Sydney Ayres
Encyclopedia
Sydney Ayres was an American
silent film
actor
, director
and screenwriter
.
, Ayres was known for his handsome, suave looks. He often simultaneously acted and directed films after 1913. In 1916, Ayres died from multiple sclerosis
at the age of 37.
United States
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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...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, director
Film director
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and screenwriter
Screenwriter
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.
Biography
Born Daniel Sydney Ayres in New York CityNew York City
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, Ayres was known for his handsome, suave looks. He often simultaneously acted and directed films after 1913. In 1916, Ayres died from multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
at the age of 37.
Actor
- The Story of the OliveThe Story of the OliveThe Story of the Olive is a 1914 American silent popular short drama film written by and starring Caroline Frances Cooke. The film also stars Sydney Ayres, Perry Banks, Edith Borella, Jack Richardson Vivian Rich, and Harry Van Meter.-Cast:...
(1914) - The Navy AviatorThe Navy AviatorThe Navy Aviator is a 1914 American silent short drama film written by Lorimer Johnston and directed by Sydney Ayres. The film stars Ayres, Caroline Cooke, Jack Richardson, Vivian Rich, and Harry von Meter....
(1914) - Does It End Right?Does It End Right?Does It End Right? is a 1914 American silent short film drama film directed by Sydney Ayres. The short stars William Garwood, Charlotte Burton, Louise Lester, Vivian Rich, Jack Richardson and Harry von Meter....
(1914)
Director
- The Story of the Olive (1914)
- The Navy Aviator (1914)
- The Oath of PierreThe Oath of PierreThe Oath of Pierre is a 1913 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres starring William Garwood and Charlotte Burton. The film was based on a story by M.H. McKinstry -Cast:*Charlotte Burton as Julia Naughton, of the border line...
(1914) - Nature's TouchNature's TouchNature's Touch is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres. Starring William Garwood and Jack Richardson.-Cast:*William Garwood*Louise Lester*Joseph Melville*Billie O'Brien*Jack Richardson*Vivian Rich*Harry von Meter...
(1914) - The Cameo of the YellowstoneThe Cameo of the YellowstoneThe Cameo of the Yellowstone is a 1914 American silent short Western directed by Sidney Ayres starring William Garwood and Harry De Vere.-Cast:*William Garwood*Harry De Vere*Louise Lester*Joseph Melville*George Morrison*Jack Richardson*Vivian Rich...
(1914) - Feat and FamineFeast and Famine (film)Feast and Famine is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres. Starring B. Reeves Eason, William Garwood, Harry von Meter, Jack Richardson and Vivian Rich....
(1914) - A Man's WayA Man's WayA Man's Way is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres, starring William Garwood, Charlotte Burton and Louise Lester.-Cast:*Charlotte Burton*William Garwood*Louise Lester*Jack Richardson*Vivian Rich*Harry Van Meter...
(1914) - Does It End Right? (1914)
- Their Worldly GoodsTheir Worldly GoodsTheir Worldly Goods is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres. Starring William Garwood, Edith Borella, Charlotte Burton, Jack Richardson, Louise Lester, Vivian Rich and Harry Van Meter....
(1914) - The Cocoon and the ButterflyThe Cocoon and the ButterflyThe Cocoon and the Butterfly is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres, starring William Garwood and Louise Lester.-Cast:*William Garwood*Louise Lester *Afton Minear*Jack Richardson*Vivian Rich*William Tedmarsh...
(1914) - His Faith in HumanityHis Faith in HumanityHis Faith in Humanity is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres, starring William Garwood, Louise Lester and Vivian Rich.-Cast:* William Garwood as Jim Marsh* Louise Lester as His wife* Vivian Rich as Mrs. Van Zandt...
(1914) - The Taming of Sunnybrook NellThe Taming of Sunnybrook NellThe Taming of Sunnybrook Nell is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres, written by Harry Wulze and starring William Garwood, Louise Lester and Vivian Rich.-Cast:*William Garwood as Steve, a woodcutter...
(1914) - Jail BirdsJail BirdsJail Birds is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres starring William Garwood, Jack Richardson, and Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* William Garwood as Robert MacFarlane, a young attorney* Jack Richardson as Dick Patterson...
(1914) - In the OpenIn the OpenIn the Open is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres, starring William Garwood and Louise Lester.-Cast:* William Garwood as Ben Carroll, a young ranchman* Louise Lester as His mother* Harry von Meter as Mendez, a rascally Mexican...
(1914) - Sir Galahad of TwilightSir Galahad of TwilightSir Galahad of Twilight is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres and written by Marie Layet. The film stars Perry Banks, Reaves Eason, William Garwood, Jack Richardson, Harry von Meter, and Vivian Rich.-Cast:...
(1914) - Redbird WinsRedbird WinsRedbird Wins is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres, starring Harry von Meter, Vivian Rich, Perry Banks and William Garwood.-Cast:* Harry von Meter as Colonel James Dinwidty* Vivian Rich as Fern, his daughter...
(1914)
Writer
- Business Versus LoveBusiness Versus LoveBusiness Versus Love is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Tom Ricketts and written by Sydney Ayres. Starring Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, Harry von Meter, and Jack Richardson....
(1914) - Break, Break, Break (1914)