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Bert Hunn
Bert Hunn (August 21, 1883 – October 3, 1964) was an American actor who starred in silent films in the 1910s. Biography Born Albert Washington Hunn in 1883 in Illinois. He starred in around thirty short films for Keystone Studios from 1913, most notably as Keystone Cops. He noticed the smell of smoke in the air, which turned out to be the start of a fire at the Keystone studios lab, and alerted the authorities which meant the majority of negatives for Keystone films were saved. By 1930 he was no longer acting and worked as tile setter and brick layer in Fresno, California. Filmography * 1913 ' Henry Lehrman : Neighbour with Rifle * 1913 ''The Two Widows'' by Henry Lehrman : Wedding Party Guest * 1913 ''On His Wedding Day'' by Mack Sennett : Wedding Guest (not credited) * 1913 ''Hide and Seek'' by Mack Sennett : 2nd Fireman * 1913 ''A Life in the Balance'' by Mack Sennett : Cop (not credited ) * 1913 ''A Fishy Affair'' by Mack Sennett : Burglar * 1913 ''That Ragtime Band'' b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Film
A silent film is a film without synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when necessary, be conveyed by the use of inter- title cards. The term "silent film" is something of a misnomer, as these films were almost always accompanied by live sounds. During the silent era, which existed from the mid-1890s to the late 1920s, a pianist, theater organist—or even, in larger cities, an orchestra—would play music to accompany the films. Pianists and organists would play either from sheet music, or improvisation. Sometimes a person would even narrate the inter-title cards for the audience. Though at the time the technology to synchronize sound with the film did not exist, music was seen as an essential part of the viewing experience. "Silent film" is typically used as a historical term to describe an era of cinema p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cohen Saves The Flag
''Cohen Saves the Flag'' is a 1913 American comedy silent film directed and produced by Mack Sennett, and starring Ford Sterling and Mabel Normand. Plot Cohen (Ford Sterling) and his rival Goldberg (Henry Lehrman) enlist in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Goldberg receives a lieutenant's commission while Cohen becomes a sergeant. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Cohen inadvertently becomes a hero when he tosses back an enemy hand grenade and raises a fallen flag in the midst of the conflict. Goldberg conspires to have Cohen shot by a firing squad, but Cohen's girlfriend Rebecca (Mabel Normand) rides to the rescue and details Cohen's battlefield bravery. Cohen is hailed for his valor and later exacts revenge on Goldberg. Cast *Ford Sterling - Sgt. Cohen *Mabel Normand - Mabel *Henry Lehrman - Lt. Goldberg *Nick Cogley - The General * Charles Avery - Field Officer * Bill Hauber - Soldier *Bert Hunn - Soldier *Beverly Griffith - Soldier Production ''Cohen Saves t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1883 Births
Events January * January 4 – ''Life (magazine), Life'' magazine is founded in Los Angeles, California, United States. * January 10 – A Newhall House Hotel Fire, fire at the Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, kills 73 people. * January 16 – The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States civil service, is passed. * January 19 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires begins service in Roselle, New Jersey, United States, installed by Thomas Edison. February * February 15 – Tokyo Electrical Lightning Grid, predecessor of Tokyo Electrical Power (TEPCO), one of the largest electrical grids in Asia and the world, is founded in Japan. * February 16 – The ''Ladies' Home Journal'' is published for the first time, in the United States. * February 23 – Alabama becomes the first U.S. state to enact an Competition law, antitrust law. * February 28 – The first vaudeville th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of The United States
The cinema of the United States, primarily associated with major film studios collectively referred to as Hollywood, has significantly influenced the global film industry since the early 20th century. Classical Hollywood cinema, a filmmaking style developed in the 1910s, continues to shape many American films today. While French filmmakers Auguste and Louis Lumière are often credited with modern cinema's origins, American filmmaking quickly rose to global dominance. As of 2017, more than 600 English-language films were released annually in the U.S., making it the fourth-largest producer of films, trailing only India, Japan, and China. Although the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand also produce English-language films, they are not directly part of the Hollywood system. Due to this global reach, Hollywood is frequently regarded as a transnational cinema with some films released in multiple language versions, such as Spanish and French. Contemporary Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Sterling
Ford Sterling (born George Stitch; November 3, 1883 – October 13, 1939) was an American comedian and actor best known for his work with Keystone Studios. One of the 'Big 4', he was the original chief of the Keystone Cops. Early years Sterling was born George Stitch in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on November 3, 1883, He left home at age 12 to join a repertory company. Career Sterling joined a circus, working with an aerial act, after which he performed as an acrobatic clown with another circus for five years. He then went to New York City, where he became featured in a musical show. Director Mack Sennett saw him there and offered him a job. Sterling began his career in silent films in 1911 with Biograph Studios. When Sennett left to set up Keystone Studios in 1912, Sterling followed him. There, he performed various roles, such as 'Chief Teeheezel' in the Keystone Cops series of slapstick comedies in a successful career that spanned twenty-five years. From 1913 and throughout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Kirkland
David Kirkland (November 26, 1878 – October 27, 1964) was an American actor and film director of the silent and early sound eras. He was cast as Dr. Dopem in the Snakeville comedy series and directed several Keystone Studios comedy films. He was a pallbearer at Virginia Rappe's funeral. Kirkland's 1920 film ''The Perfect Woman'' was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2017. Partial filmography * '' The Crippled Hand'' (1916) * '' A Temperamental Wife'' (1919) * '' A Virtuous Vamp'' (1919) * '' In Search of a Sinner'' (1920) * '' The Love Expert'' (1920) * '' Nothing But the Truth'' (1920) * '' The Perfect Woman'' (1920) * '' The Rowdy'' (1921) * '' The Ladder Jinx'' (1922) * '' The Veiled Woman'' (1922) * '' The Barefoot Boy'' (1923) * '' For Another Woman'' (1924) * '' The Tomboy'' (1924) * ''Who Cares'' (1925) * '' All Around Frying Pan'' (1925) * '' The Tough Guy'' (1926) * '' The Two-Gun Man'' (1926) * '' A Regular Scout'' (1926) * '' Hands Across the Border'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Griffin (director)
Frank Griffin (September 17, 1886 – March 17, 1953) was an American film director, writer, and actor of the silent era. He directed 29 films between 1914 and 1924. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack. Selected filmography * '' A Brewerytown Romance'' (1914) * ''The Kidnapped Bride'' (1914) * ''Worms Will Turn'' (1914) * '' The Green Alarm'' (1914) * '' A Fool There Was'' (1914) * ''Pins Are Lucky'' (1914) * '' When the Ham Turned'' (1914) * '' The Honor of the Force'' (1914) * '' Dobs at the Shore'' (1914) * '' They Looked Alike'' (1915) * '' Cannibal King'' (1915) * '' Where Love Leads'' (1916) * ''The King of the Kitchen'' (1918) * ''Lions and Ladies'' (1919) * ''Her First Kiss'' (1919) Preservation Griffin's film ''Her First Kiss'' was preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox 20th Century Studios, Inc., formerly 20th Century Fox, is an American film studio, film productio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis J
Francis may refer to: People and characters *Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church (2013–2025) *Francis (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Francis (surname) * Francis, a character played by YouTuber Boogie2988 Places * Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127, Saskatchewan, Canada * Francis, Saskatchewan, Canada ** Francis (electoral district) * Francis, Nebraska, USA * Francis Township, Holt County, Nebraska, USA * Francis, Oklahoma, USA * Francis, Utah, USA Arts, entertainment, media * ''Francis'' (film), the first of a series of comedies featuring Francis the Talking Mule, voiced by Chill Wills *''Francis'', a 1983 play by Julian Mitchell * Francis (band), a Sweden-based folk band *Francis (TV series), a Indian Bengali-language animated television series Other uses *FRANCIS, a bibliographic database * ''Francis'' (1793), a colonial schooner in Australia *Francis turbine, a type of water turbine See also * Saint Francis (other) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Cogley
Nickolas P. J. Cogley (May 4, 1869 – May 20, 1936) was an American actor, director and writer of the silent films. He appeared in more than 170 films between 1909 and 1934. Biography Cogley was born in New York, New York. He attended St. Francis Xavier College in New York. Cogley appeared in blackface in some of his roles. For example, in the Civil War film '' The Coward'' (1915) he played "A Negro Servant," and in '' Toby's Bow'' (1919) he portrayed the black servant "Uncle Toby" that gives the film its name. The use of blackface was not unusual in American silent films, and did not disappear until the 1930s when public sensibilities regarding race began to change and blackface became increasingly associated with racism and bigotry.John KenrickBlackface and Old Wounds Musicals101.com. Accessed online November 2, 2013. On stage, Cogley acted at New York's Lyceum Theatre for 25 years. He died in Santa Monica, California, following surgery. Partial filmography * '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mabel Normand
Amabel Ethelreid Normand (November 9, 1893 – February 23, 1930), better known as Mabel Normand, was an American silent film actress, comedienne, director and screenwriter. She was a popular star and collaborator of Mack Sennett in their Keystone Studios films, and at the height of her career in the late 1910s and early 1920s had her own film studio and production company, the Mabel Normand Feature Film Company. On screen, she appeared in twelve successful films with Charlie Chaplin and seventeen with Roscoe Arbuckle, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, sometimes writing and directing (or co-writing and directing) films featuring Chaplin as her leading man. Normand's name was repeatedly linked with gun violence, including the 1922 murder of her friend, director William Desmond Taylor, and the non-fatal 1924 shooting of Courtland S. Dines by Normand's chauffeur, Joe Kelly. After police interrogation, she was ruled out as a suspect in Taylor's murder. Normand was a very heavy smoker who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caught In A Cabaret
''Caught in a Cabaret'' is a 1914 short comedy film written and directed by Mabel Normand and starring Normand and Charlie Chaplin. Plot Chaplin plays a waiter who fakes being the Prime Minister of Greenland to impress a girl. He then is invited to a garden party where he gets in trouble with the girl's jealous boyfriend. Mabel Normand wrote and directed comedies before Chaplin and mentored her older co-star. Cast * Mabel Normand as Mabel * Charlie Chaplin as Waiter * Harry McCoy as Lover * Chester Conklin as Waiter * Edgar Kennedy as Cafe proprietor * Minta Durfee as Dancer * Phyllis Allen as Dancer * Josef Swickard as Father * Alice Davenport as Mother * Gordon Griffith as Boy * Alice Howell as Party Guest * Hank Mann as Cabaret Patron * Mack Swain as Big Tough Man * Billy Gilbert as Cabaret Patron * Wallace MacDonald as Party guest Reception The Moving Picture World's review said, "This is another two-reel comedy manufactured in Mack Sennett's comical factory out in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cruel, Cruel Love
''Cruel, Cruel Love'' is a 1914 American comedy silent film made at the Keystone Studios and starring Charlie Chaplin. Plot Chaplin plays a character quite different from the Little Tramp for which he would become famous. In this short Keystone film, Chaplin is instead a rich, upper-class gentleman (Lord Helpus) whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend (played by Minta Durfee) sees him being embraced by her maid and jumps to the wrong conclusion. She angrily sends Lord Helpus away, saying she never wants to see him again. Distraught, when Lord Helpus arrives home he is determined to end his life. He swallows what he thinks is a glass of poison and envisions himself being tortured in Hell. Not long afterward, the girlfriend's gardener and maid explain to Minta that Lord Helpus was not flirting at all. Minta quickly sends a note of apology to Lord Helpus. upon reading it, Lord Helpus flies into a panic and summons an ambulance to help him before he dies from the fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
