Lloyd Lonergan
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Lloyd Lonergan was one of the most prolific scenario and screenwriters in American
silent film
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A brother-in-law of Edwin Thanhouser
he worked for the Thanhouser Company
based in New York City
writing for over 100 films.
His career was at its peak in the earlier short film era particularly in 1912 when Lonergan wrote the scripts for an astonishing 50 films. His sister Elizabeth Lonergan was also a notable screenwriter.
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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...
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A brother-in-law of Edwin Thanhouser
Edwin Thanhouser
Edwin Thanhouser was an actor, businessman, and film producer, most notable as a founder of the Thanhouser Company, along with his wife Gertrude Thanhouser and brother-in-law Lloyd Lonergan.-Biography:...
he worked for the Thanhouser Company
Thanhouser Company
The Thanhouser Company was one of the first motion picture studios, founded in 1909 by Edwin Thanhouser.-See also:...
based in New York City
New York City
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writing for over 100 films.
His career was at its peak in the earlier short film era particularly in 1912 when Lonergan wrote the scripts for an astonishing 50 films. His sister Elizabeth Lonergan was also a notable screenwriter.