Cecil B. DeMille - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Cecil B. Demille: Encyclopedia - Cecil B. Demille
Cecil Blount DeMille (August 12, 1881 - January 21, 1959) was one of the most successful filmmakers during the first half of the 20th cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hollywood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia - Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., situated northwest of Downtown. Due to its fame and identity as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy Honorary Award: Encyclopedia - Academy Honorary Award
The Academy Honorary Award is given irregularly by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to celebrate motion picture achievemen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al Pacino: Encyclopedia - Al Pacino
Alfredo James Pacino (born April 25, 1940 in The Bronx, New York, USA) is an American film actor. Pacino is the son of Salvatore Pacino (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - August 12: Encyclopedia - August 12
August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 141 days remaining. It is the peak of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy Award For Directing: Encyclopedia - Academy Award For Directing
The Academy Award for Directing is an accolade given to the person that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences feels was best di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ten Commandments: Encyclopedia - Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, is a list of religious and moral imperatives which, according to the Bible, was spoken by God to Mose...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayn Rand: Encyclopedia - Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand (February 2 [O.S. January 20] 1905 – March 6, 1982; first name pronounced (IPA) /aɪn/ (rhymes with 'mine')), born Alissa Zino...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hollywood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia - Hollywood Los Angeles California
Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., situated northwest of Downtown. Due to its fame and identity as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Wayne: Encyclopedia - John Wayne
John Wayne (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), nicknamed "Duke," 1 was an American film actor whose career began in silent movies in the 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinatown Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia - Chinatown Los Angeles California
Chinatown in Downtown Los Angeles, California, was originally located less than a mile from its current location. Chinatown Los Angeles C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt: Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt
Cleopatra VII Philopator (January 69 BC – August 12, 30 BC) was queen of ancient Egypt, the last member of the Ptolemaic dynasty and he...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - D. W. Griffith: Encyclopedia - D. W. Griffith
David Llewelyn Wark Griffith, commonly known as D.W. Griffith (January 22, 1875–July 23, 1948) was an American film director. He is bes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlton Heston: Encyclopedia - Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter on October 4, 1923, although the year is usually given as 1924), is an American film actor note...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carmen: Encyclopedia - Carmen
Carmen is a French opera by Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Meilhac and Halévy, based on the novel by Prosper Mérimée. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University Long Beach: Encyclopedia - California State University Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach (also known as Long Beach State, Cal State Long Beach, CSULB, LBSU or The Beach) is the second la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1959: Encyclopedia - 1959
1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. It is also a song by The Sisters of Mercy on the album Fl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blazing Saddles: Encyclopedia - Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles is a Warner Bros. 1974 comedy directed by Mel Brooks and starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder. The film was written (i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1910s: Encyclopedia - 1910s
1880s 1890s 1900s - 1910s - 1920s 1930s 1940s 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1910s - Events and trends. The 1910s rep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy Award For Best Picture: Encyclopedia - Academy Award For Best Picture
The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences: Encyclopedia - Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences
Founded on May 11, 1927 in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moses: Encyclopedia - Moses
Moses or Moshe (מֹשֶׁה, Standard Hebrew Moše, Tiberian Hebrew Mōšẹh, Syriac ܡܘܫܐ Muše, Arabic موسى Mūsa, Ethiopic �...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samuel Goldwyn: Encyclopedia Ii - Samuel Goldwyn - Biography
Born Schmuel Gelbfisz to a Polish Jewish family, at age 16 he left his native Warsaw penniless and on foot. He made his way to Birmingham...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Ten Commandments 1956 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - The Ten Commandments 1956 Film - Popularity
Critics have argued that considerable liberties were taken with the Biblical story, affecting the film's claim to authenticity, but this ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reap The Wild Wind: Encyclopedia Ii - Reap The Wild Wind - Plot Of The Film
As the film opens Loxi Claiborne is running a salvage business started by her deceased father. A hurricane is just passing through the Ke...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Greatest Show On Earth: Encyclopedia Ii - The Greatest Show On Earth - Controversies
The Greatest Show on Earth - Best picture award. Despite its awards, The Greatest Show on Earth has often been cited by film historians...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Rail Transport - Events
1939 in rail transport - January events. January - General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD SW1. 1939 in rail trans...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hollywood And Vine: Encyclopedia Ii - Hollywood And Vine - Historic Buildings
On the northwest corner, The Laemmle Building was built in the International Style in 1932 by architect Richard Neutra for Carl Laemmle, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of The United States - History
Cinema of the United States - Early development. The birth of cinema, as well as its radical development, can largely be traced back to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Early Life
The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to ascend to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ten Commandments: Encyclopedia Ii - Ten Commandments - Christian Understanding
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Freemasons: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Freemasons - Famous Freemasons
List of Freemasons - Political and civil rights leaders. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento José de San Martín Carlos Pellegrini (source:&...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lauren Bacall: Encyclopedia Ii - Lauren Bacall - Life And Career
Born in New York City as Betty Joan Perske, the only child of Jewish immigrants, William Perske (born in Poland (in an area which is now...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hollywood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Hollywood Los Angeles California - History
In 1853, one adobe hut stood on the site that became Hollywood. By 1870, an agricultural community flourished in the area with thriving c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Directors: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Directors - B
List of directors - Ba-Bi. Biju Viswanath Hector Babenco Lloyd Bacon John Badham King Baggot Maya Bankovic Boris Barnet Tom Barman Ste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Long Beach California: Encyclopedia Ii - Long Beach California - Culture
Long Beach California - Art. The Long Beach Museum of Art is owned by the City of Long Beach, and operated by the Long Beach Museum of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Cleopatra Film - 1963 Film
Produced by Walter Wanger, the 1963 film won Academy Awards for cinematography, art direction, costumes, sets, and special effects. It wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramount Pictures: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramount Pictures - Early History
Paramount Pictures Inc. can trace its beginnings to the creation in May, 1912, of the Famous Players Film Company. Founder Adolph Zukor. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary Pickford: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary Pickford - Filmography
One Reels 1. The Violin Maker of Cremona. 6/7/09. 2. The Lonely Villa. 6/10/09. 3. The Son's Return. 6/14/09. 4. Faded Lilies. 6/14/09. 5...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moses: Encyclopedia Ii - Moses - Moses In History
Also see the article on the Bible and history Most mainstream historians find links between the biblical Moses and the Exodus and histori...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evelyn Nesbit: Encyclopedia Ii - Evelyn Nesbit - Stanford White
Now a Florodora Girl on Broadway, she caught the attention of Stanford White. The fact that he was married and made a hobby of "befriendi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunset Boulevard 1950 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunset Boulevard 1950 Film - Plot
The opening scene reveals that a man has been killed, and his corpse is seen floating face down in a swimming pool. The dead man (who nar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seal Beach California: Encyclopedia Ii - Seal Beach California - Information
Seal Beach encompasses the Leisure World retirement gated community with roughly 9,000 residents. This was the first major planned retire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samuel Goldwyn: Encyclopedia Ii - Samuel Goldwyn - Biography
Born Schmuel Gelbfisz to a Polish Jewish family, at age 16 he left his native Warsaw penniless and on foot. He made his way to Birmingham...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunset Boulevard 2006 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunset Boulevard 2006 Film - Cast
So far only Glenn Close has been confirmed, playing the role of Norma Desmond, which she previously performed on Broadway, winning a Tony...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ten Commandments: Encyclopedia Ii - Ten Commandments - Christian Understanding
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity of God God t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne Township New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne Township New Jersey - Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 65.2 km² (25.2 mi²). 61.7 km² (23.8 mi²) of it is land...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Air Force Academy: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Air Force Academy - History
United States Air Force Academy - Establishment. Although airpower advocates had been pushing for a separate air force academy during p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Air Force Academy: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Air Force Academy - History
United States Air Force Academy - Establishment. Although airpower advocates had been pushing for a separate air force academy during p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Richard On The Third Crusade
In April 1191, Richard stopped on the Byzantine island of Rhodes to avoid the stormy weather. It seems that Richard had previously met hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paulette Goddard: Encyclopedia Ii - Paulette Goddard - Early Life And Career
Goddard was born Pauline Marion Levy, an only child, in Whitestone Landing, Queens, New York City to a Jewish father and an Episcopalian ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felix The Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Felix The Cat - Creation
On November 9, 1919, Master Tom, a character resembling Felix, debuted in a Paramount Pictures short entitled "Feline Follies". Produced ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evelyn Nesbit: Encyclopedia Ii - Evelyn Nesbit - Stanford White
Now a Florodora Girl on Broadway, she caught the attention of architect Stanford White. The fact that he was married and made a hobby of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hedy Lamarr: Encyclopedia Ii - Hedy Lamarr - Life
Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler to a Jewish family in Vienna, Austria, on November 9th 1914, and died in 2000 in Altamonte Sprin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gloria Swanson: Encyclopedia Ii - Gloria Swanson - Marriages
To understand the Swanson at the height of her fame and popularity, one only needs to read this oft-repeated telegram she sent to her stu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golden Globe Award: Encyclopedia Ii - Golden Globe Award - Criticism
The significance of the Golden Globes is sometimes tainted by criticism of the HFPA: Membership in the HFPA is not based on journalism c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jean Lafitte: Encyclopedia Ii - Jean Lafitte - Lafitte's Journal
The authenticity of the Lafitte Journal is hotly debated among Lafitte scholars, with some accepting the manuscript and others denouncing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Wong Howe: Encyclopedia Ii - James Wong Howe - Life And Work
James Wong Howe - Early life. Howe was born Wong Tung Jim in Canton (now Guangzhou), China in 1899. His father Wong Howe moved to Ameri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Encyclopedia Ii - Hollywood Forever Cemetery - List
(Note this is a partial list.) Use the following alphabetical links to find someone. Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edward S. Curtis: Encyclopedia Ii - Edward S. Curtis - Death And Burial
On October 21, 1952 at the age of 84, Curtis died of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California in the home of his daughter, Beth. He was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Wayne: Encyclopedia Ii - John Wayne - Life And Career
John Wayne was born in Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa in 1907, but the name became Marion Mitchell Morrison when his parents d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlton Heston: Encyclopedia Ii - Charlton Heston - Early Career
Heston was born in Evanston, Illinois to Lilla Charlton and Russell Whitford Carter. Before he was 10 his parents divorced. Some years la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carmen: Encyclopedia Ii - Carmen - History
Du Locle, the artistic director of the Opéra-Comique commissioned Bizet to write an opera based on the Mérimée's novel in early 1873 t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1959: Encyclopedia Ii - 1959 - Events
1959 - January. January 1 - Cultivars of plants named after this date must be named in a modern language, not in Latin. January 1 - C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1910s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1910s - Events And Trends
The 1910s represent the culmination of European militarism which had its beginings during the second half of the 19th Century. The conser...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University Long Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - California State University Long Beach - History
Established in 1949 by California Governor Earl Warren to serve the rapidly expanding post World War II population of Orange and Southern...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinatown Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinatown Los Angeles California - Old Chinatown
Between 1852 (when the first Chinese immigrants were reported to be in Los Angeles) and 1890 a distinct community of over 3,000 Chinese p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt - Early Life And Name
"Cleopatra" is Greek for "father's glory," and her full name, "Cleopatra Thea Philopator" means "the Goddess Cleopatra, the Beloved of He...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy Award For Best Picture: Encyclopedia Ii - Academy Award For Best Picture - 1920s
Best Production 1927-28 Wings - Paramount Famous Lasky - Lucien Hubbard The Racket - Caddo, United Artists - Howard Hughes Seventh Heav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - D. W. Griffith: Encyclopedia Ii - D. W. Griffith - Biography
Griffith was born in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky to Jacob "Roaring Jake" Griffith, a Confederate Army colonel and Civil War hero. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences: Encyclopedia Ii - Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences - Original 36 Founders Of The Academy
Actors Richard Barthelmess Jack Holt Conrad Nagel Milton Sills Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Harold Lloyd Directors Cecil B. DeMille Frank Ll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blazing Saddles: Encyclopedia Ii - Blazing Saddles - Plot
The story is set in the Southwest United States in 1874 (though it is filled with deliberately anachronistic references to the 1970s). Co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayn Rand: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayn Rand - Biography
Ayn Rand - Early life. Rand was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and was the eldest of three daughters of a Jewish family. Her parents...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt - Cleopatra In Art, Film, Tv, And Literature
Cleopatra's story has fascinated scores of writers and artists through the centuries. No doubt, much of her appeal lay in her legend as a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University, Long Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - California State University, Long Beach - Campus
The campus spans 323 acres (1.3 km²) across 84 buildings and is located 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean. There are Eighteen residence hal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University, Long Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - California State University, Long Beach - Student Life
The campus presents over 350 events annually, welcoming more than 150,000 patrons annually to the performance halls, conferences, and exh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University, Long Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - California State University, Long Beach - History
Established in 1949 by California Governor Earl Warren to serve the rapidly expanding post World War II population of Orange and Southern...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University, Long Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - California State University, Long Beach - Academics
The university has seven academic colleges College of the Arts (COTA) College of Business Administration College of Education College of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinatown, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinatown, Los Angeles, California - Old Chinatown
Between 1852 (when the first Chinese immigrants were reported to be in Los Angeles) and 1890 a distinct community of over 3,000 Chinese p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - California State University, Long Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - California State University, Long Beach - Athletics
In the realm of sports the school is referred to as "Long Beach State." The official name of LB State sports teams is "The 49ers" in hono...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinatown, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinatown, Los Angeles, California - Southern California Chinatowns
Main article: Southern California Chinatowns There are now other flourishing satellite Chinese communities in the Greater Los Angeles Are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Later Years And Death
During his absence, John had come close to seizing the throne; Richard forgave him, and even named him as his heir in place of Arthur, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Legacy
As Richard produced no heirs, he was succeeded by his brother John as king of England. However, his French territories initially rejected...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt - The Race Debate
There is often a debate between Egyptologists and Afrocentric historians as to what race Cleopatra belonged to. Egyptologists say that Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - The Struggle For Sicily
In September 1190 both Richard and Philip arrived in Sicily. In 1189 King William II of Sicily had died. His heir was his aunt Constance,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Early Life
The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to ascend to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Reign
Jews and women had been barred from his coronation (this was apparently a concession to the fact that his coronation was not merely one o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Folklore
Over the years the figures of Robin Hood and Richard I have become closely linked. However, in the earliest Robin Hood ballads the only k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Fictional Portrayals
Richard has appeared frequently in fictional works. Beyond his role in the Robin Hood legend, Richard appears in several works by Sir Wal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seal Beach California: Encyclopedia Ii - Seal Beach California - Recreation
The second longest pier in California is located in Seal Beach and is used for fishing and sightseeing. There is also a restaurant (Ruby'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seal Beach California: Encyclopedia Ii - Seal Beach California - Geography
Seal Beach is located at 33°45'33" North, 118°4'57" West (33.759283, -118.082396)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seal Beach California: Encyclopedia Ii - Seal Beach California - Things To Do
The Lions Club Pancake Breakfast in April, and their Fish Fry (started in 1943) in July are two of the biggest events in Seal Beach. Ther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - Cleopatra Vii Of Egypt - Cleopatra In Art Film Tv And Literature
Cleopatra's story has fascinated scores of writers and artists through the centuries. No doubt, much of her appeal lay in her legend as a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Early Life
The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to ascend to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hollywood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Hollywood Los Angeles California - Runaways
A serious problem for Hollywood since the 1960s has been its attractiveness for desperate runaways. Every year, hundreds of runaway adole...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paulette Goddard: Encyclopedia Ii - Paulette Goddard - Later Life
Goddard was married to actor Burgess Meredith from 1944 to 1949. In 1958 she married All Quiet on the Western Front author Erich Maria Re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paulette Goddard: Encyclopedia Ii - Paulette Goddard - Paramount Pictures
She starred with Chaplin again in his 1940 film The Great Dictator. She also made three comedies with Bob Hope: The Cat And The Canary, T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carmen: Encyclopedia Ii - Carmen - Synopsis
Setting: Seville, Spain c. 1830 Carmen - Act I. A beautiful square in Seville with bridge. Morales and the soldiers are on guard, very ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Directors: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Directors - D
List of directors - Da-Di. Frank Darabont Julie Dash Delmer Daves Terence Davies Andrew Davis Alex De La Iglesia Jan de Bont Joe De Gr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carmen: Encyclopedia Ii - Carmen - Dramatic Elements
Carmen was extremely innovative in its drama: no longer was French Opera confined to one-dimensional comic characters. The two lead chara...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golden Globe Award: Encyclopedia Ii - Golden Globe Award - Award Categories
Golden Globe Awards were limited to motion pictures until 1956, when awards for television were added. Motion picture awards: Best Motio...   » Read the article