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Harry Von Meter
Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound films were beginning. Biography Harry von Meter was born on March 20, 1871, in Malta Bend, Missouri. He was a member of the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. In his early career he was a stage actor for eighteen years. Von Meter worked for the Alcazar stock company at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco, California, followed by a move in 1908 to the Valencia stock company at the Valencia Theater in the same city. He married actress Isabelle Hayden in 1908 in Oakland, California. He was signed by the Thanhouser Company based in New Rochelle, New York, in 1912, followed by spending a few months with Nestor Film Company in Hollywood, California, and then a few months with Universal Pictures. Around 1913, he moved to Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Still
A film still (sometimes called a publicity still or a production still) is a photograph, taken on or off the set of a Film, movie or television program during Film production, production. These photographs are also taken in formal studio settings and venues of opportunity such as film stars' homes, film debut events, and commercial settings. The photos were taken by movie stills photographer, studio photographers for Promotion (marketing), promotional purposes. Such stills consisted of posed portraits, used for public display or free fan handouts, which are sometimes autographed. They can also consist of posed or candid images taken on the set during production, and may include stars, crew members or directors at work. The main purpose of such publicity stills is to help studios advertise and promote their new films and stars. Studios therefore send those photos along with press kits and free passes to as many movie-related publications as possible so as to gain free publicity. Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nestor Film Company
The Nestor Film Company, originally known as the Nestor Motion Picture Company, was an American motion picture production company. It was founded in 1909 as the West Coast production unit of the Centaur Film Company located in Bayonne, New Jersey. While not the first movie studio in Los Angeles, Nestor made great strides on October 27, 1911, by establishing the first permanent motion picture studio in Hollywood, California, and producing the first Hollywood films. The company later merged with its distributor, the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, on May 20, 1912. Nestor remained a recognizable brand name for Universal until at least the middle of 1917. History The Nestor Film Company was founded in 1909 as the West Coast production unit of the Centaur Film Company located in Bayonne, New Jersey, owned and operated by David Horsley and his brother, William Horsley. On October 27, 1911,"Bronze Memorial Will Mark First Hollywood Studio Site." ''Los Angeles Times''. Sep. 25 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Snake (film)
A snake is an elongated, legless, predatory reptile. Snake or Snakes may also refer to: Devices * Bore snake, a tool to clean guns * Plumber's snake * Snake cable Games and toys * Snake (video game genre) ** ''Snake'' (1998 video game), a game included on Nokia cellphones ** ''Snakes'' (N-Gage game) * S.N.A.K.E., a ''G.I. Joe'' accessory Music Performers * The Snakes, a British-Norwegian hard rock band * "Snake", Denis Bélanger (born 1960), Canadian vocalist of the heavy metal band Voivod * "Snake", Axana Ceulemans, member of the 1990s Belgian girl group Def Dames Dope * Mark "Snake" Luckhurst (born 1961), British bass guitarist and a founding member of the hard rock band Thunder * Dave "The Snake" Sabo (born 1964), American guitarist in the heavy metal band Skid Row * DJ Snake, French record producer and DJ Albums * ''Snake'' (album), by Exuma, 1972 * ''The Snake'' (Shane MacGowan album), 1994 * ''The Snake'' (Wildbirds & Peacedrums album), 2008 * ''The Snake' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Proof Of The Man
''The Proof of the Man'' is a 1913 American silent short drama film starring Alexander Gaden, Harry von Meter and Edna Maison. Cast * Alexander Gaden as Dick the Chosen Suitor * Edna Maison as Alma Field, Dick's Wife * Harry von Meter Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound fi ... as Norman, a Lost Prospector * George A. Holt as Bill, the Rejected Suitor References External links * 1913 films 1913 drama films Silent American drama short films American black-and-white films 1913 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language drama short films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Oath Of Pierre
''The Oath of Pierre'' is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres starring William Garwood and Charlotte Burton. The film was based on a story by M.H. McKinstry.The film was presented as having 2 reels and having been "enacted in primeval forests". Plot ''The Moving Picture World'' published a detailed summary of the plot. Cast *Charlotte Burton as Julia Naughton, of the border line *William Garwood as Pierre Dorchet, a young trapper * King Clark as John Kent, his assistant * Louise Lester as Mrs. Naughton * Jack Richardson as Calvin Crow, government surveyor * Vivian Rich as Nanette Dorchet, Pierre's sister *Harry von Meter Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound fi ... as Papineau, friend of Pierre References External links * Silent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol Of Bonanza Camp
''The Idol of Bonanza Camp'' is a 1913 American silent short comedy film starring Harry Van Meter, Alexander Gaden and Edna Maison Edna Maison (born Carmen Edna Maisonneuve or Carmen Edna Maisonave; August 17, 1892 – January 11, 1946) was an American silent film actress. Maison was born Carmen Edna Maisonave in San Francisco. Her father was a Frenchman and her moth .... External links * 1913 films 1913 comedy films 1913 short films Silent American comedy short films American black-and-white films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language comedy short films {{1910s-short-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Haunted House (1913 Film)
''The Haunted House'' is a 1913 American silent short comedy-drama film starring Julius Frankenburg, Harry Van Meter, Vivian Rich, and Jack Richardson; the film is based on a story by Maie B. Havey (who also acted in silent films). Plot Ethel is a young girl trying to choose the man she will marry. She challenges her beaus to compete for her hand. Whichever of them can spend a night in a haunted house will become her husband, but only one can win. Cast * Vivian Rich- Ethel * Julius Frankenburg-Bob ("timorous lover") * Harry Van Meter- the Stranger * Jack Richardson-the Smuggler Reception Kendall Phillips notes that at the time the film, although today considered a comedy, was "presented as primarily uncanny". References External links * 1913 films 1913 comedy-drama films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films American haunted house films Films directed by Lorimer Johnston 1910s American films Silent American horror films Silent A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Of San Juan
''The Rose of San Juan'' is a 1913 American silent-era short drama film starring Sydney Ayres, Charlotte Burton, and Louise Lester. It was directed by Ayres for the American Film Manufacturing Company. ''The Rose of San Juan'' was distributed by Mutual Film. Prints and/or fragments were found in the Dawson Film Find in 1978. Plot The film's hero, played by Ayres, falls in love with a Mexican girl, much to the anger of a rival suitor. Cast * Sydney Ayres * Charlotte Burton * Caroline Cooke * Charles Cummings * Jacques Jaccard * Louise Lester * Charles Morrison * Jack Richardson * Vivian Rich * Harry Van Meter Production The film was shot in and around the historic adobes in Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara (, meaning ) is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bandit Of Tropico
''The Bandit of Tropico'' is a 1912 American silent short adventure film starring Harry von Meter Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound fi ... as "The Bandit" and Vivian Rich his daughter. Plot References External links * 1912 films 1912 adventure films Silent American adventure films American silent short films 1912 short films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language short films English-language adventure films {{Silent-adventure-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Belle Of Bar-Z Ranch
''The Belle of Bar-Z Ranch'' is a 1912 American silent short Western comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ... directed by Thomas Ricketts starring Harry Van Meter and Vivian Rich. Plot Reception '' The Moving Picture News'' said, "Excellently photographed and splendidly acted, ''The Belle of Bar-Z Ranch'' is easily one of the best little comedies produced yNestor... Wonderful exterior scenes and exciting races make this picture-play... decidedly worth while." References External links Plot synopsisfrom ''The Moving Picture News'' * 1912 films 1910s Western (genre) comedy films 1912 comedy films 1912 short films American black-and-white films American Western (genre) comedy short films Silent American Western (genre) comedy films 1910s Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Half-Breed's Way
''The Half-Breed's Way'' is a 1912 American silent short Western film starring Harry von Meter Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound fi ..., Vivian Rich and George Beech. Plot References External links * 1912 Western (genre) films 1912 films American black-and-white films Silent American Western (genre) short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language Western (genre) short films {{1910s-US-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Power Of Melody
''The Power of Melody'' (also known as ''Delirium Tremens'') is a 1912 American silent short drama film starring Harry Van Meter, Vivian Rich, and Eugenie Forde. The film was written by pianist Paul Williams of Morristown, Indiana. Plot A dramatic portrayal of how music influenced the lives of several people in New York City and started them on a better course. Cast * Harry von Meter Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound fi ... as Albert Earle * Vivian Rich * Eugenie Forde External links * References 1912 films 1912 drama films Silent American drama short films American black-and-white films 1912 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language drama short films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
