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Tom Guise
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Tom Guise (1857–1930) was an American male actor on stage and screen.[1][2][3] He appeared in numerous films in the decade spanning 1917 to 1927.
He was one of the popular stars in the film adaptation of the controversial book Black Oxen.[4] His performance in 23 1/2 Hours' Leave was described as clever.[5]
Partial filmography
[edit]- Sweetheart of the Doomed (1917) as General Gabriel Durand
- Time Locks and Diamonds (1917) as Howe Seymour
- Fighting Back (1917) as Colonel Hampton
- The Snarl (1917) as Opera Manager
- The Stainless Barrier (1917) as Thomas Crosby
- The Tar Heel Warrior (1917) as Major Amos
- The Fuel of Life (1917) as Goldman
- Indiscreet Corinne (1917) as Mr. Chilvers
- Idolators (1917) as Burr Britton
- The Clodhopper (1917) as Karl Seligman
- The Crab (1917) as 'Doc' Wingate (*as Thomas Guise)
- Chicken Casey (1917) as Israel Harris Connelly
- Wooden Shoes (1917) as Rufus Smith
- Vive la France! (1918) as Colonel Bouchier
- The Man from Funeral Range (1918) as Colonel Leighton
- 23 1/2 Hours' Leave (1919) as General Dodge
- The Love That Dares (1919) as Rutherford
- The Midnight Stage (1919) as Elias Lynch (*Thomas Guise)
- The Woman Michael Married (1919) as Ordsway, Sr.
- Josselyn's Wife (1919) as Thomas Josselyn
- When a Man Loves (1919) as Lord Bannister
- Hearts Asleep (1919) as Andrew Calvert
- Kitty Kelly, M.D. (1919)
- One Hour Before Dawn (1920) as Judge Copeland
- Number 99 (1920) as James Valentine
- The Dream Cheater (1920) as Patrick FitzGeorge
- $30,000 (1920) as Mat Lloyd
- Smoldering Embers (1920) as Congressman Wyatt
- Alarm Clock Andy (1920) as Mr. Wells
- The Passionate Pilgrim (1921) as Senator Watt
- Love Is an Awful Thing (1922) as Judge Griggs
- Wolf Law (1922) as Etienne De Croteau
- Sisters (1922) as Doctor Strickland
- The Strangers' Banquet (1922) as Bride's father
- The Trouper (1922) as Warren Selden (credited as Tom S. Guise)
- Crossed Wires (1923) as Bellamy Benson
- Jazzmania (1923) as General Muroff
- Black Oxen (1923) as Judge Gavin Trent, extant
- Around the World in 18 Days (1923) as Davis
- Crooked Alley (1923)[6] as Judge Milnar
- Held to Answer (1923) as The Judge (as Thomas Guise)
- Stepping Fast (1923) as Quentin Durant
- Garrison's Finish (1923) as Major Desha
- His Forgotten Wife (1924) as Judge Henry
- After the Ball as Mark Trevelyan
- Secrets of the Night (1924) as Colonel James Constance
- The Beautiful Cheat (1926) as Leland Bruckman
- Wedding Bills (1927) as Mr. Markham
- The Claw (1927) as Marquis de Stair
References
[edit]- ^ Palmer, Friend (July 13, 1906). "Early Days in Detroit". Hunt & June – via Google Books.
- ^ Katchmer, George A. (July 13, 1991). Eighty Silent Film Stars: Biographies and Filmographies of the Obscure to the Well Known. McFarland. ISBN 9780899504940 – via Google Books.
- ^ Spehr, Paul C.; Lundquist, Gunnar (July 13, 1996). American Film Personnel and Company Credits, 1908-1920: Filmographies Reordered by Authoritative Organizational and Personal Names from Lauritzen and Lundquist's American Film-index. McFarland, Incorporated. ISBN 9780786402557 – via Google Books.
- ^ Werlock, Abby H. P. (April 22, 2015). Encyclopedia of the American Novel. Infobase Learning. ISBN 9781438140698 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Motion Picture News". Motion Picture News. July 13, 1919 – via Google Books.
- ^ Rowan, Terry (2016). Character-Based Film Series Part 2. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781365021305 – via Google Books.
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Tom Guise
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Tom Guise is an American actor known for his work in silent films during the late 1910s and 1920s. [1]
Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1857, he appeared in numerous motion pictures between 1916 and 1927, often taking supporting roles in dramas and comedies of the era. [1] He was married to Mabel Campbell. His filmography includes titles such as The Clodhopper (1917), 23 1/2 Hours' Leave (1919), Black Oxen (1923), and Secrets of the Night. [2] [3] He also performed on stage prior to his screen career before his death in 1930. [1]
These credits reflect his work primarily in American silent features, with roles ranging from military figures to judges and other authority characters.[1]
Early life
Birth and background
Tom Guise was born in 1857 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. [1] No verified details are available from reliable sources regarding his family background, parents, education, or early childhood experiences. Limited biographical information on his pre-professional life has been documented in standard industry references. [1]Career
Stage career
Tom Guise established himself as a stage actor prior to his transition to motion pictures. A photograph dated 1909 depicts him as a stage actor, providing evidence of his activity in theater during that period. [4] Specific details regarding the plays, theaters, or roles he performed on stage remain limited in available records. He was recognized as a stage performer before entering the silent film industry around 1916, where he began appearing in screen roles. [1]Film career
Tom Guise transitioned to the screen following his established stage career, beginning his film acting in 1916. He made his debut in The Honorable Algy. [1] He remained active in silent films until 1927, consistently appearing in supporting and character roles across numerous productions. [1] Guise was frequently typecast as authority figures, including judges, generals, colonels, and doctors, which defined much of his on-screen presence. [1] Among his notable performances was the role of Judge Gavin Trent in Black Oxen (1923), an adaptation of Gertrude Atherton's controversial novel that explored themes of rejuvenation and societal scandal. Other highlighted appearances include Karl Seligman in The Clodhopper (1917), Gen. Gabriel Durand in Sweetheart of the Doomed (1917), John Mason in Burglar by Proxy (1919), and Mr. Wells in Alarm Clock Andy (1920). [1]Death
Later years and death
Tom Guise died in 1930.[1][5] No further details about the circumstances of his death, including the exact date, cause, or location, are documented in available sources.[1]Filmography
Selected credits
Tom Guise, sometimes credited as Thomas Guise or Tom S. Guise, appeared in supporting roles in numerous silent films from 1916 to 1927.[1] Due to the incomplete nature of historical records for early cinema, the following represents a selection of his verified film credits, with roles noted where documented.[1]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | The Honorable Algy | The Marquis of Monteith (as Thomas S. Guise) |
| 1917 | The Clodhopper | Karl Seligman |
| 1917 | Sweetheart of the Doomed | Gen. Gabriel Durand |
| 1918 | The Man from Funeral Range | Colonel Leighton |
| 1919 | Burglar by Proxy | John Mason |
| 1919 | 23 1/2 Hours' Leave | |
| 1919 | When a Man Loves | |
| 1920 | One Hour Before Dawn | |
| 1923 | Black Oxen | Judge Gavin Trent |
| 1923 | Crooked Alley | |
| 1923 | Crossed Wires | |
| 1923 | Held to Answer | The Judge (as Thomas Guise) |
| 1923 | Jazzmania | |
| 1924 | Secrets of the Night | |
| 1927 | Wedding Bill$ | Mr. Markham (as Tom S. Guise) |
References
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