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William Daniels (cinematographer)
William H. Daniels ASC (December 1, 1901 – June 14, 1970) was a film cinematographer who was Greta Garbo's personal lensman. Early in his career he worked regularly with director Erich von Stroheim. Early years Daniels was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1901. He started his film career in 1919. Career His career as a cinematographer extended fifty years from the silent film '' Foolish Wives'' (1922) to ''Move'' (1970), although he was an uncredited camera operator on two earlier films (1919 and 1920). His major films included ''The Naked City'' (1948), filmed on the streets of New York, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. He also was associate producer of a few films in the 1960s and was President of American Society of Cinematographers (1961–63). Death On his death in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, William H. Daniels was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. Filmography * '' The Devil's Pass Key'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Society Of Cinematographers
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), founded in Hollywood in 1919, is a cultural, educational, and professional organization that is neither a labor union nor a guild. The society was organized to advance the science and art of cinematography and gather a wide range of cinematographers to discuss techniques and ideas and to advocate for motion pictures as a type of art form. Currently, the president of the ASC is Stephen Lighthill. Members use the post-nominal letters "ASC". On the 1920 film titled ''Sand'', cinematographer Joseph H. August, who was an original member of the ASC, became the first individual to have the "ASC" appear after his name on the onscreen credit. Only film cinematographers and special effect supervisors can become an ASC member. Basic requirements include being a director of photography for a minimum five out of the last eight years, having a high professional reputation and being recommended by three active or retired ASC members. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen's Babies (film)
''Helen's Babies'' is a 1924 silent comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, based on the 1876 novel '' Helen's Babies'' by John Habberton. Plot Toddie and Budge are identified as the two best children in the world. They enjoy a comfortable life with their parents Tom and Helen Lawrence. Helen's brother is Harry Burton, a wealthy bachelor who, although never having had one, is an expert on knowing how to raise children. When Tom and Helen receive a letter from Harry, in which he announces he will travel to them for a vacation, they see an opportunity to get a break from the kids. Knowing that Harry is an expert on children, they assume that he will appreciate the gesture and leave just after he arrives. Unbeknownst to them, Harry only wrote a book about raising children because his publisher told him to, and actually he isn't fond of children at all. He reluctantly takes the position as the babysitter of his nieces and is escorted by Alice Mayton, the Lawrence's attractive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Salvation (film)
''Captain Salvation'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by John S. Robertson and released by MGM. It stars Lars Hanson, Pauline Starke and Marceline Day. On January 18, 2010 the film had its first home video release on the Warner Archives series. Plot A young seminarian comes to the aid of a prostitute despite the people of the town calling for her to be run out of town. Cast * Lars Hanson as Anson Campbell * Marceline Day as Mary Phillips * Pauline Starke as Bess Morgan * Ernest Torrence as Captain * George Fawcett as Zeke Crosby * Sam De Grasse as Peter Campbell * Jay Hunt as Nathan Phillips * Eugenie Besserer as Mrs. Buxom * Eugenie Forde as Mrs. Bellows * Flora Finch Flora Finch (17 June 1867 – 4 January 1940) was an English-born vaudevillian, stage and film actress who starred in over 300 silent films, including over 200 for the Vitagraph Studios film company. The vast majority of her films from the sile ... as Mrs. Snifty * James A. Marcus as Old Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flesh And The Devil
''Flesh and the Devil'' is an American silent romantic drama film released in 1927 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and stars Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lars Hanson, and Barbara Kent, directed by Clarence Brown, and based on the novel ''The Undying Past'' by Hermann Sudermann. In 2006, ''Flesh and the Devil'' was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Plot Two childhood friends, Leo and Ulrich, grow up to be soldiers in Germany. Leo becomes infatuated with Felicitas, the wife of a powerful count (a marriage about which Felicitas neglects to inform Leo). The count calls for a duel of honor with Leo, but insists that it be done under the false pretense that the quarrel was due to angry words exchanged between the two at a card game to protect the count's reputation. Leo kills the count in the duel, but then is punished by the military by being sent to Africa for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altars Of Desire
''Altars of Desire'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring silent movie star Mae Murray. It was produced and released by MGM. A print of ''Altars of Desire'' survives and is preserved by MGM. Synopsis Claire (Murray) is sent to Paris by her father (Edeson) to acquire some refinement. A treasure-hunter (Beranger) stalks her, but so does good guy David Elrod (Tearle), who rescues her. Cast * Mae Murray as Claire Sutherland * Conway Tearle as David Elrod * Robert Edeson as John Sutherland * Maude George as Kitty Pryor * George Beranger George Beranger (27 March 1893 – 8 March 1973), also known as André Beranger, was an Australian silent film actor and director in Hollywood.Naturalization Records of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central ... as Count André D'Orville References External links * *Stillsat silenthollywood.com 1927 films 1927 drama films American silent feature films A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Temptress
''The Temptress'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by Fred Niblo and starring Greta Garbo, Antonio Moreno, Lionel Barrymore, and Roy D'Arcy. It premiered on October 10, 1926. The film melodrama was based on a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez adapted for the screen by Dorothy Farnum. Plot summary Cast * Greta Garbo as Elena, who uses her physical beauty to "tempt" and manipulate the opposite sex. * Antonio Moreno as Manuel Robledo, is an Argentine engineer on leave in Paris from a dam building project back home in Argentina. * Marc McDermott as Fontenoy, middle-aged banker who had an affair with Elena during a difficult period and eventually commits suicide in a highly melodramatic fashion by drinking poisoned wine in public. * Lionel Barrymore as Canterac * Armand Kaliz as Marquis de Torre Bianca, a Frenchman and the husband of Elena, but also the close friend of Robledo. * Roy D'Arcy as Manos Duras, a local Argentine bandit who, like Robledo, fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bardelys The Magnificent
''Bardelys the Magnificent'' is a 1926 American silent romantic film directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert and Eleanor Boardman. The film is based on the 1906 novel of the same title by Rafael Sabatini. It was the second film of the 19-year-old John Wayne, who had a minor role. The film's sets were designed by the art director James Basevi. Plot The film is set in the reign of King Louis XIII. When Comte Châtellerault fails to win the hand in marriage of Roxalanne de Lavedan, despite hinting at leniency for her rebellious family if she accepts, he responds to the notorious womanizer Marquis de Bardelys' mockery by wagering his estate against that of Bardelys that Bardelys cannot succeed in marrying Roxalanne either within three months. While Bardelys does not desire marriage, he feels he has to accept the challenge. However the king, on hearing of the wager, forbids Bardelys from seeking a marriage alliance with a rebel family. Bardelys ignores the king’s or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Carlo (1926 Film)
''Monte Carlo'' is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Lew Cody. It was produced by and distributed through MGM. Synopsis An American adventurer hides from pursuing detectives in the hotel room of a young schoolteacher. Cast * Lew Cody as Tony Townsend * Gertrude Olmstead as Sally Roxford * Roy D'Arcy as Prince Boris * Karl Dane as The Doorman * ZaSu Pitts as Hope Durant * Trixie Friganza as Flossie Payne * Margaret Campbell as Grand Duchess Marie * André Lanoy as Ludvig * Max Barwyn as Sarleff * Barbara Shears as Princess Ilene * Harry Myers as Greves * Cesare Gravina as Count Davigny * Tony D'Algy as Varo * Arthur Hoyt Arthur Hoyt (March 19, 1874 – January 4, 1953) was an American film character actor who appeared in more than 275 films in his 34-year film career, about a third of them silent films. Career Born in Georgetown, Colorado, in 1874, Hoyt mad ... as Bancroft Preservation status The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boob
''The Boob'' (released in the UK as ''The Yokel'') is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Gertrude Olmstead, Antonio D'Algy, George K. Arthur, and Joan Crawford as a law enforcement agent. Plot Peter (George K. Arthur), a courteous idealist, seeks to win the heart of Amy (Gertrude Olmstead), who in turn fancies urbane Harry (Tony D'Algy). Jane (Joan Crawford) is a Prohibition agent who helps uncover bootlegging activities. Cast * Gertrude Olmstead as Amy * George K. Arthur as Peter Good * Joan Crawford as Jane * Charles Murray as Cactus Jim * Tony D'Algy as Harry Benson (credited as Antonio D'Algy) * Hank Mann as The Village Soda Clerk * Edythe Chapman as The Old Lady (uncredited) * Babe London Babe London (born Jean Glover, August 28, 1901 – November 29, 1980) was an American actress and comedian, most remembered for her one-time partnership with Oliver Hardy in the 1931 Laurel and Hardy two-reeler ''Our W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torrent (1926 Film)
''Torrent'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by an uncredited Monta Bell, based on a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, and released on February 21, 1926. ''Torrent'' was the first American film starring Swedish actress Greta Garbo. The film also starred Ricardo Cortez and Martha Mattox. The title refers to a flood that occurs in the small town where most of the action takes place, which draws the two romantic leading characters closer together. Plot summary Cast Reception MGM was uncertain about how to cast Garbo after her arrival in Hollywood. In ''Torrent'', her first American film, she was cast as Leonora, a Spanish peasant girl, and MGM was pleased with the results. ''Variety'' reviewed the film and described Garbo in her debut as " a girl with everything, looks, acting ability and personality". The film grossed $460,000 in the USA and $208,000 internationally, it grossed $668,000 worldwide, netting a $126,000 profit for MGM. Louis B. Maye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Madness
''Dance Madness'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Robert Z. Leonard based upon a script by Frederica Sagor. The film starred Claire Windsor, Conrad Nagel, and Hedda Hopper. According to the credited screenwriter, Frederica Sagor, ''Dance Madness'' was "patently a rewrite" of ''The Guardsman'', a work by Ferenc Molnár that was later directly adapted for film. Sagor notes the screenplay was not written by her, but by Alice D. G. Miller, and she only provided script rewrites. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Roger Halladay weds May Russell, a former dancer. He becomes infatuated with Valentina, the notorious masked Russian dancer. May discovers that Valentina's husband is Strokoff, who taught her dancing. The two women unite to teach Roger a lesson. May, always masked, poses as Valentina while trying to seduce Roger and arranges to have Strokoff find them while they are embracing. Roger runs away, followed by his masked charmer until he discover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
