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- Anthony Trollope was born on 24 April 1815 in London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Malachi's Cove (1973), Kraft Theatre (1947) and Fireside Theatre (1949). He was married to Rose Heseltine. He died on 6 December 1882 in London, England, UK.
- R.M. Ballantyne was born on 24 April 1825 in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK. He was a writer, known for The Coral Island (2000) and The Coral Island (1983). He was married to Jane Grant. He died on 8 February 1894 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Charles Nuitter was born on 24 April 1828 in Paris, France. He was a writer, known for Victor Frankenstein (2015), The Mysterious House of Dr. C. (1979) and Dr. Coppelius (1966). He died on 24 February 1899 in Paris, France.- Marcus Clarke was born on 24 April 1846 in Kensington, London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for For the Term of His Natural Life (1927), The Convict Hero (1911) and For the Term of His Natural Life (1908). He was married to Marion Dunn. He died on 2 August 1881 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- Joseph-Simon Galliéni was born on 24 April 1849 in Saint-Béat, France. He died on 27 May 1916 in Versailles, France.
- Morgan Seth Earp was an American sheriff and lawman. He served as Tombstone, Arizona's Special Policeman when he helped his brothers Virgil Earp and Wyatt Earp, as well as Doc Holliday, confront the outlaw Cochise County Cowboys in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881. All three Earp brothers had been the target of repeated death threats made by the Cowboys who were upset by the Earps' interference in their illegal activities. The lawmen killed Cowboys Tom and Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton. All four lawmen were charged with murder by Billy's older brother, Ike Clanton, who had run from the gunfight. During a month-long preliminary hearing, Judge Wells Spicer exonerated the men, concluding they had been performing their duty.
- Scottish born William H. Thompson immigrated to America with his family at the age of six. In 1865 he began his theatrical career by working as a callboy at the old Broadway Theater in New York. Within two years he would embark on an acting career that would span over 55 years and earn him a reputation as one of the premier character actors in America. Much of his early career was spent in association with the theatrical genius Augustin Daly, appearing in plays like: "Dollars and Cents", Seven-Twenty-Eight and "The Girl Left Me Behind". In 1903 Thompson received some of the best reviews of his career when he appeared in James K. Hackett's productions of, "The Bishop's Move" and "The Secret of Polichinelle". Thompson also had for a dozen years a very successful relationship with Broadway producer Charles Frohman. His portrayal of the cardinal in Frohman's "The Royal Family" won him national critical acclaim.
On 19 October, 1899 Thompson married Isabel Irving (1873-1944), one of the leading Broadway actresses of the day. At the time of their marriage she was appearing on Broadway with John Drew in "The Tyranny of Tears".
Thompson often enjoyed playing eccentric characters like the wicked miser in "Mankind" or Svengali in "Trilby". Toward the end of his career, Thompson appeared in Arthur Hopkins' productions of "Night Lodging" and "The Gentile Wife" and the George M. Cohan productions, "The Miracle Man" and "The Guest of Honor". His last role was that of the disloyal general in "The Czarina".
William H. Thompson died after a cold he caught while on an outdoor movie shoot turned into pneumonia. He was survived by his wife Isabel. - Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Pétain (24 April 1856 - 23 July 1951), commonly known as Philippe Pétain, was a French general who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as The Lion of Verdun (French: Le lion DE Verdun). From 1940 to 1944, during World War II, he served as head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Pétain, who was 84 years old in 1940, ranks as France's oldest head of state.
- Millie Liston was born on 24 April 1859 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Oliver Twist (1912), Traffic in Souls (1913) and A Daughter of the Gods (1916). She was married to Thomas P. Hudson, Thomas Webb Huffman and Hudson Liston. She died on 20 February 1920 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Cyril Maude was born on 24 April 1862 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Grumpy (1930), Peer Gynt (1915) and Orders Is Orders (1933). He was married to Mrs. P.H. Trew and Winifred Emery. He died on 20 February 1951 in Torquay, Devon, England, UK.
- Soundtrack
A.C. Benson was born on 24 April 1862 in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK. He died on 17 June 1925 in England, UK.- Writer
- Additional Crew
Randolph Lewis was born on 24 April 1863 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for A Rich Man's Plaything (1917), The Soul of Satan (1917) and Miss U.S.A. (1917). He was married to Terese. He died on 3 September 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- George Foottit was born in Manchester, England. His parents were George Foottit and Sarah Crockett, both circus performers. He began his career at the age of twelve. He went into exile in France where he quickly established himself as a clown. In 1895, the clown duo, Foottit & Chocolat (Chocolat) was formed. The two played together for twenty years. After retiring, he ran a bar and restaurant near the Rond Point des Champs-Élysées. He died from cancer in Paris on 21 September 1921.
- Vasil Balanchivadze was born on 24 April 1867 in Banoja, Georgia, Russian Empire. He was an actor, known for Dakarguli samotkhe (1937), Qalishvili gagmidan (1941) and Chirveuli mezoblebi (1945). He died on 18 May 1951 in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, USSR [now Republic of Georgia].
- Blanche Cornwall was born on 24 April 1868 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for True Hearts (1913), Hubby Does the Washing (1912) and Hearts Unknown (1912). She died on 20 December 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- Gus Sharland was born on 24 April 1868 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Two Worlds (1930), Harmony Heaven (1930) and Children of Chance (1930). He died in 1948 in Paddington, London, England, UK.
- Wilson Reynolds was born on 24 April 1869 in Paola, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Young America (1918), The Inevitable (1917) and Janice Meredith (1924). He was married to Minnie Robinson, Nellie Mark (actress) and Hester Underwood. He died on 12 April 1938 in Ossining, New York, USA.
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Pioneer motion picture cameraman Frank G. Kugler was born on 24 April, 1869 in Bremen, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gottlieb Kugler. He immigrated to the United States on 10 July, 1890, where after applying for, was granted his American citizenship on 19 June, 1899. Sometime after 1910 he legally changed his name to Frank Gordon Kirby. His wife Annie was born in Ireland and their only child, John, was born around 1906 in New Jersey.
As an associate of Thomas A. Edison, Kugler is credited with a number of photographic techniques, including the fadeout and the use of double-exposures.- Vittorio Güttner was born on 24 April 1869 in Austria. He was an actor, known for Hyänen der Welt. 2. Die einsame Insel (1921), Hyänen der Welt. 1. Opfer der Hyänen (1921) and Die Eisenbahnräuber (1920). He died on 5 December 1935 in Munich, Germany.
- Jacques Fenoux entered the Comédie-Française in 1895, became sociétaire in 1906, retired in 1924, and became sociétaire honoraire in 1925. As the site of the Comédie states: "Fenoux was the type of a conscientious member, able to move effortlessly from one job to another, from small to large parts. He was appointed honorary member in 1925, but continued to play until his last days. He passed away barely two weeks after having last interpreted Bazile, from the Barber of Seville." As far is known, his only film performance was in Jacques de Féraudy's Molière, sa vie, son oeuvre (1922), in which actors of the Comédie Française can be seen rehearsing plays by Molière.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Writer
Otto Reutter was born on 24 April 1870 in Gardelegen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. He was an actor and writer, known for Otto heiratet (1914), Otto als Dienstmann (1915) and Frühere Verhältnisse (1927). He died on 3 March 1931 in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.- Émile Fabre was born on 24 April 1870 in Metz, France. Émile was a writer, known for La maison d'argile (1918), Honor of the Family (1931) and La Rabouilleuse (1944). Émile died on 25 September 1955 in Paris, France.
- Friedrich Kühne was born on 24 April 1870 in Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Detective Brown (1914), Othello (1922) and Der Hund von Baskerville (1914). He died on 13 October 1958 in Berlin, Germany.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Blanche Ring was born on April 24, 1877. She never dabbled with film acting until 1915 when she filmed THE YANKEE GIRL. She was 38 at the time. She only made two other films, IT'S THE OLD ARMY GAME in 1926 and HAVING WONDERFUL CRIME in 1945. Blanche died in Santa Monica, California on January 13, 1961. She was 83 years old.- Siegwart Gruder was born on 24 April 1872 in Lemberg, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Lviv, Ukraine]. He is known for Der Strohwitwer (1912), Angelo, das Mysterium des Schlosses Drachenegg (1920) and Die Prinzessin vom Nil (1920).
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Robert Wiene was born on 24 April 1873 in Breslau, Silesia, Germany [now Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland]. He was a writer and director, known for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Das wandernde Licht (1916) and The Knight of the Rose (1925). He died on 17 July 1938 in Paris, France.- Actor
- Producer
Max Landa was born on 24 April 1873 in Minsk, Russian Empire [now Belarus]. He was an actor and producer, known for Cinderella (1916), Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich (1921) and Die schwarze Schachdame (1922). He was married to Margot Landa. He died on 8 November 1933 in Bled, Slovenia.- Theodor Körner was born on 24 April 1873 in Ujszöny, Hungary, Austria-Hungary [now Komárom, Hungary]. He died on 4 January 1957 in Vienna, Austria.
- Lillian Elliott was born on 24 April 1874 in Canada. She was an actress, known for Liliom (1930), Partners Again (1926) and On the Spot (1940). She was married to James Corrigan. She died on 15 January 1959 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Composer
- Music Department
Jenö Huszka was born on 24 April 1875 in Szeged, Hungary. He was a composer, known for Zenélö malom (1943), Gül Baba (1940) and Gábor diák (1956). He died on 2 February 1960 in Budapest, Hungary.- Erich Raeder was born on 24 April 1876 in Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany. He died on 6 November 1960 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
- Nellie Hutin Britton was born on 24 April 1876 in Reading, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Merchant of Venice (1916) and The Wandering Jew (1923). She was married to Matheson Lang. She died on 3 September 1965.
- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Charles Cuvillier was born on 24 April 1877 in Paris, France. He was a composer and actor, known for The Lilac Domino (1937), Mon amant l'assassin (1932) and Occupe-toi d'Amélie (1932). He died on 14 February 1955 in Paris, France.- Actor
- Writer
Perry Banks was born on 24 April 1877 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for In Trust (1915), Competition (1915) and The Coming of the Padres (1914). He died on 10 October 1934 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.- Additional Crew
Jennie Brenan was born on 24 April 1877 in Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Jennie is known for His Royal Highness (1932). Jennie died on 2 February 1964 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.- Actor
- Writer
Fred Burns was born on 24 April 1878 in Fort Keogh, Montana, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The California Mail (1929), Martyrs of the Alamo (1915) and Set Free (1927). He died on 18 July 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Charles McNaughton was born on 24 April 1878 in Walthamstow, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Treasure Island (1934), The Bishop Misbehaves (1935) and Three Live Ghosts (1936). He was married to Mildred Elaine. He died on 4 December 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Maria Meyerhofer was born on 24 April 1878 in Graz, Styria, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. She was an actress, known for Die Erbin vom Rosenhof (1942), Ich hab mein Herz in Heidelberg verloren (1926) and Um Recht und Liebe (1923). She died on 19 September 1950 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Hector V. Sarno was born on 24 April 1880 in Naples, Italy. He was an actor and writer, known for Martin Chuzzlewit (1914), The Wanderer's Pledge (1915) and Gwendolin (1914). He was married to Maria Gemma Gori. He died on 16 December 1953 in Pasadena, California, USA.- Fernanda Eliscu was born on 24 April 1880 in Bucharest, Romania. She was an actress, known for Winterset (1936), Harbor of Missing Men (1950) and Charge of the Lancers (1954). She was married to Carl Anthony Pfeil (aka Carl Anthony, actor). She died on 27 September 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding, GCB, GCVO, CMG (24 April 1882 - 15 February 1970) was an officer in the Royal Air Force. He was Air Officer Commanding RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain and is generally credited with playing a crucial role in Britain's defense, and hence, the defeat of Adolf Hitler's plan to invade Britain.
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Albert Valsien was born on 24 April 1882 in Algiers, Algeria. He was an actor and composer, known for The Grand Illusion (1937), Hugo (2011) and Wooden Crosses (1932). He died on 22 May 1955 in Paris, France.- Alfred Karen was born on 24 April 1882 in Wien, Austria. He was an actor, known for Ein Unsichtbarer geht durch die Stadt (1933), Rheinische Brautfahrt (1939) and Die kleine und die große Liebe (1938). He died on 9 October 1965 in Zweibrücken, Germany.
- Margaret Campbell was born on 24 April 1883 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was an actress, known for The Laundry Girl (1919), Top o' the Morning (1922) and The Dangerous Blonde (1924). She was married to Josef Swickard. She died on 27 June 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Lotte Spira was born on 24 April 1883 in Berlin, Germany. She was an actress, known for Liebeswalzer (1930), Lady Windermeres Fächer (1935) and Vom Schicksal verweht (1942). She was married to Fritz Spira. She died on 17 December 1943 in Berlin, Germany.
- Stella Adams was born on 24 April 1883 in Sherman, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for His Nobs the Duke (1915), All in the Same Boat (1915) and The Vampire Bat (1933). She died on 17 September 1961 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Pat Mullin was born on 24 April 1883. He died in 1972.
- Antonina Klonska was born on 24 April 1883 in Wloclawek, Poland, Russian Empire [now Wloclawek, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]. She was an actress, known for Zayn vaybs man (1916). She died on 12 April 1969 in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland.
- Gaston Martens was born on 24 April 1883 in Zulte, Flanders, Belgium. He was a writer, known for Hoboes in Paradise (1946), De paradijsvogels (1979) and Cupido Dictator (1963). He died on 10 May 1967 in Deinze, Flanders, Belgium.
- Vera Streshnyova was born on 24 April 1884. She was an actress, known for Kapitanskaya dochka (1928), Zhenitba (1937) and Palachi (1925). She died on 16 September 1957 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia].