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George Nichols (actor And Director)
George Nichols, sometimes credited in films as George O. Nicholls (October 28, 1864 – September 20, 1927), was an American actor and film director. He is perhaps best remembered for his work at Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios. Nichols was born in Rockford, Illinois. He made 221 known film appearances from 1908 up to his death in 1927. He also directed 103 films between 1911 and 1916. Along with Henry "Pathe" Lehrman, Nichols became an arch-enemy of Charlie Chaplin very early on in Chaplin's film career, as Chaplin was dissatisfied with Nichols' way of directing and comic ideas while both worked at Keystone in 1914. In his autobiography, Chaplin recalled a dispute between himself and Nichols during the shooting of a film in which Chaplin appeared. While working at Keystone, 'Pops', as he was known, was often cast as father to Mabel Normand. Personal life With his wife Viola Alberti, whom he married in 1896, he was the father of another prolific director, George Nicholl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a city in Winnebago County, Illinois, Winnebago and Ogle County, Illinois, Ogle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River (Mississippi River tributary), Rock River, Rockford is the county seat, seat of Winnebago County. The population was 148,655 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making Rockford the List of municipalities in Illinois, fifth-most populous city in Illinois as well as the most populous outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It anchors the Rockford metropolitan area, Illinois, Rockford metropolitan area, which had 338,798 residents in 2020. Settled in the mid-1830s under the initial name of Midway, Rockford became strategic for industrial development, stemming from its location roughly equidistant between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River. During the second half of the 19th century, it became notable for its production of heavy machinery, hardware, and tools. At the beginning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hessian Renegades
''The Hessian Renegades'' is a 1909 American silent war film directed by D. W. Griffith. It is set during the American Revolution. Plot A young soldier during the American Revolution The American Revolution (1765–1783) was a colonial rebellion and war of independence in which the Thirteen Colonies broke from British America, British rule to form the United States of America. The revolution culminated in the American ... has the mission to carry a crucial message to General Washington but he is spotted by a group of enemy soldiers called Hessians. He finds refuge with a family, but his enemies soon discover him. After that, the family and neighbors must plan a way to send the important message. Cast See also * 1909 in film * D. W. Griffith filmography * List of films about the American Revolution * List of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution References External links * * 1909 films 1909 short films 1900s American film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Modern Prodigal
''The Modern Prodigal'' is a 1910 American Short film, short Drama film, drama Silent film, silent black-and-white film directed by D. W. Griffith. It is based on a novel by Bess Meredyth. Cast References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Modern Prodigal 1910 films 1910 drama films 1910 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films Biograph Company films Films based on American novels Short films directed by D. W. Griffith Films shot in New York (state) Silent American drama short films Surviving American silent films English-language drama short films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Flash Of Light (film)
''A Flash of Light'' is a 1910 American short film, short silent film, silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Charles West (actor), Charles West and featuring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet. Cast See also * List of American films of 1910 References External links * 1910 films 1910 drama films 1910 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films Biograph Company films English-language drama short films Films with screenplays by Stanner E.V. Taylor Short films directed by D. W. Griffith Silent American drama short films Surviving American silent films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What The Daisy Said
''What the Daisy Said'' is a one-reel film (about 12 minutes) made by D. W. Griffith for Biograph in 1910. Plot Sisters Martha (Mary Pickford) and Millie (Gertrude Robinson) begin their day in a field of daisies. Millie plucks petals to divine whether he loves me... he loves me not, and the two part ways. Martha encounters a lanky farmhand who proposes they become sweethearts, but she declines and heads to town for a palm reading. There, a mustachioed gypsy captivates her and offers a fortune aligned with his own desires. Swayed by his charm, Martha meets him at a waterfall, where he wins her trust before she returns home. Eager to see him again, Martha revisits the waterfall. The gypsy embraces her, and after she departs, he confidently plans his next move. Martha convinces Millie to have her fortune told, but while distracted in town, Martha loses track of her sister. The gypsy, now alone with Millie, leads her to the waterfall and kisses her, which Martha later witnesses. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unchanging Sea
''The Unchanging Sea'' is a 1910 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film survives in the Library of Congress film archive. Plot A young married couple is shown enjoying time together at the seaside, where they draw the attention of workers on the beach. The husband later departs on a fishing trip, while the wife remains ashore to see him off. In the days that follow, she and other women repeatedly return to the beach, hoping for the sailors' return. Eventually, three bodies are recovered from the sea. One of them is the husband, who is revived by fellow fishermen but suffers from amnesia. The wife, now caring for their infant, continues to return to the beach in anticipation of his recovery and return. As time passes, the child matures, and she and her mother maintain their visits to the shoreline. The daughter later marries a young fisherman. The mother, now elderly, continues her solitary visits to the beach. During a subsequent trip to sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Two Brothers (film)
''The Two Brothers'' is a 1910 American silent short Western film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast See also * List of American films of 1910 A list of American films released in 1910. See also * 1910 in the United States References External links 1910 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1910 1910 Films A film, also known as a ... References External links * 1910 films 1910 short films 1910 Western (genre) films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films Biograph Company films Short films directed by D. W. Griffith Silent American Western (genre) short films Surviving American silent films English-language Western (genre) short films {{1910s-US-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman From Mellon's
''The Woman from Mellon's'' is a 1910 silent short film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Mary Pickford and Billy Quirk. It was produced and distributed by the Biograph Company. It is preserved in the Library of Congress collection. Cast See also * List of American films of 1910 A list of American films released in 1910. See also * 1910 in the United States References External links 1910 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1910 1910 Films A film, also known as a ... References External links * 1910 films 1910 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films American silent short films Biograph Company films English-language short films Short films directed by D. W. Griffith Surviving American silent films {{short-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rocky Road (film)
''The Rocky Road'' is a 1910 American short film, short silent film, silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Frank Powell. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art. Cast Plot This is the twisted tale of an alcoholic father who leaves his wife and daughter. The man's wife then becomes mentally ill and the daughter is adopted by a wealthy family. Years later that daughter meets a wealthy older man. They fall in love and are to be married. On the day of their wedding, the mother shows up and reveals that the daughter was about to marry her own father. See also * List of American films of 1910 References External links * 1910 films 1910 drama films 1910 short films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films Biograph Company films English-language drama short films Short films directed by D. W. Griffith Silent American drama short films Surviving Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Day After (1909 Film)
''The Day After'' is a 1909 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Frank Powell, and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress. Plot Mr. and Mrs. Hilton decided to give a big New Year's Eve party. They both agree to control their drinking, but as the guests arrive and the party continues, both get drunk. The next day, Mr. Hilton, feeling guilty for being weak, fears to confront his wife, until he finds out she was guilty as well. Cast See also * List of American films of 1909 This is a list of American films released in 1909. See also * 1909 in the United States References External links 1909 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1909 1909 Films A film, also known a ... References External links * 1909 films 1909 drama films 1909 short films 1900s American films 1900s English-language films American black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Save Her Soul
''To Save Her Soul'' is a 1909 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Mary Pickford. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where many early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based at the start of the 20th century. Cast Plot Agnes, a singer found in a small country church, is lured to the big city where she finds fame. A member of the clergy, from the church where she was found, goes to the city to hear her sing. He sees that she is being tempted by sin and threatens to kill her if she does not return to his church. This causes her to reevaluate her life and she eventually does return to her small town. See also * D. W. Griffith filmography * Mary Pickford filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the filmography for Blanche Sweet. According to the Internet Movie Database, Sweet appeared in 161 films between 1909 in film, 1909 and 1959 in film, 1959. ---- Biograph (1909–1914) Blanch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Little Italy
''In Little Italy'' is a 1909 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Plot Marie has two lovely men pursuing her. She decides to reject Tony and accept Victor as her new sweetheart. Tony, frustrated and jealous of Marie's decision, stabs Victor, but later he discovers that Victor was still alive and decides to break into Marie's house, where Victor is convalescing, to finish the job. Cast See also * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the filmography for Blanche Sweet. According to the Internet Movie Database, Sweet appeared in 161 films between 1909 in film, 1909 and 1959 in film, 1959. ---- Biograph (1909–1914) Blanche Sweet started working at Biog ... References External links * 1909 films Biograph Company films American black-and-white films 1909 drama films Short films directed by D. W. Griffith 1909 short films Silent American drama short films Films with screenplays by Frank E. Wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
