Grumpy (1923 film)
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Grumpy is a 1923 silent film drama distributed by Paramount Pictures
. It is based on a 1913 Broadway play Grumpy by Horace Hodges
and Thomas Wigney Percyval and starred English actor Cyril Maude
. The director of this film is William C. deMille
, brother of Cecil, and the star is Theodore Roberts
. This film was remade by Paramount as an early sound film for Cyril Maude reprising his Broadway role. This silent version was thought to be long lost but a copy has been discovered in the Gosfilmofond Archive, Moscow Russia.
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
. It is based on a 1913 Broadway play Grumpy by Horace Hodges
Horace Hodges
-Selected filmography:* Night in Montmartre * Summer Lightning * Old Faithful * Birds of a Feather * Three Maxims * London Melody * Follow Your Star * Jamaica Inn...
and Thomas Wigney Percyval and starred English actor Cyril Maude
Cyril Maude
Cyril Francis Maude was an English actor-manager.-Biography:Maude was born in London and educated at the Charterhouse School. In 1881, he was sent to Adelaide, South Australia, on the clipper ship City of Adelaide to regain his health...
. The director of this film is William C. deMille
William C. DeMille
Willam C. deMille was an American screenwriter and film director from the silent movie era through the early 1930s. He was also a noted playwright prior to moving into film. Once he was established in film he specialized in adapting Broadway plays into silent films...
, brother of Cecil, and the star is Theodore Roberts
Theodore Roberts
Theodore Roberts the actor is not to be confused with author Theodore Goodridge Roberts, 1877–1953, who wrote "The Harbor Master". Please see discussion page....
. This film was remade by Paramount as an early sound film for Cyril Maude reprising his Broadway role. This silent version was thought to be long lost but a copy has been discovered in the Gosfilmofond Archive, Moscow Russia.
Cast
- Theodore RobertsTheodore RobertsTheodore Roberts the actor is not to be confused with author Theodore Goodridge Roberts, 1877–1953, who wrote "The Harbor Master". Please see discussion page....
as Grumpy - May McAvoyMay McAvoyMay McAvoy was an American actress, who worked mainly during the silent film era. She starred in Hollywood's revolutionary part talking film, The Jazz Singer.-Career:...
as Virginia Bullivant - Conrad NagelConrad NagelConrad Nagel was an American screen actor and matinee idol of the silent film era and beyond. He was also a well-known television actor and radio performer.-Biography:...
as Ernest Heron - Casson FergusonCasson FergusonCasson Ferguson was an American film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 54 films between 1917 and 1928.He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:...
as Chamberlin Jarvis - Bertram Johns as Keble
- Charles OgleCharles OgleCharles Ogle may refer to:*Charles Ogle , US Congressman*Charles Ogle , British Admiral*Charles Stanton Ogle , American silent film actor*Charles Chaloner Ogle , British journalist...
as Ruddock - Robert BolderRobert BolderRobert Bolder was an English film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 99 films between 1912 and 1936.He was born in London and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:* His New Job...
as Dawson - Charles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchCharles K. French was an American motion picture actor who appeared in more than 240 movies between 1909 and 1945.-Selected filmography:...
as Wolfe - Bernice Frank as Susan
- Bertram Frank as Jarvis' Valet