Walter P. Lewis
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Walter P. Lewis was an American actor of the silent era
. He appeared in 55 films between 1912
and 1931
.
He was born in Albany, New York
.
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 55 films between 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...
and 1931
1931 in film
-Top grossing films:-Academy Awards:*Best Picture: Cimarron - MGM*Best Actor: Lionel Barrymore - A Free Soul*Best Actor: Wallace Beery - The Champ*Best Actor: Fredric March - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde...
.
He was born in Albany, New York
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
.
Selected filmography
- Beware of BlondesBeware of Blondes-Cast:* Dorothy Revier as Mary* Matt Moore as Jeffrey* Roy D'Arcy as Harry* Robert Edeson as Costigan* Walter P. Lewis as Tex* Hazel Howell as Blonde Mary* Harry Semels as Portugee Joe...
(1928) - The Crimson FlashThe Crimson FlashThe Crimson Flash is a 1927 action film serial directed by Arch Heath. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Cullen Landis* Eugenia Gilbert* Thomas Holding * J. Barney Sherry* Walter P. Lewis* Ivan Linow* Mary Gardner...
(19271927 in film-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...
) - On GuardOn Guard (serial)On Guard is a 1927 drama film serial directed by Arch Heath. It is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Cullen Landis - Bob Adams* Muriel Kingston - Betty Lee* Louise Du Pre - Catherine Nevens* Walter P. Lewis - James Stagg* Tom Blake - Sergeant Major Murphy...
(1927) - The Green ArcherThe Green Archer (1925 serial)The Green Archer is a 1925 mystery film serial directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.-Cast:* Allene Ray - Valerie Howett* Walter Miller - Jim Featherstone* Burr McIntosh - Abel Bellamy* Frank Lackteen - Julius Savini* Dorothy King - Gay Savini...
(19251925 in film-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 :...
) - Tol'able DavidTol'able DavidTol'able David is a 1921 American silent film based on the Joseph Hergesheimer short story. It was adapted to the screen by Edmund Goulding and directed by Henry King for Inspiration Pictures....
(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...
) - The Seven PearlsThe Seven PearlsThe Seven Pearls is a 1917 action film serial directed by Louis J. Gasnier and Donald MacKenzie. It is considered to be a lost film.-Cast:* Mollie King - Ilma Bay* Creighton Hale - Harry Drake* Léon Bary - Perry Mason* John J. Dunn - Grady...
(19171917 in filmThe 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...
) - The Eternal SaphoThe Eternal SaphoThe Eternal Sapho is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Bertram Bracken and starring Theda Bara. The film shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where Fox many early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th century. The film is now considered to...
(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....
) - Love in an Apartment HotelLove in an Apartment HotelLove in an Apartment Hotel is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman* Adolph Lestina - The Young Woman's Father* Henry B...
(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...
) - BrothersBrothers (1913 film)-Cast:* Charles Hill Mailes - The Father* Robert Harron - The Father's Favorite Son* Clara T. Bracy - The Mother* Harry Carey - The Mother's Favorite Son* Gertrude Bambrick - Non-Committal Woman* Walter P. Lewis - The Neighbor* Adolph Lestina - The Doctor...
(1913) - A Misappropriated TurkeyA 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) - An Adventure in the Autumn WoodsAn Adventure in the Autumn WoodsAn Adventure in the Autumn Woods is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Mae Marsh - The Girl* W. Chrystie Miller - The Grandfather* Lionel Barrymore - The Father* Walter Miller - The Boy* Alfred Paget - The Woodsman...
(1913) - The Telephone Girl and the LadyThe Telephone Girl and the LadyThe 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) - Three FriendsThree Friends (film)Three Friends is a 1913 silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall – The Husband* Blanche Sweet – The Wife* John T. Dillon – First Friend* Lionel Barrymore – Second Friend...
(1913) - My HeroMy Hero (1912 film)My Hero is a 1912 Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Dorothy Gish.-Cast:* Dorothy Gish - The Young Woman* Walter P. Lewis - The Young Woman's Father * Robert Harron - The Young Man* Henry B. Walthall - Indian Charlie...
(19121912 in filmThe 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...
) - BrutalityBrutality (film)-Cast:* Walter Miller - The Young Man* Mae Marsh - The Young Woman* Joseph Graybill - The Victim of Anger* Lionel Barrymore - At Wedding* Elmer Booth - In Play* Clara T. Bracy - At Wedding/At Theatre* William J. Butler - At Theatre* Harry Carey - At Theatre...
(1912) - My BabyMy Baby (film)My Baby is a 1912 short comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith and Frank Powell. Prints of the film exist in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Mary Pickford - The Wife* Henry B. Walthall - The Husband...
(1912) - Gold and GlitterGold and GlitterGold and Glitter is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Frank Powell. Lillian Gish's role as the principal female was praised for its variety of emotion, in comparison to her previous roles.-Cast:* Elmer Booth - The Husband...
(1912) - HeredityHeredity (film)-Cast:* Harry Carey - White Renegade Father* Madge Kirby - Indian Mother* Jack Pickford - Son of White Renegade Father and Indian Mother* Walter P. Lewis - Indian Chief* Kate Bruce - Indian Woman* Lionel Barrymore - Woodsman...
(1912) - The Musketeers of Pig AlleyThe Musketeers of Pig AlleyThe Musketeers of Pig Alley is a 1912 American short drama film credited as the first gangster film in history. It is directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Griffith and Anita Loos. It is also credited for its early use of follow focus, a fundamental tool in cinematography.The film was released...
(1912) - The New York HatThe New York HatThe 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) - The Painted LadyThe Painted LadyThe Painted Lady is a 1912 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:*Blanche Sweet - The Older Sister*Madge Kirby - The Younger Sister*Charles Hill Mailes - Their Father...
(1912) - The Chief's BlanketThe Chief's BlanketThe Chief's Blanket is a 1912 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Blanche Sweet and Lionel Barrymore.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Young Man* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman* W. Chrystie Miller - The Father...
(1912) - Blind Love (1912)