Claire McDowell was an American actress of the
silent eraA 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...
. She appeared in 360 films between
1908The year 1908 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Thomas Edison formed the Motion Picture Patents Company, with goals of controlling production and distribution, raising theater admission prices, cooperating with censorship bodies, and preventing film stock from getting into the hands...
and
1945The year 1945 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Paramount Studios releases theatrical short cartoon titled The Friendly Ghost, featuring a ghost named Casper.* With Rossellini's Roma Città aperta, Italian neorealist cinema begins....
. Still somewhat of a youthful beauty when she started in early silent films she appeared in numerous short & early feature films. She graduated to playing character and mother types. She can be seen to good advantage in
Douglas Fairbanks'sDouglas Fairbanks, Sr. was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro....
1920
The Mark of ZorroThe Mark of Zorro is a 1920 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of The Mark of Zorro...
. McDowell costarred in two of the biggest films of the silent era
The Big ParadeThe Big Parade is a 1925 silent film. It tells the story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.The film was...
and
Ben-Hur A Tale of the ChristBen-Hur is a 1925 silent film directed by Fred Niblo. It was a blockbuster hit for newly merged Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This was the second film based on the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace...
, both in which she played mothers.
She was born in New York, New York and died in Hollywood, California, aged 88. She was married to silent screen character actor
Charles Hill MailesCharles Hill Mailes was a Canadian actor of the silent era. He appeared in 290 films between 1909 and 1935.He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and died in Los Angeles, California...
from 1906 to his 1937 death. The happy couple appeared in numerous silent films together including
The Mark of Zorro. They had two sons Robert Mailes and Eugene Mailes.
Selected filmography
- A Flash of Light
A Flash of Light is a 1910 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Charles West and featuring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Charles West - John Rogers* Vivian Prescott - Belle* Stephanie Longfellow - The Older Sister...
(1910The year 1910 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*The newsreel footage of the funeral of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom is shot in Kinemacolor, making it the first color newsreel....
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- His Trust
His Trust is a 1911 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It concerns "The faithful devotion and self- sacrifice of an old negro servant," who is played in blackface. The film's sequel is His Trust Fulfilled. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the...
(1911)
- His Trust Fulfilled
His Trust Fulfilled is a 1911 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of this film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - George* Claire McDowell - Mrs...
(1911)
- What Shall We Do with Our Old?
What Shall We Do with Our Old? is a 1911 drama film directed by D.W. Griffith.-Cast:* W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Carpenter* Claire McDowell - The Old Carpenter's Wife* Adolph Lestina - The Doctor* George Nichols - The Judge...
(1911)
- A Decree of Destiny
A Decree of Destiny is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Mary Pickford and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Joseph Graybill - Kenneth Marsden* Marion Sunshine - Edith* Mary Pickford - Mary* Clara T...
(1911)
- The Spanish Gypsy
The Spanish Gypsy is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Jose* Vivian Prescott - Pepita* Kate Bruce - Pepita's Mother* William J...
(1911)
- The Broken Cross
The Broken Cross is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Charles West and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Charles West - Tom* Florence La Badie - Kate* Grace Henderson - The Landlady* Dorothy West - The Manicurist...
(1911)
- The Primal Call
The Primal Call is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - The Fisherman* Claire McDowell - The Woman* Grace Henderson - The Woman's Mother...
(1911)
- A Country Cupid
A Country Cupid is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Edith* Edwin August - Jack* Edna Foster - Billy* Joseph Graybill - The Half-Wit...
(1911)
- The Making of a Man
The Making of a Man is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Dell Henderson - Leading Man* Blanche Sweet - Young Woman* Edwin August - Young Woman's Family...
(1911)
- The Long Road
The Long Road is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Edith* Grace Henderson - Edith's Mother* Charles West - Ned* Claire McDowell - Ned's Wife* Edna Foster - Ned's Son...
(1911)
- A Woman Scorned
A Woman Scorned is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - The Doctor* Claire McDowell - The Doctor's Wife* Alfred Paget - The Sneak Thief's Companion* Frank Evans - A Policeman...
(1911The year 1911 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*March 23: D.W Griffith shows the first major close-up shot on film with the successful release of The Lonedale Operator proving his ever growing mastery of how to utilise film....
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- Under Burning Skies
Under Burning Skies is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Joe* Blanche Sweet - Emily* Christy Cabanne - Emily's Husband* Alfred Paget - Emily's Husband's Friend...
(1912)
- A Temporary Truce
A Temporary Truce is a 1912 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Charles Hill Mailes - Mexican Jim...
(1912)
- Two Daughters of Eve
Two Daughters of Eve is a 1912 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Mother* Henry B. Walthall - The Father* Florence Geneva - The Actress* Gertrude Bambrick - Backstage* Elmer Booth - Backstage...
(1912)
- So Near, Yet So Far
So Near, Yet So Far is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive in the Museum of Modern Art film archive.-Cast:* Walter Miller - Howard* Mary Pickford - The Young Woman* Robert Harron - The Rival/In Club...
(1912)
- In the Aisles of the Wild
In the Aisles of the Wild is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lillian Gish - The Younger Daughter* Claire McDowell - The Elder Daughter* William J. Butler - The Widower* Henry B. Walthall - Jim Watson* Harry Carey - Bob Cole...
(1912)
- A Sailor's Heart
A Sailor's Heart is a 1912 short silent comedy film directed by Wilfred Lucas and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - The False Husband* Blanche Sweet - The Wife* Charles Gorman - The Suitor* Claire McDowell - The Second Wife...
(1912)
- The New York Hat
The New York Hat is a short silent film directed by D. W. Griffith from a screenplay by Anita Loos, and starring Mary Pickford, Lionel Barrymore, and Lillian Gish.-Production:...
(1912)
- A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Bum* Walter Miller - The Doctor* Lillian Gish - The Maid* Harry Carey - The Thief* Kate Bruce - Undetermined Role...
(1912)
- The God Within
The God Within is a 1912 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Woodsman* Claire McDowell - The Woodsman's Wife* Blanche Sweet - The Woman of the Camp...
(1912The 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...
)
- The Telephone Girl and the Lady
The Telephone Girl and the Lady is a 1913 silent drama film by D. W. Griffith.-Production:The film was prepared by Griffith and shot by his assistant, Tony O'Sullivan.Film historian William K...
(1913)
- A Misappropriated Turkey
-Cast:* Charles West - The Striker* Claire McDowell - Mrs. Fallon* Edna Foster - The Striker's Son* Harry Carey - The Bartender* John T. Dillon - Union Member* Frank Evans - Union Member* Robert Harron - Union Member* Walter P. Lewis - Union Member...
(1913)
- The Wrong Bottle
The Wrong Bottle is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Blind Sister* Charles Hill Mailes - The Devoted One* Pearl Sindelar - The Younger Sister* Charles West - The Faithless Lover* Hector Dion - The Faithful Lover...
(1913)
- The Unwelcome Guest
The Unwelcome Guest is a 1913 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Mary Pickford - The Slavey* W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Father* Charles Hill Mailes - The Son* Claire McDowell - The Wife* Jack Pickford - One of the Children...
(1913)
- The Stolen Bride
The Stolen Bride is a 1913 drama film starring Harry Carey and Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Husband* Claire McDowell - The Wife* Charles West - The Overseer * Blanche Sweet - The Grower's Daughter* Harry Hyde - In Posse...
(1913)
- The Wanderer
The Wanderer is a 1913 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Wanderer* Charles Hill Mailes - The Father* Christy Cabanne - The Brother* Kate Bruce - The Old Woman* Lionel Barrymore - The Male Lover...
(1913)
- The Tenderfoot's Money
The Tenderfoot's Money is a 1913 film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Gambler* William A. Carroll - The Tenderfoot* Henry B. Walthall - The Prospector* Claire McDowell - The Prospector's Wife* William Beaudine - In Bar...
(1913)
- The Stolen Loaf
The Stolen Loaf is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The poor man* Kate Bruce - The poor man's wife* Claire McDowell - The Rich Woman* Harry Carey - The Butler* William A. Carroll - At Dinner...
(1913)
- The House of Darkness
The House of Darkness is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Plot:In the introduction a woman is shown descending into insanity after having lost her baby. As she mourns, she takes a blanket from the baby's cradle and starts rocking it as if it were her deceased child. This serves...
(1913)
- Olaf-An Atom
Olaf-An Atom is a 1913 film directed by Anthony O'Sullivan and featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Olaf, an Atom* Kate Bruce - Olaf's Mother* Charles Hill Mailes - A Parent* Claire McDowell - A Parent* Donald Crisp - The Beggar...
(1913)
- The 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)
- The Well
The Well is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Farmer* Claire McDowell - The Farmer's Wife* Harry Carey - Giuseppe, the Farmhand* George Beranger - The Accomplice...
(1913)
- The Switch Tower
The Switch Tower is a 1913 drama film featuring Lionel Barrymore and Harry Carey.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Switchman* Claire McDowell - The Switchman's Wife* Marion Emmons - The Switchman's Son* Lionel Barrymore - First Counterfeiter...
(1913)
- A Gamble with Death
A Gamble with Death is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Walter Miller - Reed* Claire McDowell - Kate* Charles West - The Gambler * Lionel Barrymore - Jim Benton, the Bartender* Harry Carey - The Cowpuncher...
(1913)
- The Enemy's Baby
The 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)
- A Gambler's Honor
A Gambler's Honor is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Gambler* Claire McDowell - Beth* Henry B. Walthall - Beth's Brother* William A. Carroll - In Bar* John T. Dillon - In Bar* Charles West - In Bar...
(1913)
- The Mirror
The Mirror is a 1913 silent film directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Station Agent* Claire McDowell - Daisy* Lionel Barrymore - Daisy's Father* Harry Carey - First Tramp* Charles West - Second Tramp...
(1913)
- The Vengeance of Galora
The Vengeance of Galora is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - Galora* Charles West - The Express Agent* Nan Christy - The Express Agent's Fiancée* Harry Carey - A Prospector* John T. Dillon - The Sheriff...
(1913)
- Under the Shadow of the Law
Under the Shadow of the Law is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Convict* Charles West - John Haywood, a Clerk* Claire McDowell - John Haywood's Sister* Lionel Barrymore - Charles Darnton, the Employer...
(1913)
- I Was Meant for You
I Was Meant for You is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles West - Theron* Claire McDowell - Lavina* Harry Carey - Luke* Lionel Barrymore - Lavina's Father* John T. Dillon - In Town...
(1913)
- The Crook and the Girl
The Crook and the Girl is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Nephew* Harry Carey - The Crook* Claire McDowell - The Uncle's Adopted Daughter* Hector Dion - The Butler* William J. Butler - The Lawyer...
(1913)
- The Strong Man's Burden
The Strong Man's Burden is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Kate Bruce - Bob & John's Mother* Harry Carey - Bob* Lionel Barrymore - John* William J. Butler - The Doctor* Claire McDowell - The Nurse...
(1913)
- The Stolen Treaty
The Stolen Treaty is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Japanese Diplomat* Claire McDowell - Olga* Reggie Morris - Olga's Friend* Harry Carey - The Detective* William J. Butler - A Diplomat...
(1913)
- The Law and His Son
The Law and His Son is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Manning* Claire McDowell - Marguerite, Manning's Sister* Reggie Morris - The Outcast Son* William J. Butler - The Outcast Son's Father* Frank Evans - Prison Official...
(1913)
- A Tender-Hearted Crook
A Tender-Hearted Crook is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles West - James * Claire McDowell - Edith* Harry Carey - The Thief* Hector Dion - The Minister* Marion Leonard* Wilfred Lucas...
(1913)
- The Van Nostrand Tiara
The Van Nostrand Tiara is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - Raffles* Claire McDowell - Kate* Harry Carey - Society Detective...
(1913)
- The Stopped Clock
The Stopped Clock is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Antique Dealer's Daughter* Charles West - The Senior Clerk * Reggie Morris - The Junior Clerk* Kate Bruce - The Mother...
(1913)
- The Detective's Stratagem
The Detective's Stratagem is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - The Bank Clerk* Claire McDowell - Kate, the Bank Clerk's Sweetheart* Harry Carey - Keene, the Detective* Charles West - First Plotter...
(1913)
- All for Science
All for Science is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Reggie Morris - The Chemist* Harry Carey - The Young Man* Joseph McDermott - The Detective* Lionel Barrymore - In Detective Agency* Claire McDowell - In Detective Agency...
(1913The year 1913 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* The Squaw Man, the first Hollywood feature film, is made.* December 29, Charlie Chaplin signs a contract with Mack Sennett to begin making films at Keystone Studios.* D. W...
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- A Nest Unfeathered
A Nest Unfeathered is a 1914 drama film featuring Harry Carey....
(1914)
- Her Father's Silent Partner
Her Father's Silent Partner is a 1914 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Dorothy Gish* Lionel Barrymore...
(1914The 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....
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- The Heart of a Bandit
The Heart of a Bandit is a 1915 Western film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Violet Reed - * Charles West -...
(1915)
- The Sheriff's Dilemma
The Sheriff's Dilemma is a 1915 film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- The Miser's Legacy
The Miser's Legacy is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Gertrude Bambrick* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- The Gambler's I.O.U.
The Gambler's I.O.U. is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Barney Furey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- A Day's Adventure
A Day's Adventure is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Barney Furey - * Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- The Canceled Mortgage
The Canceled Mortgage is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Barney Furey* Zoe Rae -...
(1915)
- Truth Stranger Than Fiction
Truth Stranger Than Fiction is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Helen Bray* Harry Carey* Barney Furey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- Her Dormant Love
Her Dormant Love is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- The Way Out
The Way Out is a 1915 silent drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* L. M. Wells -...
(1915)
- Her Convert
Her Convert is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Charles West -...
(1915)
- Old Offenders
Old Offenders is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* Anthony O'Sullivan* Charles West -...
(1915)
- As It Happened
As It Happened is a 1915 silent drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey* Claire McDowell* L. M. Wells -...
(1915The 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...
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- The Empty Gun
The Empty Gun is a 1917 silent Western film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Franklyn Farnum - Robber* Claire McDowell - Mary* Lon Chaney - Frank* Sam De Grasse - Jim...
(1917The 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...
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- You Can't Believe Everything
You Can't Believe Everything is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Gloria Swanson.-Cast:* Gloria Swanson - Patricia Reynolds* Darrell Foss - Arthur Kirby* Jack Richardson - Hasty Carson* Edward Peil Sr. - Jim Wheeler...
(1918)
- The Woman in the Suitcase
The Woman in the Suitcase is a 1920 silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo.-Cast:* Enid Bennett - Mary Moreland* William Conklin - James B. Moreland* Dorcas Matthews - Dolly Wright* Rowland V. Lee - W.H. 'Billy' Fiske...
(1920)
- The Jack-Knife Man
The Jack-Knife Man is a 1920 silent drama film directed by King Vidor.-Cast:* F. A. Turner - Peter Lane * Harry Todd - 'Booge'* Bobby Kelso - 'Buddy'* Willis Marks - Rasmer Briggles* Lillian Leighton - Widow Potter...
(1920)
- Something to Think About
-Cast:* Elliott Dexter - David Markely* Gloria Swanson - Ruth Anderson* Monte Blue - Jim Dirk* Theodore Roberts - Luke Anderson* Claire McDowell - Housekeeper* Michael D. Moore - Bobby * Julia Faye - Banker's Daughter...
(1920)
- The Mark of Zorro
The Mark of Zorro is a 1920 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of The Mark of Zorro...
(1920The 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...
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- Mother o' Mine
Mother o' Mine is a 1921 silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo. This film is one of the many lost films from the silent era.-Cast:* Lloyd Hughes - Robert Sheldon* Betty Ross Clarke - Dolly Wilson* Betty Blythe - Fan Baxter...
(1921)
- Love Never Dies
Love Never Dies is a 1921 silent drama film directed by King Vidor.-Cast:* Lloyd Hughes - John Trott* Madge Bellamy - Tilly Whaley* Joseph Bennett - Joel Eperson* Lillian Leighton - Mrs. Cavanaugh* Fred Gamble - Sam Cavanaugh...
(1921-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1921:U.S.A. unless stated*$10,000 Under a Pillow, silent film directed by Frank Moser*The Ace of Hearts, silent film directed by Wallace Worsley*Across the Divide, silent film directed by John Holloway...
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- Thy Name Is Woman
Thy Name Is Woman is a 1924 silent comedy film directed by Fred Niblo.-Cast:* Ramon Novarro - Juan Ricardo* Barbara La Marr - Guerita* William V. Mong - Pedro the Fox * Wallace MacDonald - Capt. Rodrigo de Castelar...
(1924-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
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- Dollar Down
-Cast:* Ruth Roland - Ruth Craig* Henry B. Walthall - Alec Craig* Mayme Kelso - Mrs. Craig* Earl Schenck - Grant Elliot* Claire McDowell - Mrs. Meadows * Roscoe Karns - Gene Meadows* Jane Mercer - Betty Meadows...
(1925)
- The Big Parade
The Big Parade is a 1925 silent film. It tells the story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.The film was...
(1925)
- Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur is a 1925 silent film directed by Fred Niblo. It was a blockbuster hit for newly merged Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This was the second film based on the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace...
(1925-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 :...
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- The Shamrock Handicap
The Shamrock Handicap is a romance film directed by John Ford. A print of the film still exists in the Museum of Modern Art film archive.-Cast:* Janet Gaynor - Lady Sheila O'Hara* Leslie Fenton - Neil Ross* Willard Louis - Orville Finch* J...
(1926-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....
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- The Flaming Forest
__notoc__The Flaming Forest is a film directed by Reginald Barker, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and starring Antonio Moreno and Renée Adorée....
(1926)
- A Little Journey
A Little Journey is a 1927 comedy film featuring Harry Carey. No prints are thought to survive of this film. It is therefore considered lost.-Plot:A girl travelling by train to meet her boyfriend meets another young man and falls in love with him....
(1927-Events:*January 10 - Fritz Lang's science-fiction fantasy Metropolis premieres in Germany.*April 7 - Abel Gance's Napoleon often considered his best known and greatest masterpiece, premiers at the Paris Opéra and would demonstrate techniques and equipment that would not be used for years to...
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- Central Airport
Central Airport is a 1933 film starring Richard Barthelmess and Sally Eilers. John Wayne had an unbilled part, as a co-pilot, and this film features his first on-screen death.-Cast:* Richard Barthelmess as James 'Jim' Blaine...
(1933-Events:* March 2 - King Kong premieres in New York City.* June 6 - The first drive-in theater opens, in Camden, New Jersey.* British Film Institute founded....
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