Vic Potel

	Vic Potel Victor Potel (October 12, 1889 – March 8, 1947) was an American film character actor who began in the silent era and appeared in more than 430 films in his 38-year career. Career Victor Potel was born in Lafayette, Indiana in 1889, and his acting career goes back almost to the beginning of the commercial film industry in the United States. He made his first silent film in 1910, a comedy short filmed in Chicago by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company called ''A Dog on Business''. Potel continued to make films for Essanay, appearing in dozens of films every year, including most of the Broncho Billy series, and played a character called "Slippery Slim" in 80 movies. He also appeared in Universal Pictures' "Snakeville" series.Erickson, HaBiography (Allmovie)/ref> Potel's first talking picture was ''Melody of Love'', starring Walter Pidgeon, made for Universal in 1928, and in the sound era he continued to work continuously and constantly, playing small parts and sometimes uncr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paradise Island (film) ''Paradise Island'' is a 1930 American pre-Code adventure film directed by Bert Glennon and starring Kenneth Harlan, Marceline Day, and Tom Santschi.Pitts p. 415 Plot Cast * Kenneth Harlan as Jim Thorne * Marceline Day as Ellen Bradford * Tom Santschi as Dutch Mike Lutze * Paul Hurst as Beauty * Betty Boyd as Poppi * Victor Potel as Swede * Gladden James Gladden James (February 26, 1888 – August 28, 1948) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1911 and 1946. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and died in Hollywood, California, from leukemia. Family In 1914 h ... as Roy Armstrong * Will Stanton as Limey References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * * 1930 films 1930 adventure films American adventure films Films directed by Bert Glennon Films set in O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alkali Ike's Auto ''Alkali Ike's Auto'' is a 1911 American silent short comedy film directed by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson. The film is the first in the " Alkali Ike" series. Cast * Augustus Carney as Alkali Ike * Harry Todd as Mustang Pete * Margaret Joslin as Betty Brown * Arthur Mackley as Man in Apron * Victor Potel * John B. O'Brien * Fred Church Preservation Also preserved in the Library of Congress collection.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress''(<-book title) p.4 c.1978 See also * List of American films of 1911 * 1911 in film The year 1911 in film involved some significant events. __TOC_ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bob Hampton Of Placer ''Bob Hampton of Placer'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Marshall Neilan and written by Marion Fairfax. It is based on the 1910 novel ''Bob Hampton of Placer'' by Randall Parrish. The film stars James Kirkwood Sr., Wesley Barry, Marjorie Daw, Pat O'Malley, Noah Beery Sr., and Frank Leigh. The film was released on May 1, 1921, by Associated First National Pictures. Cast * James Kirkwood Sr. as Bob Hampton Wesley Barry as Dick Marjorie Daw as The Kid * Pat O'Malley as Lt. Brant Noah Beery Sr. as Red Slavin Frank Leigh as Silent Murphy * T. D. Crittenden as Gen. Custer * Tom Gallery as Rev. Wyncoop * Priscilla Bonner as Schoolteacher * Charles West as Maj. Brant Bert Sprotte as Sheriff Carrie Clark Ward as Housekeeper Victor Potel Victor Potel (October 12, 1889 – March 8, 1947) was an American film character actor who began in the silent era and appeared in more than 430 films in his 38-year career. Career Victor Potel was born in Lafay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Billions (film) ''Billions'' is a lost 1920 American silent comedy film produced by and starring Alla Nazimova and distributed by Metro Pictures. Ray Smallwood directed. It is based on a French play, ''L'Homme riche'', by Jean Jose Frappa and Henry Dupuy-Mazuel.''The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20'' published by The American Film Institute, c.1988 Plot Cast Alla Nazimova - Princess Triloff Charles Bryant - Krakerfeller / Owen Carey William J. Irving - Frank Manners Victor Potel - Pushkin * John Steppling - Isaac Colben * Marian Skinner - Mrs. Colben Emmett King Emmett Carleton King (May 31, 1865 – April 21, 1953) was an American actor of the stage and screen. Biography King began his acting career on stage. His first Broadway appearance was in 1899, in the farce, ''The Father of His Country'', which ... - John Blanchard Eugene H. Klum - The Bellboy References External links allmovie/synopsis; ''Billions'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Heart Of A Child (1920 Film) ''The Heart of a Child'' is a lost 1920 silent film drama directed by Ray Smallwood with Alla Nazimova as star. It was scripted by Charles Bryant, Nazimova's husband and co-star. Metro Pictures distributed. Plot Cast Alla Nazimova - Sally Snape Charles Bryant - Lord Kidderminster Ray Thompson - Johnny Doone Nell Newman - Mary Murray Victor Potel - Charley Peastone Eugene Klum - Alf Stevens Claire DuBrey - Lady Dorothea Jane Sterling - Lady Fortive * William Irving - Perry Myrtle Rishell - Miss Blaine Joseph Kilgour Joseph Kilgour (11 July 1863 – 21 April 1933) was a Canadian actor of the silent film era. He was a well-known veteran stage actor in Broadway theatre before entering silent films. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1909 and 1926. Kil ... - Lord Fortive Rafael Icardo - Bit role References External links Moving Picture World cover 1920 films American silent feature films Lost American drama films American black-and-white films Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mary's Ankle ''Mary's Ankle'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and written by Luther Reed based upon the play of the same name by May Tully. The film stars Douglas MacLean, Doris May, Victor Potel, Neal Burns, James Gordon, and Lizette Thorne. The film was released on February 29, 1920, by Paramount Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine, Dr. Arthur P. Hampton (MacLean), a struggling young physician, announces his marriage to a fictitious "Mary Jane Smith" in an effort to get his wealthy uncle George P. Hampton (Gordon) to give him and his two friends, a lawyer and a broker, sufficient funds to get them out of financial difficulties. He then finds himself in a difficult position when an injured young woman is brought to his office for treatment proves to be Mary Jane Smith (May) and his uncle appears to meet the bride. Mary consents to a temporary deception. Matters become complicated when the uncle insists on their accompanying him on a trip to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Water, Water, Everywhere ''Water, Water, Everywhere'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and written by Robert F. Hill. It is based on the 1912 novel ''Billy Fortune and the Hard Proposition'' by William Rheem Lighton. The film stars Will Rogers, Irene Rich, Rowland V. Lee, Wade Boteler, Margaret Livingston, and Milton Brown. The film was released on February 8, 1920, by Goldwyn Pictures. Cast Will Rogers as Billy Fortune Irene Rich as Hope Beecher * Rowland V. Lee as Arthur Gunther Wade Boteler as Ben Morgan Margaret Livingston as Martha Beecher Milton Brown as Sam Beecher Victor Potel as Steve Brainard * William Courtright as Daddy Sammett Sidney De Gray as Red McGee Lillian Langdon as Fay Bittinger Lydia Yeamans Titus Lydia Yeamans Titus (12 December 1857 – 30 December 1929) was an Australian-born American singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress who had a lengthy career in vaudeville and cinema. She was remembered on stage for her "Baby ... [...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]
	The Petal On The Current ''The Petal on the Current'' is a lost 1919 American drama film directed by Tod Browning Tod Browning (born Charles Albert Browning Jr.; July 12, 1880 – October 6, 1962) was an American film director, film actor, screenwriter, vaudeville performer, and carnival sideshow and circus entertainer. He directed a number of films of var .... Plot Based upon a description in a film magazine, Stella Schump (MacLaren) is a working girl who, on the advice of a friend Cora (Ridgeway), who is attempting to be a matchmaker, attends a party where she is supposed to meet a bashful man. He does not show up, and she has her first drink of beer. This affects her so she becomes dazed, and she leaves for home. A detective comes upon her, and after she repeats bits of conversation she heard at the party, he arrests her for being drunk and for solicitation. A night court convicts her and sentences her to ten days in jail. She writes her mother of her plight, and her mother (Claire) dies from sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Outcasts Of Poker Flat (1919 Film) ''The Outcasts of Poker Flat'' is a 1919 American silent Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Harry Carey. The film is considered to be lost. The screenplay is based upon the 1869 story of the same name by Bret Harte. Harte's story has been brought to film at least five times, including in 1937 with Preston Foster and in 1952 with Dale Robertson. Plot As described in a film magazine, Square Shootin' Harry Lanyon (Carey), proprietor of a gambling hall in Arizona, is in love with his ward Ruth Watson (Hope). However, he believes that she is in love with his pal Billy Lanyon (Landis), and intends to let the youth have the girl. While in this uncertain mind about his own love affair, Harry begins to read Bret Harte's story "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and begins to liken himself to John Oakhurst in the story. Oakhurst (Carey) befriends a girl named Sophy (Hope) on a riverboat. The girl is being deserted by a gambler named Ned Stratton (Harris), who had promised to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Amateur Adventuress ''The Amateur Adventuress'' is a lost 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Henry Otto and starring Emmy Wehlen. It is based on a short story by Thomas Edgelow that appeared in ''Young's Magazine'' (Oct. 1918). Maxwell Karger produced with release through Metro Pictures. Cast Emmy Wehlen as Norma Wood Allan Sears as Oliver Morley Eugene Pallette as George Goodie William V. Mong as William Claxtonbury * Marian Skinner as Mrs. Claxtonbury Lucille Ward as Mrs. Sentel Victor Potel Victor Potel (October 12, 1889 – March 8, 1947) was an American film character actor who began in the silent era and appeared in more than 430 films in his 38-year career. Career Victor Potel was born in Lafayette, Indiana in 1889, and his ... as Gregory Charles Sentel * Rosemary Theby as Flossie Bonnie Hill as Bit Part (uncredited) References External links 1919 films American silent feature films Metro Pictures films Lost American comedy films Films directed by Hen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Full Of Pep ''Full of Pep'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film, directed by Harry L. Franklin. It stars Hale Hamilton, Alice Lake, and Alice Knowland, and was released on May 26, 1919. Plot Jimmy Baxter is a salesman for his father's munitions company. When he returns home from a trip, he notices a pretty woman, who also notices him. Before he can speak with her, her train leaves. All he knows about her is where she was travelling to, and her initials, "FB", which he saw on her luggage. Returning to the office, his father asks him to deliver a package of munitions to the Central American country of Santo Dinero. This was the destination of Jimmy's mystery girl. The package has to be delivered secretly, in order to thwart attempts by insurgents to hijack the shipment. Jimmy gladly accepts the mission, and creates the persona of travelling medicine salesman, selling "Pep". Pep is not a medicine, but is in reality a type of whiskey. This would be a big deal in Santo Dinero, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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