Sybil Seely
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Sybil Seely was a silent film
actress who worked with the well known silent film comedy actor Buster Keaton
. She was credited in most of her films as Sibye Trevilla.
Sybil Seely was born as Sybil Travillia to Lucie Ellen Boyker (1855 – 1949) in Los Angeles, California. She acted in her first film, Hearts and Flowers at the age of 17. She acted in eighteen films in total, most of which were filmed with co-actor Buster Keaton
. In 1920, she married screenwriter Jules G. Furthman
. In 1923, she retired from her acting career after giving birth to a son. She died in Culver City, California, at the age of 82.
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...
actress who worked with the well known silent film comedy actor Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".Keaton was recognized as the...
. She was credited in most of her films as Sibye Trevilla.
Sybil Seely was born as Sybil Travillia to Lucie Ellen Boyker (1855 – 1949) in Los Angeles, California. She acted in her first film, Hearts and Flowers at the age of 17. She acted in eighteen films in total, most of which were filmed with co-actor Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".Keaton was recognized as the...
. In 1920, she married screenwriter Jules G. Furthman
Jules Furthman
Jules Furthman was a magazine and newspaper writer before working as a screenwriter.Born in Chicago, Illinois, during World War I he wrote under the name "Stephen Fox." Furthman wrote screenplays for a number of important or popular films, including: The Docks of New York , Thunderbolt , Merely...
. In 1923, she retired from her acting career after giving birth to a son. She died in Culver City, California, at the age of 82.
Filmography
- Hearts and Flowers (1919)
- A Lady's Tailor (1919)
- Salome vs. Shenandoah (1919)
- Up in Alf's Place (1919)
- His Last False Step (1919)
- Down on the Farm (1920)
- By Golly! (1920)
- Married Life (1920)
- One WeekOne Week"One Week" is a 1998 single by Barenaked Ladies, the first single off their 1998 album, Stunt. It was written by Ed Robertson, who is featured on the lead vocal of the rapped verses. Steven Page sings lead on the song's chorus, while the two co-lead the prechoruses in harmony. The song is notable...
(1920) - Convict 13Convict 13Convict 13 is a 1920 short comedy film starring comedian Buster Keaton. It was written and directed by Keaton and Edward F. Cline.- Plot :Keaton goes from a golf game with his girlfriend to death-row in prison through a case of mistaken identity...
(1920) - Movie Fans (1920)
- Love, Honor and Behave! (1920)
- The ScarecrowThe Scarecrow (1920 film)The Scarecrow is a 1920 short comedy film starring comedian Buster Keaton. It was written and directed by Keaton and Edward F. Cline. The runtime is 19 minutes...
(1920) - Bungalow Troubles (1920)
- The Boat (1921)
- A Sailor-Made ManA Sailor-Made ManA Sailor-Made Man is a 1921 comedy film directed by Fred Newmeyer and starring Harold Lloyd.-Plot:The film begins with "The Boy" , an idle, wealthy playboy, relaxing at a lavish country club, where he suddenly decides to ask "The Girl" to marry him...
(1921) - On Patrol (1922)
- The Frozen NorthThe Frozen NorthThe Frozen North is a 1922 short comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton. The film was written by Keaton and Edward F. Cline . The film runs for around 17 minutes. Sybil Seely and Bonnie Hill are co-stars in the film....
(1922)
External links
- One Week (1919) at Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
- Convict 13 (1920) at Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
- The Scarecrow (1920) at Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
- The Boat (1921) at Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
- The Frozen North (1922) at Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...