Arthur Hotaling
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Arthur Hotaling was an American film director
, producer and writer. He directed 113 films between 1910
and 1928
, including the 1914 film
Outwitting Dad
, which featured the onscreen debut of Oliver Hardy
.
He was married to the silent film
actress Mae Hotely
. He was born in New York, New York, and died in California
from a heart attack
.
As an actor:
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer and writer. He directed 113 films between 1910
1910 in film
The 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....
and 1928
1928 in film
-Events:Although some movies released in 1928 had sound, most were still silent.* July 28 - Lights of New York is released by Warner Brothers. It is the first "100% Talkie" feature film, in that dialog is spoken throughout the film...
, including the 1914 film
1914 in film
The 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....
Outwitting Dad
Outwitting Dad
Outwitting Dad is a 1914 comedy film that features Oliver Hardy's first onscreen appearance.-Cast:* Billy Bowers - Mr. Gross* Oliver Hardy - Reggie Kewp * Raymond McKee - Bob Kewp* Frances Ne Moyer - Lena Gross...
, which featured the onscreen debut of Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy was an American comic actor famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy, the classic double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted nearly 30 years, from 1927 to 1955.-Early life:...
.
He was married to the silent film
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...
actress Mae Hotely
Mae Hotely
Mae Hotely was an American silent film actress. She appeared in 85 films between 1911 and 1929.She was married to the film director Arthur Hotaling...
. He was born in New York, New York, and died in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
from a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
.
Selected filmography
As a director:- Outwitting DadOutwitting DadOutwitting Dad is a 1914 comedy film that features Oliver Hardy's first onscreen appearance.-Cast:* Billy Bowers - Mr. Gross* Oliver Hardy - Reggie Kewp * Raymond McKee - Bob Kewp* Frances Ne Moyer - Lena Gross...
(1914) - He Won a RanchHe Won a RanchHe Won a Ranch is a 1914 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Jerold T. Hevener - Isaac Rosenstein* Raymond McKee - Dan Bell* Ben Walker - Jim Bell* James Hodges - Algie* Oliver Hardy - A Cowboy...
(1914) - The Particular CowboysThe Particular CowboysThe Particular Cowboys is a 1914 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Frances Ne Moyer - Muriel* Raymond McKee - Jake* Ben Walker - Bill* Oliver Hardy - A Cowboy...
(1914) - For Two PinsFor Two PinsFor Two Pins is a 1914 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* James Hodges - John Dunn* Marguerite Ne Moyer - Martha Dunn* James Hevener - The Drunk* Raymond McKee - The Chief of Police* Oliver Hardy - A Policeman...
(1914) - She Was the OtherShe Was the OtherShe Was the Other is a 1914 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Ed Lawrence - The Chief* Oliver Hardy - Cutie * Mabel Paige - Helen...
(1914) - The Servant Girl's LegacyThe Servant Girl's LegacyThe Servant Girl's Legacy is a 1914 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Mabel Paige - Mandy Spraggs* Oliver Hardy - Cy * Ed Lawrence - Pa* Eloise Willard - Ma* Marguerite Ne Moyer - Bess* Frances Ne Moyer - Grace...
(19141914 in filmThe 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....
) - The Twin SisterThe Twin SisterThe Twin Sister is a 1915 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy....
(1915) - A Lucky StrikeA Lucky Strike-Cast:* Mae Hotely - Nora, the Cook* Oliver Hardy - Bill Myers* Cora Walker - Nelle Crehan* Frances Ne Moyer - Elinor, her niece* Jerold T. Hevener - Thomas Gray* Ed Lawrence - His Assistant* Raymond McKee - Clerk* Ben Walker - Clerk...
(1915) - Matilda's LegacyMatilda's LegacyMatilda's Legacy is a 1915 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Mae Hotely - Matilda Honeysuckle* Ed Lawrence - Seth Perkins* Jerold T. Hevener - Si Dewberry* Oliver Hardy - Fatty Waite...
(19151915 in filmThe 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...
)
As an actor:
- The Little Wild GirlThe Little Wild GirlThe Little Wild Girl is a 1928 American drama film directed by Frank S. Mattison and featuring Boris Karloff.-Cast:* Lila Lee as Marie Cleste* Cullen Landis as Jules Barbier* Frank Merrill as Tavish McBride* Sheldon Lewis as Wanakee...
(19281928 in film-Events:Although some movies released in 1928 had sound, most were still silent.* July 28 - Lights of New York is released by Warner Brothers. It is the first "100% Talkie" feature film, in that dialog is spoken throughout the film...
)