Silent Film Leading Man Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford, the silent film actor was born March 16, 1884 in Kansas City, Missouri.
He began acting on stage and made his Broadway debut in 1904. In 1915 he turned to film and moved to Hollywood.
He became a leading man opposite stars such as Constance Talmadge, Norma Talmadge, Marie Prevost, Marion Davies, and Clara Bow, [...]
Silent Film Comedy Star Mabel Normand
Mabel Normand was born on November 9, 1892, in New Brighton, Staten Island, New York. Her parents were Mary Drury Normand and Claude G. Normand. There are accounts that give her birth as November 10, with the year given usually being 1894 or 1895. Of their children, only four survived childbirth: Ralph, Claude, Jr., Gladys, [...]
Forgotten Silent Film Actresses
Virginia Bradford (1900-1992)
She enjoyed a brief Hollywood career in the mid 1920’s. She played mostly supporting roles.
Norma Talmadge (1893-1957)
She was one of the greatest stars of the silent era and a major box office draw. She was also involved in film productions with the Norma Talmadge Film Corporation. Her voice did not lend well [...]
Presumed Lost “Silent Films”
1) The Adventures of Tarzan (1921-1922)
A 15 part (each part being 2 reels) serial starring Elmo Lincoln as Tarzan and Louise Lorraine as Jane. Great Western Producing Company production for Weiss Brothers’ Numa Pictures Corporation. The serial was turned into a feature film and released in 1928, a copy [...]
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