Sterling Pictures was a film company headed by

Henry Ginsberg Henry Ginsberg (1897–1979) was head of production at Paramount Studios in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He subsequently produced ''Giant'' (1956). Born to a Jewish family, he arrived at Paramount in 1940 and replaced Buddy DeSylva George G ...

during the

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era.

Phil Rosen Philip E. Rosen (May 8, 1888 – October 22, 1951) was an American film director and cinematographer. He directed more than 140 films between 1915 and 1949. He was born in Malbork, Marienburg, German Empire (now, Malbork, Poland), grew up ...

directed many of Sterling's films. H. R. Ebenstein was the manager of sales. In July 1927, when the studio got rid of their foreign broker system and implemented their own foreign sales, Briskin was put in charge, becoming head of their foreign department. In August 1928, Briskin was named vice president of Sterling and given control over all of the company's operations. Arthur F. Beck was the company's president. He married actress and screenwriter

Leah Baird Leah Baird (born Ada Frankenstein; June 20, 1883 – October 3, 1971) was an American actress and screenwriter. Life Baird was born in Champaign County, Illinois. on June 20, 1883, the daughter of William Frankenstein and Bertha Schreiver Fran ...

Filmography

*'' A Woman's Heart'' (1926) *''

Devil's Dice ''Devil's Dice'' is a 1926 American silent romance film directed by Tom Forman and starring Barbara Bedford, Robert Ellis and Josef Swickard.Munden p.186 Cast * Barbara Bedford as Helen Paine * Robert Ellis as Larry Bannon * Josef Swicka ...

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Unknown Treasures ''Unknown Treasures'' is a 1926 American silent horror film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Gladys Hulette, Robert Agnew and John Miljan. The screenplay by Charles A. Logue was based on a short story written by Mary Spain Vigus called ''Th ...

'' (1926) *'' Men of the Night'' (1926) *''

Closed Gates ''Closed Gates'' is a 1927 American silent melodrama film based on a story by Manfred Lee and directed by Phil Rosen. It stars John Harron, Jane Novak, and Lucy Beaumont, and was released on June 1, 1927. Cast list Plot George Newell Jr. i ...

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The Cruel Truth ''The Cruel Truth'' is a 1927 silent film drama distributed by the Sterling Pictures company, on a State's Rights concept. It was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Hedda Hopper and Constance Howard. The film is a low budget survivor of the silent ...

'' (1927) * ''

Tongues of Scandal ''Tongues of Scandal'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Roy Clements and starring Mae Busch, William Desmond, and Ray Hallor.Connelly p. 422 Synopsis A politician's career and marriage are both threatened by a scandal caused by ...

'' (1927) * '' She's My Baby'' (1927) *''

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'' (1927) *''

In the First Degree ''In the First Degree'' is a 1927 American silent melodrama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Alice Calhoun, Bryant Washburn, and Gayne Whitman, and was released on April 15, 1927. Cast * Alice Calhoun as Barbara Hurd *Bryant Washburn a ...

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Pretty Clothes ''Pretty Clothes'' is a 1927 American silent drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Jobyna Ralston, Gertrude Astor, and Johnny Walker, and was released on October 15, 1927. Cast list *Jobyna Ralston as Marion Dunbar *Gertrude Astor as Ro ...

'' (1927) * '' Wolves of the Air'' (1927) *''

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'' (1927) *'' The Cancelled Debt'' (1927) *'' Stranded'' (1927) *'' Marry the Girl'' (1928) *''

Undressed ''Undressed'' is an American anthology series that aired on MTV from July 26, 1999, to September 5, 2002. The series was created and executive produced by British director Roland Joffé. Synopsis The series follows the relationships (both ro ...

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A Million for Love ''A Million for Love'' is a 1928 American silent crime drama film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring Reed Howes, Josephine Dunn and Lee Shumway.Munden p.514 Cast * Reed Howes as Danny Eagan * Josephine Dunn as Mary Norfleet * Lee Shumway as ...

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Outcast Souls ''Outcast Souls'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Louis Chaudet and starring Priscilla Bonner, Charles Delaney and Ralph Lewis.Munden p.579 Cast * Priscilla Bonner as Alice Davis * Charles Delaney as Charles Turner * ...

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Burning Up Broadway ''Burning Up Broadway'' is a 1928 American silent drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Helene Costello, Robert Frazer, and Sam Hardy, and was released February 1928. Plot Spike and Nick own a speakeasy in New York, where the chief chor ...

'' (1928)

References

{{Reflist Film production companies of the United States