William A. Carroll
Encyclopedia
William A. Carroll was an American
silent film
actor
.
Entering films with the Selig and Vitagraph film company, Carroll starred in 140 films between 1911
and 1927
, including such works as 1916
's The Twinkler
.
He died of a heart attack
in 1928.
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...
.
Entering films with the Selig and Vitagraph film company, Carroll starred in 140 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 1927
1927 in film
-Events:*January 10 - Fritz Lang's science-fiction fantasy Metropolis premieres in Germany.*April 7 - Abel Gance's Napoleon often considered his best known and greatest masterpiece, premiers at the Paris Opéra and would demonstrate techniques and equipment that would not be used for years to...
, including such works as 1916
1916 in film
The year 1916 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 17 - release of A Daughter of the Gods, the first US production with a million dollar budget, with the first nude scene by a major star....
's The Twinkler
The Twinkler
The Twinkler is a 1916 American silent crime drama film directed by Edward Sloman. The film stars William Russell and Charlotte Burton. The author, Henry Leverage, was incarcerated in Sing Sing for auto theft; that fact was used in the film's marketing....
.
He died of a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
in 1928.
Selected filmography
- The Screaming ShadowThe Screaming ShadowThe Screaming Shadow is a 1920 action film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson and Duke Worne. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - John Rand * Neva Gerber - Mary Landers* Frances Terry - Nadia...
(19201920 in filmThe year 1920 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 27 - The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks opens.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1920:U.S.A. unless stated*The $1,000,000 Reward...
) - The Lion ManThe Lion Man (serial)The Lion Man is a 1919 American action film serial released by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, directed by Albert Russell and Jack Wells, produced by Russell and starring Kathleen O'Connor and Jack Perrin. The serial is now considered to be lost....
(19191919 in filmThe year 1919 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 5 - Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists...
) - The Trail of the OctopusThe Trail of the OctopusThe Trail of the Octopus is a 1919 mystery film serial directed by Duke Worne.-Cast:* Ben F. Wilson - Carter Holmes* Neva Gerber - Ruth Stanhope* William Dyer - Sandy MacNab* Howard Crampton - Dr. Reid Stanhope* William A. Carroll - Omar...
(1919) - Hands Up!Hands Up! (serial)Hands Up! is a 1918 adventure film serial directed by Louis J. Gasnier and James W. Horne.-Plot summary:A newspaperwoman finds trouble aplenty when an Inca tribe believes her to be thereincarnation of their long-lost princess.-Cast:...
(19181918 in filmThe year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
) - A Woman's FoolA Woman's FoolA Woman's Fool is a 1918 Western film directed by John Ford featuring Harry Carey. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Lin McLean* Betty Schade - Katie Lusk* Molly Malone - Jessamine Buckner...
(1918) - My Fighting GentlemanMy Fighting GentlemanMy Fighting Gentleman is a 1917 American silent historical drama film directed by Edward Sloman with the storyline by Doris Schroeder and Nell Shipman. Starring William Russell and Francelia Billington.-Cast:...
(19161916 in filmThe year 1916 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 17 - release of A Daughter of the Gods, the first US production with a million dollar budget, with the first nude scene by a major star....
) - The TwinklerThe TwinklerThe Twinkler is a 1916 American silent crime drama film directed by Edward Sloman. The film stars William Russell and Charlotte Burton. The author, Henry Leverage, was incarcerated in Sing Sing for auto theft; that fact was used in the film's marketing....
(1916) - Dulcie's AdventureDulcie's AdventureDulcie's Adventure is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by James Kirkwood starring Mary Miles Minter and Bessie Banks. The script for the film was adapted by William Pigott from a novel written by R...
(1916) - Judith of BethuliaJudith of BethuliaJudith of Bethulia is a film starring Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall. The film was produced and directed by D. W. Griffith and was the first feature-length film made by pioneering film company Biograph, although the second that Biograph released....
(19141914 in filmThe year 1914 in film involved some significant events, including the debut of Cecil B. DeMille as a director.-Events:*The 3,300-seat Mark Strand Theatre opens in New York City....
) - The Conscience of Hassan BeyThe Conscience of Hassan BeyThe Conscience of Hassan Bey is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Christy Cabanne.-See also:* List of American films of 1913* D. W. Griffith filmography* Lillian Gish filmography...
(19131913 in filmThe year 1913 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* The Squaw Man, the first Hollywood feature film, is made.* December 29, Charlie Chaplin signs a contract with Mack Sennett to begin making films at Keystone Studios.* D. W...
) - The Battle at Elderbush GulchThe Battle at Elderbush GulchThe Battle at Elderbush Gulch is a 1913 Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and featuring Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, and Lionel Barrymore.-Plot:...
(1913) - An Indian's LoyaltyAn Indian's LoyaltyAn Indian’s Loyalty is a 1913 short Western film directed by Christy Cabanne and featuring Lillian Gish.-Cast:* Frank Opperman - The Ranchero* Lillian Gish - The Ranchero's Daughter* Edward Dillon - The Young Foreman* Eagle Eye - The Indian...
(1913) - During the Round-UpDuring the Round-UpDuring the Round-Up is a 1913 short Western film directed by Christy Cabanne and featuring Lillian Gish.-Cast:* Frank Opperman - The Ranchero* Lillian Gish - The Ranchero's Daughter* Henry B. Walthall - The Stranger* William A. Carroll - The Mexican...
(1913) - A Gambler's HonorA Gambler's HonorA Gambler's Honor is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Gambler* Claire McDowell - Beth* Henry B. Walthall - Beth's Brother* William A. Carroll - In Bar* John T. Dillon - In Bar* Charles West - In Bar...
(1913) - The Switch TowerThe Switch TowerThe Switch Tower is a 1913 drama film featuring Lionel Barrymore and Harry Carey.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Switchman* Claire McDowell - The Switchman's Wife* Marion Emmons - The Switchman's Son* Lionel Barrymore - First Counterfeiter...
(1913) - The Stolen LoafThe Stolen LoafThe Stolen Loaf is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The poor man* Kate Bruce - The poor man's wife* Claire McDowell - The Rich Woman* Harry Carey - The Butler* William A. Carroll - At Dinner...
(1913) - The Tenderfoot's MoneyThe Tenderfoot's MoneyThe Tenderfoot's Money is a 1913 film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - The Gambler* William A. Carroll - The Tenderfoot* Henry B. Walthall - The Prospector* Claire McDowell - The Prospector's Wife* William Beaudine - In Bar...
(1913) - The Left-Handed ManThe Left-Handed ManThe Left-Handed Man is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:* Lillian Gish as The Old Soldier's Daughter...
(1913) - A Misunderstood BoyA Misunderstood BoyA Misunderstood Boy is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore as The Father* Kate Bruce as The Mother* Lillian Gish as The Daughter* Robert Harron as The Son* Alfred Paget as The Vigilante Leader...
(1913) - A Frightful BlunderA Frightful BlunderA Frightful Blunder is a 1913 silent drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles West - The Young Businessman* Viola Barry - The Young Woman* Walter Miller - The Pharmacist* Kate Bruce - The Young Woman's Mother* William A. Carroll - A Customer...
(1913) - Broken WaysBroken WaysBroken Ways is a 1913 Western film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Henry B. Walthall and Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Henry B...
(1913) - Man's Lust for GoldMan's Lust for GoldMan's Lust for Gold is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Prospector's Daughter* Robert Harron - The Prospector's Son* Frank Opperman - The Claim Jumper...
(19121912 in filmThe year 1912 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Mack Sennett, who had previously worked as an actor and comedy director with D. W. Griffith, formed a new company with New York City entrepreneur Adam Kessel called Keystone Studios...
) - A Temporary TruceA Temporary TruceA Temporary Truce is a 1912 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Charles Hill Mailes - Mexican Jim...
(1912) - An Outcast Among OutcastsAn Outcast Among OutcastsAn Outcast Among Outcasts is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Wilfred Lucas. It was Lucas' debut film as a director. The film starred Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Frank Opperman - The Blanket Tramp* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman...
(1912) - The Lesser Evil (1912)
- One Is Business, the Other CrimeOne Is Business, the Other CrimeOne Is Business, the Other Crime is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:...
(1912) - The Goddess of Sagebrush GulchThe Goddess of Sagebrush GulchThe Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch is a 1912 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Goddess* Charles West - Blue Grass Pete* Dorothy Bernard - The Goddess's Sister...
(1912)