to break the agreement when Phyllis apparently becomes enamored with Lord Sheldon (Prior), whose affairs are the subject of gossip. She refuses him his liberty and accuses him of jealousy. After an automobile crash in which Lord Sheldon is killed, she confesses to Billy that he was her father. She then convinces Billy that their engagement should be permanent. Cast * William Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Of His Soul
''Captain of His Soul'' is a 1918 film directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton for Triangle Film Corporation Triangle Film Corporation (also known as Triangle Motion Picture Company) was a major American motion-picture studio, founded in July 1915 in Culver City, California and terminated 7 years later in 1922. History The studio was founded in July 1 .... The scenario was adapted by Lillian Ducey from an Eleanor Talbot Kinkead magazine story, "Shackles." Plot An aging man turns his pistol factory over to a new owner at the urging of his sons. Soon, however, he notices the new owner's corruption; the shock of this revelation triggers a heart attack, and the old man dies. Soon afterward, his sons suspect one another of murder. Cast * William Desmond as Horace * Claire McDowall as Annette * Charles Gunn as Henry * Jack Richardson as Martin References 1918 films American drama films 1918 drama films Films directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton 1910s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Back (1917 Film)
''Fighting Back'' is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by Raymond Wells and starring William Desmond, Claire McDowell and Jack Richardson.Rainey, p. 225. Cast * William Desmond as The Weakling * Claire McDowell as The Fury * Jack Richardson as China-Mex * Curley Baldwin as Alama Sam * Pete Morrison as Mournful Pete * William Ellingford as James Newton * Tom Guise as Col. Hampton * Thornton Edwards as Tony * Josie Sedgwick Josie Sedgwick (March 13, 1899 – April 30, 1973) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 50 films from 1914 to 1932. Her brother was actor/director Edward Sedgwick, and her sister was actress Eileen Sedgwick. Filmography R ... as Dance-Hall Girl References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1917 films 1917 Western (genre) films 1910s English-language films American bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Colors (1917 Film)
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