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Jack J. Clark
Jack J. Clark (September 23, 1879 – April 12, 1947) was an American director and actor of the early motion picture industry. Biography Clark was born on September 23, 1879, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was persuaded to enter motion pictures in 1907 by Sidney Olcott of the New York-based Kalem Company, Kalem Studios during the silent film era. Clark traveled through 24 countries with the film company becoming one of the first American film stars to film on foreign location. While in the Holy Land, Kalem Studios produced the first Passion Play, passion play, ''From the Manger to the Cross'', casting Jack Clark as John the Apostle. Clark and co-star Gene Gauntier were married during the filming, in 1912. They divorced in 1918. During a three-year leave from the film industry in the early 1920s, Jack was instructor of dramatic arts at Villanova University. He organized a dramatic workshop and produced the mystical play ''Vision''. About the same time he staged a pageant, ''Chari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia
Philadelphia ( ), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania, most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the List of United States cities by population, sixth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The city is the urban core of the Philadelphia metropolitan area (sometimes called the Delaware Valley), the nation's Metropolitan statistical area, seventh-largest metropolitan area and ninth-largest combined statistical area with 6.245 million residents and 7.379 million residents, respectively. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Americans, English Quakers, Quaker and advocate of Freedom of religion, religious freedom, and served as the capital of the Colonial history of the United States, colonial era Province of Pennsylvania. It then played a historic and vital role during the American Revolution and American Revolutionary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shaughraun
''The Shaughraun'' is a melodramatic Play (theatre), play written by Irish people, Irish playwright Dion Boucicault. It was first performed at Wallack's Theatre, New York City, New York, on 14 November 1874. Dion Boucicault played Conn in the original production. The play was a huge success, making half a million dollars for Boucicault. Plot Robert Ffolliott, fiancé of Arte O'Neale, has returned to Ireland after escaping from transportation to Australia. He was in part sent as a result of Kinchela's desire for ownership of the O’Neale property. However, two things stand in Kinchela's way: a curse on the property that brings death to all inhabitants that are not a part of certain Irish gentry families (Arte O’Neale being from one of said families), and the engagement of Robert to Arte. Kinchela thus conspires with police informant Harvey Duff to have Robert arrested as a Fenian fugitive, and sent on a ship to Australia. However the true nature of Robert’s possible Fenian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A War Time Escape
''A War Time Escape'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Robert Vignola in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier * Jack J. Clark * Robert Vignola Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville ( ) is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of North Florida, northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, Florida, Duval County, with which the City of Jacksonv ..., Florida. External links * ''A War Time Escape''website dedicated to Sidney Olcott 1911 films Silent American drama short films Films set in Florida Films shot in Jacksonville, Florida Short films directed by Sidney Olcott 1911 short films 1911 drama films American black-and-white films 1910s American films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailor Jack's Reformation
''Sailor Jack's Reformation'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and JP McGowan in the leading role. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Captain Agnes * Jack J. Clark Jack J. Clark (September 23, 1879 – April 12, 1947) was an American director and actor of the early motion picture industry. Biography Clark was born on September 23, 1879, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was persuaded to enter motion pictures ... - Lieutenant Landers * JP McGowan - Sailor Jack External links * ''Sailor Jack's Reformation''website dedicated to Sidney Olcott 1911 films Silent American drama short films Films set in Florida Films shot in Jacksonville, Florida Short films directed by Sidney Olcott 1911 short films 1911 drama films American black-and-white films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language drama short films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmother's War Story
''Grandmother's War Story'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark. Cast * Gene Gauntier - * Jack J. Clark - Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville ( ) is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of North Florida, northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, Florida, Duval County, with which the City of Jacksonv ..., Florida. External links * ''Grandmother's War Story''website dedicated to Sidney Olcott 1911 films Silent American drama short films Films set in Florida Films shot in Jacksonville, Florida Short films directed by Sidney Olcott 1910 short films 1910 drama films 1910 films American black-and-white films 1911 drama films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Sister (1911 Film)
''The Little Sister'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Robert Vignola and Jack J. Clark. Plot Cast * Gene Gauntier * Robert Vignola * Jack J. Clark Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville ( ) is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of North Florida, northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, Florida, Duval County, with which the City of Jacksonv ..., Florida. Reception ''The Film Index'' wrote that it was a pleasing comedy drama and throughout this picture will be found a number of most delightful scenes, beautiful in composition and photography. Especially pretty is the ballroom scene. As the little sister, Miss Gene Gauntier is delicious, appearing to better advantage, possibly than has been her good fortune to appear in many of the pictures which she has been featured. References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Chum's Brother
''Her Chum's Brother'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Robert Vignola in the leading roles. Cast * Gene Gauntier - * Jack J. Clark - * Robert Vignola - Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville Jacksonville ( ) is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of North Florida, northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, Florida, Duval County, with which the City of Jacksonv ..., Florida. External links * ''Her Chum's Brother''website dedicated to Sidney Olcott 1910 films Silent American drama short films Films set in Florida Films shot in Jacksonville, Florida Short films directed by Sidney Olcott 1910 short films 1910 drama films American black-and-white films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language drama short films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Love Of An Enemy
''For Love of an Enemy'' is a one-reel 1911 American motion picture produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott. A war story detailing the adventures and the love affair of a Union spy in the Confederate lines. Cast * Jack J. Clark - Confederate Spy * Gene Gauntier - Hallie Coburn * JP McGowan - Production notes The film was shot at Jacksonville Fla. A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at Eye Film Institute (Amsterdam) Bibliography *The Bioscope, 1911, February. * The Film Index, Vol VII, n°1, p 1; p 21; p 24. * The Moving Picture World, Vol 8, p 97; p 144. * The New York Dramatic Mirror, 1911, January 18, p 30. References External links * ''For Love of an Enemy''website dedicated to Sidney OlcottFilmat YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Lovers Part
''When Lovers Part'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark, Robert Vignola and JP McGowan in the leading roles. A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at Eye Film Institute (Amsterdam). Plot In the Antebellum South, Nell is banned from seeing her lover by her father. They decide to elope, but their plans are thwarted by the father. When the American Civil War begins both Nell's father and former lover enlist the Confederate Army. Nell's father returns and her lover is traumatized and matured by the war, and at her father's funeral Nell finally accepts his hand in marriage. Cast * Gene Gauntier - Nell * Jack J. Clark - * Robert Vignola - Back servant * JP McGowan - Nell's father Production notes The film was shot in Jacksonville, Florida. References External links *''American Film Institute Catalog''website dedicated to Sidney OlcottFilmat YouTube YouTube is an American social m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Conspiracy Of Pontiac
''The Conspiracy of Pontiac'' is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Robert Vignola and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. It is a story of the Indian war after the conquest of Canada. A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at Eye Film Institute (Amsterdam). Cast * Gene Gauntier as Indian Girl * Robert G. Vignola * Jack J. Clark as Major Gladwynn * Arthur Donaldson as Indian chief External links * ''The Conspiracy of Pontiac''website dedicated to Sidney OlcottFilmat YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in ... 1910 films Silent American drama short films Films set in Canada Short films directed by Sidney Olcott 1910 short films 1910 drama films American black-and-white films 1910s Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newspapers
A newspaper is a Periodical literature, periodical publication containing written News, information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background. Newspapers can cover a wide variety of fields such as politics, business, sports, art, and science. They often include materials such as opinion columns, weather forecasts, reviews of local services, Obituary, obituaries, birth notices, crosswords, editorial cartoons, comic strips, and advice columns. Most newspapers are businesses, and they pay their expenses with a mixture of Subscription business model, subscription revenue, Newsagent's shop, newsstand sales, and advertising revenue. The journalism organizations that publish newspapers are themselves often Metonymy, metonymically called newspapers. Newspapers have traditionally been published Printing, in print (usually on cheap, low-grade paper called newsprint). However, today most newspapers are also Electronic publishing, published on webs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Hollywood, sometimes informally called Tinseltown, is a List of districts and neighborhoods in Los Angeles, neighborhood and district in the Central Los Angeles, central region of Los Angeles County, California, within the city of Los Angeles. Its name has become synonymous with the Cinema of the United States, U.S. film industry and the people associated with it. Many notable film studios such as Sony Pictures, Walt Disney Studios (division), Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures are located in or near Hollywood. Hollywood was incorporated as a municipality in 1903. The North Hollywood, Los Angeles, northern and East Hollywood, Los Angeles, eastern parts of the neighborhood were Merger (politics), consolidated with the City of Los Angeles in 1910. Soon thereafter, the prominent film industry migrated to the area. History Initial development H. J. Whitley, a real estate developer, arranged to buy the E.C. Hurd ranch. Whitley shared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
