Who is your favorite silent film star? You are probably familiar with Shearer and Lloyd, Brooks, Lillian Gish, and Brooks. If not, read on. Learn about their careers and why they are still important in this article. After reading this article, you'll know the best places to look for these actors and actresses. Listed below are some facts about the silent film stars and actresses, including some of their best movies.
Shearer
Shearer was a Canadian born in Montreal in 1902. Her mother, who hoped her daughter would be a star in Hollywood, later moved her family to New York City. Shearer was not able to make a big name for herself immediately, but she signed quickly a contract with Metro Goldwyn Meyer. The studio was managed by Irving Thalberg. The studio had a reputation for selecting good scripts, and Shearer was able to make the transition from silent films to talkies.
Lloyd
Harold Lloyd's career as a silent film star spanned a quarter of a century. His career saw a brief revival in the 1930s but ended with the introduction sound. In one review, the introduction of voice rendered movies "bland," but this change did not affect Lloyd's stardom. Audiences started to expect more than extravagant stunts and deep characters.
Brooks
Brooks, who made her screen debut in 1925 was the female lead of several light comedies and flappers. She costarred with Adolphe Menjou and W. C. Fields. Despite her success, Brooks was unable to gain a lasting fame because her films were not released on home video. In 1929, Brooks was made a blacklisted actor by Hollywood studios. She married Eddie Sutherland in her twenties. Eddie directed her film "It's the Old Army Game", starring W. C. Fields.
Lillian Gish
Lillian Gish was a well-known actress, known for her fragile innocence. She died Sunday at 90. Gish, who was a veteran in the silent era, was seen in over 100 films in seven decades. Gish started her career in one-reelers before she became one of the most recognizable movie stars of all. Her long-term manager stated that she was a frequent requester to die in bed.
Greta de Groat
Greta de Groat is a dedicated silent film fan. She wrote an article about Norma Talmadge to Griffithiana. Greta also created the Unsung Divas web site. This includes websites on Clara Kimball Young, Pauline Frederick, and Clara Kimball Young. She also works at Stanford University Libraries as an Electronic Media Cataloger, cataloging video recordings. She is an active participant in professional standards and training in cataloging.
Jean Harlow
Harlow was only 18 years old when she made her first movie debut as a young actress for The Hell's Angels (1925 silent film). Greta Neissen, a Norwegian actress who was also interested in the role, was rejected by producers because she lacks the necessary realism. Nissen's accent is too heavy for American audiences. Harlow took the role and impressed Hughes with her charm and comedy. She became a major star in the film and appeared in more than 20 movies. Her talent made both audiences and directors love her.
FAQ
Which actor is Hollywood's most well-known?
Tom Hanks holds the record as the highest-paid actor ever. He earns a minimum of $25 million per movie. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
In second place is Will Smith, who earned $65 million over four years for his role in Independence Day.
Tom Cruise took third place for his performance as Ethan Hunt, Mission Impossible. Cruise earned $60M over five year.
Fourth place goes to Daniel Craig, who made $50 million over four years for playing James Bond in Skyfall.
Fifth place goes Leonardo DiCaprio. Over five years, he earned $45m for his role as Titanic's star.
Sixth place goes Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt earned $40 million over six decades for his role as Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave.
Seventh place goes to Robert Downey Jr., who earned $35 million over seven years for playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in Iron Man.
Johnny Depp is ranked eighth. Over eight years, he earned $30,000,000 for his role of Captain Jack Sparrow as part of Pirates of The Caribbean.
Ninth Place goes to George Clooney. Clooney earned $25m over nine years playing Matt Damon’s character in Good Night and Good Luck.
10th place goes to Angelina Jolie, who earned $20 million over 11 years for her roles in Tomb Raider and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Why don't more filmmakers use crowdfunding websites like Indiegogo or Kickstarter?
Crowdfunding sites are great because they allow you to reach out directly to potential investors.
Most filmmakers don’t believe they have the right to ask for money. They feel that they need someone else to vouch for them.
And since they haven't proven themselves yet, they don't think anyone should invest in them.
Instead, they spend many months working on the project in hopes that someone will notice.
Then, once they finally launch their campaign, they realize they didn't prepare properly.
So instead of getting thousands of dollars, they end up with just a handful of donations.
Which percentage of the box offices goes to marketing budgets and what is their share?
Marketing budgets account for approximately 20% to 40% of film budgets. Marketing is crucial to any film's success.
Marketing is the only way to make sure that your film is known. No one will pay for your film if they don't know about it.
Statistics
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960 established the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The HWOF's Los Angeles location is at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard. It consists of 2,711 stars embedded into the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard. Each star is a symbol of someone who contributed to the production of motion pictures, television, radio and theater or other aspects popular culture. There are 1,922 individuals currently listed on HWOF.
You will need to submit your application to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be considered for membership to the HWOF. Once submitted, your name will be sent to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once you are approved, you will receive a certificate of eligibility that includes your name, date, residence, occupation, category, and other information. A bronze plaque with your personalization is also provided. This plaque is affixed to a concrete base in front of the designated star.
If you were nominated by an HWOF member, or if there are significant contributions made to the entertainment, film, radio, theatre, and music industries, you may be eligible for a "star" award. A committee reviews the nominations and determines whether they should be approved. If they do approve them, they send a note to the home address of the applicant stating their decision. The second letter is sent to the applicant confirming acceptance of the nomination if the person accepts it. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce will then pay $25. This money is forwarded to the Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles.
The department issues a check payable the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then sends the check directly to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays any artist or organization that submitted an application. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce receives half of the fee ($12.50). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs receives the remaining half.
After the artist has been awarded his/her star, they are eligible to join the HWOF. You must pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce the balance due to be included on the HWOF. The amount due will vary depending on how long ago you were nominated. You would owe $15,000. If you were first Nominated in 1990, for example. You would be responsible for $10,000 if you had been nominated previously in 1980.
You will need to contact Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be removed from the HWOF. They will remove your name from this list.
How old is one to be eligible for a HWOF Star?
When nominated, one must have at least 18-years-old. To receive a coveted star, one must be at least 18 years old. After receiving a star, one may still be nominated again after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
You can be nominated by your family members to receive a star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place an honorary marker in front of the star if there are no living relatives.
Why can't people choose to use a different street than having stars all over the place?
The HWOF doesn't intend to be historical monument. It is intended to honor all those who have made film history possible.
What happened with the stars that were stolen? The thieves stole around 1,200 stars. Each star weighs between 250-300 lbs, so if you add up all the weight, that comes out to about 4 tons worth of stars!