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Harry Agar Lyons
Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fifteen silent films collectively called ''The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu'', all filmed in 1923, followed by a 1924 series of eight additional Fu Manchu films under the title ''The Further Mysteries of Dr. Fu Manchu''. Lyons starred in the title role of all 23 movies (which ran about 20 –25 minutes each in length), all of which featured Fu's ongoing battle with his two British nemeses, Sir Nayland Smith (played by Fred Paul) and his assistant Dr. Petrie. Both series were produced by Oswald Stoll (see List of Stoll Pictures films), who had earlier produced a 1920 film version of Sax Rohmer's 1915 "Yellow Peril" novel, ''The Yellow Claw''. In spite of the many films in which Lyons played an Oriental character, the obviously British actor "put forth little ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cork (city)
Cork ( ; from , meaning 'marsh') is the second-largest city in Republic of Ireland, Ireland, the county town of County Cork, the largest city in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Munster and the List of settlements on the island of Ireland by population, third largest on the island of Ireland. At the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census, it had a population of 224,004. The city centre is an island between two channels of the River Lee (Ireland), River Lee which meet downstream at its eastern end, where the quays and Dock (maritime), docks along the river lead outwards towards Lough Mahon and Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Cork was founded in the 6th century as a monastic settlement, and was expanded by Vikings, Viking invaders around 915. Its charter was granted by John, King of England, Prince John in 1185 in Ireland, 1185. Cork city was once fully walled, and the remnants of the old medieval town centre can be found around South and North M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Knave Of Hearts (1919 Film)
''The Knave of Hearts'' is a 1919 British silent romance film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring James Knight, Evelyn Boucher and Harry Agar Lyons. Cast * James Knight as Lord Hillsdown * Evelyn Boucher as Peggy Malvern * Harry Agar Lyons as Earl of Brinmore * J. Edwards Barker as Oliver Slade * Arthur J. Mayne as Sir Guy * Adeline Hayden Coffin * Lottie Blackford Lottie Blackford (3 February 1881 – 30 December 1973) was an English actress of the silent era. Marylebone, London and died in Los Angeles, California, aged 92. She was also a theatre actress, sometimes of the burlesque genre. Partial fi ... * Nessie Blackford References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1919 films 1910s romance films British romance films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton British black-and-white films 1910s British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thoroughbred (1928 Film)
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed known for its use in horse racing. Thoroughbred may also refer to: Literature and films * Thoroughbred (series), ''Thoroughbred'' (series), a series of young-adult novels that revolves around equestrianism * The Thoroughbred (1916 film), ''The Thoroughbred'' (1916 film), an American silent drama film * The Thoroughbred (1928 film), ''The Thoroughbred'' (1928 film), a British silent sports film * The Thoroughbred (1930 film), ''The Thoroughbred'' (1930 film), an American sports drama film * Thoroughbred (film), ''Thoroughbred'' (film), a 1936 Australian race-horse drama * Thoroughbreds (1944 film), ''Thoroughbreds'' (1944 film), an American film * Thoroughbreds (2017 film), ''Thoroughbreds'' (2017 film), an American film Music * Thoroughbred (album), ''Thoroughbred'' (album), a 1976 album by Carole King, U.S. * Louisville Thoroughbreds, a men's chorus based in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Sports * The Thoroughbred Corp. a California-based Thoroug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry, King Of Navarre
''Henry, King of Navarre'' is a 1924 British silent historical film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Gladys Jennings and Henry Victor. It was based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas. Cast * Matheson Lang as Henry * Gladys Jennings as Marguerite de Valois * Henry Victor as Duc de Guise * Stella St. Audrie as Catherine de' Medici * Humberston Wright Humberston Wright (27 September 1876 – 1953), sometimes credited as Humberstone Wright or Humberston H. Wright, was a British film actor. Filmography * '' Trapped by the London Sharks'' (1916) * '' Thelma'' (1918) * '' The Secret Woman'' ... a Charles XI * Harry Agar Lyons as Pierre * Madame d'Esterre as Jeanne d'Albert References External links * 1920s historical films 1924 films British historical films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films based on French novels Films based on works by Alexandre Dumas Films directed by Maurice Elvey British black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prehistoric Man
''The Prehistoric Man'' is a 1924 British silent comedy film directed by A. E. Coleby and starring George Robey, Marie Blanche and H. Agar Lyons.Low p.127 Cast * George Robey as He-of-the Beetle Brow * Marie Blanche as She-of-the Permanent-Wave * H. Agar Lyons as He-of-the-Clutching-Hand * W. G. Saunders as He-of-the-Knotty-Joints * Johnny Butt John William H. Butt (3 April 1878 – June 1931) was an English film actor of the silent era. He was born in Bradford and died in North Bierley, West Yorkshire. Selected filmography * '' The Chimes'' (1914) * '' Far from the Madding Crowd'' ( ... as He-of-the-Cedar-Mop * Elsie Marriott-Watson as She-of-the-Tireless-Tongue * Laurie Leslie as He-of-the-Matted-Beaver References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1924 films 1924 comedy fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slaves Of Destiny
''Slaves of Destiny'' is a 1924 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Valia and Henry Victor. It is based on the 1899 novel '' Miranda of the Balcony'' by A.E.W. Mason. Cast * Matheson Lang as Luke Charnock * Valia as Miranda Warriner * Henry Victor as Ralph Warriner * Humberston Wright Humberston Wright (27 September 1876 – 1953), sometimes credited as Humberstone Wright or Humberston H. Wright, was a British film actor. Filmography * '' Trapped by the London Sharks'' (1916) * '' Thelma'' (1918) * '' The Secret Woman'' ... as Hassan * Harry Agar Lyons as Wilbrahim References External links * 1924 films British silent feature films 1924 drama films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey British black-and-white films Films based on British novels 1920s British films Silent British drama films Films based on works by A. E. W. Mason English-language drama films {{1920s-UK-film- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Arabian Night
''One Arabian Night'' is a 1923 British silent comedy film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring George Robey.Low p.127 It is based on the story of Aladdin. Cast * Aubrey Fitzgerald as Servant * Lionelle Howard as Aladdin * Julia Kean as Princess * H. Agar Lyons as Li-Pong * Edward O'Neill as Abanazar * George Robey as Widow Twan-Kee * Basil Saunders as Slave of the Lamp * W.G. Saunders as Emperor * Julie Suedo as Fairy of the Ring References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 197 External links * ''One Arabian Night (1923)''at the British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves filmmaking and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, ... En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Romany
''The Romany'' is a 1923 British silent adventure film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring Victor McLaglen, Irene Norman and Harvey Braban. Cast * Victor McLaglen Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen (10 December 1886 – 7 November 1959) was a British-American actor and boxer.Obituary '' Variety'', 11 November 1959, page 79. His film career spanned from the early 1920s through the 1950s, initially ... as The Chief * Irene Norman as Valia * Harvey Braban as Andrew MacDonald * Peggy Hathaway as Flora * Malcolm Tod as Robbie * Ida Fane as Zilla * Hugh E. Wright * Harry Agar Lyons * N. Watt-Phillips References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1923 films 1923 adventure films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton British black-and-white films 1920s British films Silent British adve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melody Of Death
''Melody of Death'' is a 1922 British silent crime film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring Philip Anthony, Enid R. Reed and Dick Sutherd.Low p.410 It is an adaptation of the 1915 novel '' The Melody of Death'' by Edgar Wallace. Cast * Philip Anthony as Gilbert Standerton * Enid R. Reed as Enid Cathcart * Dick Sutherd as George Wallis * H. Agar Lyons as Sir John Standerton * Frank Petley * Hetta Bartlett Hetta Bartlett (1 May 1877 – May 1947) was an English stage and film actress whose career spanned both the West End of London, West End and Broadway theatre, Broadway. She is known for Sonia (1921), The Lady of the Lake (1928) and Honour in ... as Mrs Cathcart * Bob Vallis References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. * Low, Rachael. ''The History of the British Film 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1922 films 1922 crime films British crime f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The River Of Stars (film)
''The River of Stars'' is a 1921 British silent adventure film directed by Floyd Martin Thornton and starring Teddy Arundell, Harry Agar Lyons and Faith Bevan. It was based on the 1913 novel '' The River of Stars'' by Edgar Wallace featuring Commissioner Sanders. Cast * Teddy Arundell as Augustus Lambaire * Harry Agar Lyons Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fifteen silent ... as Commissioner Sanders * Faith Bevan as Cynthia Sutton * Philip Anthony as John Amber * Dalton Somers as Cornelius J. Whitney * Fred Thatcher as Frances Sutton * J. Edwards Barker as Insp. Fells * Ronald Power as Mr. Sutton References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1921 films 1921 adventure films British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frailty (1921 Film)
''Frailty'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by F. Martin Thornton and starring Madge Stuart, Rowland Myles and Sydney Lewis Ransome.Goble p.485 Cast * Madge Stuart as Diana * Rowland Myles as Charles Ley * Sydney Lewis Ransome as Beverly Dacre * Paulette del Baye as Felice Ley * H. Agar Lyons Harry Agar Lyons (1 April 1878 – 1944) was an Irish-born British actor. He was born in Cork (city), Cork, Ireland in 1878 and died in Wandsworth, London, England in 1944 at age 72. Lyons is best known for playing Fu Manchu in a series of fi ... as Harman * J. Edwards Barker as Partner * Mrs. Gerald as Marie Ley References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton Films based on British novels Stoll Pictures films Films set in England B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Latimer, Nun
''Mary Latimer, Nun'' is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by Bert Haldane and starring Malvina Longfellow, Warwick Ward and Ethel Fisher. The film is based on a novel by Eve Elwen.Goble p.146 The screenplay concerns a girl from the slums who marries the son of an aristocrat. Plot summary A girl from the slums marries the son of an aristocrat. When he abandons her, she makes a living as a music hall performer. Cast * Malvina Longfellow as Mary Latimer * Warwick Ward as Alfred Pierpoint * Ethel Fisher as Clarice * George Foley as Sam Tubbs * H. Agar Lyons as Lord Pierpoint * Moore Marriott as Dickey Stubbs * Laurence Tessier * Minnie Rayner Minnie Rayner (2 May 1869 – 13 December 1941) was a British stage and film actress. In 1889, while in Cape Colony, she acted in the comic opera '' Falka'' as Edwige, the fiery Gipsey girl and sister of the brigand chief. The play was stage ... References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
