To-Day (1917 film)
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To-Day is a 1917
silent
film drama directed by Ralph Ince
and starring Florence Reed
. A story about Prostitution, this film is based on a 1913 stage play,Today, by George Broadhurst and Abraham Schomer and starred Emily Stevens
which ran for an astounding 280 performances in eight months time. Actors Gus Weinburg and Alice Gale
are the only actors in the film that appeared in the play. Possibly an extant film.
1917 in film
The year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
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 drama directed by Ralph Ince
Ralph Ince
Ralph Ince , was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era. He directed 171 films between 1910 and 1937. He also appeared in 110 films between 1907 and 1937....
and starring Florence Reed
Florence Reed
Florence Reed was a stage, screen and television actress. She is remembered for several outstanding stage productions, including The Shanghai Gesture, The Lullaby, The Yellow Ticket and The Wanderer. Her best remembered movie role was as Miss Havisham in the 1934 production of "Great Expectations"...
. A story about Prostitution, this film is based on a 1913 stage play,Today, by George Broadhurst and Abraham Schomer and starred Emily Stevens
Emily Stevens
Emily Jean Stevens was a world leading iris hybridiser in the 1940s and 1950s, famous for creating the "Pinnacle" iris as well as a number of other outstanding amoenas.-Childhood:...
which ran for an astounding 280 performances in eight months time. Actors Gus Weinburg and Alice Gale
Alice Gale
Alice Gale , was an American actress. She appeared in 11 films between 1916 and 1919.She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-Filmography:* L' Apache...
are the only actors in the film that appeared in the play. Possibly an extant film.
Cast
- Florence ReedFlorence ReedFlorence Reed was a stage, screen and television actress. She is remembered for several outstanding stage productions, including The Shanghai Gesture, The Lullaby, The Yellow Ticket and The Wanderer. Her best remembered movie role was as Miss Havisham in the 1934 production of "Great Expectations"...
- Lily Morton - Frank Mills - Fred Morton (*this Frank Mills 1867-1921)
- Gus Weinberg - Henry Morton
- Alice GaleAlice GaleAlice Gale , was an American actress. She appeared in 11 films between 1916 and 1919.She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-Filmography:* L' Apache...
- Emma Morton - Leonore Harris - Marion Garland (*billed Lenore Harris)
- Harry Lambart - Richard Hewlett (*billed Captain Harry Lambert)
- Kate LesterKate LesterKate Lester born Sarah Cody was an English theatrical and silent film actress born in Shouldham Thorpe, Norfolk, England. Her family, the Suydams of New York, were staying in England at the time of her birth....
- Mrs. Farington