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William H. Turner (actor)
William H. Turner (1861–1942) was an Irish stage and film actor who appeared in a number American films during the silent era as a character actor. Born in Cork he was educated at a seminary in Liverpool.Katchmer p.379 Partial filmography * ''Traffic in Souls'' (1913) * ''The Daughters of Men'' (1914) * ''The Great Ruby'' (1915) * '' The Nation's Peril'' (1915) * '' A Man's Making'' (1915) * '' The Gamblers'' (1915) * ''The City of Failing Light'' (1916) * '' The Evangelist'' (1916) * '' The Gods of Fate'' (1916) * ''Her Bleeding Heart'' (1916) * '' Love's Toll'' (1916) * '' Her Good Name'' (1917) * '' The Sporting Duchess'' (1920) * '' The Prey'' (1920) * ''Blow Your Own Horn'' (1923) * ''The Darling of New York'' (1923) * ''The Satin Girl'' (1923) * '' Other Men's Daughters'' (1923) * '' The Measure of a Man'' (1924) * ''Why Get Married?'' (1924) * ''American Manners'' (1924) * ''Fast and Fearless'' (1924) * ''The Garden of Weeds'' (1924) * ''The Gaiety Girl'' (1924) * ''The E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cork (city)
Cork ( , from , meaning 'marsh') is the second largest city in Ireland and third largest city by population on the island of Ireland. It is located in the south-west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. Following an extension to the city's boundary in 2019, its population is over 222,000. The city centre is an island positioned between two channels of the River Lee which meet downstream at the eastern end of the city centre, where the quays and docks along the river lead outwards towards Lough Mahon and Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Originally a monastic settlement, Cork was expanded by Viking invaders around 915. Its charter was granted by Prince John in 1185. Cork city was once fully walled, and the remnants of the old medieval town centre can be found around South and North Main streets. The city's cognomen of "the rebel city" originates in its support for the Yorkist cause in the Wars of the Roses. Corkonians sometimes refer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gamblers (1915 Film)
''The Gamblers'' may refer to: Film * ''The Gamblers'' (1919 film), a 1919 American drama film directed by Paul Scardon * ''The Gamblers'' (1929 film), a 1929 American drama film directed by Michael Curtiz * ''The Gamblers'' (1950 film), a 1950 French film based on the play by Nikolai Gogol * ''The Gamblers'' (1970 film), a 1970 American film directed by Ron Winston and based on Dostoevsky's 1867 novel ''The Gambler'' Music * ''The Gamblers'' (Shostakovich), or ''Igroki'', an unfinished opera by Dmitri Shostakovich * The Gamblers (British band), primarily backing band of Billy Fury on Decca then Parlophone *The Gamblers (surf band), an American surf rock band * Guitar Ray & The Gamblers, Italian blues band founded in 2002 Other * ''The Gamblers'' (play), an 1840 play by Nikolai Gogol * Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Measure Of A Man (1924 Film)
''The Measure of a Man'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring William Desmond, Marin Sais and Francis Ford.Connelly p.168 Cast * William Desmond as John Fairmeadow * Albert J. Smith as Jack Flack * Francis Ford as 'Pale' Peter * Marin Sais as Clare, his wife * William Dyer as Billy the Beast * Robert Gordon as Donald * Harry Tenbrook as Charley * Zala Davis as Jenny Hitch * William H. Turner as Tom Hitch * Mary McAllister Mary McAllister, also known as Little Mary McAllister, (born Mary McAlister; May 27, 1908 – May 1, 1991) was an American silent film actress of Hollywood's early years, and a pioneer of child actors. Biography McAllister was born in Los An ... as Pattie Batch References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1924 films 1924 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Other Men's Daughters (1923 Film)
''Other Men's Daughters'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Mabel Forrest, Bryant Washburn, Kathleen Kirkham, and Wheeler Oakman Wheeler Oakman (born Vivian Eichelberger; February 21, 1890 – March 19, 1949) was an American film actor. Early years Oakman was born as Vivian Eichelberger in Washington, D.C., and educated in that city's schools. He grew up in Fairfax, Vir .... Plot As described in a film magazine review, Dorothy Kane is severely disciplined by her stern father who, however, is very unconventional when he visits the city. The young woman revolts and leaves her country home. She meets the Alaska Kid, who introduces her to Lottie Bird, a fast living woman and a close acquaintance of Mr. Kane. Lottie plans a festive gathering, but when father and daughter meet unexpectedly in Lottie and the Kid's presence, he first raises a ruction about Dorothy for breaking into this lively society. Dorothy then counters sharply and st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Satin Girl
''The Satin Girl'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring Mabel Forrest, Norman Kerry and Marc McDermott. The main themes of the film are amnesia and brainwashing. Lenore Vance, the main character, loses her memory due to shock. A wicked uncle reprograms her into a robber. Plot The story revolves around a young woman named Lenore Vance (Mabel Forrest), who loses her memory after witnessing the death of her father Silas Gregg (William H Turner). She commits a series of robberies due to being brainwashed by her elderly, reclusive, chemist uncle named Fargo (Marc Mac Dermott). She later becomes the person of interest in the murder of her father, being labelled by the authorities as "The Satin Girl". A physician named Dr. Richard Taunton (Norman Kerry) meets Lenore at a party thrown by Millie Brown-Potter (Kate Lester), and becomes infatuated with her. After discovering that Lenore has taken pieces of jewelry from himself and Mrs. Potter, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Darling Of New York
''The Darling of New York'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ... directed by King Baggot and written by Adrian Johnson and Raymond L. Schrock. The film stars Diana Serra Cary, Baby Peggy, her first feature film. The film was released on December 3, 1923, by Universal Pictures. In the film, Baby Peggy plays Santussa, who after she is taken by a gang of jewel smugglers is able to reform them. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Italian orphan Santussa is sent to New York City to be cared by for her grandfather. Accompanying Santussa is her Governess. In order to protect themselves and perhaps collect a large ransom, a gem smuggler separates her from her Governess and steals little Baby Peggy. Some stolen gems have been sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blow Your Own Horn
''Blow Your Own Horn'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by James W. Horne and starring Warner Baxter, Ralph Lewis, and Derelys Perdue.Munden p.70 Cast * Warner Baxter as Jack Dunbar * Ralph Lewis as Nicholas Small * Derelys Perdue as Anne Small * Eugene Acker as Augustus Jolyon * William H. Turner as Dinsmore Bevan * Ernest C. Warde as Gillen Jolyon * Johnny Fox as Buddy Dunbar * Mary Jane Sanderson as Julia Yates * Eugenie Forde Eugenie Forde (June 22, 1879 – September 5, 1940) was an American silent film actress. She starred in 73 films between 1912 and 1927 in films such as ''The Diamond from the Sky'' (1915) and '' Wives and Other Wives'' with actors such ... as Mrs. Jolyon * Dell Boone as Mrs. Gilroy Yates * Billy Osborne as Percy Yates * Stanhope Wheatcroft as Timonthy Cole References Bibliography * 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] |
The Prey (1920 Film)
''The Prey'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by George L. Sargent and starring Alice Joyce, Henry Hallam and Harry Benham.Connelly p.398 It is now considered a lost film Cast * Alice Joyce as Helen Reardon * Henry Hallam as Robert Reardon * Jack McLean as Jack Reardon * Harry Benham as James Calvin * L. Rogers Lytton as Henry C. Lowe * H.H. Pattee as Nathan Sloane * William H. Turner as Williard * Cecil Kern as Jesse * Roy Applegate Roy Applegate (7 December 1878 – 9 February 1950) was an American actor Background He played Judge Gates in ''The Child of Destiny'' (1916), Opera House Manager in ''The Musician's Daughter'' (1911), Arthur Jepson in '' All for a Girl'' (1915) ... as Pete Canard 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''. Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sporting Duchess (1920 Film)
''The Sporting Duchess'' is a lost 1920 American silent drama film directed by George Terwilliger and starring Alice Joyce. It is based on the 1895 play '' The Sporting Duchess'' by Henry Hamilton, Cecil Raleigh, and Augustus Thomas. It was produced and released by the Vitagraph Company of America. Cast *Alice Joyce as Muriel, Duchess of Desborough *Percy Marmont as Douglas, Duke of Desborough *Gustav von Seyffertitz as Major Roland Mostyn *Edith Campbell as Mrs. Delmaine *Lionel Pape as Captain Cyprian Streatfield *John Goldsworthy as Rupert Leigh *Dan Comfort as Harold *May McAvoy as Mary Alymer *Robert Agnew Robert Agnew (June 4, 1899 – November 8, 1983) was an American movie actor who worked mostly in the silent film era, making 65 films in both the silent and sound eras. He was born in Dayton, Kentucky. A review of ''The Heart of Broadway'' i ... as Dick Hammond * William H. Turner as Joseph Aylmer *Edward Keenan as Jockey *C. T. Elmer References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Good Name
Her is the objective and possessive form of the English-language feminine pronoun she. Her, HER or H.E.R. may also refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Music * H.E.R. (born 1997), American singer ** ''H.E.R.'' (album), 2017 * HIM (Finnish band), once known as HER in the United States Songs * "Her" (Megan Thee Stallion song) * "Her", a song by Stan Getz from the album ''Focus'', 1961 * "Her", a song by Guy from the album '' The Future'', 1990 * "Her", a song by Swans from the album ''Omniscience'', 1992 * "Her", a song by Pigeonhed from the album ''Pigeonhed'', 1993 * "Her", a song by Tindersticks from the album ''Tindersticks'', 1993 * "Her", a song by Aaron Tippin from the album ''What This Country Needs'', 1999 * "Her", a song by Musiq from the album '' Soulstar'', 2003 * "Her", a song by Eels from the album ''B-Sides & Rarities 1996–2003'', 2005 * "Her", a song by Tyler, the Creator from the album ''Goblin'', 2011 * "Her", a song by Poppy from the album ''Flux'', 2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love's Toll
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, doing business as Love's (or stylized as Loves), is an American family-owned chain of more than 500 truck stop and convenience stores in 41 states in the United States. The company is privately owned and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Love's ranked No. 17 on the 2019 Forbes list of America's largest private companies. Love's has two primary kinds of stores: country stores and travel stops. Country stores are fueling stations with a convenience store attached. The larger travel stops are located along highways and offer additional amenities such as food from restaurant chains such as Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Bojangles, Burger King, Chester's, Dairy Queen, Del Taco, Dunkin', Friendly's, Godfather's Pizza, Green Burrito, McDonald's, Taco John's, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Hardee’s/Carls Jr., trucking supplies, showers and RV dump stations. Love's had 25,000 employees in 2018. History In 1964, Tom and Judy Love spent $5000 () to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Bleeding Heart
''Her Bleeding Heart'' is a lost 1916 silent film drama directed by Jack Pratt and produced by the Lubin Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia. Wayback) Cast * - Marion Lane (*as Rosetta Brice) *Richard Buhler - Dr. George Page * - Allen Craven *Inez Buck - Lucy Mallory *Karva Poloskova - Sonia Crator *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
