''Always Audacious'' is a 1920 American
silent romance film
Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...
directed by
James Cruze
James Cruze (born James Cruze Bosen; March 27, 1884 – August 3, 1942) was a silent film actor and film director.
Early years
Cruze's middle name came from the battle of Vera Cruz. He was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
and written by
Thomas J. Geraghty. The film stars
Wallace Reid in a dual role,
Margaret Loomis
Margaret Loomis (1893–1969) was an American film actress of the silent era.Goble p.239
Loomis was an only child.
In addition to her acting, Loomis was a Denishawn dancer. She toured the United States as a member of the Denishawn School's in ...
,
Clarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart (June 9, 1867 – May 13, 1935) was an American film actor. He appeared in 127 films between 1915 and 1936. He was sometimes credited as C.H. Geldart or Charles H. Geldart.
He was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and died i ...
, J.M. Dumont,
Rhea Haines
Rhea Haines (October 2, 1894 – March 12, 1964) was a silent film actress from Indiana.
Biography
Haines was a leading lady for the film company of actor Hobart Bosworth. She played in films with Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, and Mack Sennett. ...
,
Carmen Phillips
Carmen Phillips (born Anna Catherine Phillips; September 15, 1888 – December 14, 1966) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1926, frequently as a "vamp".
Biography
A native Cali ...
, and
Guy Oliver. It is based on the short story "Toujours de l'Audace" by
Ben Ames Williams
Ben Ames Williams (March 7, 1889 – February 4, 1953) was an American novelist and writer of short stories; he wrote hundreds of short stories and over 30 novels. Among his novels are ''Come Spring'' (1940), ''Leave Her to Heaven'' (1944) ...
. The film was released on November 14, 1920, by
Paramount Pictures. It is not known whether the film currently survives,
Progressive Silent Film List: ''Always Audacious''
at silentera.com which suggests that it is a lost film
A lost film is a feature
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.
Cast
* Wallace Reid as Perry Dayton / 'Slim' Attucks
*Margaret Loomis
Margaret Loomis (1893–1969) was an American film actress of the silent era.Goble p.239
Loomis was an only child.
In addition to her acting, Loomis was a Denishawn dancer. She toured the United States as a member of the Denishawn School's in ...
as Camilla Joyt
*Clarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart (June 9, 1867 – May 13, 1935) was an American film actor. He appeared in 127 films between 1915 and 1936. He was sometimes credited as C.H. Geldart or Charles H. Geldart.
He was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and died i ...
as Theron Ammidown
*J.M. Dumont as Jerry the Gent
*Rhea Haines
Rhea Haines (October 2, 1894 – March 12, 1964) was a silent film actress from Indiana.
Biography
Haines was a leading lady for the film company of actor Hobart Bosworth. She played in films with Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, and Mack Sennett. ...
as Denver Kate
*Carmen Phillips
Carmen Phillips (born Anna Catherine Phillips; September 15, 1888 – December 14, 1966) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1926, frequently as a "vamp".
Biography
A native Cali ...
as Molly the Eel
* Guy Oliver as Martin Green
*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. Rumson
''unbilled''
* Monte Blue - ?___unconfirmed
See also
*Wallace Reid filmography
This is a comprehensive listing of Wallace Reid's (1891–1923) silent film output. Reid often played a clean-cut, well-groomed American go-getter on screen, which is how he is best remembered, but he could alternate with character roles, especial ...
References
External links
*
Still
at silentera.com
Norwegian advertisement for the film
lobby poster
1920 films
1920s English-language films
American romance films
1920s romance films
Paramount Pictures films
Films directed by James Cruze
American black-and-white films
American silent feature films
1920s American films
Silent romantic drama films
Silent crime films
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