Kate Toncray
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Kate Toncray was an American actress of the silent era
. She appeared in 178 films between 1905
and 1925
. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri
and died in Manhattan
, New York City
.
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 178 films between 1905
1905 in film
The year 1905 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Pathé Frères colors black-and-white films by machine.*Filmmaking takes an unexpected historical role by recording activities along Market Street, in the year preceding the destruction from the San Francisco earthquake of 1906...
and 1925
1925 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 :...
. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
and died in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
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...
(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....
) - Heart Beats of Long AgoHeart Beats of Long AgoHeart Beats of Long Ago is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring George Nichols and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* George Nichols - The Father* Wilfred Lucas - The Lover* Donald Crisp - Courtier* Blanche Sweet...
(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) - Was He a Coward?Was He a Coward?Was He a Coward? is a 1911 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 Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Norris Hilton...
(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 New DressThe New DressThe New Dress is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Jose* Dorothy West - Marta* W...
(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) - Fighting BloodFighting BloodFighting Blood is a 1911 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring George Nichols and featuring Lionel Barrymore and Blanche Sweet...
(1911) - The Indian BrothersThe Indian BrothersThe Indian Brothers is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Frank Opperman and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Frank Opperman - The Indian Chief* Wilfred Lucas - The Indian Chief's Brother* Guy Hedlund - The Renegade...
(1911) - Love in the HillsLove in the HillsLove in the Hills is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Girl* Wilfred Lucas - The Manley Suitor* Charles West - The Shiftless Suitor* Joseph Graybill - The City Suitor...
(1911) - The Battle (1911)
- The Miser's HeartThe Miser's HeartThe Miser's Heart is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey where early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based at the beginning of the 20th century. A print of the film...
(1911) - For His SonFor His SonFor His Son is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey when Biograph Studios and other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th century...
(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...
) - 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) - One Is Business, the Other CrimeOne Is Business, the Other CrimeOne Is Business, the Other Crime is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:...
(1912) - An Outcast Among OutcastsAn Outcast Among OutcastsAn Outcast Among Outcasts is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Wilfred Lucas. It was Lucas' debut film as a director. The film starred Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Frank Opperman - The Blanket Tramp* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman...
(1912) - The Inner CircleThe Inner Circle (1912 film)The Inner Circle is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Adolph Lestina - The Widower...
(1912) - A Change of SpiritA Change of SpiritA Change of Spirit is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman* William J. Butler - The Young Woman's Father* Kate Toncray - The Young Woman's Mother* Henry B...
(1912) - Blind Love (1912)
- HeredityHeredity (film)-Cast:* Harry Carey - White Renegade Father* Madge Kirby - Indian Mother* Jack Pickford - Son of White Renegade Father and Indian Mother* Walter P. Lewis - Indian Chief* Kate Bruce - Indian Woman* Lionel Barrymore - Woodsman...
(1912) - So Runs the WaySo Runs the WaySo Runs the Way is a 1913 short drama film directed by Christy Cabanne.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - Frederick A.Paulson* Lillian Gish - The Young Woman* Lionel Barrymore - Undetermined Role * Joseph McDermott - The Detective...
(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...
) - 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) - Red Hicks Defies the WorldRed Hicks Defies the WorldRed Hicks Defies the World is a 1913 short comedy film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles Murray - Red Hicks* Edward Dillon - O'Shea, the Fighting Irishman* Dorothy Gish - Hicks' Sweetheart* Kate Toncray - Hick's Mother* Bud Duncan - Hick's Trainer...
(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 Lady and the MouseThe Lady and the MouseThe Lady and the Mouse is a 1913 short drama film directed by D.W. Griffith. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Lillian Gish - The Young Woman* Lionel Barrymore - The Young Woman's Father* Harry Hyde - The Rich Man / Tramp...
(1913) - The Hero of Little ItalyThe Hero of Little ItalyThe Hero of Little Italy is a 1913 drama film directed by D.W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Charles West - Joe* Blanche Sweet - Maria* Harry Carey - Tony* Charles Hill Mailes - The Father* Kate Toncray - The Mother...
(1913) - Love in an Apartment HotelLove in an Apartment HotelLove in an Apartment Hotel is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman* Adolph Lestina - The Young Woman's Father* Henry B...
(1913) - Brute ForceBrute Force (1914 film)Brute Force is a short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, and starring Robert Harron and Mae Marsh. The film was shot in Chatsworth Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California...
(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....
) - Judith of BethuliaJudith of BethuliaJudith of Bethulia is a film starring Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall. The film was produced and directed by D. W. Griffith and was the first feature-length film made by pioneering film company Biograph, although the second that Biograph released....
(1914) - The LambThe Lamb (1915 film)The Lamb is a 1915 silent film that was Douglas Fairbanks's first starring role in a film. Fairbanks apparently played an extra or warm up part in Martyrs of the Alamo before releasing The Lamb. Surviving stills of The Lamb show Fairbanks at one point as an Indian brave in a near state of nudity...
(1915) - PuppetsPuppets (film)Puppets is a 1916 short drama film directed by Tod Browning.-Cast:* DeWolf Hopper Sr. - Pantaloon * Jack Brammall - Harlequin* Robert Lawler - Clown* Pauline Starke - Columbine* Kate Toncray - The Widow* Edward Bolles - Pierrot...
(1916) - Hands Up!Hands Up! (1917 film)Hands Up! is a 1917 Western film directed by Tod Browning. This was Colleen Moore's last film for Triangle/Fine Arts. D. W. Griffith had withdrawn from the Triangle arrangement and taken many performers and staff, who were under contract specifically with Fine Arts rather than Triangle. Moore's...
(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...
) - Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmRebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917 film)Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a 1917 silent comedy-drama film directed by Marshall Neilan based upon the novel of the same name by Kate Douglas Wiggin. This version is notable for having been adapted by famed female screenwriter Frances Marion...
(1917)