George Fisher (actor)
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George Fisher was an American film actor of the silent era
. He appeared in 72 films between 1911
and 1929
.
His role in the 1916 Ince
film Civilization
is noteworthy as the first cinematic depiction of Jesus
.
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...
. He appeared in 72 films between 1911
1911 in film
The 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....
and 1929
1929 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....
.
His role in the 1916 Ince
Thomas H. Ince
Thomas Harper Ince was an American silent film actor, director, screenwriter and producer of more than 100 films and pioneering studio mogul. Known as the "Father of the Western", he invented many mechanisms of professional movie production, introducing early Hollywood to the "assembly line"...
film Civilization
Civilization (film)
Civilization is a 1916 American pacifist allegorical film about a submarine commander who refuses to fire at a civilian ocean liner supposedly carrying ammunition for his country's enemies. The film was a big-budget spectacle that was compared to both Birth of a Nation and the paintings of...
is noteworthy as the first cinematic depiction of Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
.
Selected filmography
- Sure FireSure FireSure Fire is a 1921 Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Hoot Gibson. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Hoot Gibson - Jeff Bransford* Molly Malone - Marian Hoffman* B. Reeves Eason Jr...
(19211921 in film-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...
) - Hearts of YouthHearts of YouthHearts of Youth is a United States silent film released in 1921.-Cast:* Iris Ashton — Mrs. Grey* Glen Cavender — Reuben Grey* George Fisher — Herman Brudenell* Grace Goodall — Countess Hurstmonceaus...
(1921) - The Prince of Avenue AThe Prince of Avenue AThe Prince of Avenue A is a drama film directed by John Ford. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* James J. Corbett - Barry O'Connor* Richard Cummings - Patrick O'Connor* Cora Drew - Mary O'Connor* Frederick Vroom - William Tompkins...
(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...
) - CivilizationCivilization (film)Civilization is a 1916 American pacifist allegorical film about a submarine commander who refuses to fire at a civilian ocean liner supposedly carrying ammunition for his country's enemies. The film was a big-budget spectacle that was compared to both Birth of a Nation and the paintings of...
(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....
) - The Battle of GettysburgThe Battle of Gettysburg (1913 film)The Battle of Gettysburg is a 1913 silent drama film directed by Charles Giblyn and Thomas H. Ince. The film is now considered to be lost, although some battlefield footage was used by Mack Sennett in his comedy Cohen Saves the Flag, which was shot on location alongside this production. However...
(19131913 in filmThe 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...
)