Claire McDowell
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Claire McDowell was an American actress of the silent era
. She appeared in 360 films between 1908
and 1945
. Still somewhat of a youthful beauty when she started in early silent films she appeared in numerous short & early feature films. She graduated to playing character and mother types. She can be seen to good advantage in Douglas Fairbanks's
1920 The Mark of Zorro
. McDowell costarred in two of the biggest films of the silent era The Big Parade
and Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ
, both in which she played mothers.
She was born in New York, New York and died in Hollywood, California, aged 88. She was married to silent screen character actor Charles Hill Mailes
from 1906 to his 1937 death. The happy couple appeared in numerous silent films together including The Mark of Zorro. They had two sons Robert Mailes and Eugene Mailes.
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...
. She appeared in 360 films between 1908
1908 in film
The year 1908 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Thomas Edison formed the Motion Picture Patents Company, with goals of controlling production and distribution, raising theater admission prices, cooperating with censorship bodies, and preventing film stock from getting into the hands...
and 1945
1945 in film
The year 1945 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Paramount Studios releases theatrical short cartoon titled The Friendly Ghost, featuring a ghost named Casper.* With Rossellini's Roma Città aperta, Italian neorealist cinema begins....
. Still somewhat of a youthful beauty when she started in early silent films she appeared in numerous short & early feature films. She graduated to playing character and mother types. She can be seen to good advantage in Douglas Fairbanks's
Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro....
1920 The Mark of Zorro
The Mark of Zorro (1920 film)
The Mark of Zorro is a 1920 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of The Mark of Zorro...
. McDowell costarred in two of the biggest films of the silent era The Big Parade
The Big Parade
The Big Parade is a 1925 silent film. It tells the story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.The film was...
and Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur (1925 film)
Ben-Hur is a 1925 silent film directed by Fred Niblo. It was a blockbuster hit for newly merged Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This was the second film based on the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace...
, both in which she played mothers.
She was born in New York, New York and died in Hollywood, California, aged 88. She was married to silent screen character actor Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes was a Canadian actor of the silent era. He appeared in 290 films between 1909 and 1935.He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and died in Los Angeles, California...
from 1906 to his 1937 death. The happy couple appeared in numerous silent films together including The Mark of Zorro. They had two sons Robert Mailes and Eugene Mailes.
Selected filmography
- A Flash of LightA Flash of LightA Flash of Light is a 1910 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Charles West and featuring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Charles West - John Rogers* Vivian Prescott - Belle* Stephanie Longfellow - The Older Sister...
(19101910 in filmThe year 1910 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*The newsreel footage of the funeral of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom is shot in Kinemacolor, making it the first color newsreel....
) - His TrustHis TrustHis Trust is a 1911 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It concerns "The faithful devotion and self- sacrifice of an old negro servant," who is played in blackface. The film's sequel is His Trust Fulfilled. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the...
(1911) - His Trust FulfilledHis Trust FulfilledHis Trust Fulfilled is a 1911 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of this film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - George* Claire McDowell - Mrs...
(1911) - What Shall We Do with Our Old?What Shall We Do with Our Old?What Shall We Do with Our Old? is a 1911 drama film directed by D.W. Griffith.-Cast:* W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Carpenter* Claire McDowell - The Old Carpenter's Wife* Adolph Lestina - The Doctor* George Nichols - The Judge...
(1911) - A Decree of DestinyA Decree of DestinyA Decree of Destiny is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Mary Pickford and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Joseph Graybill - Kenneth Marsden* Marion Sunshine - Edith* Mary Pickford - Mary* Clara T...
(1911) - The Spanish GypsyThe Spanish Gypsy (film)The Spanish Gypsy is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Jose* Vivian Prescott - Pepita* Kate Bruce - Pepita's Mother* William J...
(1911) - The Broken CrossThe Broken Cross (1911 film)The Broken Cross is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Charles West and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Charles West - Tom* Florence La Badie - Kate* Grace Henderson - The Landlady* Dorothy West - The Manicurist...
(1911) - The Primal CallThe Primal CallThe Primal Call is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - The Fisherman* Claire McDowell - The Woman* Grace Henderson - The Woman's Mother...
(1911) - A Country CupidA Country CupidA Country Cupid is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Edith* Edwin August - Jack* Edna Foster - Billy* Joseph Graybill - The Half-Wit...
(1911) - The Making of a ManThe Making of a ManThe Making of a Man is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Dell Henderson - Leading Man* Blanche Sweet - Young Woman* Edwin August - Young Woman's Family...
(1911) - The Long RoadThe Long Road (film)The Long Road is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Edith* Grace Henderson - Edith's Mother* Charles West - Ned* Claire McDowell - Ned's Wife* Edna Foster - Ned's Son...
(1911) - A Woman ScornedA Woman Scorned (1911 film)A Woman Scorned is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - The Doctor* Claire McDowell - The Doctor's Wife* Alfred Paget - The Sneak Thief's Companion* Frank Evans - A Policeman...
(19111911 in filmThe 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....
) - Under Burning SkiesUnder Burning SkiesUnder Burning Skies is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Joe* Blanche Sweet - Emily* Christy Cabanne - Emily's Husband* Alfred Paget - Emily's Husband's Friend...
(1912) - A Temporary TruceA Temporary TruceA Temporary Truce is a 1912 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Charles Hill Mailes - Mexican Jim...
(1912) - Two Daughters of EveTwo Daughters of EveTwo Daughters of Eve is a 1912 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Mother* Henry B. Walthall - The Father* Florence Geneva - The Actress* Gertrude Bambrick - Backstage* Elmer Booth - Backstage...
(1912) - So Near, Yet So FarSo Near, Yet So FarSo Near, Yet So Far is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive in the Museum of Modern Art film archive.-Cast:* Walter Miller - Howard* Mary Pickford - The Young Woman* Robert Harron - The Rival/In Club...
(1912) - In the Aisles of the WildIn the Aisles of the WildIn the Aisles of the Wild is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lillian Gish - The Younger Daughter* Claire McDowell - The Elder Daughter* William J. Butler - The Widower* Henry B. Walthall - Jim Watson* Harry Carey - Bob Cole...
(1912) - A Sailor's HeartA Sailor's HeartA Sailor's Heart is a 1912 short silent comedy film directed by Wilfred Lucas and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - The False Husband* Blanche Sweet - The Wife* Charles Gorman - The Suitor* Claire McDowell - The Second Wife...
(1912) - The New York HatThe New York HatThe New York Hat is a short silent film directed by D. W. Griffith from a screenplay by Anita Loos, and starring Mary Pickford, Lionel Barrymore, and Lillian Gish.-Production:...
(1912) - A Cry for HelpA Cry for HelpA Cry for Help is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Bum* Walter Miller - The Doctor* Lillian Gish - The Maid* Harry Carey - The Thief* Kate Bruce - Undetermined Role...
(1912) - The God WithinThe God WithinThe God Within is a 1912 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Woodsman* Claire McDowell - The Woodsman's Wife* Blanche Sweet - The Woman of the Camp...
(19121912 in filmThe 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...
) - The Telephone Girl and the LadyThe Telephone Girl and the LadyThe Telephone Girl and the Lady is a 1913 silent drama film by D. W. Griffith.-Production:The film was prepared by Griffith and shot by his assistant, Tony O'Sullivan.Film historian William K...
(1913) - A Misappropriated TurkeyA Misappropriated Turkey-Cast:* Charles West - The Striker* Claire McDowell - Mrs. Fallon* Edna Foster - The Striker's Son* Harry Carey - The Bartender* John T. Dillon - Union Member* Frank Evans - Union Member* Robert Harron - Union Member* Walter P. Lewis - Union Member...
(1913) - The Wrong BottleThe Wrong BottleThe Wrong Bottle is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Blind Sister* Charles Hill Mailes - The Devoted One* Pearl Sindelar - The Younger Sister* Charles West - The Faithless Lover* Hector Dion - The Faithful Lover...
(1913) - The Unwelcome GuestThe Unwelcome GuestThe Unwelcome Guest is a 1913 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Mary Pickford - The Slavey* W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Father* Charles Hill Mailes - The Son* Claire McDowell - The Wife* Jack Pickford - One of the Children...
(1913) - The Stolen BrideThe Stolen BrideThe Stolen Bride is a 1913 drama film starring Harry Carey and Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Husband* Claire McDowell - The Wife* Charles West - The Overseer * Blanche Sweet - The Grower's Daughter* Harry Hyde - In Posse...
(1913) - The WandererThe Wanderer (1913 film)The Wanderer is a 1913 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Wanderer* Charles Hill Mailes - The Father* Christy Cabanne - The Brother* Kate Bruce - The Old Woman* Lionel Barrymore - The Male Lover...
(1913) - The Tenderfoot's MoneyThe Tenderfoot's MoneyThe Tenderfoot's Money is a 1913 film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Gambler* William A. Carroll - The Tenderfoot* Henry B. Walthall - The Prospector* Claire McDowell - The Prospector's Wife* William Beaudine - In Bar...
(1913) - The Stolen LoafThe Stolen LoafThe Stolen Loaf is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The poor man* Kate Bruce - The poor man's wife* Claire McDowell - The Rich Woman* Harry Carey - The Butler* William A. Carroll - At Dinner...
(1913) - The House of DarknessThe House of DarknessThe House of Darkness is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Plot:In the introduction a woman is shown descending into insanity after having lost her baby. As she mourns, she takes a blanket from the baby's cradle and starts rocking it as if it were her deceased child. This serves...
(1913) - Olaf-An AtomOlaf-An AtomOlaf-An Atom is a 1913 film directed by Anthony O'Sullivan and featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Olaf, an Atom* Kate Bruce - Olaf's Mother* Charles Hill Mailes - A Parent* Claire McDowell - A Parent* Donald Crisp - The Beggar...
(1913) - The Ranchero's RevengeThe Ranchero's Revenge-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Ranchero* Harry Carey - The Schemer* Claire McDowell - The Schemer's Associate* Clarence Barr - The Chinese Cook * Viola Barry - At Party* William Courtright - At Wedding* Charles Hill Mailes - At Party...
(1913) - The WellThe Well (1913 film)The Well is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Farmer* Claire McDowell - The Farmer's Wife* Harry Carey - Giuseppe, the Farmhand* George Beranger - The Accomplice...
(1913) - The Switch TowerThe Switch TowerThe Switch Tower is a 1913 drama film featuring Lionel Barrymore and Harry Carey.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Switchman* Claire McDowell - The Switchman's Wife* Marion Emmons - The Switchman's Son* Lionel Barrymore - First Counterfeiter...
(1913) - A Gamble with DeathA Gamble with DeathA Gamble with Death is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Walter Miller - Reed* Claire McDowell - Kate* Charles West - The Gambler * Lionel Barrymore - Jim Benton, the Bartender* Harry Carey - The Cowpuncher...
(1913) - The Enemy's BabyThe Enemy's BabyThe Enemy's Baby is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - Ben Brown* William J. Butler - Sam Miller, the Grandfather* Kate Bruce - Sam Miller's Wife* Harry Carey - Miller* Claire McDowell - Miller's Wife...
(1913) - A Gambler's HonorA Gambler's HonorA Gambler's Honor is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Gambler* Claire McDowell - Beth* Henry B. Walthall - Beth's Brother* William A. Carroll - In Bar* John T. Dillon - In Bar* Charles West - In Bar...
(1913) - The MirrorThe Mirror (1913 film)The Mirror is a 1913 silent film directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Station Agent* Claire McDowell - Daisy* Lionel Barrymore - Daisy's Father* Harry Carey - First Tramp* Charles West - Second Tramp...
(1913) - The Vengeance of GaloraThe Vengeance of GaloraThe Vengeance of Galora is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - Galora* Charles West - The Express Agent* Nan Christy - The Express Agent's Fiancée* Harry Carey - A Prospector* John T. Dillon - The Sheriff...
(1913) - Under the Shadow of the LawUnder the Shadow of the LawUnder the Shadow of the Law is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Convict* Charles West - John Haywood, a Clerk* Claire McDowell - John Haywood's Sister* Lionel Barrymore - Charles Darnton, the Employer...
(1913) - I Was Meant for YouI Was Meant for YouI Was Meant for You is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles West - Theron* Claire McDowell - Lavina* Harry Carey - Luke* Lionel Barrymore - Lavina's Father* John T. Dillon - In Town...
(1913) - The Crook and the GirlThe Crook and the GirlThe Crook and the Girl is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Nephew* Harry Carey - The Crook* Claire McDowell - The Uncle's Adopted Daughter* Hector Dion - The Butler* William J. Butler - The Lawyer...
(1913) - The Strong Man's BurdenThe Strong Man's BurdenThe Strong Man's Burden is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Kate Bruce - Bob & John's Mother* Harry Carey - Bob* Lionel Barrymore - John* William J. Butler - The Doctor* Claire McDowell - The Nurse...
(1913) - The Stolen TreatyThe Stolen TreatyThe Stolen Treaty is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Japanese Diplomat* Claire McDowell - Olga* Reggie Morris - Olga's Friend* Harry Carey - The Detective* William J. Butler - A Diplomat...
(1913) - The Law and His SonThe Law and His SonThe Law and His Son is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Manning* Claire McDowell - Marguerite, Manning's Sister* Reggie Morris - The Outcast Son* William J. Butler - The Outcast Son's Father* Frank Evans - Prison Official...
(1913) - A Tender-Hearted CrookA Tender-Hearted CrookA Tender-Hearted Crook is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles West - James * Claire McDowell - Edith* Harry Carey - The Thief* Hector Dion - The Minister* Marion Leonard* Wilfred Lucas...
(1913) - The Van Nostrand TiaraThe Van Nostrand TiaraThe Van Nostrand Tiara is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - Raffles* Claire McDowell - Kate* Harry Carey - Society Detective...
(1913) - The Stopped ClockThe Stopped ClockThe Stopped Clock is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Antique Dealer's Daughter* Charles West - The Senior Clerk * Reggie Morris - The Junior Clerk* Kate Bruce - The Mother...
(1913) - The Detective's StratagemThe Detective's StratagemThe Detective's Stratagem is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - The Bank Clerk* Claire McDowell - Kate, the Bank Clerk's Sweetheart* Harry Carey - Keene, the Detective* Charles West - First Plotter...
(1913) - All for ScienceAll for ScienceAll for Science is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - The Chemist* Harry Carey - The Young Man* Joseph McDermott - The Detective* Lionel Barrymore - In Detective Agency* Claire McDowell - In Detective Agency...
(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...
) - A Nest UnfeatheredA Nest UnfeatheredA Nest Unfeathered is a 1914 drama film featuring Harry Carey....
(1914) - Her Father's Silent PartnerHer Father's Silent PartnerHer Father's Silent Partner is a 1914 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Dorothy Gish* Lionel Barrymore...
(19141914 in filmThe 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....
) - The Heart of a BanditThe Heart of a BanditThe Heart of a Bandit is a 1915 Western film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Violet Reed - * Charles West -...
(1915) - The Sheriff's DilemmaThe Sheriff's DilemmaThe Sheriff's Dilemma is a 1915 film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - The Miser's LegacyThe Miser's LegacyThe Miser's Legacy is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Gertrude Bambrick* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - The Gambler's I.O.U.The Gambler's I.O.U.The Gambler's I.O.U. is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Barney Furey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - A Day's AdventureA Day's AdventureA Day's Adventure is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Barney Furey - * Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - The Canceled MortgageThe Canceled MortgageThe Canceled Mortgage is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Barney Furey* Zoe Rae -...
(1915) - Truth Stranger Than FictionTruth Stranger Than FictionTruth Stranger Than Fiction is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Helen Bray* Harry Carey* Barney Furey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - Her Dormant LoveHer Dormant LoveHer Dormant Love is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - The Way OutThe Way Out (film)The Way Out is a 1915 silent drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* L. M. Wells -...
(1915) - Her ConvertHer ConvertHer Convert is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915) - Old OffendersOld OffendersOld Offenders is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Anthony O'Sullivan* Charles West -...
(1915) - As It HappenedAs It HappenedAs It Happened is a 1915 silent drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* L. M. Wells -...
(19151915 in filmThe 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...
) - The Empty GunThe Empty GunThe Empty Gun is a 1917 silent Western film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Franklyn Farnum - Robber* Claire McDowell - Mary* Lon Chaney - Frank* Sam De Grasse - Jim...
(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...
) - You Can't Believe EverythingYou Can't Believe EverythingYou Can't Believe Everything is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Gloria Swanson.-Cast:* Gloria Swanson - Patricia Reynolds* Darrell Foss - Arthur Kirby* Jack Richardson - Hasty Carson* Edward Peil Sr. - Jim Wheeler...
(1918) - The Woman in the SuitcaseThe Woman in the SuitcaseThe Woman in the Suitcase is a 1920 silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo.-Cast:* Enid Bennett - Mary Moreland* William Conklin - James B. Moreland* Dorcas Matthews - Dolly Wright* Rowland V. Lee - W.H. 'Billy' Fiske...
(1920) - The Jack-Knife ManThe Jack-Knife ManThe Jack-Knife Man is a 1920 silent drama film directed by King Vidor.-Cast:* F. A. Turner - Peter Lane * Harry Todd - 'Booge'* Bobby Kelso - 'Buddy'* Willis Marks - Rasmer Briggles* Lillian Leighton - Widow Potter...
(1920) - Something to Think AboutSomething to Think About-Cast:* Elliott Dexter - David Markely* Gloria Swanson - Ruth Anderson* Monte Blue - Jim Dirk* Theodore Roberts - Luke Anderson* Claire McDowell - Housekeeper* Michael D. Moore - Bobby * Julia Faye - Banker's Daughter...
(1920) - The Mark of ZorroThe Mark of Zorro (1920 film)The Mark of Zorro is a 1920 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of The Mark of Zorro...
(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...
) - Mother o' MineMother o' MineMother o' Mine is a 1921 silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo. This film is one of the many lost films from the silent era.-Cast:* Lloyd Hughes - Robert Sheldon* Betty Ross Clarke - Dolly Wilson* Betty Blythe - Fan Baxter...
(1921) - Love Never DiesLove Never Dies (1921 film)Love Never Dies is a 1921 silent drama film directed by King Vidor.-Cast:* Lloyd Hughes - John Trott* Madge Bellamy - Tilly Whaley* Joseph Bennett - Joel Eperson* Lillian Leighton - Mrs. Cavanaugh* Fred Gamble - Sam Cavanaugh...
(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...
) - Thy Name Is WomanThy Name Is WomanThy Name Is Woman is a 1924 silent comedy film directed by Fred Niblo.-Cast:* Ramon Novarro - Juan Ricardo* Barbara La Marr - Guerita* William V. Mong - Pedro the Fox * Wallace MacDonald - Capt. Rodrigo de Castelar...
(19241924 in film-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
) - Dollar DownDollar Down-Cast:* Ruth Roland - Ruth Craig* Henry B. Walthall - Alec Craig* Mayme Kelso - Mrs. Craig* Earl Schenck - Grant Elliot* Claire McDowell - Mrs. Meadows * Roscoe Karns - Gene Meadows* Jane Mercer - Betty Meadows...
(1925) - The Big ParadeThe Big ParadeThe Big Parade is a 1925 silent film. It tells the story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.The film was...
(1925) - Ben-HurBen-Hur (1925 film)Ben-Hur is a 1925 silent film directed by Fred Niblo. It was a blockbuster hit for newly merged Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This was the second film based on the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace...
(19251925 in film-Events:*November 5: The Big Parade holds its Grand Premier*December 30: premier of Ben-Hur the most expensive silent film ever made costing 4-6 million dollars -Top grossing films :...
) - The Shamrock HandicapThe Shamrock HandicapThe Shamrock Handicap is a romance film directed by John Ford. A print of the film still exists in the Museum of Modern Art film archive.-Cast:* Janet Gaynor - Lady Sheila O'Hara* Leslie Fenton - Neil Ross* Willard Louis - Orville Finch* J...
(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 Flaming ForestThe Flaming Forest__notoc__The Flaming Forest is a film directed by Reginald Barker, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and starring Antonio Moreno and Renée Adorée....
(1926) - A Little JourneyA Little JourneyA Little Journey is a 1927 comedy film featuring Harry Carey. No prints are thought to survive of this film. It is therefore considered lost.-Plot:A girl travelling by train to meet her boyfriend meets another young man and falls in love with him....
(19271927 in film-Events:*January 10 - Fritz Lang's science-fiction fantasy Metropolis premieres in Germany.*April 7 - Abel Gance's Napoleon often considered his best known and greatest masterpiece, premiers at the Paris Opéra and would demonstrate techniques and equipment that would not be used for years to...
) - Central AirportCentral Airport (film)Central Airport is a 1933 film starring Richard Barthelmess and Sally Eilers. John Wayne had an unbilled part, as a co-pilot, and this film features his first on-screen death.-Cast:* Richard Barthelmess as James 'Jim' Blaine...
(19331933 in film-Events:* March 2 - King Kong premieres in New York City.* June 6 - The first drive-in theater opens, in Camden, New Jersey.* British Film Institute founded....
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