William Courtright
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William Courtright was an American film actor. He appeared in 68 films between 1912
and 1930
. He was born in New Milford, Illinois and died in Ione, California
. His wife was actress Jennie Lee with whom he appeared in Intolerance.
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...
and 1930
1930 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...
. He was born in New Milford, Illinois and died in Ione, California
Ione, California
Ione is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 7,918 at the 2010 census, up from 7,129 at the 2000 census. Once known as "Bed-Bug" and "Freeze Out," Ione was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and Southern Mines during the California Gold...
. His wife was actress Jennie Lee with whom he appeared in Intolerance.
Selected filmography
- If We Only KnewIf We Only KnewIf We Only Knew is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Father* Blanche Sweet - The Mother* Harry Carey - The Sailor* William Courtright - The Minister* Mae Marsh -...
(1913) - The Ranchero's RevengeThe Ranchero's Revenge-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Ranchero* Harry Carey - The Schemer* Claire McDowell - The Schemer's Associate* Clarence Barr - The Chinese Cook * Viola Barry - At Party* William Courtright - At Wedding* Charles Hill Mailes - At Party...
(1913) - In Diplomatic CirclesIn Diplomatic CirclesIn Diplomatic Circles is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Walter Miller - The Reporter* William J. Butler - The Father* Constance Johnson - The Daughter* Charles West - The Lover* Lionel Barrymore - The Japanese Ambassador...
(1913) - The Sorrowful ShoreThe Sorrowful ShoreThe Sorrowful Shore is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Widowed Father* Christy Cabanne - The Son * Olive Carey - The Orphan * Frank Opperman - The Orphan's Father...
(1913) - The Enemy's BabyThe Enemy's BabyThe Enemy's Baby is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - Ben Brown* William J. Butler - Sam Miller, the Grandfather* Kate Bruce - Sam Miller's Wife* Harry Carey - Miller* Claire McDowell - Miller's Wife...
(1913) - IntoleranceIntolerance (film)Intolerance is a 1916 American silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and is considered one of the great masterpieces of the Silent Era. The three-and-a-half hour epic intercuts four parallel storylines each separated by several centuries: A contemporary melodrama of crime and redemption; a...
(1916) - The Deciding KissThe Deciding KissThe Deciding Kiss is a 1918 comedy film directed by Tod Browning.-Cast:* Edith Roberts - Eleanor Hamlin* Winifred Greenwood - Beulah Page* Hallam Cooley - Jimmy Sears * Hans Unterkircher - Peter Bolling...
(1918) - Ace of the SaddleAce of the SaddleAce of the Saddle was a 1919 Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Harry Carey. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Cheyenne Harry Henderson* Joe Harris - Sheriff, Yucca County* Duke R...
(1919) - Man Under CoverMan Under Cover-Cast:* Herbert Rawlinson - Paul Porter* George Hernandez - Daddy Moffat* William Courtright - Mayor Harper * George Webb - Jones Wiley* Edwin B. Tilton - 'Coal Oil' Chase * Gerald Pring - Holt Langdon...
(1922) - Are Parents People?Are Parents People?Are Parents People? is a comedy film starring Betty Bronson, Florence Vidor, Adolphe Menjou, George Beranger, and Lawrence Gray. The film was directed by Malcolm St. Clair and released by Paramount Pictures.-Plot:...
(1925) - Thank You (1925)
- The Nickel-HopperThe Nickel-HopperThe Nickel-Hopper is a 1926 film starring Mabel Normand and featuring Oliver Hardy and Boris Karloff in minor uncredited roles.-Cast:* Mabel Normand - Paddy, the nickel hopper* Michael Visaroff - Paddy's father...
(1926) - Duck SoupDuck Soup (1927 film)Duck Soup is a Laurel and Hardy short silent film produced by Hal Roach Studios.-Production background:Duck Soup was considered a lost film for nearly fifty years, until a print was discovered in 1974...
(1927) - The Glorious FourthThe Glorious Fourth (film)The Glorious Fourth is a 1927 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 62nd Our Gang short subject released.-Cast:* Allen Hoskins - Farina* Joe Cobb - Joe* Jannie Hoskins - Mango* Jackie Condon - Jackie...
(1927) - That's My Wife (1929)