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

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, 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

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. In 1907,

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and Samuel Long, with financial backing from

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, formed a new motion picture company called the

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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

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prevented him from following through with his plans to build a permanent studio in

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, 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

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. ''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

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of the United States

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. 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

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to join her at

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, 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

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, a forerunner to today's

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and would later serve as its president. Like the rest of the film industry, Sidney Olcott moved to

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, where he directed many more successful and acclaimed motion pictures with the leading stars of the day. Olcott married actress

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, the star of his 1916 film, ''

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''. During World War II, Olcott opened his home to visiting

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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

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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

* '' A Runaway Sleighbelle'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' Bowser's House Cleaning'' (1907) * ''

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(1907) * '' A Hobo Hero'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' The New Hired Girl'' (1907) * '' The Tenderfoot'' (1907) * '' Off for the Day'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' The Parson's Picnic'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' A One Night Stand'' (1907) * '' Who'll Do The Washing'' (1907) * '' Peggy's Camping Party'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' Nature Fakirs'' (1907) * '' The Amateur Detective'' (1907) * '' The Red Man's Way'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' The Goldbrick'' (1907) * '' It Was Mother-in-Law'' (1907) * '' The Rival Motorists'' (1907) * '' Bill Butt-in and the Burglar'' (1907) * '' Troubles of a Tramp'' (1907) * '' The Lost Mine'' (1907) * ''

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'' (1907) * '' A Dramatic Rhearsal'' (1907) * '' School Days'' (1907) * '' Ben Hur'' (1907)

1908

* '' Days of '61'' (1908) * '' Back to Farm'' (1908) * '' Mountainers'' (1908) * '' Dogs of Fashion'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Under the Star Splanged Banner'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' The Stowanay'' (1908) * '' College Days'' (1908) * '' The Banan'Man'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Washington at Valley Forge'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Captain Kid'' (1908) * '' The Moonshiner's Daughter'' (1908) * '' Night Riders'' (1908) * '' The Under Dog'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Kidnapped for Hate'' (1908) * '' Dolly the Circus Queen'' (1908) * '' The White Squaw Man'' (1908) * ''

The Man Hunt ''The Man Hunt'' is a 1918 silent comedy drama film directed by Travers Vale. It used a story by Fred Jackson originally titled ''A Modern Girl'' and a scenario by Virginia Tyler Hudson. Released by the New Jersey-based World Film Company, ...

'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Held by Bandits'' (1908) * '' The Little Madcap'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Dynamite Man'' (1908) * '' The Renegade'' (1908) * '' The New Hired Girl'' (1908) * '' A Gipsy Girl's Love'' (1908) * '' The Walls of Sing Sing'' (1908) * '' The Girl Nihilist'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' The Frontiersman's Bride'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' The Great Yellowstone Park Hold Up'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' The Padrone'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * ''

Caught in the Web ''Caught in the Web'' () is a 2012 Chinese drama film directed by Chen Kaige. In September 2012 it screened as a special presentation at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Forei ...

'' (1908) * '' The Half Breed'' (1908) * '' Jerusalem in the Time of Christ'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Humpty Dumpty Circus'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * '' Hannah Dustin'' (1908) * '' A Ragged Hero'' (1908) * '' Maggie, the Dock Rat'' (1908) * '' For Love of Country'' (1908) * '' The Molly Maguires'' (1908) * ''

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'' (1908) * ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'' (1908) starring Frank Oakes Rose.

1909

* '' The Trail of the White Man'' (1909) * '' A Florida Feud'' (1909) * '' The Girl at the Old Mill'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' The Detectives of the Italian Bureau'' (1909) * '' The High Diver'' (1909) * '' Sporting Days in the South'' (1909) * '' The Making of a Champion Pugilist'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' The Old Soldier's Story'' (1909) * '' The Seminomle's Vengeance'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' Hungry Hank's Hallucination'' (1909) * '' The Mysterious Double'' (1909) * '' The Fish Pirates'' (1909) * '' The Orange Grower's Daughter'' (1909) * '' The Northern Schoolmaster'' (1909) * '' The Artist and the Girl'' (1909) * '' Love's Triumph'' (1909) * '' Good for Evil'' (1909) * '' The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War (1909) * '' A Poor Wife's Devotion'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' A Child of the Sea'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' $5000 Reward'' (1909) * '' The Little Angel of Roaring Springs'' (1909) * '' The Mystic Swing'' (1909) * '' A Priest of the Wilderness'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' The Japanese Invasion'' (1909) * '' Famine in the Forest'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' The Escape from Andersonville'' (1909) * '' The Tom-Boy'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' Factory Girl'' (1909) * '' Traced by Kodak'' (1909) * '' Out of Work'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' The Conspirators - An Incident of a South American Revolution'' (1909) * '' The Pay Car'' (1909) * '' Hiram's Bride'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' Winning a Diner'' (1909) * '' The Winning Boat'' (1909) * ''

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'' (1909) * '' The Hand Organ Man'' (1909) * '' The Man and the Girl'' (1909) * '' A Brother's Wrong'' (1909) * '' The Girl Scout'' (1909) * '' The Cattle Thieves'' (1909) * '' Dora'' (1909) * '' Pale Face's Wooing'' (1909) * ''

The Governor's Daughter ''The Governor's Daughter'' is a 1910 American silent short drama produced by the Thanhouser Company. The story details a convict who is being sent to prison when the train is wrecked and the sheriff escorting him is killed. The convict frees h ...

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'' (1909) * '' The Card Board Baby'' (1909) * ''

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

* ''

The Deacon's Daughter ''The Deacon's Daughter'' 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, ...

'' (1910) * ''

The Romance of a Trained Nurse ''The Romance of a Trained Nurse'' 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 ...

'' (1910) * ''

The Man Who Lost ''The Man Who Lost'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Thomas Santley, Gene Gauntier, George Melford in the leading roles. Cast * Thomas Santley * Gene Gauntier * George Melford * Jane ...

'' (1910) * ''

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'' (1910) * ''

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 ...

'' (1910) * '' The Feud'' (1910) * ''

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 stran ...

'' (1910) * '' The Miser's Child'' (1910) * ''

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 ...

'' (1910) * ''

Her Soldier Sweetheart ''Her Soldier Sweetheart'' is a 1910 American silent film, produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film producer, direc ...

'' (1910) * '' The Seminole's Trust'' (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 ''The Bravest Girl of the South'' is a 1910 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier in the leading role. It is a story of Civil War. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville, Fl ...

'' (1910) * ''The Sacred Turquoise of the Zuni'' (1910) * ''

The Love Romance of the Girl Spy ''The Love Romance of the Girl Spy'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. It is a story about the Civil War. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville is a city located on t ...

'' (1910) * ''

The Egret Hunter ''The Egret Hunter'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and James Vincent in the leading roles. Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville is a city lo ...

'' (1910) * '' Between Love and Duty'' (1910) * '' The Aztec Sacrifice'' (1910) * '' The Seminole Halfbreeds'' (1910) * '' The Cliff Dwellers'' (1910) * ''

Friends ''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa ...

'' (1910) * ''

The Castaways The Castaways are an American rock band from the Twin Cities in Minnesota, United States. The band's only hit single was " Liar, Liar". Written by band leader James Donna and drummer (and band co-founder) Dennis Craswell, the song was produc ...

'' (1910) * '' The Wanderers'' (1910) * ''

The Navajo's Bride ''The Navajo's Bride'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Robert Vignola in the leading roles. A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at EYE Film Institute Netherlands, Eye F ...

'' (1910) * '' The Miner's Sacrifice'' (1910) * ''Grandmother'' (1910) * ''

A Daughter of Dixie ''A Daughter of Dixie'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier in the leading role. It is a story about the American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 � ...

'' (1910) * ''

A Colonial Belle ''A Colonial Belle'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Robert Vignola and George Melford in the leading roles. An episode of the revolutionary war. Cast * Gene Gauntier - * Ro ...

'' (1910) * ''

The Perversity of Fate ''The Perversity of Fate'' is an American silent film, produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and James Vincent in the leading role. Cast * Gene Gauntier - * James Vincent * Jack J. Clark Production note Th ...

'' (1910) * '' The Cow Puncher's Sweetheart'' (1910) * '' Leap for Life'' (1910) * '' The Conspiracy of Pontiac'' (1910) * ''

The Heart of Edna Leslie ''The Heart of Edna Leslie'' is an American silent film produced by the Kalem Company and could be directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Alice Joyce in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * Alice Joyce Alice Joyce Brown ...

'' (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 ''The Little Spreewald Maiden'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with him and Gene Gauntier in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Frieda, the Spreewald maiden * Sidney Olcott Sidney ...

'' (1910) * '' When Lovers Part'' (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 * Gene ...

'' (1910) * '' The Stranger'' (1910)

1911

* ''

For the Love of an Enemy ''For Love of an Enemy'' is a one-reel 1911 American motion picture produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. A war story detailing the adventures and the love affair of a Union spy in the Confederate lines. Cast * Jack J. Clark - ...

'' (1911) * ''The Secret of the Still'' (1911) * ''

Her Chum's Brother ''Her Chum's Brother'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Robert Vignola in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - * Jack J. Clark - * Robert Vignola - P ...

'' (1911) * ''

The Little Sister ''The Little Sister'' is a 1949 novel by Raymond Chandler, his fifth featuring the private investigator Philip Marlowe. The story is set in Los Angeles in the late 1940s and follows Marlowe's investigation of a missing persons case and blackmai ...

'' (1911) * ''

Grandmother's War Story ''Grandmother's War Story'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark. Cast * Gene Gauntier - * Jack J. Clark - Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonvill ...

'' (1911) * ''

The Open Road ''The Open Road'' is a 2009 comedy-drama film written and directed by Michael Meredith. It stars Justin Timberlake, Kate Mara, Jeff Bridges, and Mary Steenburgen and was produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Country singer Lyle Lovett and ...

'' (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 ''A War Time Escape'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Robert Vignola in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * Jack J. Clark * Robert Vignola Product ...

'' (1911) * ''

A Sawmill Hero ''A Sawmill Hero'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading role. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Jennie * Jack J. Clark Jack J. Clark (September 23, 1879 � ...

'' (1911) * '' The Lass Who Couldn't Forget'' (1911) * ''

By a Woman's Wit ''By a Woman's Wit'' is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Jack J. Clark and Alice Hollister in the leading roles. A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at Eye Film Institute (Amsterdam). ...

'' (1911) * ''

In Old Florida ''In Old Florida'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier in the leading role. Cast * Gene Gauntier – Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville is a ci ...

'' (1911) * ''

The Fiddle's Requiem ''The Fiddle's Requiem'' 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. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Dolores * Jack J. Clark - ...

'' (1911) * ''

When the Dead Return ''When the Dead Return'' is a one-reel 1911 American motion picture produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and JP McGowan in the leading roles, and with Cinematography by George K. Hollister. C ...

'' (1911) * '' The Carnival'' (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 Pro ...

'' (1911) * '' Tangled Lives'' (1911) * ''

The Railroad Raiders of '62 ''The Railroad Raiders of '62'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Jack J. Clark, Robert Vignola and JP McGowan in the leading roles. The action takes place during the U.S. civil war. Cast * Ja ...

'' (1911) * ''

The Little Soldier of '64 ''The Little Soldier of '64'' 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 - * Jack J. Clark - Production notes The film was ...

'' (1911) * ''

To the Aid of Stonewall Jackson ''To the Aid of Stonewall Jackson'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier in the leading role. The action takes place during the Civil War. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Nan, the Girl Spy ...

'' (1911) * '' Hubby's Day at Home'' (1911) * '' The Colonel's Son'' (1911) * ''

The Romance of a Dixie Belle ''The Romance of a Dixie Belle'' is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Shirley Production not ...

'' (1911) * ''

Special Messenger ''Special Messenger'' is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier and JP McGowan in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * Sidney Olco ...

'' (1911) * ''

Rory O'More Rory O'More, also known as Rory Oge O'More ( ga, Ruairí Óg Ó Mórdha) (died 1578), was the Irish lord of what became Laois. Family background Rory O'More was the second son of Ruairí Ó Mórdha, Captain of Leix, and Margaret, daughter of ...

'' (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 Boucicau ...

'' (1911) * ''

The Fishermaid of Ballydavid ''The Fishermaid of Ballydavid'' is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself and Gene Gauntier in the leading roles. Cast Production notes The film was shot in Ireland, in Ballydavid, ...

'' (1911) * '' Among the Irish Fisher Folk'' (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 ''Arrah-na-Pogue'', also known as ''Arrah-na-Pogue; or the Wicked Wedding'', is a play in 3 acts by Dion Boucicault. Along with ''The Colleen Bawn'' (1860) and ''The Shaughraun'' (1874), it is considered one of the three major Irish plays penned ...

'' (1911)

1912

* ''

Driving Home the Cows ''Driving Home the Cows'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Alice Hollister and Leo Berger. The film was shot in Jacksonville. Cast * Gene Gauntier * Alice Hollister Alice Holli ...

'' (1912) * ''

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'' (1912) * ''

The O'Neill ''The O'Neill'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Films. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * Jack J. Clar ...

'' (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 Ir ...

'' (1912) * ''

The O'Kalems Visit Killarney ''The O'Kalems Visit Killarney'' is a 1912 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott. Production notes The film was shot in Killarney Killarney ( ; ga, Cill Airne , meaning 'church of sloes') ...

'' (1912) * '' The Vagabonds'' (1912) * ''

Far From Erin's Isle ''Far from Erin's Isle'' is a 1912 American silent film directed by Sidney Olcott. It was one of more than a dozen films produced by the Kalem Company filmed in Ireland for American audiences. The film tells the story of a young girl who leaves Ire ...

'' (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 pr ...

'' (1912) * '' A Visit to Madeira'' (1912) * '' The Kalemites Visit Gibraltar'' (1912) * '' Along the Mediterranean'' (1912) * '' The Potters of the Nile'' (1912) * '' American Tourists Abroad'' (1912) * '' Egypt the Mysterious'' (1912) * '' Egypt as it Was in the Time of Moses'' (1912) * ''

The Fighting Dervishes of the Desert ''The Fighting Dervishes of the Desert'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Ca ...

'' (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. Cas ...

'' (1912) * '' Making Photoplays in Egypt'' (1912) * '' A Pet of the Cairo Zoo'' (1912) * ''

An Arabian Tragedy ''An Arabian Tragedy'' 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, Robert Vignola and Alice Hollister in the leading roles. Plot Ayub ...

'' (1912) * ''

Captured by Bedouins ''Captured by Bedouins'' 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 and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Do ...

'' (1912) * ''

Tragedy of the Desert ''Tragedy of the Desert'' 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 and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * J ...

'' (1912) * ''

Winning a Widow ''Winning a Widow'' 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 and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - The Widow ...

'' (1912) * '' Egyptian Sports'' (1912) * ''

A Prisoner of the Harem ''A Prisoner of the Harem'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gaunt ...

'' (1912) * '' Easter Celebration at Jerusalem'' (1912) * ''

'' (1912) * '' From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea'' (1912) * ''

Down Through the Ages ''Down Through the Ages'' 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 and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * J ...

'' (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 ''The Poacher's Pardon'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Alice Hollister, Jack J. Clark and J.P. McGowan in the leading roles. Cast * Jac ...

'' (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-P ...

'' (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 Gaunt ...

'' (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 Sidney Olcott (born John Sidney Allcott, September 20, 1872 – December 16, 1949) was a Canadian-born film pr ...

'' (1912) * ''

Ireland, the Oppressed ''Ireland, the Oppressed'' is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Jack J. Clark and Alice Hollister. Cast * Jack J. Clark - * Alice Hollist ...

'' (1912) * ''

The Shaughraun ''The Shaughraun'' () is a melodramatic Play (theatre), play written by Irish people, Irish playwright Dion Boucicault. It was first performed at Wallack's Theatre, New York City, New York, on 14 November 1874. Dion Boucicault played Conn in the ...

'' (1912)

1913

* ''

The Wives of Jamestown ''The Wives of Jamestown'' is a 1913 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Films Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier, Helen Lindroth and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. C ...

'' (1913) * ''

The Lady Peggy's Escape ''Lady Peggy's Escape'' is a 1913 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Films Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier, Helen Lindroth and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cas ...

'' (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 ''The Mystery of Pine Creek Camp'' 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 himself, Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Arthur Donaldson in ...

'' (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 ''In the Power of the Hypnotist'' 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 himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. ...

'' (1913) * ''

In the Clutches of the Ku Klux Klan ''In the Clutches of the Ku Klux Klan'' 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 himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading ...

'' (1913)

1914

* ''

For Ireland's Sake ''For Ireland's Sake'' is a 1914 American silent film produced by Gene Gauntier Feature Players and distributed by Warner's Features. it was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. Cast * Ge ...

'' (1914) * '' Come Back To Erin'' (1914) * ''

When Men Would Kill ''When Men Would Kill'' 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 in the leading role. Cast * Valentine Grant Production notes * The film was ...

'' (1914) * ''

In the Hands of a Brute ''In the Hands of a Brute'' is a 1914 American silent film produced by Sid Films and distributed by Warner's Features. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Valentine Grant, and Arthur Donaldson in the leading roles. Cast * Valentine Gr ...

'' (1914) * ''

The Eye of the Government ''The Eye of the Government'' is a 1914 American silent film produced by Gene Gauntier Feature Players and distributed by Warner's Features. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with himself, Gene Gauntier and Jack J Clark in the leading roles. C ...

'' (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 Don ...

'' (1914) * '' The Idle Rich'' (1914) * ''

Tricking the Government ''Tricking the Government'' 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 - * A ...

'' (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

* '' The Moth and the Flame'' (1915) * '' All For Old Ireland'' (1915) * ''

Bold Emmett Ireland's Martyr ''Bold Emmett Ireland's Martyr'' is an American silent film produced by Sid Films and distributed by Lubin Manufacturing Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott and played by Valentine Grant, Sidney Olcott and PH O'Malley in the leading roles. ...

'' (1915) * '' Seven Sisters'' (1915) * '' The Irish in America'' (1915) * ''

Nan O' the Backwoods ''Nan O' the Backwoods'' is a 1915 American silent film produced by Sid Films and distributed by Lubin Manufacturing Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Valentine Grant and Walter Chappen in the leading roles. Cast * Valentine Grant as ...

'' (1915) * ''

Madame Butterfly ''Madama Butterfly'' (; ''Madame Butterfly'') is an opera in three acts (originally two) by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It is based on the short story " Madame Butterfly" (1898) by John Lut ...

'' (1915) * ''

The Ghost of Twisted Oaks ''The Ghost of Twisted Oaks'' is the American silent film produced by Sid Films and distributed by Lubin Manufacturing Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Valentine Grant and Florence Walcott in leading roles. Cast * Valentine Grant ...

'' (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 ''My Lady Incog'' is a 1916 American silent film produced by Famous Players Film Company and distributed by Paramount. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Hazel Dawn in the leading role. Cast *Hazel Dawn - Nell Carroll *George Majeroni - Ren ...

'' (1916) * ''

Diplomacy Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states (such as leaders and diplomats) intended to influence events in the international system.Ronald Peter Barston, ''Modern diplomacy'', Pearson Education, 2006, p. 1 ...

'' (1916) * ''

The Smugglers ''The Smugglers'' is the completely missing first serial of the fourth season in the British science fiction television series '' Doctor Who'', which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 10 September to 1 October 1966. In this serial ...

'' (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 ''The Belgian'' is a 1917 American silent film directed by Sidney Olcott and produced by Sidney Olcott Players with Valentine Grant and Walker Whiteside in the leading roles. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Plot As describe ...

'' (1918)

1919

* '' Marriage for Convenience'' (1919)

1920

* ''

Scratch My Back ''Scratch My Back'' is the eighth studio album (and fifteenth album overall) by English musician Peter Gabriel, his first in eight years. It was released in February 2010. The album, recorded at Air Lyndhurst and Real World Studios during 2009, ...

'' (1920)

1921

* '' The Right Way'' (1921) * '' God's Country and the Law'' (1921) * '' Pardon My French'' (1921)

1922

* ''

Timothy's Quest ''Timothy's Quest'' is a 1922 American silent drama film produced by Dirigo Films and distributed by American Releasing. It was directed by Sidney Olcott based on a story written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and starred the child actor Joseph Depew. ...

'' (1922)

1923

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

1924

* '' The Humming Bird'' (1924) * '' Monsieur Beaucaire'' (1924) * '' The Only 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'' (1925) * ''

The Best People ''The Best People'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Warner Baxter in the leading role. The film was remade in 1930 as '' Fast and Loose ...

'' (1925)

1926

* ''

The White Black Sheep ''The White Black Sheep'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent drama film produced by Inspiration Pictures and distributed by First National Pictures, First National. it was directed by Sidney Olcott with Richard Barthelmess and Patsy Ruth Mil ...

'' (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)

References

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

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