John Gilbert (actor) - Wikipedia
WebJohn Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle; July 10, 1897 [1] – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover". His breakthrough came in 1925 with his starring roles in The Merry Widow and The Big Parade.
Breathtaking Facts About John Gilbert, The Great Lover
WebApr 1, 2021 · Here are breathtaking facts about John Gilbert, the dark star. 1. His Parents Didn't Want Him. Born John Pringle, Gilbert lived a childhood of mistreatment and neglect that would haunt him well into his Hollywood years.
John Gilbert | Silent Film Star, Hollywood Icon, & Death
WebApr 23, 2024 · John Gilbert (born July 10, 1897, Logan, Utah, U.S.—died January 9, 1936, Los Angeles, California) was a romantic leading man of the silent era of film, known as the “Great Lover.”. In retrospect, his acting career has been overshadowed by his identification as the tragic star who failed to make the transition to sound.
John Gilbert - IMDb
WebJohn Gilbert. Actor: The Big Parade. John Gilbert was born into a show-business family - his father was a comic with the Pringle Stock Company. By 1915 John was an extra with Thomas H. Ince's company and a lead player by 1917. In those days he was assistant director, actor or screenwriter.
John Gilbert - Biography - IMDb
WebJuly 10, 1897 · Logan, Utah, USA. Died. January 9, 1936 · Los Angeles, California, USA (heart failure) Birth name. John Cecil Pringle. Nickname. Jack. Height. 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Mini Bio. John Gilbert was born into a show-business family - his father was a comic with the Pringle Stock Company.
John Gilbert, the silent era's talk of the town - Los Angeles Times
WebMay 13, 2013 12 AM PT. John Gilbert was the golden boy at MGM during the final years of the silent era. He was the young studio’s biggest male star, working with such top directors as King...
John Gilbert - Hollywood's Golden Age
WebJohn Gilbert was an American actor who became one of the first great stars of the silent film era, appearing opposite the top actresses of the time such as Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.
John Gilbert (actor) - Wikiwand
WebJohn Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle; July 10, 1897 – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover". His breakthrough came in 1925 with his starring roles in The Merry Widow and The Big Parade.
JOHN GILBERT: The Last of the Silent Film Stars, by Eve Golden
WebJun 14, 2013 · JOHN GILBERT: The Last of the Silent Film Stars, by Eve Golden. By Dennis Drabelle. June 14, 2013 at 11:14 a.m. EDT. One of the virtues of Eve Golden’s smart, funny biography of John...
REDISCOVERING JOHN GILBERT (Flicker Alley, 2009) with ... - YouTube
WebOriginal documentary production about the legendary film actor John Gilbert told by his daughter and biographer, Leatrice Gilbert Fountain... his journeyman ...
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