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Mary Maurice
Mary Maurice (November 15, 1844 – April 30, 1918) was an American actress who appeared in 139 films between 1909 and 1918. Biography Maurice was born on November 15, 1844, in Morristown, Ohio. Originally a schoolteacher, during her long stage career, she appeared in support of Edwin Booth, Lawrence Barrett, Joseph Jefferson, and Helena Modjeska; her last engagement was with Robert B. Mantell. She did not mind admitting that she was past sixty, but she had the heart of youth and was the best-loved of screen mothers. In a 1914 interview, she reflected on the great technological change ushered in by motion pictures, saying that it " eemedto be the most wonderful thing in the world that I, at my age, should be at the vanguard of my profession." She played in both '' The Goddess'' and ''The Battle Cry of Peace''. (Note: Out of copyright) She, Russell Bassett, Sarah Bernhardt, W. Chrystie Miller, Ruby Lafayette, Kate Meek (b. 1838), the veteran character actor Matt B. Snyder a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morristown, Ohio
Morristown is a village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. History Morristown was platted in 1802. The village was named for Duncan Morrison, a pioneer settler. A variant name was "Morris Town". A post office called Morristown has been in operation since 1807. Several blocks in downtown Morristown compose the Morristown Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com. Accessed 2008-11-02. Geography Morristown is located at (40.062872, -81.071280). According to the |
One Can't Always Tell
''One Can't Always Tell'' is a short American silent comedy film. Release ''One Can't Always Tell'' was released on May 31, 1913, in the United States, where it was presented as a split-reel with ''If Dreams Came True; or, Who'd Have Thunk It?'', another Vitagraph comedy. It reached Ashland, Oregon, in July, 1913, and Ocala, Florida, in August. It was released in England on September 18, 1913, reached Christchurch, New Zealand, a month later, and Dunedin Dunedin ( ; mi, Ōtepoti) is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from , the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Th ... in November. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1844 Births
In the Philippines, it was the only leap year with 365 days, as December 31 was skipped when 1845 began after December 30. Events January–March * January 15 – The University of Notre Dame, based in the city of the same name, receives its charter from Indiana. * February 27 – The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. * February 28 – A gun on the USS ''Princeton'' explodes while the boat is on a Potomac River cruise, killing two United States Cabinet members and several others. * March 8 ** King Oscar I ascends to the throne of Sweden–Norway upon the death of his father, Charles XIV/III John. ** The Althing, the parliament of Iceland, is reopened after 45 years of closure. * March 9 – Giuseppe Verdi's opera ''Ernani'' debuts at Teatro La Fenice, Venice. * March 12 – The Columbus and Xenia Railroad, the first railroad planned to be built in Ohio, is chartered. * March 13 – The dictator Carlos Antonio López becomes first President of Parag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Silent Film Actresses
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American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A * Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 *Mariann Aalda born *Caroline Aaron born * Diahnne Abbott born * Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born * Donzaleigh Abernathy born *Whitney Able born *Candice Accola born * Amy Acker born *Jean Acker 1893–1978 * Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 *Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born *Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born * Joey Lauren Adams born * Julie Adams 1926–2019 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Stage Actresses
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th-century American Actresses
The 19th (nineteenth) century began on 1 January 1801 ( MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 ( MCM). The 19th century was the ninth century of the 2nd millennium. The 19th century was characterized by vast social upheaval. Slavery was abolished in much of Europe and the Americas. The First Industrial Revolution, though it began in the late 18th century, expanding beyond its British homeland for the first time during this century, particularly remaking the economies and societies of the Low Countries, the Rhineland, Northern Italy, and the Northeastern United States. A few decades later, the Second Industrial Revolution led to ever more massive urbanization and much higher levels of productivity, profit, and prosperity, a pattern that continued into the 20th century. The Islamic gunpowder empires fell into decline and European imperialism brought much of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and almost all of Africa under colonial rule. It was also marked by the collapse of the large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman Between Friends
''The Woman Between Friends'' is a 1918 American silent drama film written and directed by Tom Terriss that was based on the novel ''Between Friends'' by Robert W. Chambers. The film stars Alice Joyce, Marc McDermott, and Robert Walker. It was remade Bas-Lag is the fictional world in which several of English author China Miéville's novels are set. Bas-Lag is a world where both magic (referred to as "thaumaturgy") and steampunk technology exist, and is home to many intelligent races. It is in ... in 1924 as '' Between Friends''. Cast Production During filming, Walker accidentally shot at himself but was not injured. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Woman Between Friends, The Films directed by Tom Terriss 1918 films American black-and-white films American silent feature films Films based on works by Robert W. Chambers 1910s American films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Over The Top (1918 Film)
''Over the Top'' is a 1918 American silent film, silent war film directed by Wilfrid North and starring Arthur Guy Empey, Lois Meredith and James W. Morrison. The film is based on a book of the same name by Empey, detailing his service as an American volunteer with the British Army on the Western Front (World War I), Western Front. Location shooting for the trench scenes took place at Camp Wheeler in Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. President Woodrow Wilson attended the Washington DC, Washington premiere along with his wife and a number of cabinet members.Menne & Long p.87 Cast * Arthur Guy Empey as Sergeant James Garrison 'Garry' Owen * Lois Meredith as Helen Lloyd * James W. Morrison as Albert Lloyd * Arthur Donaldson (actor), Arthur Donaldson as Friederich von Emden * Julia Swayne Gordon as Mrs. Wagner * Mary Maurice as Mrs. Margaret McNeal * Betty Blythe as Madame Arnot * Nellie Anderson as Sonia * William Calhoun as Thomas Waldron * William H. Stucky as Geoffry Blake R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Womanhood, The Glory Of The Nation
''Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation'' is a 1917 American lost silent drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and William P. S. Earle, and written by Blackton, Helmer W. Bergman, and Cyrus Townsend Brady. It is a sequel to the 1915 movie ''The Battle Cry of Peace''. The film stars Alice Joyce and Harry T. Morey. It is a lost film. Plot Traveling in Europe, Mary Ward fascinates Count Darius of Ruritania who asks her in marriage. Promising him an answer, Mary returns to the United States via Manila. Passing through the Philippines, he learns that New York was unexpectedly attacked by Ruritania and, in the course of the attack, his mother and sister were killed. Paul Strong, an American politician, takes Mary back to her homeland and in New York opens a campaign to reorganize the army. Paul's sister Jane, who shows up at the rallies impersonating Joan of Arc to inflame the souls of the patriots, is killed. Mary uses her fascination with Dario, whose father is in charge of the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Friday (1916 Film)
''Black Friday'' was a 1916 American silent Feature film directed by Lloyd B. Carleton. Universal based the film on the novel written by Frederic S. Isham and adapted for the screen by Eugenie Magnus Ingleton. The drama stars Dorothy Davenport, Emory Johnson, and a cast of Universal contract players. The story revolves around Railroad tycoon Richard Strong. He discovers his enemies are scheming to bankrupt him. Strong enlists the help of Charles Dalton, and together they foil the plot. While working with Strong, Dalton meets Strong's wife, Elinor. Along the way, Dalton develops feelings for Elinor. Time passes, and he tries to seduce her. Elinor rejects Charles's advances and returns to Paris. Strong believes she has committed adultery but follows his wife to Paris, but they miss connections. They meet again in New York, and all ends well. Universal released the film on September 18, 1916. Plot The opening scenes take place in a church. All the characters gather for the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whom The Gods Destroy (1916 Film)
''Whom the Gods Destroy'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton and Herbert Brenon and starring Alice Joyce, Harry T. Morey, and Marc McDermott Marcus McDermott (also credited as Marc MacDermott; 24 July 1871 – 5 January 1929) was an Australian actor who starred on Broadway and in over 180 American films from 1909 until his death.Nick Murphy at the Forgotten Australian Actors webs ....''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 160 A tale set during the 1916 Irish Easter Rebellion against British rule. Cast References Bibliography * Donald W. McCaffrey & Christopher P. Jacobs. ''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema''. Greenwood Publishing, 1999. External links * 1916 films 1916 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films Films directed by J. Stuart Blackton Films directed by Herbert Brenon American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films 1910s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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