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Albert Prisco
Albert Prisco (January 28, 1890 – ?) was an American actor born in Naples, Italy. He appeared in 28 films between 1921 and 1935. Filmography External links * 1890 births 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American male silent film actors Italian emigrants to the United States Year of death missing {{US-film-actor-1890s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Thomson
Frederick Clifton Thomson (February 26, 1890 – December 25, 1928) was an American silent film cowboy who rivaled Tom Mix in popularity before dying at age 38 of tetanus. Birth and athletic achievement Born in Pasadena, California to Clara and Williell Thomson, he was the third of four sons. His father was a Presbyterian minister. His brother Samuel Harrison Thomson also attended Princeton University and won the all-round athlete of America title for 1919. He attended the Princeton Theological Seminary from 1910–13 and he won the ''All-Around Champion'' title given out by the Amateur Athletic Union in 1910, 1911, and 1913. He married his college sweetheart, Gail Jepson and was ordained by the Presbytery of Los Angeles in September 1913. Three years later, Gail Jepson died of tuberculosis. During World War I, Thomson served in the 143rd Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 143rd Field Artillery Regiment, known informally at the time as the ''Mary Pickford Regiment''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Devil Quemado
''That Devil Quemado'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Del Andrews and starring Fred Thomson, Albert Prisco Albert Prisco (January 28, 1890 – ?) was an American actor born in Naples, Italy. He appeared in 28 films between 1921 and 1935. Filmography External links * 1890 births 20th-century American male actors American male film act ..., and Nola Luxford. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Quemado is a daring, mysterious character who kidnaps any woman he wants in the little border town of Sonora. He meets Joanna Thatcher, daughter of a wealthy Easterner, and kidnaps her, too. She falls madly in love with him and, after he cleverly saves one of his henchmen from death, discovers that Quemado is a former classmate of one of her brothers. Cast References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (1935 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 1935 American drama film starring Fredric March and Charles Laughton based upon the 1862 Victor Hugo novel of the same name. The movie was adapted by W. P. Lipscomb and directed by Richard Boleslawski. This was the last film for Twentieth Century Pictures before it merged with Fox Film Corporation to form 20th Century-Fox. The plot of the film mostly follows Hugo's novel ''Les Misérables'', but there are many differences. The film was nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture, the Academy Award for Best Assistant Director, the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and the Academy Award for Best Film Editing. The National Board of Review named the film the sixth best of 1935. Plot Cast * Fredric March as Jean Valjean/ Champmathieu * Charles Laughton as Inspector Émile Javert * Cedric Hardwicke as Bishop Myriel * Rochelle Hudson as Cosette * Marilyn Knowlden as Young Cosette * Florence Eldridge as Fantine * John Beal as Marius * Franc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ace Of Scotland Yard
''The Ace of Scotland Yard'' is a 1929 Universal movie serial. It was the first partial sound serial released by Universal Pictures. The film was released in September 1929. It was a part-talkie serial using music and sound effects. This serial was a sequel to the 1927 12-chapter silent Universal serial '' Blake of Scotland Yard''. Plot Retired CID inspector Angus Blake tries to prevent a female jewel thief named the Queen of Diamonds from stealing a valuable ring which, according to legend, carries a curse. Cast * Crauford Kent as Angus Blake, retired CID Inspector * Monte Montague as Jarvis, Blake's servant *Grace Cunard as Queen of Diamonds, famous jewel thief disguised as Lord Blanton's housekeeper Mary Duveen * Florence Allen as Lady Diana Blanton, Lord Blanton's daughter * Herbert Prior as Lord Blanton, owner of the cursed ring *Albert Prisco as Prince Darius, desires the ring and hires the Queen of Diamonds to steal it Production In addition to the sound version, a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Won In The Clouds
''Won in the Clouds'' is a 1928 American silent film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Al Wilson. Like many actors in the silent film era, Wilson did not survive the transition to "talkies", with ''Won in the Clouds'', one of his last films. Plot A family diamond mine in South Africa causes great problems to owners Dr. Cecil James ( George B. French) and his daughter, Grace ( Helen Foster). Accompanied by her maid, Mira (Myrtis Crinley), Grace and her father decide to go to Africa to investigate. They arrange to meet Jack Woods (Joseph Bennett), manager of the Consolidated Diamond Mining Co., who has used the excuse of a native plague to close the mine and hold up shipments. Being advised by his men of the doctor's visit, Woods has the party waylaid by Swahili warriors. The two girls flee and Wood "rescues" them, taking them to the a building at the mine site. Fearing for their safety, back home, Sir Henry Blake sends his son, Art ( Al Wilson), after them, and he suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soft Cushions
''Soft Cushions'' is a 1927 American comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline and featuring Boris Karloff. It is a comic take by actor and producer Douglas MacLean on the 1911 play '' Kismet'' and the 1920 silent film adaptation. It is listed as being lost by Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files website. Cast * Douglas MacLean as The Young Thief * Sue Carol as The Girl * Richard Carle as The Slave Dealer * Russ Powell as The Fat Thief (as Russell Powell) * Frank Leigh as The Lean Thief * Wade Boteler as The Police Judge * Nigel De Brulier as The Notary * Albert Prisco as The Wazir * Boris Karloff as The Chief Conspirator * Albert Gran Albert Gran (August 4, 1862 – December 16, 1932) was a Norwegian-born American stage and film actor. He is most associated with his appearance in drama and light comedy films. Biography Albert Gran was born in Bergen, Norway. He was the s ... as The Sultan * Fred Kelsey as Policeman * Harry L. Fraser as The Citizen (as Harry Jones) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prairie King
''The Prairie King'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Cast * Hoot Gibson as Andy Barden * Barbara Worth as Edna Jordan * Charles Sellon as Pop Wingate * Rosa Gore as Aunt Hattie * Albert Prisco as Dan Murdock * Robert Homans as Jim Gardner * George Periolat as Ramon Fernandez Preservation * Copies are held at the Library of Congress, Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation The National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) is a branch of the Library of Congress devoted to preserving the United States' audio-visual history. It includes the Packard Campus (PCAVC), opened in 2007 to store the then entire 6.3 milli ... and Filmoteca De Catalunya, Barcelona. References External links The Prairie King at IMDb.comlobby poster 1927 films Films directed by B. Reeves Eason Universal Pictures films 1927 Western (genre) films American black-and-whit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King Of Kings (1927 Film)
''The King of Kings'' is a 1927 American Silent film, silent epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Starring H. B. Warner in the lead role, it depicts events in the life of Jesus, from the exorcism of Mary Magdalene to the Crucifixion of Jesus, crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus, resurrection. The screenplay was written by Jeanie MacPherson and includes verses from the Gospels of Gospel of Matthew, Matthew, Gospel of Mark, Mark, Gospel of Luke, Luke, and Gospel of John, John. Filming took place in 1926 in Santa Catalina Island (California), Santa Catalina Island and the Culver Studios, DeMille Studios in Culver City, California. The opening and resurrection scenes were filmed in two-color Technicolor#Two-color Technicolor, Technicolor, other sequences were Film tinting, tinted sepia or yellow, and the torch flames in the blue-tinted scene of Arrest of Jesus, Jesus' arrest were hand colored. ''The King of Kings'' first premiered in New York City on April 19, 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Mike
''Don Mike'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Fred Thomson, Ruth Clifford, and Noah Young. It is set in Old California. Cast * Fred Thomson as Don Miguel Arguella * Ruth Clifford as Mary Kelsey * Noah Young as Reuben Pettigill * Albert Prisco as Don Luis Ybara * William Courtright as Gómez * Tom Bates as Jason Kelsey * Norma Marie as Dolores * Carmen Laroux as Carmen Preservation With no prints of ''Don Mike'' located in any film archives, it is a lost film A lost film is a feature film, feature or short film in which the original negative or copies are not known to exist in any studio archive, private collection, or public archive. Films can be wholly or partially lost for a number of reasons. .... References Bibliography * Donald W. McCaffrey & Christopher P. Jacobs. ''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema''. Greenwood Publishing, 1999. External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The White Black Sheep
''The White Black Sheep'' is a 1926 American silent drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ... produced by Inspiration Pictures and distributed by First National. it was directed by Sidney Olcott with Richard Barthelmess and Patsy Ruth Miller in the lead roles. Cast Production ''The White Black Sheep'' was shot in First National studios in Burbank, California. External links * ''The White Black Sheep''website dedicated to Sidney Olcott 1926 films American silent feature films Films directed by Sidney Olcott 1926 romantic drama films American black-and-white films Films shot in Burbank, California 1920s American films Silent American romantic drama films 1920s English-language films English-language romantic drama films {{silent-rom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lone Hand Saunders
''Lone Hand Saunders'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Fred Thomson, Bess Flowers, and Frank Hagney.''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 266 Cast * Fred Thomson as Fred Saunders * Bess Flowers as Alice Mills * Billy Butts as Buddy * Frank Hagney as Buck * Albert Prisco Albert Prisco (January 28, 1890 – ?) was an American actor born in Naples, Italy. He appeared in 28 films between 1921 and 1935. Filmography External links * 1890 births 20th-century American male actors American male film act ... as Charlie * William Dyer as Sheriff * William Courtright as Dr. Bandy References Bibliography * Donald W. McCaffrey & Christopher P. Jacobs. ''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema''. Greenwood Publishing, 1999. External links * 1926 films 1926 Western (genre) films American black-and-white films Films directed by B. Reeves Eason Film Booking Offices of America films Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midnight Sun (1926 Film)
Midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the Sun remains visible at the local midnight. Midnight Sun may also refer to: Theater, film and television * ''Midnight Sun'' (ballet), a 1915 ballet by Léonide Massine * ''The Midnight Sun'' (1926 film), an American silent drama film * ''The Midnight Sun'' (1943 film), a French adventure film * ''Midnight Sun'' (2006 film), a Japanese film * ''Midnight Sun'' (2014 film), a Canadian/Italian film * ''Midnight Sun'' (2018 film), an American romance film * "The Midnight Sun" (''The Twilight Zone''), a 1961 episode of ''Twilight Zone'' *'' Midnattssol'' or ''Midnight Sun'', a French/Swedish 2016 TV series *''Midnight Sun'', a Cirque du Soleil performance held in Montreal in 2004 *Midnight Sun Broadcasting Company, founded by Austin E. Lathrop * ''Midnight Sun'' (musical), a 2021 South Korean musical Literature * ''Midnight Sun'' (Meyer novel), a book by Stephenie Meyer * ''Midnight Sun'' (graphic novel), a graphic novel by Ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
