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Margaret Mann
Margaret Mann (4 April 1868 – 4 February 1941, in Los Angeles, California), was a Scottish-American actress. Early years Mann was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, one of 10 children in her family. The family moved to South Africa when she was 12 years old. She worked at a variety of jobs, including being a dressmaker. Her first involvement with acting came when she was 50 years old, portraying Martha Washington in a pageant. Career Mann worked as an extra in films for 10 years, primarily at Universal and Triangle studios. She starred in a number of major silent films such as '' Black Beauty'' in 1921 and played the lead role in John Ford's 1928 drama '' Four Sons'', one of John Wayne's first films. She often played kind-hearted or suffering motherly roles. With the advent of sound films her roles got notably smaller and she was often uncredited. She portrayed the kindly grandmother Mrs. Mack in two ''Our Gang'' comedies in 1931. She also played bit parts in movies like ''Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aberdeen
Aberdeen ( ; ; ) is a port city in North East Scotland, and is the List of towns and cities in Scotland by population, third most populous Cities of Scotland, Scottish city. Historically, Aberdeen was within the historic county of Aberdeenshire (historic), Aberdeenshire, but is now separate from the council area of Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen City Council is one of Scotland's 32 Local government in Scotland, local authorities (commonly referred to as ''councils''). Aberdeen has a population of for the main urban area and for the wider List of towns and cities in Scotland by population#Settlements, settlement including outlying localities, making it the United Kingdom's List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, 39th most populous built-up area. Aberdeen has a long, sandy coastline and features an oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters. Aberdeen received royal burgh status from David I of Scotland (1124–1153), which transformed the city economically. The tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankenstein (1931 Film)
''Frankenstein'' is a 1931 American Gothic film, Gothic Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code Science fiction film, science fiction horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel ''Frankenstein, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus''. The Webling play was adapted by John L. Balderston and the screenplay written by Francis Edward Faragoh and Garrett Fort, with uncredited contributions from Robert Florey and John Russell (screenwriter), John Russell. ''Frankenstein'' stars Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein (Victor Frankenstein in the novel), an obsessed scientist who digs up corpses with his assistant in order to assemble a living being from body parts. The resulting creature, often known as Frankenstein's monster, is portrayed by Boris Karloff. The makeup for the monster was provided by Jack Pierce (makeup artist), Jack Pierce. Alongside Clive and Karloff, the film's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Write Letters
''Don't Write Letters'' is a 1922 American silent comedy-drama film directed by George D. Baker and starring Gareth Hughes, Bartine Burkett, and Herbert Heyes.Berman p. 150 Plot As described in a film magazine, the film begins with a well-drawn cartoon of an early man carving his love letters on stone and the effect of getting slapped on the head with one, and of a medieval scene where Romeo brings the wrath of Juliet's father when he writes love letters to her and slips them over the balcony. Robert "Babby" Jenks (Hughes) is a department store clerk who pictures himself a hero in love with a beautiful girl. When he enlists to fight in World War I he is handicapped by his small size and consigned to the mess tent. He orders a blouse from the supply room and, as a joke by his friends, is given one a size 44 instead of his size 34. While kicking about in disgust, he finds a letter in its pocket written by a young woman in the shirt factory who asks the "big guy" who gets it to w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Call Of Home
''The Call of Home'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Léon Bary, Irene Rich and Ramsey Wallace. Plot The movie features flood scenes filmed in the Colorado river region. January 21, 1922 Cast * as Alan Wayne * as Alix Lansing * as Gerry Lansing * |
The New Disciple
''The New Disciple'' is a 1921 American silent film directed by Ollie Sellers and produced by labor organization the Federal Film Corporation in Seattle, Washington. It was the most widely viewed labor film of this period, with over one million viewers in the year of its release. The film featured Alfred Allen, Norris Johnson, and Pell Trenton. The silent film included titles from Woodrow Wilson's 1913 '' New Freedom'' and told the story of a war veteran and a corrupt capitalist war profiteer. Ollie Sellers directed the anti-open shop film which was an indictment of the American plan. Promotions for the film called for union members to "wait" on their film exchanges to show the film. Film production was supervised by John Arthur Nelson who wrote the story which was published at the same time. William Piggott wrote the screenplay. The film was made in Los Angeles. Plot Cast *Pell Trenton *Margaret Mann * Alfred Allen *Norris Johnson *Walt Whitman Walter Whitman Jr. (; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Millionaire (1921 Film)
''The Millionaire'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Herbert Rawlinson, Bert Roach and William Courtright.Parish & Pitts p.76 Plot Cast * Herbert Rawlinson as Jack Norman * Bert Roach as Bobo Harmsworth * William Courtright as Simon Fisher * Verne Winter as Jimmy * Lillian Rich as Kate Blair * Margaret Mann as Grandmother * Frederick Vroom as Delmar * Mary Huntress as Mrs. Clever * Doris Pawn Doris Pawn (born Doris Alice Pahn; December 29, 1894 – March 30, 1988) was an American silent era film actress. Early life Born and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, Pawn spent her vacations on the ranch of an uncle. There, she learned to ri ... as Marion Culbreth * E. Alyn Warren as Evers References Bibliography * James Robert Parish & Michael R. Pitts. ''Film directors: a guide to their American films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * 1921 films 1921 drama films 1920s American films 1920s English-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desert Blossoms
''Desert Blossoms'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Arthur Rosson and starring William Russell, Helen Ferguson and Wilbur Higby. Plot Cast * William Russell as Stephen Brent *Helen Ferguson as Mary Ralston *Wilbur Higby as James Thornton *Willis Robards as Henry Ralston *Margaret Mann as Mrs. Thornton * Dulcie Cooper as Lucy Thornton *Charles Spere as Bert Thornton *Gerald Pring Gerald Pring (1888–1970) was a British stage and film actor. He played a number of supporting roles in British and American films during the silent and sound eras. In 1930 he appeared in the West End in the comedy '' Almost a Honeymoon''.Wea ... as Mr. Joyce References External links * 1921 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Fox Film films Films directed by Arthur Rosson 1920s American films English-language drama films {{1920s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Smart Sex
''The Smart Sex'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Fred LeRoy Granville and starring Eva Novak, Frank Braidwood and Margaret Mann.Munden p.734 Plot Cast * Eva Novak as Rose * Frank Braidwood as Guy * Geoffrey Webb as Fred * Mayre Hall as Edith * C. Norman Hammond as Mr. Vaughn * Dorothy Hagan as Mrs. Vaughn * Calvert Carter as Mr. Haskins * Margaret Mann Margaret Mann (4 April 1868 – 4 February 1941, in Los Angeles, California), was a Scottish-American actress. Early years Mann was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, one of 10 children in her family. The family moved to South Africa when she was 12 ... as Mrs. Haskins * Jim O'Neill as Danny * Evelyn McCoy as Dorothy References Bibliography * Connelly, Robert B. ''The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2''. December Press, 1998. * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man, Woman & Marriage
''Man, Woman & Marriage'' is a 1921 American silent drama film produced and directed by Allen Holubar and starring Dorothy Phillips. It was released through Associated First National Pictures. It is also known under the title ''Man-Woman-Marriage''. Plot Cast *Dorothy Phillips as Victoria * Ralph Lewis as The Father *Margaret Mann as The Mother * James Kirkwood as David Courtney *Robert Cain as Bruce Schuyler * J. Barney Sherry as Henshaw *Shannon Day as Bobo *Frances Parks as Milly *Emily Chichester as Jerry ''unbilled'' *Bernice Gevurtz (uncredited) * Robert Livingston (uncredited) *Ramon Novarro as Dancer (uncredited) * Derelys Perdue (uncredited) Production The film attracted publicity in 1920, months before its release, because 160 of the extras in its battle scene filed injury reports with California's State Industrial Commission on September 14, 1920. Reportedly, nine of the participants were hospitalized after being hurt during the filming near Chatsworth, Californi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once To Every Woman (1920 Film)
''Once to Every Woman'' is a 1920 American silent drama film starring Dorothy Phillips, directed by Allen Holubar and released by Universal Pictures under the name Jewel Production. Supporting actors include Margaret Mann and a then-unknown Rudolph Valentino. It was re-released in 1922 after Valentino's increased popularity. It is now a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, under the patronage of Mrs. Thorndyke (Wise), who recognizes that her protege has a voice, selfish and pampered Aurora Meredith (Phillips) leaves her family and rustic lover Phineas Schudder (Anderson) in the little village of Pleasanton to take up a singing career. After three years of study in Italy her patroness dies so Aurora, without funds to pay for her last year of study, accepts aid from an Italian youth, Juliantimo (Valentino). After her first triumph he threatens to kill himself if she refuses to marry him, so to avoid him Aurora accepts an offer to appear in New York City. There she meet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Of Humanity
''The Heart of Humanity'' is a 1918 American silent war propaganda film produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Allen Holubar. The film stars Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, and Erich von Stroheim. Overview The film "follows the general theme and construction of the D. W. Griffith film '' Hearts of the World'' and, in places, parallels tsplot". The film was made toward the end of World War I and is known for showcasing von Stroheim as a lecherous ' Hun'. Cast * Dorothy Phillips - Nanette * William Stowell - John Patricia * Robert Anderson - Paul Patricia * Walt Whitman - Father Michael * Margaret Mann - Widow Patricia * Erich von Stroheim - Eric von Eberhard * Lloyd Hughes - Jules Patricia * Frank Braidwood - Maurice Patricia * George Hackathorne - Louis Patricia * Pat O'Malley - Clancy * William Welsh - Prussian Officer * Lieutenant Smith - Canadian Officer * Joseph W. Girard - Canadian Colonel * Valerie Germonprez - Red Cross Ambulance driver * Gloria Joy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases involving Cell growth#Disorders, abnormal cell growth with the potential to Invasion (cancer), invade or Metastasis, spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible Signs and symptoms of cancer, signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in defecation, bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. List of cancer types, Over 100 types of cancers affect humans. Tobacco use is the cause of about 22% of cancer deaths. Another 10% are due to obesity, poor Diet (nutrition), diet, sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity or Alcohol abuse, excessive alcohol consumption. Other factors include certain infections, exposure to ionizing radiation, and environmental pollutants. infectious causes of cancer, Infection with specific viruses, bacteria and parasites is an environmental factor cau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
