The First Men in the Moon (1919 film)
Encyclopedia
The First Men in the Moon is a black-and-white silent film
from 1919
, directed by Bruce Gordon
and J.L.V. Leigh. The film is based on H. G. Wells
' 1901 science fiction novel The First Men in the Moon
. This, the 1919 version, is the original film; there have since been many other adaptations of the original story on the big screen, radio and video. As of August 2010, the film is missing from the BFI National Archive
, and is listed as one of the British Film Institute
's "75 Most Wanted
" lost films.
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...
from 1919
1919 in film
The year 1919 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 5 - Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists...
, directed by Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon (actor/director)
Bruce Gordon was an actor who appeared in and directed the 1919 film The First Men in the Moon.He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.-Selected filmography:* The First Men in the Moon * The Timber Queen...
and J.L.V. Leigh. The film is based on H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells
Herbert George Wells was an English author, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing text books and rules for war games...
' 1901 science fiction novel The First Men in the Moon
The First Men in the Moon
The First Men in the Moon is a 1901 scientific romance novel by the English author H. G. Wells. The novel tells the story of a journey to the moon undertaken by the two protagonists, the impoverished businessman Mr Bedford and the brilliant but eccentric scientist Dr. Cavor...
. This, the 1919 version, is the original film; there have since been many other adaptations of the original story on the big screen, radio and video. As of August 2010, the film is missing from the BFI National Archive
BFI National Archive
The BFI National Archive is a department of the British Film Institute, and one of the largest film archives in the world. It was originally set up as the National Film Library in 1935; its first curator was Ernest Lindgren. In 1955 its name became the National Film Archive, and in 1992, the...
, and is listed as one of the British Film Institute
British Film Institute
The British Film Institute is a charitable organisation established by Royal Charter to:-Cinemas:The BFI runs the BFI Southbank and IMAX theatre, both located on the south bank of the River Thames in London...
's "75 Most Wanted
BFI 75 Most Wanted
The BFI 75 Most Wanted is a list compiled by the British Film Institute of their most sought-after British feature films not currently held in the BFI National Archive, and classified as "missing, believed lost". The films chosen range from quota quickies and B-movies to lavish prestige...
" lost films.
Cast
- Bruce GordonBruce Gordon (actor/director)Bruce Gordon was an actor who appeared in and directed the 1919 film The First Men in the Moon.He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.-Selected filmography:* The First Men in the Moon * The Timber Queen...
as Hogben - Heather ThatcherHeather ThatcherHeather Thatcher was an English actress in theatre and motion pictures. She was from London.-Dancer:By 1922 Thatcher was a dancer. She was especially noted for her interpretation of an Egyptian harem dance. Her exotic clothes were designed in Russia. They featured stencil slits in the waist,...
as Susan - Hector AbbasHector Abbas-Selected filmography:* A Prince of Lovers * The Wandering Jew * School for Scandal * Madame Guillotine * A Gentleman of Paris * Rembrandt * The Man Who Made Diamonds...
as Sampson Cavor - Lionel d'AragonLionel d'Aragon-Selected filmography:* Guy Fawkes * Lily of the Alley * Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight * The Virgin Queen * Mist in the Valley...
as Rupert Bedford - Cecil Morton YorkCecil Morton York-Selected filmography:* Beau Brocade * The Autumn of Pride * Trapped by the Mormons * A Sister to Assist 'Er * A Gamble with Hearts * Lights of London * The Uninvited Guest...
as Grand Lunar