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The Turmoil (other)
The Turmoil may refer to: * '' The Turmoil'', a 1915 novel by Booth Tarkington Newton Booth Tarkington (July 29, 1869 – May 19, 1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his novels ''The Magnificent Ambersons'' (1918) and '' Alice Adams'' (1921). He is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer ... * ''The Turmoil'' (1916 film), an American silent film based on the novel * ''The Turmoil'' (1924 film), an American silent film based on the novel See also * Turmoil (other) {{DEFAULTSORT:Turmoil, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turmoil (novel)
''The Turmoil'' is a 1915 novel by American author Booth Tarkington. Written when Tarkington was about 50, it became a #1 bestseller. It deals with the transformation of idealized small town life and the relationship of a father and son. It received favorable reviews from critics. The depiction of a clash of wills between a business driven father and his aspiring writer son "finds the golden way of truth, interest, and genuine humor," according to a review in the ''North American Review''. Film adaptations The novel has twice been adapted: * '' The Turmoil'', a 1916 silent film directed by Edgar Jones * '' The Turmoil'', a 1924 silent film directed by Hobart Henley Hobart Henley (born Hess Manassah Henle; November 23, 1887 – May 22, 1964) was an American silent film actor, director, screenwriter and producer. He was involved in over 60 films either as an actor or director or both in his twenty-year career ... References Novels by Booth Tarkington 1915 American novel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Booth Tarkington
Newton Booth Tarkington (July 29, 1869 – May 19, 1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his novels ''The Magnificent Ambersons'' (1918) and '' Alice Adams'' (1921). He is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, along with William Faulkner, John Updike, and Colson Whitehead. In the 1910s and 1920s he was considered the United States' greatest living author. Several of his stories were adapted to film. During the first quarter of the 20th century, Tarkington, along with Meredith Nicholson, George Ade, and James Whitcomb Riley helped to create a Golden Age of literature in Indiana. Booth Tarkington served one term in the Indiana House of Representatives, was critical of the advent of automobiles, and set many of his stories in the Midwest. He eventually removed to Kennebunkport, Maine, where he continued his life work even as he suffered a loss of vision. Biography Tarkington was born in Indianapolis, Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turmoil (1916 Film)
''The Turmoil'' is a 1916 silent film drama based on a novel by Booth Tarkington. It was released by Metro Pictures and stars stage actress Valli Valli. This film has been preserved by MGM. Cast *Valli Valli – Mary Vertrees * George LeGuere – Bibbs Sheridan *Charles Prince – James Sheridan, Sr. *Florida Kingsley Florida Kingsley was an actress on stage and screen in the United States. Her career lasted more than 40 years. She is in numerous films from the silent film era. Theater *''The Capitol'' (1895) Selected filmography *'' The Turmoil (1916 film ... – Mrs. Vertrees *Frank DeVernon – Mr. Vertrees *Kate Jepson – Mrs. James Sheridan *Ferdinand Tidmarsh – James Sheridan, Jr. *Robert Stowe Gill – Roscoe Sheridan *Ilean Hume – Edith Sheridan *Frederic Sumner – Robert Lamhorn *William Anker – Dr. George Gurney ''unbilled'' * Peggy Hopkins Joyce – Unhappy Wife References External links * * Films directed by Edgar Jones 1916 films American si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turmoil (1924 Film)
''The Turmoil'' is a 1924 American silent melodrama film produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and directed by Hobart Henley. It is based on the novel, ''The Turmoil'', by Booth Tarkington. A previous film of the novel, '' The Turmoil'', by Metro Pictures, was released in 1916. Plot As described in a film magazine, James Sheridan, Sr. (Corrigan) has made himself the captain of many industries and the undisputed financial king of his city. He wants his three sons to be like him. Jim, Jr. (von Eltz), is willing. Roscoe (Hearn) is too willing, if he is to be happy with his passionate, selfish, trouble-making wife, Sybil (Percy). Bibbs (Hackathorne) is entirely unwilling. He is of a poetic nature and cares little for industry. Another family, high in social position but low in finances, lives near the Sheridans. There comes a point when Mary Vertrees (Boardman), the daughter, finds it necessary to seek a marriage with Jim Sheridan, Jr., to save the family name from financial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
