Acting
Geraldine Farrar
Born February 28, 1882 · Melrose, Massachusetts, USA
Died March 11, 1967 · aged 85
Alice Geraldine Farrar (February 28, 1882 – March 11, 1967) was an American soprano opera singer and film actress, noted for her beauty, acting ability, and "the intimate timbre of her voice." She had a large following among young women, who were nicknamed "Gerry-flappers". Farrar began studying music at age 5 in Boston and by 14 was giving recitals. Later she studied voice in New York City, Pari…
Known For
Joan the Woman · 1916Joan the Woman
★ 5.71916
MovieHistoryDrama
A WWI English officer is inspired the night before a dangerous mission by a vision of Joan of Arc, whose story he relives.
The World and Its Woman · 1919The World and Its Woman
★ 6.71919
MovieDrama
A Russian peasant girl rises to fame as an operatic diva. She becomes beloved of a Russian prince. When the 1917 revolution overthrows the czar's government, the pair attempts to cross the icy steppes and find their way to America.
Carmen · 1915Carmen
★ 6.11915
MovieDrama
Hot-blooded gypsy Carmen attempts to seduce Don Jose, a lawman sent to thwart a gang of illegal smugglers in Spain. Carmen's plan backfires when Don Jose's passion for the gypsy girl escalates into a jealous rage as she spurns him for her bullfighter beau, Escamillo, with tragic results.
The Turn of the Wheel · 1918The Turn of the Wheel
★ 1.01918
MovieDramaMystery
While visiting Monte Carlo with her aunt, Rosalie Dean meets a young man, Maxfield Gray who is ready to kill himself because of his losses at the roulette wheel. She stops him from doing so, and lends him some money to win back what he's lost. He does, but they're only happy for a short while before Max is arrested for the murder of his ex-wife in the States.
Temptation · 1915Temptation
1915
MovieDramaRomance
Opera singer Renee Dupree is in love with struggling composer Julian who falls very seriously ill. She goes to impresario Mueller for the money Julian needs but is saved from sacrificing her virtue when a jealous lover kills Mueller.
Flame of the Desert · 1919Flame of the Desert
★ 7.01919
MovieRomanceDrama
An Englishman goes undercover posing as an Egyptian sheik in order to infiltrate a conspiracy to throw off British rule. An English woman complicates things by falling in love with the sheik, unaware of his true identity.
The Movie Album · 1932The Movie Album
★ 7.51932
MovieComedy
This short features clips from silent films (mostly unidentified) of the 1910's, accompanied by humorous commentary. Highlighted are early appearances of stars still recognized today (e.g., Lionel Barrymore, Norma Shearer), as well as stars whose careers did not extend to the sound era (e.g., John Bunny, Edith Storey).
The Woman and the Puppet · 1920The Woman and the Puppet
★ 9.01920
MovieDramaRomance
Don Mateo, a swaggering Spaniard, tosses women aside without a care. But when he falls under the spell of the tempestuous Concha Perez, it is Don Mateo who finds himself tossed about.
