Theo Frenkel
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Theo Frenkel was a Dutch film director
, actor and screenwriter
of the silent era
. He directed 214 films between 1908
and 1928
. He also appeared in 21 films between 1911
and 1948
. His son Theo Frenkel Jr. (1893–1955) was also a film actor, writer, and director.
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:...
, actor and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
of the silent era
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...
. He directed 214 films between 1908
1908 in film
The year 1908 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Thomas Edison formed the Motion Picture Patents Company, with goals of controlling production and distribution, raising theater admission prices, cooperating with censorship bodies, and preventing film stock from getting into the hands...
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...
. He also appeared in 21 films between 1911
1911 in film
The year 1911 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*March 23: D.W Griffith shows the first major close-up shot on film with the successful release of The Lonedale Operator proving his ever growing mastery of how to utilise film....
and 1948
1948 in film
The year 1948 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Laurence Olivier's Hamlet becomes the first British film to win the American Academy Award for Best Picture.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :...
. His son Theo Frenkel Jr. (1893–1955) was also a film actor, writer, and director.
Selected filmography
- By Order of Napoleon (1910 - director, early feature in KinemacolorKinemacolorKinemacolor was the first successful color motion picture process, used commercially from 1908 to 1914. It was invented by George Albert Smith of Brighton, England in 1906. He was influenced by the work of William Norman Lascelles Davidson. It was launched by Charles Urban's Urban Trading Co. of...
- LuchtkastelenLuchtkastelenLuchtkastelen is a 1914 Dutch silent drama film directed by Louis H. Chrispijn.-Cast:*Willem van der Veer ... Jack*Annie Bos ... Alice Stanton*Jan van Dommelen ... Visser / Fisherman*Theo Frenkel...
(1914 - actor) - Zijn vioolZijn vioolDe Stradivarus or Zijn viool is a 1914 Dutch silent drama film directed by Maurits Binger and Louis H. Chrispijn.-Cast:*Boris Lensky ... Violist / Violin player*Margot Laurentius-Jonas ... Moeder / Mother*Mientje Kling ... Elsa...
(1914 - actor) - FatumFatum (film)Fatum is a 1915 Dutch silent drama film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:*Louis Bouwmeester ... Kobus Drost*Wilhelmina Kleij ... Zus van Kobus Drost / Kobus Drost's sister*John Timrott ... Arend*August Van den Hoeck ... Kees Nieman...
(1915) - Het Wrak in de Noordzee (1915)
- Genie tegen geweldGenie tegen geweldGenie tegen geweld is a 1916 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Adelqui Migliar - Pim Bruce* Mary Beekman - Vrouw van de huisvriend / Wife of the family friend* Aaf Bouber -...
(1916) - Life's ShadowsLife's ShadowsLife's Shadows is a 1916 Dutch silent crime film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Coen Hissink - Henri van Dijck* Mary Beekman - Van Dijck's vrouw / Van Dijck's wife* Cor Smits - Manager / Manager* Tonny Stevens - Van Dijck's zoon / Van Dijck's zoon...
(1916) - Pro domoPro domoPro domo is a 1918 Dutch silent drama film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Louis Bouwmeester - Graaf Louis de Prébois Grancé* Theo Mann-Bouwmeester - Graaf Louis de Prébois Grancé's wife* Henriette Blazer - Danseres* Lily Bouwmeester - Hun daughter...
(1918) - Het proces BegeerHet proces BegeerHet Proces Begeer is a 1918 Dutch silent drama film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Jacques Sluyters - Jan Bolkestein* Coen Hissink - Willem Veltman* Johannes Langenaken - Henri Klopper* Chris de la Mar - Jan Hulsman* Willy Bruns - Marie Bruns...
(1918) - De duivelDe duivelDe duivel is a 1918 Dutch silent drama film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Tonny Stevens - Henri de Vere* Charles Mögle - J, Verburg* Annie Wesling - Henriëtte van Marle* Frits Bouwmeester* Cor Smits* Maurits Parser - Lablache...
(1918) - Ray of SunshineRay of SunshineRay of Sunshine is a 1919 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Kees Lageman - Jan van Zutphen* Frits Bouwmeester - Maurits Groen* Annie Wesling - Maurits Groen's vrouw...
(1919) - The Devil in AmsterdamThe Devil in AmsterdamThe Devil in Amsterdam is a 1919 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Eduard Verkade - De Duivel* Louis Bouwmeester - Van Rijn* Margie Morris - Thérèse* Annie Wesling - Huisvriendin van Van Rijn* Jacques Reule - Schilder...
(1919) - Op stap door AmsterdamOp stap door AmsterdamOp stap door Amsterdam is a 1919 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Piet Köhler - Plattelandsman* Daan Nieuwenhuizen* Johan Buziau* Anton Roemer* Piet Fuchs* Kees Lageman* Vera van Haeften* Bob van Iersel* Siem Nieuwenhuizen...
(1919) - HelleveegHelleveegHelleveeg is a 1920 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Mien Duymaer Van Twist - Jane, de Helleveeg* Co Balfoort - Willem Hendriks* Lily Bouwmeester - Louise* Frits Fuchs - Willems broer...
(1920) - Aan boord van de 'Sabina'Aan boord van de 'Sabina'Aan boord van de 'Sabina' is a 1920 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Frits Bouwmeester* Lily Bouwmeester* Frits Engels* Dio Huysmans* Kees Lageman...
(1920) - Geeft ons krachtGeeft ons krachtGeeft ons kracht is a 1920 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Co Balfoort* Esther De Boer-van Rijk* Vera van Haeften* Nola Hatterman* Joop van Hulzen* Dio Huysmans* Wilhelmina Schwab-Welman...
(1920) - MenschenweeMenschenweeMenschenwee is a 1921 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Willem van der Veer - Kapitein Beets* Coen Hissink - Balthazar de Tijger* Kitty Kluppell - Eva, Beets' dochter* Louis Davids - Willy Vermeer* Jan Lemaire Jr. - Zwervertje...
(1921) - De bruutDe bruutDe bruut is a 1922 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Willem van der Veer - Charles Duval, de bruut* Erna Morena - Charles Duvals vrouw* Bruno Decarli - Henri Norwart* Adolphe Engers - George Smith...
(1922) - JudithJudith (1923 film)Judith is a 1923 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Helena Makowska - Gravin Judith* E. Paul - Graaf Robert de Bertan* Adolf Klein - Markies Emile de Fers* Claire Rommer - Louise* Ernst Rückert - Baron Gaston de Noel...
(1923) - FrauenmoralFrauenmoralFrauenmoral is a 1923 German-Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Olga Engl* Helena Makowska - Jane Williams* Theo Mann-Bouwmeester - Jane's stiefmoeder* Fritz Marion* Oscar Marion - John Ayre* Anton Pointner - Harry Robinson jr....
(1923) - Cirque hollandaisCirque hollandaisCirque hollandais is a 1924 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Louis Bouwmeester - circusowner Hendrik van Dalen / cattle farmer Willem van Dalen* Esther De Boer-van Rijk - Willem van Dalens' wife...
(1924) - De cabaret-prinsesDe cabaret-prinsesDe cabaret-prinses is a 1925 Dutch silent film directed by Theo Frenkel.-Cast:* Emmy Arbous - La Manuela, de cabaret-prinses* August Van den Hoeck - Schipper* Esther De Boer-van Rijk - Schippersvrouw* Co Balfoort - Willem* André van Dijk - Hendrik...
(1925)