Pennington's Choice

Last updated
Pennington's Choice
Pennington's Choice (1915) - 1.jpg
Advertisement
Directed by William Bowman
Written byJohn C. Culley (is Johnston McCulley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnston_McCulley)
Produced by O. A. C. Lund
Fred J. Balshofer
Starring Francis X. Bushman
Production
company
Quality Pictures Corporation
Distributed by Metro Pictures
Release date
  • November 8, 1915 (1915-11-08)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Pennington's Choice is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by William Bowman and starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne a popular film acting team of the era. It was distributed by Metro Pictures. [1] [2]

Contents

In audio recordings made in the early 1960s, Bushman talks about the making of and success of this film. [3]

A copy donated by the MGM survives at George Eastman House Motion Picture Collection Rochester New York. [4]

Cast

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francis X. Bushman</span> American actor, director, writer (1883–1966)

Francis Xavier Bushman was an American film actor and director. His career as a matinee idol started in 1911 in the silent film His Friend's Wife. He gained a large female following and was one of the biggest stars of the 1910s and early 1920s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beverly Bayne</span> American silent film actress (d. 1982)

Beverly Bayne was an American actress who appeared in silent films beginning in 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, where she worked for Essanay Studios.

<i>Let Not Man Put Asunder</i> 1924 film

Let Not Man Put Asunder is a 1924 American silent drama film starring Pauline Frederick, produced and directed by J. Stuart Blackton, and distributed by Vitagraph, a company Blackton co-founded. The story is based on a 1902 novel of the same name by Basil King about divorce.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francis X. Bushman filmography</span>

This page is devoted to the film and television work of Francis X. Bushman. They encompass the years 1911-66.

Man and His Soul is a 1916 American silent melodrama film produced by Quality Pictures and distributed by Metro Pictures. The film was directed by Metro's resident director John W. Noble and starred Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Much of the film was shot in Jacksonville, Florida. The film is now considered a lost film.

<i>The Poor Rich Man</i> 1918 American film

The Poor Rich Man is a surviving 1918 American silent costume-romance film, produced and distributed by Metro Pictures. It was directed by Charles Brabin and starred screen lovers Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne.

<i>Romeo and Juliet</i> (1916 Metro Pictures film) 1916 silent film by John W. Noble and Francis X. Bushman

Romeo and Juliet is a lost 1916 American silent film based on William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. John W. Noble is credited as director and Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star as the lovers. This film was produced in 1916, the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, and was released amongst many other commemorations of his works.

<i>One Wonderful Night</i> (1914 film) 1914 American film

One Wonderful Night is a lost 1914 American silent mystery drama film starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, at the time a romantic screen couple. It was produced by the Chicago-based Essanay Studios.

<i>Graustark</i> (1915 film) 1915 film by Broncho Billy Anderson, Fred E. Wright

Graustark is a 1915 American silent adventure drama film produced by the Essanay Studios. It is based on the novel Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon. The film starred romantic team Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne and proved one of their most popular vehicles. Fred E. Wright directed the film.

The Brass Check is a lost 1918 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Will S. Davis and starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Metro Pictures produced and distributed the film.

<i>The Great Secret</i> (serial) 1917 film directed by Christy Cabanne

The Great Secret is a 1917 silent film adventure serial directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. It was produced independently by Louis B. Mayer and released through Metro Pictures. Mayer's first production credit.

<i>Dear Old Girl</i> 1913 film

Dear Old Girl is a 1913 silent short romance film directed by Theodore Wharton and starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. It was made by the Essanay Company of Chicago.

<i>The Power of Conscience</i> 1913 American film

The Power of Conscience is a 1913 silent film short film directed by Theodore Wharton and starring Francis X. Bushman. It was produced by the Essanay Film Company and distributed through General Film Company.

Cyclone Higgins, D.D. is a 1918 silent American comedy-drama film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Baby Ivy Ward, and was released on May 13, 1918.

God's Outlaw is a lost 1919 American silent Western comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Helen Dunbar, and was released on July 7, 1919.

The Adopted Son is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Charles Brabin and starring Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Leslie Stowe. It was released on October 29, 1917.

Red, White and Blue Blood is a 1917 American silent comedy film, directed by Charles Brabin. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Adella Barker, and was released on December 24, 1917.

The Voice of Conscience is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Edwin Carewe and starring Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Harry S. Northrup. It was released on November 19, 1917.

Social Quicksands is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Charles Brabin. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Mabel Frenyear, and was released on June 10, 1918.

<i>A Million a Minute</i> 1916 film by John W. Noble

A Million a Minute is a lost 1916 American silent drama film directed by John W. Noble and starring Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne and Robert Cummings. The film is based on a novel, A Million a Minute: A Romance of Modern New York and Paris by Robert Aitken. John W. Noble, a regular director for Metro releases, did directing honors.

References

  1. "Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List". Silentera.com. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  2. "Detail view of Movies Page". Afi.com. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  3. Francis X. Bushman Speaks; audio recording, LP vinyl
  4. "Pennington's Choice". Lcweb2.loc.gov. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.