Ben F. Wilson
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Ben F. Wilson was an American film actor, director
, producer
and screenwriter
of the silent era
. He appeared in 212 films between 1911
and 1930
. He also directed 138 films between 1912
and 1930.
He was born in Corning, New York
, and died in Glendale, California
from heart disease
.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
of the silent era
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...
. He appeared in 212 films between 1911
1911 in film
The year 1911 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*March 23: D.W Griffith shows the first major close-up shot on film with the successful release of The Lonedale Operator proving his ever growing mastery of how to utilise film....
and 1930
1930 in film
-Events:* November 1: The Big Trail featuring a young John Wayne in his first starring role is released in both 35mm, and a very early form of 70mm film and was the first large scale big-budget film of the sound era costing over $2 million. The film was praised for its aesthetic quality and realism...
. He also directed 138 films between 1912
1912 in film
The year 1912 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Mack Sennett, who had previously worked as an actor and comedy director with D. W. Griffith, formed a new company with New York City entrepreneur Adam Kessel called Keystone Studios...
and 1930.
He was born in Corning, New York
Corning (city), New York
Corning is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States, on the Chemung River. The population was 10,842 at the 2000 census. It is named for Erastus Corning, an Albany financier and railroad executive who was an investor in the company that developed the community.- Overview :The city of...
, and died in Glendale, California
Glendale, California
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population is 191,719, down from 194,973 at the 2000 census. making it the third largest city in Los Angeles County and the 22nd largest city in the state of California...
from heart disease
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
.
Selected filmography
- The Old Monk's TaleThe Old Monk's TaleThe Old Monk's Tale is a 1913 drama film. It features the first known film appearance of Harold Lloyd as an uncredited Yaqui Indian at a party.-Cast:* Ben F...
(1913) - The Twelfth JurorThe Twelfth JurorThe Twelfth Juror is a 1913 drama film. It features an early appearance of Harold Lloyd in an uncredited role.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - Harry Baker* Laura Sawyer - Alice Charlton* Jack Conway - Clarence Morton* R. Henry Grey - Jeff Robey...
(1913) - Hulda of HollandHulda of HollandHulda of Holland is a 1913 short drama film. Harold Lloyd features in an uncredited role.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - Heintz* Laura Sawyer - Hulda* Jessie McAllister* Charles Sutton* Harold Lloyd - Bit Role...
(1913) - Who Will Marry Mary?Who Will Marry Mary?Who Will Marry Mary? is a 1913 action film serial starring Mary Fuller. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Mary Fuller - Mary Cuyler* Ben F. Wilson - Captain Justin Bradford * Richard Tucker - Duke Leonardo de Ferrara...
(19131913 in filmThe year 1913 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* The Squaw Man, the first Hollywood feature film, is made.* December 29, Charlie Chaplin signs a contract with Mack Sennett to begin making films at Keystone Studios.* D. W...
) - The Voice on the WireThe Voice on the WireThe Voice on the Wire is an action film serial directed by Stuart Paton.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - John Shirley * Neva Gerber - Polly Marion* Joseph W. Girard - Dr. Reynolds* Francis McDonald - Red Warren* Kingsley Benedict...
(1917) - The Mystery ShipThe Mystery ShipThe Mystery Ship is a 1917 adventure film serial directed by Harry Harvey and Henry MacRae. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Ben F...
(19171917 in filmThe year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
) - The Brass BulletThe Brass BulletThe Brass Bullet is a 1918 adventure film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson. It is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Juanita Hansen - Rosalind Joy* Jack Mulhall - Jack James* Charles Hill Mailes - Homer Joy* Joseph W. Girard - Spring Gilbert...
(19181918 in filmThe year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
) - The Trail of the OctopusThe Trail of the OctopusThe Trail of the Octopus is a 1919 mystery film serial directed by Duke Worne.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - Carter Holmes* Neva Gerber - Ruth Stanhope* William Dyer - Sandy MacNab* Howard Crampton - Dr. Reid Stanhope* William A. Carroll - Omar...
(19191919 in filmThe year 1919 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 5 - Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists...
) - The Screaming ShadowThe Screaming ShadowThe Screaming Shadow is a 1920 action film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson and Duke Worne. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - John Rand * Neva Gerber - Mary Landers* Frances Terry - Nadia...
(1920) - Thunderbolt JackThunderbolt JackThunderbolt Jack is a 1920 Western film serial directed by Francis Ford and Murdock MacQuarrie. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Jack Hoxie - Jach Halliday* Marin Sais - Bess Morgan* Christian J. Frank - 'Bull' Flint...
(19201920 in filmThe year 1920 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 27 - The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks opens.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1920:U.S.A. unless stated*The $1,000,000 Reward...
) - Devil Dog DawsonDevil Dog DawsonDevil Dog Dawson is a 1921 black and white American western directed by Karl R. Coolidge and starring Jack Hoxie, Helene Rosson and Evelyn Selbie....
(19211921 in film-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1921:U.S.A. unless stated*$10,000 Under a Pillow, silent film directed by Frank Moser*The Ace of Hearts, silent film directed by Wallace Worsley*Across the Divide, silent film directed by John Holloway...
) - The Santa Fe TrailThe Santa Fe Trail (1923 film)The Santa Fe Trail is a 1923 Western film serial directed by Ashton Dearholt and Robert Dillon. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Jack Perrin - Kit Carson* Neva Gerber* Jim Welch * Elias Bullock* Wilbur McGaugh...
(19231923 in film-Events:*April 15 - Lee De Forest demonstrates the Phonofilm sound-on-film system at the Rivoli Theater in New York with a series of short musical films featuring vaudeville performers.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1923:U.S.A...
) - Officer 444Officer 444Officer 444 is a 1926 film serial directed by Francis Ford and Ben F. Wilson.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - Officer 444* Neva Gerber - Gloria Grey* Ruth Royce - The Vulture* Al Ferguson - Dr. Blakely* Lafe McKee - Captain Jerry Dugan...
(19261926 in film-Events:*August - Warner Brothers debuts the first Vitaphone film, Don Juan. The Vitaphone system used multiple 33⅓ rpm disc records developed by Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric to play back audio synchronized with film....
) - The Voice from the SkyThe Voice from the SkyThe Voice from the Sky is a science fiction film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson. The film was considered to be a lost film, but was recently rediscovered. This is the first serial film to have full sound.-Cast:...
(19301930 in film-Events:* November 1: The Big Trail featuring a young John Wayne in his first starring role is released in both 35mm, and a very early form of 70mm film and was the first large scale big-budget film of the sound era costing over $2 million. The film was praised for its aesthetic quality and realism...
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