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The Mischief Maker
''The Mischief Maker'' is a 1916 American silent comedy-drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring June Caprice, Harry Benham and John Reinhardt.Solomon p.236 Cast * June Caprice as Effie Marchand * Harry Benham as Al Tourney * John Reinhardt as Jules Gerard * Margaret Fielding as May Muprey * Inez Ranous as Madame Briand * Minnie Milne as Effie's Sister * Tom Brooke Thomas Brooke (born 1978) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Thick Kevin in ''The Boat That Rocked'' (2009), Bill Wiggins and Andy Apsted in the BBC One television series ''Sherlock'' and ''Bodyguard'' respectively ... as Henry Tourney * Nellie Slattery as Mrs. Marchand References Bibliography * Solomon, Aubrey. ''The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography''. McFarland, 2011. External links * 1916 films 1916 comedy-drama films Films directed by John G. Adolfi American silent feature films American black-and-white films Fox Film fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John G
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Minnie Milne
As a first name, Minnie is a feminine given name. It can be a diminutive (hypocorism) of Minerva, Winifred, Wilhelmina, Hermione, Mary, Miriam, Maria, Marie, Naomi, Miranda, Clementine or Amelia. It may refer to: People with the given name * Minnie Tittell Brune (1875–1974), American stage actress * Minnie Campbell (1862–1952), Canadian clubwoman, lecturer, and editor * Minnie D. Craig (1883–1966), American legislator and the first female speaker of a state House of Representatives (North Dakota) in the United States * Minnie Fisher Cunningham (1882–1964), suffrage politician and first executive secretary of the League of Women Voters * Minnie Devereaux (1891–1984), Canadian Cheyenne silent film actress * Minnie Dupree (1873–1947), American stage and film actress * Minnie Egener (1881–1938), American operatic mezzo-soprano * Minnie Evans (1892–1987), African-American folk artist * Minnie Maddern Fiske (1865–1932), leading American actress * Minnie Gentry (191 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910s English-language Films
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Film Films
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American Black-and-white Films
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American Silent Feature Films
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Films Directed By John G
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1916 Comedy-drama Films
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1916 Films
The year 1916 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Events * Charlie Chaplin signs for Mutual Film for a salary of $10,000 a week and a signing on fee of $150,000, making him one of the highest-paid people in the United States. * June 24 – Mary Pickford signs a contract for $10,000 a week plus profit participation, guaranteeing her over $1 million per year. * July 19 – Famous Players-Lasky is formed through a merger of Adolph Zukor's Famous Players Film Company and Jesse L. Lasky's Feature Play Company. Later in the year, they acquire distributor Paramount Pictures. * August 10 – The official British documentary propaganda film ''The Battle of the Somme'' is premièred in London. In the first six weeks of general release (from 20 August) 20 million people view it. * September 5 – Release of D. W. Griffith's epic film '' Intolerance: Love's Struggle Through the Ages'', starring Lillian Gish (as "The Eternal Motherhood") and Constance Talmadge (in two roles) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellie Slattery
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Tom Brooke (actor)
Thomas Brooke (born 1978) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Thick Kevin in ''The Boat That Rocked'' (2009), Bill Wiggins and Andy Apsted in the BBC One television series ''Sherlock'' and ''Bodyguard'' respectively, and Fiore in the AMC television series ''Preacher''. Early life He is the son of actor Paul Brooke. Brooke attended Alleyn's School in Dulwich, London and Hull University. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Career Brooke played Bill Wiggins in series 3 of BBC's '' Sherlock'', "Lame" Lothar Frey in season 3 of HBO's ''Game of Thrones'', and Fiore in AMC's ''Preacher''. In 2011 Brooke played the dimwitted Lee in Jez Butterworth's much garlanded play ''Jerusalem'' at The Royal Court theatre to great acclaim. The following year he reprised the role in the play's first West End run at The Apollo, and was soon after cast in the lead role of the National Theatre's revival of Arnold Wesker's ''The Kitchen'' to critica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inez Ranous
Inez Ranous (born Inez Marcel) was an actress of the stage and screen who was active during Hollywood's silent era. She was married for a time to pioneering actor/director William V. Ranous of Vitagraph. Biography Inez began acting at a young age, appearing first in plays and later in films. She often did her own stunts, and broke her ankle while jumping from a window on set. She married W.V. Ranous in New York City in 1912. Her husband died at their home in Santa Monica in 1915, and she continued to work through the end of the decade. Little is known of her life afterward. She was friends with actress Florence Lawrence. Selected filmography * ''The Burning Question'' (1919) * ''A Gay Old Dog'' (1919) * ''The Transgressor'' (1918) * ''Appearance of Evil'' (1918) * ''The Power and the Glory'' (1918) * '' The Victim'' (1917) * ''Unknown 274'' (1917) * ''The Small Town Girl'' (1917) * ''The Mischief Maker'' (1916) * ''Two Seats at the Opera'' (1916) * ''The Little Grey Mouse' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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