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Edward Dillon (actor)
Edward Dillon ( or 1879 – July 11, 1933) was an American actor, director and screenwriter of the silent era. He performed in more than 320 films between 1905 and 1932 and also directed 134 productions between 1913 and 1926. He was a native of New York City. Dillon's work on Broadway included acting in ''Prince Otto'' (1900), ''Francesca da Rimini'' (1901), ''The Taming of the Shrew'' (1905), and ''The Ranger'' (1907). He left the stage to begin acting in films in 1908, working under D. W. Griffith at Biograph. He was Mary Pickford's first leading man, and he was instrumental in Fay Tincher's developing into a star. Dillon died on July 11, 1933, at the age of 60 in Hollywood, California from a heart attack. His brother John T. Dillon was also an actor. Selected filmography Actor * '' Bobby's Kodak'' (1908, Short) - Father * '' When Knights Were Bold'' (1908) *short * ''The Fight for Freedom'' (1908, Short) - Man in Bar / Member of the Posse * '' The Kentuckian'' (190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, educa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Reckoning (1908 Film)
''The Reckoning'' is a 1908 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It is an adaptation of Robert W. Chambers's 1905 novel. Cast * Harry Solter as The Husband * Florence Lawrence as The Wife * Mack Sennett as The Lover * Edward Dillon * George Gebhardt as The Bartender * Robert Harron as Man in Crowd * Arthur V. Johnson as Policeman See also *''America The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territor ...'' (1924) References External links * 1908 films 1908 drama films 1908 short films Silent American drama films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films based on works by Robert W. Chambers Films directed by D. W. Griffith 1900s American films {{1900s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priscilla And The Umbrella
''Priscilla and the Umbrella'' is a 1911 American short silent comedy film directed by Frank Powell and Mack Sennett, starring Florence Barker and featuring Blanche Sweet. Cast * Florence Barker as Priscilla * Joseph Graybill as Paul (as Joe Graybill) * Edward Dillon as Harry * Grace Henderson as The Mother * William J. Butler as The Father * Blanche Sweet as The Sister Critical reception A review in ''Motography'' found that the film's action maintained interest throughout its length. "The actors play with an extraordinary amount of zest," it said, "and this quality probably accounts in large measure for the success of the film." See also * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the filmography for Blanche Sweet. According to the Internet Movie Database, Sweet appeared in 161 films between 1909 and 1959. ---- 1909 - 1910 - 1911 - 1912 - 1913 - 1914 - 1915 - 1916 - 1917 - 1919 - Later fi ... References External links * 1911 films 1911 comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priscilla's April Fool Joke
''Priscilla's April Fool Joke'' is a 1911 American short silent comedy film directed by Frank Powell. It stars Florence Barker as Priscilla and features Blanche Sweet. Cast * Florence Barker as Priscilla * Joseph Graybill as Harry * Edward Dillon as Paul * Stephanie Longfellow as Alice * Vivian Prescott * Dorothy West as Unidentified Role * William Beaudine as On Lawn * Blanche Sweet as On Lawn See also * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the filmography for Blanche Sweet. According to the Internet Movie Database, Sweet appeared in 161 films between 1909 and 1959. ---- 1909 - 1910 - 1911 - 1912 - 1913 - 1914 - 1915 - 1916 - 1917 - 1919 - Later fi ... References External links * 1911 films American silent short films Biograph Company films American black-and-white films 1911 comedy films Films directed by Frank Powell 1911 short films Silent American comedy films American comedy short films Films with screenplays by Frank E. Woods ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lonedale Operator
''The Lonedale Operator'' is a 1911 short American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Blanche Sweet and written by Mack Sennett for the Biograph Company. The plot of the film involves a girl who takes over a telegraph station after her father takes ill. After the payroll for the town's mine is delivered, two drifters try to steal the money. Their robbery is foiled because the girl is able to telegraph for help and then hold the would-be robbers off until help arrives. ''The Lonedale Operator'' includes "elements of romance, drama, suspense, Western, and even a bit of comedy near the end." Unlike most films at the time which had a simple plot line set in one location, ''The Lonedale Operator'' "intercuts three primary spaces—the telegraph office interior, the criminals outside, and the rescue train." Although audiences in 1911 were not used to such editing, as there were more than 100 shots in the film, the use of the telegraph helped them understand the cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fisher Folks
''Fisher Folks'' is a 1911 silent film short directed by D. W. Griffith. It was produced and released by the Biograph Company.''Pictorial History of the Silent Screen'' p.20 c.1953 by Daniel Blum Cast *Wilfred Lucas - Steve Hardester *Linda Arvidson - Bertha * Vivian Prescott - Cora *Verner Clarges - The Minister ''uncredited'' * William J. Butler - Fisherman * Edward Dillon - At Fair * John T. Dillon - At Fair *Joseph Graybill - At Fair *Jeanie MacPherson - At Wedding *Claire McDowell - At Fair * W. Chrystie Miller - At Wedding *Alfred Paget - At Wedding/At Fair * W. C. Robinson - At Wedding/At Fair *Mack Sennett - At Fair *Kate Toncray Kate Toncray (1867 – December 6, 1927) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 170 films between 1905 and 1925. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and died in Manhattan, New York City. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Shall We Do With Our Old?
''What Shall We Do with Our Old?'' is a 1911 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Carpenter * Claire McDowell - The Old Carpenter's Wife * Adolph Lestina - The Doctor * George Nichols - The Judge * Elmer Booth - Assaulted Prisoner * William J. Butler - In Shop * Donald Crisp - Night Court Bailiff * Edward Dillon - In Shop * John T. Dillon - In Shop/In Jail * Frank Evans - In Court * Francis J. Grandon - Policeman * Guy Hedlund - Young Carpenter in Shop/In Court * J. Jiquel Lanoe - In Court * Wilfred Lucas - Angry Prisoner * Alfred Paget - In Shop * Vivian Prescott - In Court * W. C. Robinson - In Shop * Charles West See also * 1911 in film A notable ongoing event was the race for the South Pole. Events January * January 1 – A decade after federation, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory are added to the Commonwealth of Australia. * Ja ... * D. W. Griffith filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Mohawk's Way
''A Mohawk's Way'', also known as ''The Mohawk's Treasure'', is a 1910 short silent black and white drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, written by Stanner E.V. Taylor and based on James Fenimore Cooper novel, and photography by G.W. Bitzer. It stars Dorothy Davenport and Jeanie MacPherson. The film portrays American cultural precepts about blood-thirsty savage American Indians, and it assails the white man White is a racialized classification of people and a skin color specifier, generally used for people of European origin, although the definition can vary depending on context, nationality, and point of view. Description of populations as ...'s cruelty against them. Summary: Indefatigable in the extreme was the Mohawk; excessive in his expression of gratitude, ha is equally determined in his quest for vengeance; justice, however, being his incentive. Highly emotional, he possesses the power of dissembling to such an extent, as to ascribe aim stoical. This dou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fugitive (1910 Film)
''The Fugitive'' is a 1910 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the Library of Congress and at George Eastman House. The script was by John MacDonagh, who would later fight in the Easter Rising under the command of his brother, Thomas MacDonagh, one of the seven signatories of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, who would be executed by the British along with 15 other leaders after the Rising. John MacDonagh's script was originally on an Orange/Green theme, and set in Ireland where unionists and nationalists were at war, rather than the American Civil War theme to which it was adapted. The plot involves two soldiers, one Confederate and one Union, who leave their families to go to war. After a skirmish they end up separated from their own sides; the Union soldier shoots the Confederate. Escaping from pursuing Confederates, he looks for refuge in the house of his enemy's family. Cast * Kate Bruce as Confederate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lucky Toothache
''The Lucky Toothache'' is a 1910 silent film short directed by Frank Powell and starring Mary Pickford and Mack Sennett. It was produced and distributed by the Biograph Company. The film survives because it was transferred by the Library of Congress from a paper print.Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress, (<-book title) p.108 c.1978 by The American Film Institute Cast * - Bessie * - Tom * - Bessie's Mother *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Modern Prodigal
''The Modern Prodigal'' is a 1910 American short drama silent black and white film directed by D. W. Griffith. It is based on the novel by Bess Meredyth. Cast * Guy Hedlund as The Prodigal Son * Clara T. Bracy as The Prodigal's Mother * George Nichols as The Sheriff * Kate Bruce as The Sheriff's Wife * Jack Pickford as The Sheriff's Son * William J. Butler as A Farmer * Edward Dillon as Guard * Frank Evans as Guard * Francis J. Grandon as At Post Office * Robert Harron as At Post Office * Dell Henderson as At Post Office * James Kirkwood Sr. * W. Chrystie Miller * Anthony O'Sullivan as At Farewell * Alfred Paget as Guard * Lester Predmore as One of the Boys Swimming * Mack Sennett Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-American film actor, director, and producer, and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. Born in Danville, Quebec, in 1880, he started in films in th ... References External links * {{DEFAU ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Flash Of Light (film)
''A Flash of Light'' is a 1910 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Charles West and featuring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet. Cast * Charles West as John Rogers * Vivian Prescott as Belle * Stephanie Longfellow as The Older Sister * Verner Clarges as The Father * Joseph Graybill as Horace Dooley * Dorothy Bernard * William J. Butler as A Doctor * Charles Craig as Wedding Guest * Edward Dillon as At First Party * John T. Dillon as At First Party / At Second Party (as Jack Dillon) * Ruth Hart as At Second Party * Guy Hedlund as At First Party / At Second Party * Grace Henderson as Visitor * Henry Lehrman as At Second Party (unconfirmed) * Jeanie MacPherson * Claire McDowell as At First Party * George Nichols as A Doctor * Anthony O'Sullivan as A Servant * Alfred Paget as Wedding Guest * Mary Pickford * Gertrude Robinson as Wedding Guest * W. C. Robinson as A Servant * Mack Sennett as Wedding Guest * George Siegmann as Wedding Gues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
