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John 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. At the height of his career, Gilbert rivaled Rudolph Valentino as a box office draw. Gilbert's career declined precipitously when silent pictures gave way to talkies. Though Gilbert was often cited as one of the high-profile examples of an actor who was unsuccessful in making the transition to sound films, his decline as a star had far more to do with studio politics and money than with the sound of his screen voice, which was rich and distinctive. Early life and stage work Born John Cecil Pringle in Logan, Utah, to stock-company actor parents, John George Pringle (1865–1929) and Ida Adair Apperly Gilbert (1877–1913), he struggled through a childhood of abuse and neglect, with his family moving frequently and young "Jack" having to attend assorted schools throughout the United States. When his family finally settled in California, he attended Hitchcock Military Academy in San Rafael. After he left school, Gilbert worked as a rubber goods salesman in San Francisco, then performed with the Baker Stock Company in Portland, Oregon, in 1914. He subsequently found work the following year as a stage manager in another stock company in Spokane, Washington, but he soon lost that job when the company went out of business. Film career After losing his stage job in 1915, Gilbert decided to try screen acting, and quickly gained work as a film extra through Herschell Mayall. Gilbert first appeared in The Mother Instinct (1915), a short directed by Wilfred Lucas. He then found work as an extra with the Thomas Ince Studios in productions such as The Coward (1915), Aloha Oe (1915), Civilization (1915), The Last Act (1916), and William Hart's Hell's Hinges (1916). Kay-Bee Company During his initial years in films, Gilbert also performed in releases by Kay-Bee Company such as Matrimony (1915), The Corner (1915), Eye of the Night (1916), and Bullets and Brown Eyes (1916). His first major costarring role was as Willie Hudson in The Apostle of Vengeance, also with William S. Hart. Viewed by studio executives as a promising but still "juvenile" actor at this stage of his career, Gilbert's contract salary was $40 a week ($1,120 today), fairly ample pay for most American workers in the early 1900s. Gilbert continued to get more substantial parts at Kay-Bee, which billed him as "Jack Gilbert" in The Aryan (1916), The Phantom (1916), Shell 43 (1916), The Sin Ye Do (1917), The Weaker Sex (1917), and The Bride of Hate (1917). His first true leading role was in Princess of the Dark (1917) with Enid Bennett, but the film was not a big success and he went back to supporting roles in The Dark Road (1917), Happiness (1917), The Millionaire Vagrant (1917), and The Hater of Men (1917). Triangle Films and other studios Gilbert went over to Triangle Films where he was in The Mother Instinct (1917), Golden Rule Kate (1917), The Devil Dodger (1917) (second billed), Up or Down? (1917), and Nancy Comes Home (1918). For Paralta Plays, Gilbert did Shackled (1918), One Dollar Bid (1918), and Wedlock (1918) and More Trouble (1918) for Anderson, but the company went bankrupt. He also was cast in Doing Their Bit (1918) at Fox and then returned to Triangle for The Mask (1918). Gilbert also did Three X Gordon (1918) for Jesse Hampton, The Dawn of Understanding (1918), The White Heather (1919) for Maurice Tourneur, The Busher (1919) for Thomas Ince, The Man Beneath for Haworth, A Little Brother of the Rich (1919) for Universal, The Red Viper (1919) for Tyrad, For a Woman's Honor (1919) for Jess Hampton, Widow by Proxy (1919) for Paramount, Heart o' the Hills (1919) for Mary Pickford, and Should a Woman Tell? (1919) for Screen Classics. Actor, screenwriter and director for Tourneur Maurice Tourneur signed him to a contract to both write and act in films. Gilbert performed in and co-wrote The White Circle (1920), The Great Redeemer (1921), and Deep Waters (1921). As a writer only, he worked on The Bait (1921), which starred and was produced by Hope Hampton. For Hampton, Gilbert wrote and directed as well, but he did not appear in Love's Penalty (1921). Fox and stardom In 1921, Gilbert signed a three-year contract with Fox Film Corporation, which subsequently cast him in romantic leading roles and promoted him now as "John Gilbert". The actor's first starring part for the studio was in Shame (1921). He followed it with leading roles in Arabian Love (1922), Gleam O'Dawn (1922), The Yellow Stain (1922), Honor First (1922), Monte Cristo (1922), Calvert's Valley (1922), The Love Gambler (1922), and A California Romance (1922). Many of the scenarios for these films were written by Jules Furthman. Gilbert returned temporarily to Tourneur to costar with Lon Chaney in While Paris Sleeps (1923). Back at Fox, he starred in Truxton King (1923), Madness of Youth (1923), St. Elmo (1923), and The Exiles (1923). The same year he starred in Cameo Kirby (1923), directed by John Ford, co starring Jean Arthur. He went into The Wolf Man (1923) with Norma Shearer, not a horror film, but the story of a man who believes he murdered his fiancée's brother while drunk. Gilbert also performed in his last films for Fox in 1924, including Just Off Broadway, A Man's Mate, The Lone Chance, and Romance Ranch. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Under the auspices of movie producer Irving Thalberg, Gilbert obtained a release from his Fox contract and moved to MGM, where he became a full-fledged star cast in major productions. First starring in His Hour (1924) directed by King Vidor and written by Elinor Glyn his film career entered its ascendancy. He followed this success with He Who Gets Slapped (1924) co-starring Chaney and Shearer and directed by Victor Sjöström; The Snob (1924) with Shearer; The Wife of the Centaur (1924) for Vidor. The next year, Gilbert would star in two of MGM's most critically acclaimed and popular film productions of the silent era: Erich von Stroheim's The Merry Widow and King Vidor's The Big Parade. The Merry Widow (1925) Gilbert was assigned to star in Erich von Stroheim's The Merry Widow by Irving Thalberg, over the objections of the Austrian-American director. Von Stroheim expressed his displeasure bluntly to his leading man: "Gilbert, I am forced to use you in my picture. I do not want you, but the decision was not in my hands. I assure you I will do everything in my power to make you comfortable." Gilbert, mortified, soon stalked off the set in a rage, tearing off his costume. Von Stroheim followed him to his dressing room and apologized. The two agreed to share a drink. Then Gilbert apologized and they had another drink. The tempest subsided and was resolved amicably. According to Gilbert, the contretemps served.... Discover the John Gilbert popular books. 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John F. Games and Nathan Gilbert, Plaintiffs in Error v. John Stiles
United States Supreme CourtThis case is brought before this Court from the Circuit Court of Ohio, by a writ of error. An action of ejectment was brought by Dunn against the defendants, in the Circuit Court, ...
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You Are The One
Kute BlacksonA charismatic visionary and transformational teacher offers a bold new look at spiritual awareness providing the tools needed to live a life truly inspired by love for a whole new ...
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Poems ... With a biographical and critical introduction by the Rev. Thomas Dale, and seventy-five illustrations, engraved by J. Orrin Smith, from drawings by John Gilbert. Vol. I
William Cowper & Thomas DaleThe POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging ...
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Great Short Novels of Henry James
Henry James & Philip RahvHenry James was one of the greatest and most prolific American authors ever to have lived.Henry James believed that the short novel was the perfect literary form, and his achieveme...
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John Gilbert Bothwell v. State Texas
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals No. 46751The conviction is for murder; the punishment, life imprisonment. Appellant's two grounds of error relate to jury argument by the prosecutor during the penalty phase of the trial. H...
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The Works of the Right Hon. Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, published by D. Mallet. Letters and correspondence, of Lord Bolingbroke, with state papers, explanatory notes, and a translation of the foreign letters. By Gilbert Parke. Vol. I
Henry Saint john, David Mallet & Gilbert ParkeThe FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from s...
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Gilbert Rivera v. John Mandsager and
Supreme Court of Missouri Division 2Action in the district court for Clay county to recover for injuries sustained by plaintiff, a pedestrian, arising out of a collision on a highway between the cars of the defendant...
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John Gilbert
Eve GoldenThis revealing biography of the legendary silent film star chronicles his meteoric rise, famous romances, and tragic descent into obscurity. Known as “The Great Lover,” John Gilber...
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The Neuroscience of Excellent Sleep
Stan RodskiHow to use the insights of neuroscience and the techniques of mindfulness to get a good night's sleep.Everyone's familiar with the consequences of lost sleep: you're groggy and irr...
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The Poetical Works of James Thomson, James Beattie, Gilbert West and John Bampfylde ... New edition.
James Thomson & Charles ClarkeThe POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging ...
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The Book of Pet Love and Loss
Sara BaderA powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief.An animal’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and fo...
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The First Black Archaeologist
John W.I. LeeAn inspiring portrait of an overlooked pioneer in Black history and American archaeology The First Black Archaeologist reveals the untold story of a pioneering African American ...
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John Gilbert v. State Alaska
Court Of Appeals Of AlaskaIn this case John Gilbert appeals, challenging as excessive a sentencing order entered by Superior Court Judge Ralph E. Moody upon revocation of Gilberts probation. The order impos...
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The Works of the Right Hon. Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, published by D. Mallet. Letters and correspondence, of Lord Bolingbroke, with state papers, explanatory notes, and a translation of the foreign letters. By Gilbert Parke. Vol. VII.
Henry Saint john, David Mallet & Gilbert ParkeThe FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from s...
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Before You Know It
John BarghDr. John Bargh, the world’s leading expert on the unconscious mind, presents a “brilliant and convincing book” (Malcolm Gladwell) cited as an outstanding read of 2017 by Business I...
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Life of God in the Soul of Man
Henry ScougalThis work by Henry Scougal was originally created to explain what Christianity is to his friend. Yet, the book became so famous, that got universal acclaim and was read for centuri...
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The Fall of Spirituality
Julius EvolaExamines newer spiritual “systems” of the modern era, from spiritism and theosophy, to parapsychic research and anthroposophism, to psychoanalysis and the Church of Satan Compare...
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John Gilbert Carter v. State Texas
Supreme Court of TexasAppeal is taken from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. Art. 6701l 1, V.A.C.S. After finding appellant guilty, the jury assessed punishment at two years and a fine of $500...
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Growing Up Getty
James ReginatoAn enthralling and comprehensive look into the contemporary state of one of the wealthiestand most misunderstoodfamily dynasties in the world, perfect for fans of Succession and Ho...
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The Poetical Works of James Thomson, James Beattie, Gilbert West and John Bampfylde ... New edition.
James ThomsonThe POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging ...
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Fifteen Seconds of Brave
Melissa DoyleIn this intimate and insightful book, Melissa Doyle shares the stories of some of the most resilient people she has ever met, gently drawing out their wisdom, empathy and heartfelt...
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Ron Alderman v. Hon. John M. Gilbert
Second District Court of Appeal of FloridaBY ORDER OF THE COURT: The petition for writ of prohibition is granted as to counts one through eight. These counts are grounded upon the allegation that the tax appraiser has impr...
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John Gilbert v. C. M. Fauci Co.
Supreme Judicial Court of MassachusettsThis is an appeal by William C. Thomas, appellant, from a judgment and sentence of death for murder in the first degree.
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The Propeller Monticello, John Wilson, Master and Claimant, Appellant v. Gilbert Mollison
United States Supreme CourtThe appellee in this case filed his libel in the district court for the northern district of New York, against the steampropeller Monticello, in a cause of collision. The libel set...
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Lady Romeo
Tana WojczukFinalist for a Lambda Literary Award Finalist for the Publishing Triangle’s Judy Grahn Award for Lesbian Nonfiction Finalist for the Marfield PrizeFor fans of Book of Ages and Amer...
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The Propeller Monticello, John Wilson, Master and Claimant, Appellant v. Gilbert Mollison
United States Supreme CourtThe appellee in this case filed his libel in the district court for the northern district of New York, against the steampropeller Monticello, in a cause of collision. The libel set...
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Poems ... With a biographical and critical introduction by the Rev. Thomas Dale, and seventy-five illustrations, engraved by J. Orrin Smith, from drawings by John Gilbert. Vol. II
William Cowper & Thomas DaleThe POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging ...
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The Will and the Way ... Illustrated by Sir John Gilbert.
J. Smith & John GilbertThe FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from s...