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Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter.


Biography

Born John Sidney Allcott in Toronto, he became one of the first great directors of the
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business. With a desire to be an actor, a young Sidney Olcott went to New York City where he worked in the theatre until 1904 when he performed as a film actor with the
Biograph Studios Biograph Studios was an early film studio and laboratory complex, built in 1912 by the Biograph Company at 807 East 175th Street, in The Bronx, New York City, New York. History Early years The first studio of the Biograph Company, formerly ...
. In 1907, Frank J. Marion and Samuel Long, with financial backing from George Kleine, formed a new motion picture company called the Kalem Company and were able to lure the increasingly successful Olcott away from Biograph. Olcott was offered the sum of ten dollars per picture and under the terms of his contract, Olcott was required to direct a minimum of one, one-reel picture of about a thousand feet every week. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including '' Ben Hur'' (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, and ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'' (1908),Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p.43. . Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its stock. In 1910 Sidney Olcott demonstrated his creative thinking when he made Kalem Studios the first ever to travel outside the United States to film on location. Of Irish ancestry, and knowing that in America there was a huge built-in Irish audience, Olcott went to Ireland where he made a film called ''
A Lad from Old Ireland ''The Lad from Old Ireland'', also called ''A Lad from Old Ireland'', is a one-reel 1910 American motion picture directed by and starring Sidney Olcott and written by and co-starring Gene Gauntier. It was the first film appearance of prolific ac ...
''. He would go on to make more than a dozen films there and later on only the outbreak of World War I prevented him from following through with his plans to build a permanent studio in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland. The Irish films led to him taking a crew to
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in 1912 to make the first five-reel film ever, titled ''
From the Manger to the Cross ''From the Manger to the Cross or Jesus of Nazareth'' (often shortened to simply ''From the Manger to the Cross'') is a 1912 American drama film directed by Sidney Olcott, written by Gene Gauntier (who also portrays Virgin Mary), and stars Rober ...
'', the life story of Jesus. The film concept was at first the subject of much scepticism but when it appeared on screen, it was lauded by the public and the critics. Costing $35,000 to produce, ''From the Manger to the Cross'' earned the Kalem Company profits of almost $1 million, a staggering amount in 1912. The motion picture industry acclaimed him as its greatest director and the film influenced the direction many great filmmakers would take such as
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and Cecil B. DeMille. ''From the Manger to the Cross'' is still shown today to film societies and students studying early film making techniques. In 1998 the film was selected for the National Film Registry of the United States Library of Congress. Despite making the studio owners very rich men, they refused to increase his salary beyond the $150 a week he was then earning. From the enormous profits made for his employers, Olcott's dividend on the one share they had given him amounted to $350. As a result, Sidney Olcott resigned and took some time off, making only an occasional film until 1915 when he was encouraged by his Canadian friend Mary Pickford to join her at Famous Players-Lasky, later
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. The Kalem Company never recovered from the mistake of losing Olcott and a few years after his departure, the operation was acquired by
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in 1916. Olcott was a founding member of the
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chapter of the Motion Picture Directors Association, a forerunner to today's Directors Guild of America and would later serve as its president. Like the rest of the film industry, Sidney Olcott moved to Hollywood, California, where he directed many more successful and acclaimed motion pictures with the leading stars of the day. Olcott married actress Valentine Grant, the star of his 1916 film, '' The Innocent Lie''. During World War II, Olcott opened his home to visiting British Commonwealth soldiers in Los Angeles. In his book titled ''Stardust and Shadows: Canadians in Early Hollywood'', writer Charles Foster tells of this period in Olcott's life, and of how he was introduced to many members of
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's Canadian community through Olcott. Olcott died in Hollywood, California, in the house of his friend Robert Vignola where he lived after the death of Valentine Grant. Wanting to be buried in Canada, he is buried in Park Lawn cemetery in Toronto, Ontario.''Resting Places''
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Partial filmography


1907

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'' (1907) * '' School Days'' (1907) * '' Ben Hur'' (1907)


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1909

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A Slave to Drink ''A Slave to Drink'' is a 1909 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville is a city located on the Atlantic coast of northeast Florida, the mo ...
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1910

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The Confederate Spy ''The Confederate Spy'' is a 1910 American silent drama film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. A story about the Civil War. Production notes The production was filmed in Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is a city lo ...
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The Fisherman's Granddaughter ''The Fisherman's Granddaughter'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. Plot summary The ''New York Dramatic Mirror'' summarized the plot: "The old fisherman's granddaughter runs off with a strang ...
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The Miser's Child ''The Miser's Child'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville is a city located on the Atlantic coast of northeast Florida, the ...
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The Girl Thief ''The Girl Thief'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by the Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville, Florida. A detailed description of each of the ten scenes was printed by ''The Fil ...
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Her Soldier Sweetheart ''Her Soldier Sweetheart'' is a 1910 American silent film, produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. References * The Moving Picture World, Vol 6, p 396 ; p 420 ; p 437 * The New York Dramatic Mirror, 19 mars 1910, p 17 Externa ...
'' (1910) * ''
The Seminole's Trust ''The Seminole's Trust'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. It's a story of Seminole Indians. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville is a city located on the Atlant ...
'' (1910) * '' The Girl and the Bandit'' (1910) * ''
The Further Adventures of the Girl Spy ''The Further Adventures of the Girl Spy'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier in the leading role. A story of the Civil War. Cast * Gene Gauntier – Nan * Alice Hollister * ...
'' (1910) * ''The Old Fiddler'' (1910) * ''The Forager'' (1910) * '' The Bravest Girl of the South'' (1910) * ''The Sacred Turquoise of the Zuni'' (1910) * '' The Love Romance of the Girl Spy'' (1910) * ''
The Egret Hunter ''The Egret Hunter'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier Gene Gauntier (born Genevieve Gauntier Liggett, August 26, 1885 – December 18, 1966) was an American screenwriter ...
'' (1910) * ''
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'' (1910) * '' The Aztec Sacrifice'' (1910) * '' The Seminole Halfbreeds'' (1910) * ''
The Cliff Dwellers Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. Biography Born John Sidney Allcott in Toronto, he became one of the first great direc ...
'' (1910) * ''
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'' (1910) * '' The Castaways'' (1910) * '' The Wanderers'' (1910) * '' The Navajo's Bride'' (1910) * '' The Miner's Sacrifice'' (1910) * ''Grandmother'' (1910) * '' A Daughter of Dixie'' (1910) * '' A Colonial Belle'' (1910) * '' The Perversity of Fate'' (1910) * '' The Cow Puncher's Sweetheart'' (1910) * '' Leap for Life'' (1910) * ''
The Conspiracy of Pontiac ''The Conspiracy of Pontiac'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Robert Vignola and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. It is a story of the Indian war after the conquest of Canada ...
'' (1910) * '' The Heart of Edna Leslie'' (1910) * '' The Way of Life'' (1910) * ''
The Lad from Old Ireland ''The Lad from Old Ireland'', also called ''A Lad from Old Ireland'', is a one-reel 1910 American motion picture directed by and starring Sidney Olcott and written by and co-starring Gene Gauntier. It was the first film appearance of prolific act ...
'' (1910) * '' Seth's Temptation'' (1910) * '' The Little Spreewald Maiden'' (1910) * ''
When Lovers Part ''When Lovers Part'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark, Robert Vignola and JP McGowan in the leading roles. A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at Eye Film In ...
'' (1910) * ''
The Girl Spy Before Vicksburg ''The Girl Spy Before Vicksburg'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Robert Vignola and JP McGowan. A copy of this film is held at the EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. Cast * Gen ...
'' (1910) * '' The Stranger'' (1910)


1911

* '' For the Love of an Enemy'' (1911) * ''The Secret of the Still'' (1911) * '' Her Chum's Brother'' (1911) * ''
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'' (1911) * '' Grandmother's War Story'' (1911) * ''
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'' (1911) * ''
Sailor Jack's Reformation ''Sailor Jack's Reformation'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and JP McGowan in the leading role. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Captain Agnes * Jack J. Clark Jack J. ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Irish Honeymoon ''The Irish Honeymoon'' is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself and Gene Gauntier in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Maggie McClusky * Sidne ...
'' (1911) * ''The Diver'' (1911) * '' A War Time Escape'' (1911) * '' A Sawmill Hero'' (1911) * ''
The Lass Who Couldn't Forget ''The Lass Who Couldn't Forget'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier – Meg * Jack J. Clark – Alix Production note ...
'' (1911) * '' By a Woman's Wit'' (1911) * '' In Old Florida'' (1911) * '' The Fiddle's Requiem'' (1911) * '' When the Dead Return'' (1911) * ''
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'' (1911) * ''
In Blossom Time ''In Blossom Time'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Angelica * Jack J. Clark - Victorian, son of Don Pedro Produ ...
'' (1911) * '' Tangled Lives'' (1911) * '' The Railroad Raiders of '62'' (1911) * '' The Little Soldier of '64'' (1911) * '' To the Aid of Stonewall Jackson'' (1911) * ''
Hubby's Day at Home ''Hubby's Day at Home'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Agnes Mapes and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Agnes Mapes - Wifie * Jack J. Clark Jack J. Clark (September 23, 1879 â ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Colonel's Son ''The Colonel's Son'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. The action takes place during the American Civil War. Cast * Gene Gauntier ...
'' (1911) * '' The Romance of a Dixie Belle'' (1911) * '' Special Messenger'' (1911) * ''
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'' (1911) * ''
Losing to Win ''Losing to Win'' is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Diana Grant * Jack J. Clark - Jack Carlyle Production ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Colleen Bawn ''The Colleen Bawn, or The Brides of Garryowen'' is a melodramatic play written by Irish playwright Dion Boucicault. It was first performed at Laura Keene's Theatre, New York, on 27 March 1860 with Laura Keene playing Anne Chute and Boucicault p ...
'' (1911) * '' The Fishermaid of Ballydavid'' (1911) * ''
Among the Irish Fisher Folk ''Among the Irish Fisher Folk'' is a 1911 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Franciscan Friars of Killarney ''The Franciscan Friars of Killarney'' is a 1911 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-bo ...
'' (1911) * '' Arrah-na-Pogue'' (1911)


1912

* '' Driving Home the Cows'' (1912) * '' A Southern Boy of '61'' (1912) * '' The O'Neill'' (1912) * ''
His Mother ''His Mother'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. It was one of more than a dozen films produced by the Kalem Company filmed in Ire ...
'' (1912) * '' The O'Kalems Visit Killarney'' (1912) * '' The Vagabonds'' (1912) * '' Far From Erin's Isle'' (1912) * ''
You Remember Ellen ''You Remember Ellen'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Films. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. It was one of more than a dozen films ...
'' (1912) * ''
A Visit to Madeira Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. Biography Born John Sidney Allcott in Toronto, he became one of the first great direc ...
'' (1912) * ''
The Kalemites Visit Gibraltar Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. Biography Born John Sidney Allcott in Toronto, he became one of the first great direc ...
'' (1912) * '' Along the Mediterranean'' (1912) * '' The Potters of the Nile'' (1912) * ''
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'' (1912) * '' Egypt the Mysterious'' (1912) * '' Egypt as it Was in the Time of Moses'' (1912) * '' The Fighting Dervishes of the Desert'' (1912) * '' Luxor Egypt'' (1912) * ''
Missionaries in Darkest Africa ''Missionaries in Darkest Africa'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Robert Vignola in the leading roles. Cast ...
'' (1912) * '' Making Photoplays in Egypt'' (1912) * '' A Pet of the Cairo Zoo'' (1912) * '' An Arabian Tragedy'' (1912) * '' Captured by Bedouins'' (1912) * '' Tragedy of the Desert'' (1912) * '' Winning a Widow'' (1912) * '' Egyptian Sports'' (1912) * '' A Prisoner of the Harem'' (1912) * ''
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'' (1912) * ''
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'' (1912) * '' From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea'' (1912) * '' Down Through the Ages'' (1912) * ''
The Ancient Port of Jaffa ''The Ancient Port of Jaffa'' is a 1912 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott. Plot summary The picture opens with a scene of a steamship, showing the Ka ...
'' (1912) * '' Along the River Nile'' (1912) * ''Ancient Temples of Egypt'' (1912) * '' The Poacher's Pardon'' (1912) * ''
From the Manger To the Cross ''From the Manger to the Cross or Jesus of Nazareth'' (often shortened to simply ''From the Manger to the Cross'') is a 1912 American drama film directed by Sidney Olcott, written by Gene Gauntier (who also portrays Virgin Mary), and stars Rober ...
'' (1912) * ''
The Kerry Gow ''The Kerry Gow'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Films. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Alice Hollister and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles.Magill's Survey of Silent films, Vol2. FLE-PO ...
'' (1912) * ''
The Mayor From Ireland ''The Mayor From Ireland'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Films. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and J.P. McGowan in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gaun ...
'' (1912) * ''
Conway, the Kerry Dancer ''Conway, the Kerry Dancer'' is a 1912 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott. Production notes The film was shot in county Kerry, Ireland, during summer of 1912. References * Michel Derrien, ' ...
'' (1912) * '' Ireland, the Oppressed'' (1912) * '' The Shaughraun'' (1912)


1913

* '' The Wives of Jamestown'' (1913) * '' The Lady Peggy's Escape'' (1913) * ''
A Daughter of the Confederacy ''A Daughter of the Confederacy'' is a 1913 American silent film produced by Gene Gauntier Feature Players and distributed by Warner's Features. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * ...
'' (1913) * '' The Mystery of Pine Creek Camp'' (1913) * ''
When Men Hate ''When Men Hate'' is a 1913 American silent film produced by Gene Gauntier Feature Players and distributed by Warner's Features. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - ...
'' (1913) * '' In the Power of the Hypnotist'' (1913) * '' In the Clutches of the Ku Klux Klan'' (1913)


1914

* '' For Ireland's Sake'' (1914) * '' Come Back To Erin'' (1914) * '' When Men Would Kill'' (1914) * '' In the Hands of a Brute'' (1914) * '' The Eye of the Government'' (1914) * ''
A Mother of Men ''A Mother of Men'' is a 1914 American silent film produced by Sid Films and distributed by Warner's Features. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Valentine Grant and Arthur Donaldson in the leading roles. Cast * Valentine Grant - * Arthur ...
'' (1914) * '' The Idle Rich'' (1914) * '' Tricking the Government'' (1914) * ''
The Little Rebel ''The Little Rebel'' is a 1914 American silent film produced by Gene Gauntier Feature Players and distributed by United Film Services (Warner's Features). It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. ...
'' (1914)


1915

* ''
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'' (1915) * '' All For Old Ireland'' (1915) * '' Bold Emmett Ireland's Martyr'' (1915) * '' Seven Sisters'' (1915) * ''
The Irish in America ''The Irish in America'' is an American silent film produced by Sid Films and distributed by Lubin Manufacturing Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with him and Valentine Grant in the leading roles. Cast * Valentine Grant - Peggy O'Sullivan ...
'' (1915) * '' Nan O' the Backwoods'' (1915) * '' Madame Butterfly'' (1915) * '' The Ghost of Twisted Oaks'' (1915) * '' The Taint'' (1915)


1916

* ''
Poor Little Peppina ''Poor Little Peppina'' is a 1916 American silent film directed by Sidney Olcott. The film was in 1916 Mary Pickford's longest film to be made. It was soon surpassed by her later films. Plot Robert Torrens (Edwin Mordant) is a wealthy American, r ...
'' (1916) * '' My Lady Incog'' (1916) * '' Diplomacy'' (1916) * '' The Innocent Lie'' (1916) * ''
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'' (1916) * ''
The Daughter of MacGregor ''The Daughter of MacGregor'' is a 1916 American silent film produced by Famous Players Film Company and distributed by Paramount. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Valentine Grant, his wife who wrote the scenario. Cast *Valentine Grant - J ...
'' (1916)


1918

* '' The Belgian'' (1918)


1919

* '' Marriage for Convenience'' (1919)


1920

* '' Scratch My Back'' (1920)


1921

* '' The Right Way'' (1921) * ''
God's Country and the Law ''God's Country and the Law'' is a 1921 American silent drama film produced by Pine Tree Pictures and distributed by Arrow Films. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Fred C. Jones and Gladys Leslie in the leading roles. It was adapted from the ...
'' (1921) * '' Pardon My French'' (1921)


1922

* '' Timothy's Quest'' (1922)


1923

* '' The Green Goddess'' (1923) * '' Little Old New York'' (1923)


1924

* ''
The Humming Bird ''The Humming Bird'' (also known as ''Les loups de Montmartre'') is a 1924 American silent crime drama film directed by Sidney Olcott and starring Gloria Swanson. Produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the fil ...
'' (1924) * '' Monsieur Beaucaire'' (1924) * ''
The Only Woman ''The Only Woman'' is a 1924 American silent film, silent drama film produced by Joseph M. Schenck for Norma Talmadge Productions and distributed by First National. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Norma Talmadge as the leading woman.
'' (1924)


1925

* ''
Salome of the Tenements ''Salome of the Tenements'' is a 1925 American silent drama film adapted to the screen by Sonya Levien from the Anzia Yezierska novel of the same name. Made by Jesse L. Lasky and Adolph Zukor's Famous Players–Lasky Corporation, a division ...
'' (1925) * '' The Charmer'' (1925) * ''
Not So Long Ago ''Not So Long Ago'' is a 1925 American silent drama film produced by Jesse Lasky and Adolph Zukor and distributed by Paramount. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Betty Bronson and Ricardo Cortez in the leading roles. Plot As described in a ...
'' (1925) * '' The Best People'' (1925)


1926

* '' The White Black Sheep'' (1926) * '' Ranson's Folly'' (1926) * ''
The Amateur Gentleman ''The Amateur Gentleman'' is a novel by Jeffery Farnol, published in 1913. It was made into a silent film in 1920 and again in 1926 and a talking film in 1936 with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. starring as the protagonist, Barnabas Barty. Plot summ ...
'' (1926)


1927

* '' The Claw'' (1927)


See also

* Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood


References

* Michel Derrien, ''Aux origines du cinéma irlandais: Sidney Olcott, le premier oeil'', TIR 2013.


External links


Olcott filming in Ireland
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Sidney Olcott, le premier Å“il
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