William C. Dowlan
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William C. Dowlan was an American
silent film
actor
, and director
Dowlan initially began as an actor in films in 1912
but in 1915
became interested in directing and began simultaneously acting and directing. His film in directorship was Her Mysterious Escort in 1915
He directed films such as Youth's Endearing Charm
in 1916
working with actors such as Mary Miles Minter
and Harry von Meter
.
Dowlan retired from acting and concentrated on film directing throughout the late 1910s until his retirement from film in 1920. He died in 1947 aged 65.
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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...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, and director
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:...
Dowlan initially began as an actor in films in 1912
1912 in film
The 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...
but in 1915
1915 in film
The year 1915 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 8 : D.W Griffith's The Birth of a Nation premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks box office and film length records, running at a total length of 3 hrs 10 minutes.* June 18 : The Motion Picture Directors...
became interested in directing and began simultaneously acting and directing. His film in directorship was Her Mysterious Escort in 1915
He directed films such as Youth's Endearing Charm
Youth's Endearing Charm
Youth's Endearing Charm is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by William C. Dowlan. The film stars Mary Miles Minter, Wallace McDonald and Harry von Meter. The script for the film was adapted by J...
in 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....
working with actors such as Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter was an American film actress of the silent film era.-Early life and rise to stardom:Born Juliet Reilly in Shreveport, Louisiana, Minter was the daughter of Broadway actress Charlotte Shelby...
and Harry von Meter
Harry von Meter
Harry von Meter was an American silent film actor. He was signed by the Thanhouser Company based in New York City in 1912, moving to American Film Studios a year or two later, and starred in about 200 films until 1929. He is perhaps most famous for starring in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Mons...
.
Dowlan retired from acting and concentrated on film directing throughout the late 1910s until his retirement from film in 1920. He died in 1947 aged 65.
Selected filmography
- Youth's Endearing CharmYouth's Endearing CharmYouth's Endearing Charm is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by William C. Dowlan. The film stars Mary Miles Minter, Wallace McDonald and Harry von Meter. The script for the film was adapted by J...
(19161916 in filmThe 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....
) - Under the CrescentUnder the CrescentUnder the Crescent is a 1915 drama film serial directed by Burton L. King. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Ola Humphrey - The American Actress* William C. Dowlan - Stanley Clyde* Edward Sloman - Prince Ibrahim Tousson...
(19151915 in filmThe year 1915 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 8 : D.W Griffith's The Birth of a Nation premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks box office and film length records, running at a total length of 3 hrs 10 minutes.* June 18 : The Motion Picture Directors...
) - An Idyll of the HillsAn Idyll of the HillsAn Idyll of the Hills is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Kate Graham* Millard K. Wilson - Dick Massey* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Lafe Jameson...
(1915) - The Desert BreedThe Desert BreedThe Desert Breed is a 1915 silent Western film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Jessie* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Fred* William C. Dowlan - Jack - Fred's partner...
(1915) - All for PeggyAll for PeggyAll for Peggy is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Peggy Baldwin* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Seth Baldwin* William C. Dowlan - Will Brandon...
(1915) - Outside the GatesOutside the GatesOutside the Gates is a 1915 silent fantasy film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Sister Ursula* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Perez* William C. Dowlan - Manuel* Helen Wright...
(1915) - Where the Forest EndsWhere the Forest EndsWhere the Forest Ends is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Rose* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Paul Rouchelle* William C. Dowlan - Jack Norton...
(1915) - Such Is LifeSuch Is Life (1915 film)Such Is Life is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Polly* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Tod Wilkes* William C. Dowlan - Will Deming...
(1915) - The Threads of FateThe Threads of FateThe Threads of Fate is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - The Wife* William C. Dowlan - The Lover* Lon Chaney, Sr. - The Count...
(1915) - The Measure of a ManThe Measure of a Man (1915 film)The Measure of a Man is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Helen MacDermott* William C. Dowlan - Bob Brandt* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Lt. Jim Stuart...
(1915) - The Star of the SeaThe Star of the SeaThe Star of the Sea is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Mary the fisher girl* Laura Oakley - Janice* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Tomasco...
(1915) - The Sin of Olga BrandtThe Sin of Olga BrandtThe Sin of Olga Brandt is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Olga Brandt* William C. Dowlan - Rev. John Armstrong...
(1915) - Her EscapeHer Escape (film)Her Escape is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - The Girl* William C. Dowlan - Paul* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Pete* Richard Rosson - Dope Fiend...
(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....
) - A Night of ThrillsA Night of ThrillsA Night of Thrills is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Visitor* Pauline Bush - Hazel* William C. Dowlan - Jack* Charles Manley - Howard Wild...
(1914) - The Lion, the Lamb, the ManThe Lion, the Lamb, the ManThe Lion, the Lamb, the Man is a 1914 American silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush as Agnes Duane* Lon Chaney, Sr. as Fred Brown...
(1914) - RichelieuRichelieu (film)Richelieu is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost. It is based on a play written by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton.-Cast:* Murdock MacQuarrie - Cardinal Richelieu* William C...
(1914) - The Hopes of Blind AlleyThe Hopes of Blind AlleyThe Hopes of Blind Alley is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Pauline* Murdock MacQuarrie - Jean Basse* William C. Dowlan - Unsuccessful Artist...
(1914) - The Forbidden RoomThe Forbidden RoomThe Forbidden Room is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Murdock MacQuarrie - Dr. James Gibson* Pauline Bush - Gibson's sister / niece...
(1914) - The Unlawful TradeThe Unlawful TradeThe Unlawful Trade is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Amy Tate* William Lloyd - Old Tate* George Cooper - Young Tate...
(1914) - The Tragedy of Whispering CreekThe Tragedy of Whispering CreekThe Tragedy of Whispering Creek is a 1914 silent Western film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Murdock MacQuarrie - The Stranger* Pauline Bush - The Orphan...
(1914) - The End of the FeudThe End of the FeudThe End of the Feud was a 1914 silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Murdock MacQuarrie - Hen Dawson* Pauline Bush - June* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Wood Dawson...
(1914) - The Embezzler (1914)
- The Menace to CarlottaThe Menace to CarlottaThe Menace to Carlotta is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost. It was banned by the censor of Quebec on 19 March 1914.-Plot summary:...
(1914)