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Brown of Harvard, 1926 - John Wayne's film debut

Brown of Harvard, 1926 – John Wayne’s film debut

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Brown of Harvard is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway, and starring William Haines, Jack Pickford and Mary Brian. Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film is based on the successful 1906 Broadway play Brown of Harvard by Rida Johnson Young, who also co-wrote the popular music for the play along with Melvin Ellis. The film is best… Read more →

Kismet, 1920

Kismet, 1920

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Kismet is an American silent film version of the 1911 play Kismet by Edward Knoblock, starring Otis Skinner and Elinor Fair, and directed by Louis J. Gasnier. Skinner’s daughter, author Cornelia Otis Skinner, plays a small role. This version was released by Robertson-Cole Distributing Company. In New England the distribution of the film was handled by Joseph P. Kennedy who… Read more →