Chrissie White
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Chrissie White was a British film actress of the silent era
. She appeared in over 180 films between 1908 and 1933. White was married to actor and film director Henry Edwards
, and in the 1920s the two were regarded as one of Britain's most famous and newsworthy celebrity couples. She starred in the 1920 film The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss
, which as of August 2010 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...
. She appeared in over 180 films between 1908 and 1933. White was married to actor and film director Henry Edwards
Henry Edwards (actor)
Henry Edwards was an English actor and film director. He appeared in 81 films between 1915 and 1952. He also directed 67 films between 1915 and 1937...
, and in the 1920s the two were regarded as one of Britain's most famous and newsworthy celebrity couples. She starred in the 1920 film The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss
The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss
The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss is a 1920 British silent comedy film directed by and starring Henry Edwards. 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...
, which as of August 2010 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.
Selected filmography
- The FailureThe FailureThe Failure is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Lionelle Howard.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Dick Carson* Chrissie White - Margaret Gilder* Lionelle Howard - Sidney Carson...
(1917) - The Poet's WindfallThe Poet's WindfallThe Poet's Windfall is a 1918 British silent drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, John MacAndrews and Chrissie White.-Cast:* Henry Edwards as The Poet* John MacAndrews as The Man* Chrissie White as The Girl...
(1918) - PossessionPossession (1919 film)Possession is a 1919 British silent romance film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Gerald Ames. It was an adaptation of the novel Phroso by Anthony Hope.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Blaise Barewsky...
(1919) - City of Beautiful NonsenseCity of Beautiful Nonsense (1919 film)City of Beautiful Nonsense is a 1919 British silent film drama directed by Henry Edwards, who also starred in the film with Chrissie White. The film is based on the best-selling 1909 novel of the same name by E...
(1919) - The KinsmanThe KinsmanThe Kinsman is a 1919 British silent comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, James Carew and Chrissie White. A cockney clerk switches places with an aristocrat to whom he is identical.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Bert Gammage/Roger Blois...
(1919) - Broken in the WarsBroken in the WarsBroken in the Wars is a 1919 British silent drama film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring Henry Edwards, Chrissie White and Alma Taylor. The Pensions Minister John Hodge appeared in the film to promote the King's Fund, which supported recently demobalised ex-servicemen...
(1919) - The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest BlissThe Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest BlissThe Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss is a 1920 British silent comedy film directed by and starring Henry Edwards. 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...
(1920) - John Forrest Finds HimselfJohn Forrest Finds HimselfJohn Forrest Finds Himself is a 1920 British silent romance film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Gerald Ames.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - John Forrest* Chrissie White - Joan Grey* Gerald Ames - Ezra Blott...
(1920) - Wild HeatherWild HeatherWild Heather is a 1921 British film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring Chrissie White, Gerald Ames, James Carew and George Dewhurst. It was based on a play by Dorothy Brandon....
(1921) - The BargainThe Bargain (1921 film)The Bargain is a 1921 British silent crime film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Rex McDougall. It was based on a play by Edward Irwin.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Dennis Trevor* Chrissie White - Mary...
(1921) - The Lunatic at LargeThe Lunatic at LargeThe Lunatic at Large is a 1921 British silent comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Lyell Johnstone. An aristocratic matron attempts to arrange a sutiable marriage for her daughter. It is based on a novel by J...
(1921) - Simple SimonSimple Simon (1922 film)Simple Simon is a 1922 British romance film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Mary Dibley. A cynical journalist attempts to secude a naive monk, but he is rescued by a beautiful village girl.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Simon...
(1922) - Boden's BoyBoden's BoyBoden's Boy is a 1923 British romance film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Francis Lister. It was based on a novel by Tom Gallon.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Enery Boden* Chrissie White - Barbara Pilgrim...
(1923) - The World of Wonderful RealityThe World of Wonderful RealityThe World of Wonderful Reality is a 1924 British silent romance film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and James Lindsay. It was based on a story by E. Temple Thurston.-Cast:* Henry Edwards as John Gray...
(1924) - Lily of the AlleyLily of the AlleyLily of the Alley is a 1924 British silent film drama directed by Henry Edwards, who also starred in the film with his wife Chrissie White...
(1924) - Call of the SeaCall of the Sea-Plot:Lt. Cmdr. Good is a naval officer who goes on an extensive search for his long-lost friend who mysteriously disappeared on a tropical island-Cast:*Henry Edwards.....Lt Cmdr. Good*Chrissie White.....Iris Tares*Bernard Nedell.....Ramon Tares...
(1930) - General John ReganGeneral John Regan (1933 film)General John Regan is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Ben Welden. It is an adaptation of the 1913 play General John Regan by George A. Birmingham.-Cast:* Henry Edwards - Dr. O'Grady...
(1933)