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Sidney D'Albrook
Sidney D'Albrook (May 3, 1886 – May 30, 1948) was an American actor. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Harry Dahlbruck, a musician, and Jennie McGuire. He was working as an actor in Davenport, Iowa, in 1910, living with his sister Ruth and his mother Jennie. He did films in New York in the teens, and then they moved to Hollywood in 1920. At this point his brother Hal or Harold lived with them for a time. He worked in films until his death, did many character parts. His sister Ruth was an extra in movies and in the television series ''Gunsmoke'' and ''Garrison's Gorillas''. Sid's large collection of movie material was donated to the County of Los Angeles Hollywood Museum after his death by his sister Ruth, in 1962. Partial filmography * '' All for a Girl'' (1915) as Prince De Cauchy * '' The Gilded Cage'' (1916) * '' Draft 258'' (1917) * '' Two Little Imps'' (1917) * ''God's Man'' (1917) * ''The Bitter Truth'' (1917) * '' The Dancer's Peril'' (1917) * '' Heart of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = List of sovereign states, Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = U.S. state, State , subdivision_type2 = List of counties in Illinois, Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook County, Illinois, Cook and DuPage County, Illinois, DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Municipal corporation, Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council government, Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor of Chicago, Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Candles (1920 Film)
''Roman Candles'' is a 1920 silent comedy-drama film directed by Jack Pratt and starring J. Frank Glendon and Edward M. Kimball. The film was released in 1920 as a seven reeler on State's Rights basis. In 1922 two independent distributors rereleased it with a 5 reel running length. It is preserved in the Library of Congress and the BFI Film and TV Institute, London.Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Collection at The Library , p.213 c.1978 by The American Film Institute Cast *J. Frank Glendon as John Arnold, Jr. *Phalba Morgan as Senorita Zorra Gamorra *Edward M. Kimball as John Arnold, Sr. *Hector V. Sarno as The President *Sidney D'Albrook as The Secret Service Chief *Jack Pratt as Mendoza, The Captain *Mechtilde Price *Lola Smith *Bill Conant *Jack Waltemeyer *Teddy as A Dog See also * List of early color feature films This is a list of early feature-length color films (including primarily black-and-white films that have one or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King Of Kings (1927 Film)
''The King of Kings'' is a 1927 American silent epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It depicts the last weeks of Jesus before his crucifixion and stars H. B. Warner in the lead role. Featuring the opening and resurrection scenes in two-color Technicolor, the film is the second in DeMille's Biblical trilogy, preceded by ''The Ten Commandments'' (1923) and followed by '' The Sign of the Cross'' (1932). Plot Mary Magdalene is portrayed as a wild courtesan, entertaining many men around her. Upon learning that Judas is with a carpenter she rides out on her chariot drawn by zebras to get him back. Peter is introduced as the Giant apostle, and we see the future gospel writer Mark as a child who is healed by Jesus. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is shown as a beautiful and saintly woman who is a mother to all her son's followers. The first sight of Jesus is through the eyesight of a little girl, whom he heals. He is surrounded by a halo. Mary Magdelene arrives afterwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So This Is Paris (1926 Film)
''So This Is Paris'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It is based on the 1872 stage play ''Le Reveillon'' by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. It stars Monte Blue and Patsy Ruth Miller. The film is preserved in many archival holdings including the Library of Congress and the Turner Entertainment Company. Plot Paul and Suzanne Giraud are happily married and living in a quiet neighborhood. When Suzanne notices that their new neighbors are expressive dancers in revealing outfits, she demands Paul speak to them about their lack of morality. Paul discovers that the woman is Georgette Lalle, an old flame. Paul does not respond to Georgette's displays of affection and instead introduces himself to her husband, Maurice. Back at home, Paul lies about his meeting with the Lalles, which confuses Suzanne when Maurice returns the visit moments later. Suzanne and Maurice exchange flirtations, which Paul overhe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Without Mercy (film)
''Without Mercy'' is a 1925 American silent melodrama film directed by George Melford and starring Dorothy Phillips and Vera Reynolds. It was distributed by Producers Distributing Corporation. Plot As described in a film magazine reviews, Sir Melmoth Craven, a British political leader, seeks to borrow a huge amount of money to defray the expense of his election to Parliament. He is turned down by Garth and Garth, Ltd., and obtains the money from Madame Gordon, an underworld moneylender, at usurious rates. Mrs. Enid Garth, head of the former house, learns of the deal. Trouble arises when Sir Melmoth and Margaret Garth, daughter of the woman, become involved in each other. John Orme, Margaret's fiancé and also a Member of Parliament, becomes disgruntled. Mrs. Garth enters the scene and orders Melmoth to leave. When she learns of her daughter's infatuation with Melmoth, she proves to Margaret that Melmoth is a beast by showing her shoulders, which bear the scars made by Melmoth twe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Call Of The Wild (1923 Film)
''The Call of the Wild'' is an American silent adventure film based on the popular 1903 book by Jack London. The film was written and directed by Fred Jackman and produced by Hal Roach. The feature was released on September 23, 1923, and distributed by Pathé Exchange. Plot The story opens with Buck as a puppy, being ushered into a happy family as a Christmas present for a little girl. He grows up a faithful and loving friend of the children until one day he is stolen and sold as a sled dog in the Klondike. Here, under cruel treatment, he learns many lessons and develops a keen dislike to the man who stole him and clubbed him into submission. One experience follows another for Buck until he finds a real friend in his last master to whom he proves his faithfulness in the climax. Cast Production The cinematographer for the film was Floyd Jackman, brother of director Fred Jackman, who was president of the American Society of Cinematographers at the time. Floyd and Fred filmed s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Of Chicago
''West of Chicago'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Scott R. Dunlap and starring Buck Jones, Renée Adorée and Philo McCullough.Solomon p.279 Cast * Buck Jones as Conroy Daly * Renée Adorée as Della Moore * Philo McCullough as John Hampton * Sidney D'Albrook as English Kid * Charles K. French as Judson Malone * Marcella Daly as Patricia Daily * Kathleen Key Kathleen Key (born Kitty Lanahan; April 1, 1903 – December 22, 1954) was an American actress who achieved a brief period of fame during the silent era. She is best remembered for playing Tirzah in the 1925 film ''Ben-Hur''. Early life and car ... as Señoria Gonzales * Harold Miller as Bud Moore References Bibliography * Solomon, Aubrey. ''The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography''. McFarland, 2011. External links * 1922 films 1922 Western (genre) films Films directed by Scott R. Dunlap American black-and-white films Fox Film films Silent American Western ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Guide
''The Fighting Guide'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William Duncan and starring Duncan, Edith Johnson and Harry Lonsdale.Connelly, p. 347. Cast * William Duncan as Ned Lightning * Edith Johnson as Ethel MacDonald * Harry Lonsdale as Lord Chumleigh Winston * William McCall as Tubbs * Sidney D'Albrook as Grant Knowles * Charles Dudley as John MacDonald * Fred DeSilva as Indian Bill * Dorothy Vernon Dorothy Vernon (1544 – 24 June 1584), the younger daughter of Sir George Vernon and Margaret ''nee'' Talbois (or Tailboys), was the heiress of Haddon Hall, an English country house in Derbyshire with its origins in the 12th century. She marr ... as Mrs Carmody References Bibliography * Robert B. Connelly. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. External links * 1922 films 1922 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Vitagraph Studios films Films directed by William Duncan S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Across The Continent
''Across the Continent'' is a lost at silentera.com released by in June 1922, and was one of star 's last performances. This film was also the opening night film of the |
Little Miss Smiles
''Little Miss Smiles'' is a 1922 American drama film directed by John Ford. The film is considered to be lost. Plot As described in a film magazine, The Jewish Aaronson family consists of Papa, Mama, David, Louis, Leon, Esther, and the Baby. They live in humble quarters in the ghetto of a large city. Esther spreads sunshine with her smiles and, when Mama is stricken blind and taken to the hospital, she assumes the duties as head of the family. Doctor Jack Washton at the hospital takes an interest in Esther and saves her from The Spider when he invades the Aaronson flat. On the day Mama is brought home, David is arrested for shooting The Spider. The doctor, in order to shield Esther's mother from the pain of seeing her boy arrested, assumes the blame for the shooting. The Spider, however, recovers and absolves David from all blame. Cast * Shirley Mason as Esther Aaronson * Gaston Glass as Dr. Jack Washton * George B. Williams as Papa Aaronson (credited as George Williams) * Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Son Of Wallingford
''The Son of Wallingford'' is a 1921 American silent comedy drama film directed by George Randolph Chester and Lillian Josephine Chester and starring Wilfrid North, Tom Gallery and Antrim Short.Connelly p.413 It is based on George Chester's novel ''The Son of Wallingford'' about a confidence trickster, itself inspired by his '' Cosmopolitan'' articles and an earlier hit play '' Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford''. It was shot at Vitagraph's Flatbush Studios in Brooklyn. It was released by Vitagraph a couple of months before a Paramount Pictures version of '' Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford''. Cast * Wilfrid North as J. Rufus Wallingford * Tom Gallery as Jimmy Wallkingford * George Webb as Blackie Daw * Antrim Short as 'Toad' Edward Jessup * Van Dyke Brooke as Henry Beegoode * Sidney D'Albrook as Bertram Beegoode * Andrew Arbuckle as Talbot Curtis * Bobbie Mack as O.O. Jones * Walter Rodgers as 'Petrograd' Pete * Priscilla Bonner as Mary Curtis * Florence Hart as Mrs. Fannie Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Motion To Adjourn
''A Motion to Adjourn'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Roy Clements and starring Harry L. Rattenberry, Roy Stewart and Marjorie Daw.Munden p.528 Synopsis The playboy son of a wealthy New York financier is disinherited when he takes the blame for a crime committed by his brother and goes West to seek his own living in a mining town. Cast * Harry L. Rattenberry as Silas Warner * Roy Stewart as Silas Warner Jr * Sidney D'Albrook as Archie Warner * Evelyn Nelson as Louise Warner * Norval MacGregor as Doc Bleeker * Marjorie Daw as Sally Bleeker * Peggy Blackwood as Valentine * William A. Carroll as Joe Selinsky * Charles King as The Bartender * William White as Faro Dan * Jim Welch James Welch (March 17, 1938 — October 25, 2017) was a professional American football American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of ele ... as Butterfly Kid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
