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Monroe Salisbury
Monroe Salisbury (May 8, 1876 – August 7, 1935) was an American actor. He appeared on the stage for several years and then became an early film star. Salisbury was a matinee idol. He began his acting career on the stage in 1898, appearing in numerous romantic leads. He also appeared in five Broadway productions. He was in more than 40 silent movies between 1914 and 1922, working frequently with director Cecil B. DeMille. Salisbury, who appeared in several western films, also appeared in two talkies, in 1929 and 1930. After his career was at an end, Salisbury died at a mental hospital from a fractured skull sustained during a fall. Early life He was born Orange Salisbury Cash in Angola, New York, the son of David Cash (c. 1840–1899) and Ellen Louise Salisbury (1842–1929). Orr's two elder sisters were Adelaide Mary Cash (1864–1956), who married John Casper Bosche (1861–1929), and Anna Louise Cash (1868–1951), who married Edward Wright Clarke (1873-1938). H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moving Picture World
The ''Moving Picture World'' was an influential early trade journal for the American film industry, from 1907 to 1927. An industry powerhouse at its height, ''Moving Picture World'' frequently reiterated its independence from the film studios. In 1911, the magazine bought out ''Views and Film Index''. Its reviews illustrate the standards and tastes of film in its infancy, and shed light on story content in those early days. By 1914, it had a reported circulation of approximately 15,000. The publication was founded by James Petrie (J.P.) Chalmers, Jr. (1866–1912), who began publishing in March 1907 as ''The Moving Picture World and View Photographer''. In December 1927, it was announced that the publication was merging with the ''Exhibitor's Herald'', when it was reported the combined circulation of the papers would be 16,881. In 1931, a subsequent merger with the ''Motion Picture News'' occurred, creating the ''Motion Picture Herald''. A Spanish language Spanish ( or , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathryn Kidder
Kathryn Kidder (Mrs. L. K. Anspacher) (1868 – September 7, 1939) was an American actress. Born at Newark, N. J., the daughter of Henry Martyn Kidder and Sarah Ravenhill, she studied dramatic art in New York, London, and Paris, made her début as an actress in Chicago in 1886, and later appeared in ''Davy Crockett'', ''Nordeck'', and '' Little Lord Fauntleroy''. After 1894 she starred continuously in old English comedies, in Shakespearean tragedies, and in French dramas. Her earliest success was in Sardou's ''Madame Sans-Géne'', of which she obtained exclusive performing rights in the United States and Canada, in any language except French. She also played in ''Molly Pitcher Molly Pitcher is a nickname given to a woman said to have fought in the American Revolutionary War. She is most often identified as Mary Hays (American Revolutionary War), Mary Ludwig Hays, who fought in the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. Ano ...'' (1902); ''Salammbô'' (1904); ''The Embarr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adda Gleason
Adda Gleason (December 19, 1888 – February 6, 1971) was an American actress and writer. On Broadway, Gleason portrayed Charlotte in ''The Dust Heap'' (1924). Gleason was born in Chicago, Illinois. She starred in the 1916 film adaptation of '' Ramona''. She died in Los Angeles, California. In addition to her acting, Gleason wrote for some newspapers in the western United States, including the ''Morning Journal'' in Albuquerque. Selected filmography * ''To Be Called For'' (1914) * '' The Livid Flame'' (1914) * '' Ramona'' (1916) * '' The Voice in the Fog'' (1916) * '' The Spirit of '76'' (1917) * '' Fanatics'' (1917) * ''That Devil, Bateese'' (1918) * '' The Thunderbolt'' (1919) * ''How Baxter Butted In'' (1925) * '' The Old Soak'' (1926) * '' Man Bait'' (1927) * ''The College Coquette ''The College Coquette'' is a 1929 American drama film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Norman Houston. The film stars Ruth Taylor, William Collier Jr., Jobyna Ralston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramona (1916 Film)
''Ramona'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Donald Crisp based on Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel '' Ramona''. The film's runtime is about three hours and is considered to be lost with only reel 5 preserved at the Library of Congress. Plot The film opens to a ceremony occurring in Santa Barbara, California. Ramona Gonzaga (the title character's mother), a Native American woman, and Angus Phail (Richard Sterling), a white man, are getting married. Soon after their marriage, a half-Indian, half-White girl named Ramona ( Mabel Van Buren) is born. Meanwhile, in another part of America, the film depicts land-hungry white settlers driving off Native Americans from their lands to occupy them. The film cuts to Ramona (Ann Dvorak) growing up as a child, dearly loved by her mother. In this phase of Ramona's life, her mother passes away and gives Ramona to the care of Senora Moreno (Lurline Lyons) before her death. Ramona grows up in Senora Moreno's household with Felip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Trouble (1915 Film)
''Double Trouble'' is a 1915 American silent romantic comedy film written and directed by Christy Cabanne, produced by D.W. Griffith, and starring Douglas Fairbanks in one of his earliest motion pictures. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Herbert Quick. The plot, a variant on the theme of Jekyll and Hyde, revolves around a very shy, "effeminate" banker who acquires a second, rakish and flirtatious personality after receiving a blow on the head. The film was a popular and critical success. A print of the film is held by the Cohen Media Group. Plot summary Cast * Douglas Fairbanks - Florian Amidon/Eugene Brassfield * Margery Wilson - Elizabeth Waldron * Richard Cummings - Judge Blodgett * Olga Grey - Madame Leclaire * Gladys Brockwell - Daisy "Strawberry" Scarlett * Monroe Salisbury - Hotel Clerk * William Lowery - Brassfield's Political Opponent * Tom Kennedy - Brassfield's Heavy * Kate Toncray Kate Toncray (1867 – December 6, 1927) was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lamb (1915 Film)
''The Lamb'' is a 1915 American silent comedy/Western film featuring Douglas Fairbanks in his first starring role. Directed by W. Christy Cabanne, the film is based on the popular 1913 Broadway play ''The New Henrietta'', in which Fairbanks co-starred with William H. Crane, Amelia Bingham and a very young Patricia Collinge. A copy of ''The Lamb'' is preserved at the George Eastman House. Cast * Douglas Fairbanks – Gerald * Seena Owen – Mary * William E. Lowery – Yaqui Indian Chief * Lillian Langdon – Mary's Monther * Monroe Salisbury – Mary's Cousin * Kate Toncray – Gerald's Mother * Alfred Paget – Bill Cactus * Eagle Eye – Yaqui Indian Chief * Tom Kennedy – White Hopeless (uncredited) * Julia Faye – Woman (uncredited) * Charles Stevens – Lieutenant (uncredited) * Mary Thurman – extra role (uncredited) Production D. W. Griffith, writing under the pseudonym Granville Barker, along with director Christy Cabanne, essentially expanded the play beyond th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. (born Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman; May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films including '' The Thief of Bagdad'', ''Robin Hood'', and '' The Mark of Zorro'', but spent the early part of his career making comedies. Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. He was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the 1st Academy Awards in 1929. With his marriage to actress and film producer Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became 'Hollywood royalty', and Fairbanks was referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable. Though he was considered one of the biggest stars in Hollywood during the 1910s and 1920s, Fairbanks's career rapidly declined with the advent of the "talkies". His final film was '' The Private Life of Don Juan'' (1934). Early life Fairbanks was born Doug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Of The Rancho (1914 Film)
''Rose of the Rancho'' is a 1914 American silent Western film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It is based upon the play of the same name by David Belasco and Richard Walton Tully. The film cost $16,988 to make, and grossed $87,028. A 35mm print of this film exists in the George Eastman House film archive. The film was remade in 1936 by Paramount and starred John Boles and Gladys Swarthout. Plot Esra Kincaid (La Reno) takes land by force and, having taken the Espinoza land, his sights are set on the Castro rancho. US government agent Kearney (Johnston) holds him off till the cavalry shows up and he can declare his love for Juanita "The Rose of the Rancho" (Barriscale). Cast * Bessie Barriscale as Juanita * Dick La Reno as Esra Kincaid * Jack W. Johnston as Kearney, Government Agent (as J.W. Johnston) * Monroe Salisbury as Don Luis Del Torre * James Neill as Padre Antonio * Sydney Deane as Espinoza * William Elmer as Half Breed * Jane Darwell as Senora Castro Kenton, Juanita's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Virginian (1914 Film)
'The Virginian'' is a 1914 American silent Western film based on the 1902 novel '' The Virginian'' by Owen Wister. The film was adapted from the successful 1903–04 theatre play '' The Virginian'', on which Wister had collaborated with playwright Kirke La Shelle. ''The Virginian'' starred Dustin Farnum in the title role, a role he reprised from the original play. It was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Cast * Dustin Farnum as The Virginian * Horace B. Carpenter as Spanish Ed (uncredited) * Sydney Deane as Uncle Hughey (uncredited) * Cecilia de Mille as Little Girl (uncredited) * Tex Driscoll as Shorty (uncredited) * William Elmer as Trampas (uncredited) * James Griswold as Stage Driver (uncredited) * Jack W. Johnston as Steve (uncredited) * Anita King as Mrs. Ogden (uncredited) * Winifred Kingston as Molly Wood (uncredited) * Dick La Reno as Balaam (uncredited) * Mrs Lewis McCord as Mrs. Balaam (uncredited) * Monroe Salisbury as Mr. Ogden (uncredited) * Russell Simpson as ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Master Mind (1914 Film)
''The Master Mind'' is a 1914 American silent crime/drama film released by Paramount Pictures, directed by Oscar Apfel and Cecil B. DeMille and stars Edmund Breese. The film is based on the play of the same name by Daniel D. Carter. Overview The plot revolves around a defense attorney who, unable to obtain the acquittal of an innocent young man, concocts a complicated and diabolical scheme to revenge himself upon the prosecutor. Cast * Edmund Breese as Richard Allen *Fred Montague as Henry Allen * Jane Darwell as Milwaukee Sadie * Dick La Reno as Blount *Harry Fisher as Diamond Willie * Mabel Van Buren as Lucine, ''Three-Arm Fanny'' * Richard La Strang as Safe Blower *Monroe Salisbury Monroe Salisbury (May 8, 1876 – August 7, 1935) was an American actor. He appeared on the stage for several years and then became an early film star. Salisbury was a matinee idol. He began his acting career on the stage in 1898, appearin ... as District attorney * Billy Elmer as Cree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brewster's Millions (1914 Film)
''Brewster's Millions'' is a 1914 American comedy film directed by Oscar Apfel and Cecil B. DeMille and starring Edward Abeles. It is an adaptation of the 1902 novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. The novel had also been turned into a successful 1906 Broadway play of the same name that also starred Edward Abeles. Abeles's success in the play led to his being cast in this film. Sydney Deane, who played the character of Jonas Sedgwick, made his film debut in ''Brewster's Millions'' and in doing so became the first Australian to appear in a Hollywood film.Bonnell, M. (2004) "Men of Many Talents", The Journal of the Cricket Society, vol. 21, no. 4., The Cricket Society The film is considered to be lost. Plot Wealthy Edwin Peter Brewster disowns his son Robert when he marries Louise Sedgwick, a woman of modest means. Many years later, when Robert dies, however, E.P. Brewster leaves one million dollars to their son Monty, a bank clerk. Shortly thereafter, Monty learns that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Squaw Man (1914 Film)
''The Squaw Man'' (known as ''The White Man'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1914 American silent Western film directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Oscar C. Apfel, and starring Dustin Farnum. It was DeMille's directorial debut and one of the first feature films to be shot in what is now Hollywood. Plot James Wynnegate ( Dustin Farnum) and his cousin, Henry (Monroe Salisbury), are upper class Englishmen and trustees for an orphans’ fund. Henry loses money in a bet at a derby and embezzles money from “the fund” to pay off his debts. When war office officials are informed of the money missing they pursue James, but he successfully escapes to Wyoming. There, James rescues Nat-U-Ritch (Lillian St. Cyr), daughter to the chief of the Utes tribe, from local outlaw Cash Hawkins ( William Elmer). Hawkins plans to exact his revenge on James, but has his plans thwarted by Nat-U-Ritch, who shoots him dead. Later, James has an accident in the mountains and needs to be rescued. Nat-U-Ritch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
