|
Hugh Ford (director)
Hugh Ford (February 5, 1868 – 1952) was an American film director and screenwriter. He directed or co-directed 31 films between 1913 and 1921. He also wrote for 19 films between 1913 and 1920. He started his career as co-director of ''The Prisoner of Zenda'' in 1913. Filmography Director * '' The Prisoner of Zenda'' (1913) co-director * '' Such a Little Queen'' (1914) co-director * ''The Crucible'' (1914) co-director * '' The Morals of Marcus'' (1915) * ''Niobe'' (1915) * '' When We Were Twenty-One'' (1915) * '' Sold'' (1915) * ''Poor Schmaltz'' (1915) * '' The White Pearl'' (1915) * '' Zaza'' (1915) * '' Bella Donna'' (1915) * ''The Prince and the Pauper'' (1915) co-director * '' Lydia Gilmore'' (1915) co-director * '' The Eternal City'' (1915) co-director * '' The Woman in the Case'' (1916) * '' Sleeping Fires'' (1917) * '' The Slave Market'' (1917) * '' Seven Keys to Baldpate'' (1917) * '' Sapho'' (1917) * '' Mrs. Dane's Defense'' (1918) * '' The Danger Mark'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Eternal City (1915 Film)
''The Eternal City'' is a 1915 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Hugh Ford (director), Hugh Ford and Edwin S. Porter, produced by Adolph Zukor. The movie stars Pauline Frederick in her debut film role, The production is based upon the 1901 novel and 1902 Broadway play of the same name by Hall Caine that starred Viola Allen and Frederic De Belleville. Much of ''The Eternal City'' was shot on location in England and Italy before being interrupted by the start of the Great War. The film was released through the specially created Select Film Booking Agency for the Famous Players Film Company. ''The Eternal City'' is now considered Lost film, lost. It was remade The Eternal City (1923 film), in 1923, directed by George Fitzmaurice and starring Barbara La Marr, Bert Lytell, and Lionel Barrymore. Plot The wife of Leone, a member of the Papal Guard, believing herself to have been deserted, leaves her young son David with the Sisters of Charity and commits suicide. Litt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Call Of Youth
''The Call of Youth'' is a 1921 British short romance film directed by Hugh Ford. Alfred Hitchcock is credited as a title designer. The film is now lost. It was made at Islington Studios by the British subsidiary of the American company Famous Players–Lasky. Cast * Mary Glynne as Betty Overton * Marjorie Hume as Joan Lawton * Jack Hobbs as Hubert Richmond * Malcolm Cherry as James Agar * Ben Webster as Mark Lawton * Gertrude Sterroll as Mrs. Lawton * Victor Humphrey as Peter Hoskins * John Peachey as Dr. Michaelson * Ralph Foster as Minister See also * Alfred Hitchcock filmography Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980) was an English director and filmmaker. Popularly known as the "Master of Suspense" for his use of innovative film techniques in thrillers, Hitchcock started his career in the British film industry as a title design ... References External links * 1921 films 1920s romance films 1921 short films 1921 lost films British silent short films British bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Rose's Daughter
''Lady Rose's Daughter'' is a 1920 American silent drama film starring Elsie Ferguson and David Powell with directing being from Hugh Ford. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky and released through Paramount Pictures. The film was based on a stage play performed in 1903 on Broadway. Both the film and the play were based on the famous 1903 novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward. The actress Ida Waterman had appeared in the original 1903 Broadway play. As with most of Elsie Ferguson's silent films, it is now considered to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, granddaughter and daughter of two matrimonial insurgents, Julie Le Breton (Ferguson) has a bar sinister heritage to perpetually battle. In the position of secretary to her haughty aunt of wealth and social position, Lady Henry (Waterman) she obtains a popularity distasteful to the latter, particularly as it includes the affections of Lord Delafield (Herbert). He persists in defiance of her wishes and in his love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His House In Order (1920 Film)
''His House in Order'' is a 1920 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Hugh Ford and starred Elsie Ferguson. It is based on a 1906 West End play by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero which also played in New York where it starred John Drew and Margaret Illington. The story was filmed again in the United Kingdom in 1928 and also titled '' House in Order''. Plot As described in a film magazine, young impulsive Englishwoman Nina Graham (Ferguson), left penniless by the death of her father, takes a position as governess in the home of Filmer Jesson (Herbert), M.P. Filmer's wife Annabelle (Steele) is killed in an accident, and Nina learns that Annabelle had been carrying on an affair with an army officer. Later Nina and Filmer marry, but she is harassed by his constant references to his departed wife. His discovery that Annabelle was not the paragon he thought she was unnerves him and he seeks solace in the lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civilian Clothes
''Civilian Clothes'' is a surviving 1920 American silent comedy film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It stars Thomas Meighan and was directed by Hugh Ford. This film is based on the 1919 Broadway play, ''Civilian Clothes'', by Thompson Buchanan. Thurston Hall played Meighan's part in the play. Plot As described in a film magazine, Florence Lanham (Mansfield), married in France while a Salvation Army worker to Captain Sam McGinnis (Meighan), returns to society life in America after receiving word that he was killed in battle. She keeps news of her wedding secret and permits the attentions of Billy Arkwright (Hickman), an early lover. When McGinnis suddenly appears on the scene, clothed in startlingly bold habiliments, the Lanham stubbornness asserts itself. To impart upon her his own gospel of democracy, McGinnis obtains the place of a discharged butler in the Lanham household. With the help of a former Colonel and a lively young widow, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Mizzoura
''In Mizzoura'' is a lost 1919 American silent Western film starring Robert Warwick and directed by Hugh Ford. This film is based on the 1890s stage play ''In Mizzoura'' by Augustus Thomas. The play was previously filmed in 1914. Cast * Robert Warwick as Jim Radburn * Robert Cain as Robert Travers * Noah Beery as Jo Vernon * Eileen Percy as Kate Vernon * Monte Blue as Sam Fowler * Milla Davenport as Mrs. Vernon * Gertrude Short as Lisbeth Vernon * Hazel Brennon as Emily Radburn * Victor Potel as Dave * Robert Morris as Colonel Bollinger * William H. Brown as Bill Sarber * Taylor N. Duncan as Clarke (credited as Ted Duncan) * Guy Oliver George Guy Oliver (September 25, 1878 – September 1, 1932) was an American actor. He appeared in at least 189 silent film era motion pictures and 32 talkies in character roles between 1911 and 1931. His obituary gives him credit for at least ... as Esrom References External links * 1919 films 1919 Western (genre) films Englis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Service (1919 Film)
''Secret Service'' is a lost 1919 American silent American Civil War drama film starring Robert Warwick and directed by Hugh Ford. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Based on the play ''Secret Service'' by William Gillette (New York, 5 Oct 1896), it was remade as a talking picture by RKO in 1931. One of the story’s chief plot twists is referenced in the 1923 short story "Devil Cat", featuring Carroll John Daly’s hard boiled detective Race Williams. Cast *Robert Warwick as Major Lewis K. Dumont *Wanda Hawley as Edith Varney *Theodore Roberts as General Harrison Randolph *Edythe Chapman as Mrs. Varney *Raymond Hatton as Lt. Howard Varney *Casson Ferguson as Wilfred Varney *Robert Cain as Captain Henry Dumont *Irving Cummings as Benton Arrelsford *Guy Oliver as Jonas *Lillian Leighton as Martha *Stanley Wheatcroft as Lt. Maxwell (*Stanhope Wheatcroft) * Shirley Mason as Caroline Mitford Reception Variety's review was largely po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman Thou Gavest Me (film)
''The Woman Thou Gavest Me'' is a 1919 silent film directed by Hugh Ford and starring Jack Holt, Katherine MacDonald and Milton Sills. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed through Famous Players–Lasky and Paramount Pictures. The film is based on the 1913 controversial novel '' The Woman Thou Gavest Me'' by Hall Caine, adapted for the screen by Beulah Marie Dix. A song of the same name with words and music by Al Piantadosi promoted the film. Plot Daniel McNeill swears to take revenge on his landlord Lord Raa for the humiliation Raa had inflicted on him during his childhood. Years later, after making his fortune, McNeill buys Raa's castle and marries his young daughter, Mary to the profligate heir to the Raa title. The married couple leave on their honeymoon, but Mary lives with her husband in name only. Raa refuses to give her a divorce because he would lose all claim to the McNeil fortune. Mary meets Martin Conrad, an old sweetheart of hers. While Raa e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Danger Mark
''The Danger Mark'' is a lost 1918 American silent drama film directed by Hugh Ford and starring Elsie Ferguson. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is based on a play by Robert W. Chambers. Prior to the film's release, the play was published in "serial form and later issued as a book." Plot As described in a film magazine, Geraldine Seagrave (Ferguson), addicted to the drinking habit, becomes intoxicated the night of her debut and later, because of this condition, refuses the love of Duane Mallett (Hamilton). Jack Dysart (Kent), eager to recuperate his fallen fortunes, endeavors to win Geraldine but she, after learning that Duane's sister Sylvia (McCoy) loves Jack, cleverly arranges it so that Sylvia and Jack become engaged and then married. Duane, after finally persuades Geraldine to become engaged to him, comes to believe that she has been false and leaves a note stating that he will never return. The craving for alcohol almos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapho (1917 Film)
''Sapho'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Hugh Ford and written by Hugh Ford and Doty Hobart. The film stars Pauline Frederick, Frank Losee, John St. Polis, Pedro de Cordoba, and Thomas Meighan. It is based on the novel ''Sappho'' by Alphonse Daudet. The film was released on March 11, 1917, by Paramount Pictures. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Plot Beautiful and poor, Fanny tries to escape from a life of hardship and her drunkard father. She earns her living selling flowers but, one evening, while looking for customers in a restaurant, her beauty catches the attention of Caoudal, a famous sculptor who takes her as his model. Having become his mistress, the young woman begins to love that luxurious life. A poet, a friend of Caoudal and even more famous than him, is inspired by her for his poems. Greedy for success and admiration, Fanny also leaves her new lover, too old for her, for the young engraver Flamant. The latter, mad with love for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Keys To Baldpate (1917 Film)
''Seven Keys to Baldpate'' is a 1917 American silent mystery/thriller film produced by George M. Cohan and distributed by Artcraft Pictures, an affiliate of Paramount. The film is based on Cohan's 1913 play of the 1913 novel by Earl Derr Biggers. Cohan himself stars in this silent version along with Anna Q. Nilsson and Hedda Hopper, billed under her real name Elda Furry. One version of the play preceded this movie in Seven Keys to Baldpate (1916 film), 1916 and numerous versions followed in the succeeding decades such as the early RKO talkie starring Richard Dix (actor), Richard Dix. ''Seven Keys to Baldpate'' is an extant film with much home video availability. Plot As described in a film magazine, George Washington Magee (Cohan) bets a companion $5,000 that he can write a bestseller in twenty-four hours. He goes to an isolated summer hotel in the mountains, receives the only key to the place, and sets about his task. Soon he is interrupted by complications as guests arrive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
