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| His Greatest Sacrifice | |
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| Directed by | J. Gordon Edwards |
| Screenplay by | Paul Sloane |
| Starring | William Farnum Alice Fleming Lorna Volare Evelyn Greeley Frank Goldsmith Charles Wellesley |
| Cinematography | Harry Leslie Keepers |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
His Greatest Sacrifice is a 1921 American drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and written by Paul Sloane. The film stars William Farnum, Alice Fleming, Lorna Volare, Evelyn Greeley, Frank Goldsmith and Charles Wellesley. The film was released on April 17, 1921, by Fox Film Corporation. [1] [2] [3]
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Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne. The film stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. It was inspired by the California water wars, a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th century, by which Los Angeles interests secured water rights in the Owens Valley. The Robert Evans production, released by Paramount Pictures, was the director's last film in the United States and features many elements of film noir, particularly a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama.
The following is an overview of 1927 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths.
James Gordon Edwards was a Canadian-born film director, producer, and writer who began his career as a stage actor and stage director.
Charles Wellesley was an Irish-born American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1913 and 1928. He was born in Dublin and died in Amityville, New York.
William Farnum was an American actor. He was a star of American silent cinema, and he became one of the highest-paid actors during this time.
The Silver Lining is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Roland West. It is not known whether the film currently survives.
Franklyn Farnum was an American character actor and Hollywood extra who appeared in at least 1,100 films. He was also cast in more films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture than any other performer in American film industry. He was also credited as Frank Farnum.
A Connecticut Yankee is a 1931 American Pre-Code film adaptation of Mark Twain's 1889 novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. It was directed by David Butler to a script by William M. Conselman, Owen Davis, and Jack Moffitt. It was produced by Fox Film Corporation, who had earlier produced the 1921 silent adaptation of the novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. A Connecticut Yankee is the first sound film adaptation of Twain's novel. It is unrelated to the 1927 musical also titled A Connecticut Yankee.
The Spell of the Yukon is a 1916 American silent American drama film directed by Burton L. King and starring Edmund Breese.
Drag Harlan is a 1920 American silent Western film produced and released by the Fox Film Corporation and directed by J. Gordon Edwards. The film is based on an original story for the screen and stars William Farnum along with Jackie Saunders as leading lady.
Evelyn Greeley (1888–1975) was a prominent actress in silent films. She appeared in approximately 30 films from 1915 to 1922.
Alice Fleming was a character actress in many films who also enjoyed considerable success on Broadway. She is best remembered as the Duchess, Wild Bill Elliott’s aunt in the Republic Pictures' Red Ryder Western features.
The Lone Star Ranger is a lost 1919 American silent Western film based on the 1915 novel by Zane Grey and stars William Farnum. The film was directed by J. Gordon Edwards and produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Portions of the film were shot in Palm Springs, California. Just 3 years after the release of the film Fox dusted off the script and refilmed the story with Tom Mix.
The Last of the Duanes is a lost 1919 silent film western directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring William Farnum. It is based on the 1914 novel Last of the Duanes by author Zane Grey. The Fox Film Corporation produced and distributed the film.
Heart Strings is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring William Farnum, Gladys Coburn, Betty Hilburn, and Paul Cazeneuve. The film was released by Fox Film Corporation on January 18, 1920.
Wings of the Morning is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring William Farnum, Herschel Mayall, Frank Elliott, G. Raymond Nye, Clarence Burton, and Harry De Vere. It is based on the 1903 novel by Louis Tracy. The film was released by Fox Film Corporation on November 24, 1919.
Wolves of the Night is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring William Farnum, Louise Lovely, and Lamar Johnstone.
In Early Arizona is a 1938 American Western film directed by Joseph Levering and written by Nate Gatzert. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, Dorothy Gulliver, Harry Woods, Jack Ingram, Franklyn Farnum and Frank Ellis. The film was released on November 2, 1938, by Columbia Pictures.
The Ransom is a lost 1915 silent film drama starring directed by Lawrence Edmund and starring Julia Dean. It was released by World Film Company.
The Volunteer is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Harley Knoles and starring Madge Evans, Henry Hull and Muriel Ostriche. It was shot at Fort Lee studios.
