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Cecil Morton York
Cecil Morton York (29 April 1857 – 23 February 1935) was a British actor of the silent era. Born Cecil Morton Smith in Kensington, West London, UK, he died at age 77 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London Northwood is an area in the London Borough of Hillingdon, North West London, located northwest of Charing Cross. Northwood was part of the ancient parish of Ruislip, Middlesex. The area was situated on the historic Middlesex boundary with Hert .... Selected filmography * '' Flying from Justice'' (1915) * '' Disraeli'' (1916) * '' Beau Brocade'' (1916) * '' The Key of the World'' (1918) *'' The First Men In The Moon'' (1919) as the Grand Lunar * '' Pallard the Punter'' (1919) * '' The Autumn of Pride'' (1921) * '' The God in the Garden'' (1921) * '' Trapped by the Mormons'' (1922) * '' A Sister to Assist 'Er'' (1922) * '' A Gamble with Hearts'' (1923) * '' The Starlit Garden'' (1923) * '' Hornet's Nest'' (1923) * '' In the Blood'' (1923) * '' What Price Loving Cup?'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Era
A silent film is a film without synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when necessary, be conveyed by the use of inter- title cards. The term "silent film" is something of a misnomer, as these films were almost always accompanied by live sounds. During the silent era, which existed from the mid-1890s to the late 1920s, a pianist, theater organist—or even, in larger cities, an orchestra—would play music to accompany the films. Pianists and organists would play either from sheet music, or improvisation. Sometimes a person would even narrate the inter-title cards for the audience. Though at the time the technology to synchronize sound with the film did not exist, music was seen as an essential part of the viewing experience. "Silent film" is typically used as a historical term to describe an era of cinema prio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hornet's Nest (1923 Film)
''Hornet's Nest'' is a 1923 British silent drama film directed by Walter West and starring Florence Turner Florence Turner (January 6, 1885 – August 28, 1946) was an American actress who became known as the "Vitagraph Girl" in early silent films. Biography Born in New York City, Turner was pushed into appearing on the stage at age three by h ..., Fred Wright, and Nora Swinburne. Cast References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1923 films 1923 drama films British silent feature films Films directed by Walter West Films set in England British black-and-white films Films based on British novels 1920s English-language films 1920s British films Silent British drama films {{1920s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Silent Film Actors
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity * English studies, the study of English language and literature Media * ''English'' (2013 film), a Malayalam-language film * ''English'' (novel), a Chinese book by Wang Gang ** ''English'' (2018 film), a Chinese adaptation * ''The English'' (TV series), a 2022 Western-genre miniseries * ''English'' (play), a 2022 play by Sanaz Toossi People and fictional characters * English (surname), a list of people and fictional characters * English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach * English Gardner (born 1992), American track and field sprinter * English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer * Aiden English, a ring name of Matthew Rehwoldt (born 1987), American former professional wrestle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Deaths
Events January * January 7 – Italian premier Benito Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval conclude an agreement, in which each power agrees not to oppose the other's colonial claims. * January 12 – Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to successfully complete a solo flight from Hawaii to California, a distance of . * January 13 – A plebiscite in the Territory of the Saar Basin shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to join Germany. * January 24 – The first canned beer is sold in Richmond, Virginia, United States, by Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company. February * February 6 – Parker Brothers begins selling the board game Monopoly in the United States. * February 13 – Richard Hauptmann is convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. in the United States. * February 15 – The discovery and clinical development of Prontosil, the first broadly effective antibiotic, is published in a series of artic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1857 Births
Events January–March * January 1 – The biggest Estonian newspaper, ''Postimees'', is established by Johann Voldemar Jannsen. * January 7 – The partly French-owned London General Omnibus Company begins operating. * January 9 – The 7.9 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake, Fort Tejon earthquake shakes Central California, Central and Southern California, with a maximum Mercalli intensity scale, Mercalli intensity of IX (''Violent''). * January 24 – The University of Calcutta is established in Kolkata, Calcutta, as the first multidisciplinary modern university in South Asia. The University of Bombay is also established in Mumbai, Bombay, British India, this year. * February 3 – The National Deaf Mute College (later renamed Gallaudet University) is established in Washington, D.C., becoming the first school for the advanced education of the deaf. * February 5 – The Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1857, Federal Constitution of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trainer And Temptress
''Trainer and Temptress'' is a 1925 British silent sports film directed by Walter West. Cast * Juliette Compton as Lady Maurice * James Knight as Peter Todd * Stephanie Stephens as Stella Jordan * Cecil Morton York as Sir Blundell Maurice * Sydney Seaward as Major Snazle * Violet Graham as Madge Jordan * Judd Green as Claud Wentworth See also * List of films about horses Movies about horses constitute a popular film genre. Some examples include: 0–9 * ''8 Seconds'' (1994) * ''50 to 1'' (2014) A * ''Above the Limit'' (1900) * ''Aces of the Turf'' (1932) * ''A Day at the Races (film), A Day at the Races'' (193 ... References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1925 films 1920s sports films British horse racing films British silent feature films Films directed by Walter West Films set in England British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What The Butler Saw (1924 Film)
''What the Butler Saw'' is a 1924 British silent film, silent comedy film directed by George Dewhurst (director), George Dewhurst and starring Irene Rich, Pauline Garon and Guy Newall.Goble p.360 Cast * Irene Rich as Mrs. Barrington * Pauline Garon as Joan Wyckham * Guy Newall as Barrington * Cecil Morton York as Professor Shall * A.B. Imeson as Sir Charles Foden * Drusilla Wills as Sophie Foden * John MacAndrews as Pink * A. Bromley Davenport as General Dunlop * Peggy Patterson as Miss Dunlop * Cecil Mannering as Dr. Boggins * Hilda Anthony as Mrs. Flemyng-Smith References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1924 films 1924 comedy films Silent British comedy films British silent feature films Films directed by George Dewhurst Films set in England British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s British films English-language comedy films {{UK-silen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alley Of Golden Hearts
''The Alley of Golden Hearts'' is a 1924 British silent drama film directed by Bertram Phillips and starring Queenie Thomas, John Stuart and Frank Stanmore.Low p.328 Cast * Queenie Thomas as Charity * John Stuart as Jack * Frank Stanmore as Grocer * Mary Brough * Bernard Vaughan * Adeline Hayden Coffin * Judd Green * Polly Emery * Cecil Morton York Cecil Morton York (29 April 1857 – 23 February 1935) was a British actor of the silent era. Born Cecil Morton Smith in Kensington, West London, UK, he died at age 77 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London Northwood is an area in the Lon ... as Sir James / Paul References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1924 films 1924 drama films British silent feature films Films directed by Bertram Phillips Films set in England British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s British films Silent Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Bill Through The Ages
''Old Bill Through the Ages'' is a 1924 British silent comedy fantasy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Syd Walker, Arthur Cleave and Jack Denton. The film was based on a series of cartoons by Bruce Bairnsfather. The screenplay concerns a soldier serving in the trenches during the First World War who falls asleep and travels through time, encountering a number of historical figures. Cast * Syd Walker - Old Bill * Arthur Cleave - Bert * Jack Denton - Alf * Gladys Ffolliott - Queen Elizabeth I * Austin Leigh - William Shakespeare * Franzi Carlos - Ann Hathaway * William Pardue - The Redskin * Bruce Bairnsfather - Himself * Wallace Bosco * Douglas Payne * Cecil Morton York Cecil Morton York (29 April 1857 – 23 February 1935) was a British actor of the silent era. Born Cecil Morton Smith in Kensington, West London, UK, he died at age 77 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London Northwood is an area in the Lon ... * Clive Currie * Cyril Dane References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Uninvited Guest (1923 Film)
''The Uninvited Guest'' is a 1923 British silent drama film directed by George Dewhurst and starring Stewart Rome, Madge Stuart and Arthur Walcott. Cast * Stewart Rome – Philip Orme * Madge Stuart – Mavis Steele * Arthur Walcott – Spaling * Linda Moore – Hilda * Cecil Morton York Cecil Morton York (29 April 1857 – 23 February 1935) was a British actor of the silent era. Born Cecil Morton Smith in Kensington, West London, UK, he died at age 77 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London Northwood is an area in the Lon ... – Felix Steele * Leal Douglas – Baines * Cameron Carr References External links * 1923 films British silent feature films 1923 drama films Films directed by George Dewhurst British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s British films Silent British drama films English-language drama films {{1920s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Lochinvar
''Young Lochinvar'' is a 1923 British silent historical drama film directed by W. P. Kellino and starring Owen Nares, Gladys Jennings, and Dick Webb. The screenplay was based on J. E. Muddock’s 1896 novel ''Young Lochinvar, A Tale of the Border Country'',Kevin J. Harty, ''The Reel Middle Ages'', page 287, McFarland, Inc., 2006 which was based on Canto V, XII of the poem '' Marmion'' by Walter Scott. Plot In 15th century Scotland, a young knight, Lochinvar, was betrothed from birth to Cecilia, daughter of Johnstone of Lockwood. Helen is betrothed to Musgrave, a man she does not love. Lochinvar and Helen meet and fall in love, and Musgrave is wounded by Cecilia's brother Alick. Helen doesn't want to marry Musgrave, and as the date of her wedding draws near she sends a message to Lochinvar to help her. Lochinvar arrives at Helen's wedding, asking for a dance. He sweeps her off her feet and onto his horse, and rides away with her. The couple are married at Lochinvar's home. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
