Barbara Frietchie (film)
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Barbara Frietchie is a 1924
silent
film about an old woman who helps out soldiers during the American Civil War
. It is based on the play that had starred Julia Marlowe
at the turn of the century which in turn was taken from the real life story of Barbara Fritchie. There were two silent film versions, a 1915
version and 1924
version. The 1915 version, directed by Herbert Blaché
, starred Mary Miles Minter
and Anna Q. Nilsson
. The 1924 version, directed by Lambert Hillyer
, starred Florence Vidor
and Edmund Lowe
.
1924 in film
-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
silent
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...
film about an old woman who helps out soldiers during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. It is based on the play that had starred Julia Marlowe
Julia Marlowe
Julia Marlowe was an English-born American actress known for her interpretations of William Shakespeare.-Life and career:...
at the turn of the century which in turn was taken from the real life story of Barbara Fritchie. There were two silent film versions, a 1915
1915 in film
The 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...
version and 1924
1924 in film
-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
version. The 1915 version, directed by Herbert Blaché
Herbert Blaché
Herbert Blaché was a British-born American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed 56 films between 1912 and 1929.Along with his wife, filmmaking pioneer Alice Guy-Blaché, he founded Solax Studios in 1910....
, starred Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter was an American film actress of the silent film era.-Early life and rise to stardom:Born Juliet Reilly in Shreveport, Louisiana, Minter was the daughter of Broadway actress Charlotte Shelby...
and Anna Q. Nilsson
Anna Q. Nilsson
Anna Quirentia Nilsson was a Swedish born American actress who achieved success in American silent movies.-Background:...
. The 1924 version, directed by Lambert Hillyer
Lambert Hillyer
Lambert Hillyer was an American film director and screenwriter. He directed over 160 films between 1917 and 1949. He also wrote for 54 films between 1917 and 1948....
, starred Florence Vidor
Florence Vidor
Florence Vidor was an American actress.Born Florence Arto, her father, J. P. Arto, was an important executive and she started working in silent movies thanks to her husband, film director King Vidor. She signed her first contract with Vitagraph Studios in 1916...
and Edmund Lowe
Edmund Lowe
Edmund Dantes Lowe was an American actor. His formative experience began in vaudeville and silent film. He was born in San Jose, California.-Film career:...
.
Cast
- Florence VidorFlorence VidorFlorence Vidor was an American actress.Born Florence Arto, her father, J. P. Arto, was an important executive and she started working in silent movies thanks to her husband, film director King Vidor. She signed her first contract with Vitagraph Studios in 1916...
- Barbara Frietchie - Edmund LoweEdmund LoweEdmund Dantes Lowe was an American actor. His formative experience began in vaudeville and silent film. He was born in San Jose, California.-Film career:...
- William Trumbull - Emmett King - Colonel Frietchie
- Joseph Bennett - Jack Negly
- Charles Delaney - Arthur Frietchie
- Louis Fitzroy - Col. Negly
- Gertrude ShortGertrude ShortGertrude Short was an American film actress of the silent and early sound era. She appeared in 132 films between 1912 and 1945.She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died in Hollywood, California, aged 66....
- Sue Rogers - Mattie Peters - Mammy Lou
- Slim Hamilton - Fred Gelwek
- Jim Blackwell - Rufus
- George A. Billings - Abraham Lincoln