Douglas Gerrard
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Douglas Gerrard was an Irish actor and film director
of the silent
and early sound era. He appeared in 116 films between 1913
and 1949
. He also directed 23 films between 1916
and 1920
.
He was born in Dublin, Ireland
and died in Hollywood, California. He was the brother of actor Charles K. Gerrard
.
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:...
of the silent
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...
and early sound era. He appeared in 116 films between 1913
1913 in film
The 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...
and 1949
1949 in film
The year 1949 in film involved some significant events.-Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:*Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff, starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello...
. He also directed 23 films between 1916
1916 in film
The year 1916 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 17 - release of A Daughter of the Gods, the first US production with a million dollar budget, with the first nude scene by a major star....
and 1920
1920 in film
The 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...
.
He was born in Dublin, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and died in Hollywood, California. He was the brother of actor Charles K. Gerrard
Charles K. Gerrard
Charles K. Gerrard , also known as Charles Kavanagh, was an Irish motion-picture actor, and the elder brother of actor and film director Douglas Gerrard.-Filmography:* The Plow Girl...
.
Selected filmography
- SuspenseSuspense (1913 film)Suspense is a 1913 silent drama film directed by Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber. The Internet Movie Database lists Lon Chaney, Sr. as appearing in the film in an uncredited role, however this is disputed...
(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 QuicksandsThe QuicksandsThe Quicksands is a 1914 short drama film directed by Christy Cabanne.-Cast:* Courtenay Foote* Lillian Gish* Fay Tincher* Douglas Gerrard* Mary Alden* Bob Burns - * F. A. Turner -...
(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....
) - Omar the TentmakerOmar the Tentmaker (film)Omar the Tentmaker is a 1922 drama film directed by James Young and featuring Boris Karloff.-Cast:* Guy Bates Post - Omar the tentmaker* Virginia Brown Faire - Shireen* Nigel De Brulier - Nizam ul Mulk* Noah Beery - The shah of shahs...
(19221922 in film-Events:* June 11 - United States première of Robert J. Flaherty's Nanook of the North, the first commercially successful feature length documentary film....
) - The First AutoThe First AutoThe First Auto is a 1927 film about the transition from horses to cars and the rift it causes in one family. It stars Russell Simpson, Charles Emmett Mack, and Patsy Ruth Miller...
(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...
) - A Million BidA Million BidA Million Bid is a 1927 drama film directed by Michael Curtiz.An incomplete print of this film, with Italian intertitles, is housed at the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Dolores Costello - Dorothy Gordon* Warner Oland - Geoffrey Marsh...
(1927) - Dearie (1927)
- The College WidowThe College WidowThe College Widow is a 1927 American silent comedy film produced and distributed by Warner Bros., and directed by Archie Mayo. The film is based on the 1904 Broadway play by George Ade and was previously adapted to film in 1915 with Ethel Clayton. The 1927 silent film version is a starring vehicle...
(1927) - The Desired WomanThe Desired WomanThe Desired Woman is a 1927 silent era drama motion picture directed by Michael Curtiz.-Cast:*Irene Rich as Diana Maxwell*William Russell as Captain Maxwell*William Collier Jr. as Lieutenant Larry Trent*Douglas Gerrard as Fitzroy...
(1927) - Bulldog Drummond Strikes BackBulldog Drummond Strikes BackBulldog Drummond Strikes Back is a 1934 American comedy-mystery-adventure film directed by Roy Del Ruth. The film stars Ronald Colman and Loretta Young.-Plot:...
(19341934 in film-Events:*January 26 - Samuel Goldwyn purchases the film rights to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from the L. Frank Baum estate for $40,000.*February 19 - Bob Hope marries Dolores Reade...
) - The Ghost WalksThe Ghost WalksThe Ghost Walks is a 1934 horror film, directed by Frank R. Strayer.-Plot:On a stormy night, a theatrical producer, his secretary, and playwright Prescott Ames are stranded when their car skids off the road and gets stuck. The three take refuge in the nearby home of Dr. Kent, a friend of Ames...
(1934) - Ants in the PantryAnts in the PantryAnts in the Pantry is the 12th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(19361936 in filmThe year 1936 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May 29 - Fritz Lang's first Hollywood film Fury, starring Spencer Tracy and Bruce Cabot, is released.*November 6 - first Porky Pig animated cartoon...
) - Under Two FlagsUnder Two FlagsUnder Two Flags is a 1936 adventure film, directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert and Victor McLaglen. It was based on the 19th century novel of the same name by writer Ouida...
(1936)