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  • Miriam Nesbitt

    Miriam Nesbitt was born Miriam Schanke in Chicago, Illinois. She was born on September 14, 1873 and lived to the age of 81, dying on August 11, 1954 in Hollywood, California. Our girl of the moment went to Stanhope-Wheatcroft Dramatic School. Starting her career on the stage, she was already a well-known Broadway actress. On…

  • Howard Missimer

    Howard Missimer was born on November 17, 1867 and died November 19, 1917, just five years after this interview was published. He is buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Motion Picture Studio Directory and Trade Annual describes Howard Missimer as being 5′ 10″ and weighing 140 pounds, having gray hair and blue eyes. Howard…

  • Edwin August

    Edwin August was born (let me take a deep breath before saying this) Edwin August Philip Von der Butz on November 10, 1883 in St. Louis Missouri, and died on March 4th, 1964. His mother was Sarah Mykins, and his father’s name was August Butz. Edwin August was one of the players of the legitimate stage…

  • Herman’s Hermits

    This little clip is great! I already knew I liked Herman’s Hermits, but this video makes can me love them! Come check out the SilentPhotoplay forum and watch Herman’s Hermits-Leaning On A Lamp Post.   http://forum.silentphotoplay.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=168

  • SilentPhotoplay Forum

    Hi, everyone! My silentphotoplay forum is up and running, and now has over 1000 posts! I hope you will come check us out, and join in on the fun! I encourage you to join the discussion of silent photoplay, and much, much more!! Here is the link. http://forum.silentphotoplay.com See you there! 🙂