Arthur Millett
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Arthur Millett was an early American
motion picture actor
whose career was at its height in the silent film
era.
Millett was signed into film relatively late in life aged 40 in 1914 but immediately work began to pick up. His first film the Lost Treasure was released in 1914
. In 1915
he starred in films such as the Coals of Fire
and the The Law of the Wilds
working with prolific actors such as Harry von Meter
and Vivian Rich
.
Miller starred in a total of 116 film in his career although with the advent of sound is career declined significantly with the majority of the roles in his 60 or so films after 1927 actually left uncredited.
He retired from film in 1940.
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Actor
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whose career was at its height in the silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
era.
Millett was signed into film relatively late in life aged 40 in 1914 but immediately work began to pick up. His first film the Lost Treasure was released in 1914
1914 in film
The year 1914 in film involved some significant events, including the debut of Cecil B. DeMille as a director.-Events:*The 3,300-seat Mark Strand Theatre opens in New York City....
. In 1915
1915 in film
The year 1915 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 8 : D.W Griffith's The Birth of a Nation premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks box office and film length records, running at a total length of 3 hrs 10 minutes.* June 18 : The Motion Picture Directors...
he starred in films such as the Coals of Fire
Coals of Fire
Coals of Fire is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Tom Ricketts. The film was written by Theodosia Harris and stars Harry von Meter and Louise Lester.-Cast:* Harry von Meter as John Vincent* Louise Lester as Mrs. John Vincent...
and the The Law of the Wilds
The Law of the Wilds
The Law of the Wilds is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Thomas Ricketts. The film stars Harry Van Meter, Reaves Eason, Jack Richardson.-Cast:* Harry Van Meter as Frank Storm* Reaves Eason as Steve Baker* Jack Richardson as Pete Lear...
working with prolific actors such as Harry von Meter
Harry von Meter
Harry von Meter was an American silent film actor. He was signed by the Thanhouser Company based in New York City in 1912, moving to American Film Studios a year or two later, and starred in about 200 films until 1929. He is perhaps most famous for starring in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Mons...
and Vivian Rich
Vivian Rich
Vivian Rich was an American silent film actress.-Career:Rich was born on the Atlantic ocean and spent her early years in Philadelphia. Later the family moved to Boston and she completed her education at the Boston Latin High School. From high school she went to the stage and played in musical...
.
Miller starred in a total of 116 film in his career although with the advent of sound is career declined significantly with the majority of the roles in his 60 or so films after 1927 actually left uncredited.
He retired from film in 1940.
Selected filmography
- Coals of FireCoals of FireCoals of Fire is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Tom Ricketts. The film was written by Theodosia Harris and stars Harry von Meter and Louise Lester.-Cast:* Harry von Meter as John Vincent* Louise Lester as Mrs. John Vincent...
(1915) - The Law of the WildsThe Law of the WildsThe Law of the Wilds is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Thomas Ricketts. The film stars Harry Van Meter, Reaves Eason, Jack Richardson.-Cast:* Harry Van Meter as Frank Storm* Reaves Eason as Steve Baker* Jack Richardson as Pete Lear...
(1915) - Shifting SandsShifting Sands (film)Shifting Sands is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Albert Parker and starring Gloria Swanson.-Cast:* Gloria Swanson - Marcia Grey* Joe King - John Stanford* Harvey Clark - Henry holt - Rent collector* Leone Carton - Cora Grey...
(1918) - Station ContentStation ContentStation Content is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Arthur Hoyt and starring Gloria Swanson.-Cast:* Gloria Swanson - Kitty Manning* Lee Hill - Jim Manning* Arthur Millett - Stephen Morton* Nellie Allen - Mrs. Morton...
(1919) - West is West (1920)
- Hearts UpHearts UpHearts Up is a 1921 Western film starring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - David Brent* Arthur Millett - Jim Drew* Charles Le Moyne - Bob Harding* Frank Braidwood - Gordon Swayne* Mignonne Golden - Lorelei Drew...
(1921) - Around the World in Eighteen DaysAround the World in Eighteen DaysAround the World in Eighteen Days is a 1923 film serial directed by B. Reeves Eason and Robert F. Hill. The film is now considered to be a lost film.-Cast:* William Desmond - Phineas Fogg III* Laura La Plante - Madge Harlow...
(1923) - The Glorious FourthThe Glorious Fourth (film)The Glorious Fourth is a 1927 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 62nd Our Gang short subject released.-Cast:* Allen Hoskins - Farina* Joe Cobb - Joe* Jannie Hoskins - Mango* Jackie Condon - Jackie...
(1927) - The Widow in ScarletThe Widow in Scarlet-Cast:* Dorothy Revier as Baroness Orsani* Kenneth Harlan as Peter Lawton-Bond* Lloyd Whitlock as Mandel* Glenn Tryon as Spuffy* Myrtle Stedman as Alice Lawton-Bond* Lloyd Ingraham as Bradley* Harry Strang as Hymie* Hal Price as Eddie...
(1932) - Winds of the WastelandWinds of the WastelandWinds of the Wasteland is a western film, starring John Wayne and Phyllis Fraser. The film was directed by Mack V. Wright, and was released by Republic Pictures, not to be confused with Republic serials. The rights on this movie haven't been renewed, so this movie is legally free to watch on...
(1936)