Sheldon Lewis
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Sheldon Lewis was an American actor of the silent era
best known for his antagonistic roles. He appeared in 93 films between 1914 and 1936.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
and died in San Gabriel, California
. His interment was located at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park
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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...
best known for his antagonistic roles. He appeared in 93 films between 1914 and 1936.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and died in San Gabriel, California
San Gabriel, California
San Gabriel is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Junipero Serra. The city grew outward from the mission and in 1852 became the original township of Los Angeles County. San Gabriel was incorporated in 1913...
. His interment was located at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park
Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery is located at 10621 Victory Boulevard in North Hollywood, California.The cemetery has a special section called the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation that is the final resting place for a number of aviation pioneers — barnstormers, daredevils and...
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Selected filmography
- The Exploits of ElaineThe Exploits of ElaineThe Exploits of Elaine is a film serial in the genre of The Perils of Pauline.The Exploits of Elaine tells the story of a young woman named Elaine who, with the help of a detective, tries to find the man, known only as "The Clutching Hand", who murdered her father. The Clutching Hand was the first...
(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 Iron ClawThe Iron Claw (1916 serial)The Iron Claw is a 1916 silent adventure film serial starring Pearl White, directed by George B. Seitz and Edward José, and released by Pathé Exchange. A print of the seventh episode exists in the UCLA Film and Television Archive.-Cast:...
(1916) - The Hidden HandThe Hidden Hand (serial)The Hidden Hand is a 1917 film serial directed by James Vincent. This is a lost serial.-Cast:* Doris Kenyon - Doris Whitney* Sheldon Lewis - Dr. Scarley* Mahlon Hamilton - Jack Ramsey* Arline Pretty - Vera Orane* Henry Sedley...
(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...
) - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920/II film)Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1920 40-minute horror film, directed and written by J. Charles Haydon. It is the third adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to be released in 1920....
(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...
) - Orphans of the StormOrphans Of The StormOrphans of the Storm is a drama film by D. W. Griffith set in late 18th century France, before and during the French Revolution.This was the last Griffith film to feature Lillian and Dorothy Gish, and is often considered Griffith's last major commercial success, after boxoffice hits such as Birth...
(1921) - The Dangerous FlirtThe Dangerous FlirtThe Dangerous Flirt is a 1924 melodrama directed by Tod Browning, which is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Evelyn Brent as Sheila Fairfax* Edward Earle as Dick Morris* Sheldon Lewis as Don Alfonso...
(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...
) - Silent SandersonSilent SandersonSilent Sanderson is a 1925 Western film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Joel Parsons / Silent Sanderson* Trilby Clark - Judith Bensonn* John Miljan - Jim Downing* Gardner James - Art Parsons* Edith Yorke - Mrs. Parsons...
(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 :...
) - Don JuanDon Juan (1926 film)Don Juan is a Warner Brothers film, directed by Alan Crosland. It was the first feature-length film with synchronized Vitaphone sound effects and musical soundtrack, though it has no spoken dialogue...
(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 Little Wild GirlThe Little Wild GirlThe Little Wild Girl is a 1928 American drama film directed by Frank S. Mattison and featuring Boris Karloff.-Cast:* Lila Lee as Marie Cleste* Cullen Landis as Jules Barbier* Frank Merrill as Tavish McBride* Sheldon Lewis as Wanakee...
(19281928 in film-Events:Although some movies released in 1928 had sound, most were still silent.* July 28 - Lights of New York is released by Warner Brothers. It is the first "100% Talkie" feature film, in that dialog is spoken throughout the film...
) - Tarzan the TigerTarzan the TigerTarzan the Tiger is a Universal movie serial based on the novel Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It stars Frank Merrill as Tarzan, Natalie Kingston as Jane, and Al Ferguson. It was written by Ian McClosky Heath and directed by Henry MacRae.It was considered lost at one time...
(19291929 in film-Events:The days of the silent film are numbered. A mad scramble to provide synchronized sound is on.*January 20 - The movie In Old Arizona is released. The film is the first full-length talking film to be filmed outdoors....
) - Black MagicBlack Magic (1929 film)-Cast:* Josephine Dunn as Katherine Bradbroke* Earle Foxe as Hugh Darrell* John Holland as John Ormsby* Henry B. Walthall as Dr. Bradbroke* Dorothy Jordan as Ann Bradbroke* Fritz Feld as James Fraser* Sheldon Lewis as Witchdoctor* Ivan Linow as Zelig...
(1929) - Terry of the TimesTerry of the TimesTerry of the Times is a Universal film serial. It was the 73rd of the 137 serials released by the studio and the 5th to include sound elements. The serial was the last of Universal's part-sound serials, mostly silent productions with occasional recorded sound sequences. In this case, the serial...
(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...
) - The Monster WalksThe Monster WalksThe Monster Walks directed by Frank R. Strayer, is a black-and-white horror movie.-Plot:The film opens with Ruth Earlton and her fiance Dr. Ted Carver arriving at her father's house. She has been told that her father has died, and is returning to find out what will be done with the estate...
(19321932 in film-Events:*Cary Grant's film career begins*Katharine Hepburn's film career begins*Shirley Temple's film career begins*Disney released Flowers and Trees, the first cartoon in three-strip Technicolor film.*Santa, first sound film made in Mexico released....
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