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Francesco Geminiani was born on 5 December 1687 in Lucca, Republic of Lucca [now Tuscany, Italy]. He is known for Jefferson in Paris (1995), Amreeka (2009) and La Folía (2017). He died on 17 September 1762 in Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland [now Republic of Ireland].- Served as eighth President of the United States (1837-1841). He was one of the founders of the Democratic Party. He was the eighth Vice President of the United States (1833-1837) He was also the tenth Secretary of State. Martin Van Buren was the first President of the United States of the United States to actually be born in the United States. He was a major factor in the abolitionist movement.
- Fyodor Tyutchev was born on 5 December 1803 in Ovstug, Oryol Governorate, Russian Empire [now Bryansk Oblast, Russia]. He was a writer, known for Mamochka (2015). He was married to Eleonore Peterson and Ernestine von Dörnberg. He died on 27 July 1873 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire.
- George Armstrong Custer was born on 5 December 1839 in New Rumley, Ohio, USA. He was married to Elizabeth Bacon Custer. He died on 25 June 1876 in Little Big Horn, Montana Territory, USA.
- Born into a wealthy family in Thuringen, she was sent by her parents to study music with Fürstin Mathilde von Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, then attended the Vienna Conservatory (1844-1846). She appeared as an opera singer in Vienna and Leipzig, but gave up her career in 1853, due to an ear infection. She began her literary career in 1863, publishing novels and short stories in Die Gartenlaube, which were so popular that circulation doubled between 1866 and 1876. Her most well-known novel, Die zweite Frau, was published in 1874.
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Christina Georgina Rossetti was born on 5 December 1830 in London, England, UK. She was a writer, known for The Hunt (2012), Joy (2015) and The Heart of Me (2002). She died on 29 December 1894 in London, England, UK.- Prins Hans was born on 5 December 1825 in Schloß Gottorp, Schleswig, Germany. He died on 27 May 1911 in Det Gule Palæ, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Tom Gallon was born on 5 December 1866 in London, England, UK. Tom was a writer, known for Off the Highway (1925), The Princess of Happy Chance (1916) and The Woman Who Was Nothing (1917). Tom died on 4 November 1914 in London, England, UK.
- Actor
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Alexander Girardi was born on 5 December 1850 in Graz, Styria, Austrian Empire [now Austria]. He was an actor and writer, known for Der Millionenonkel (1913), Wienfilm 1896-1976 (1976) and The Tinker (1926). He was married to Eugenie Latinovics de Borsód and Helene Odilon. He died on 20 April 1918 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria].- Actor
- Director
James Lackaye was born on 5 December 1867 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Christian (1914), Cutey's Waterloo (1913) and Which? (1913). He died on 8 June 1919 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
René Cresté was born on 5 December 1881 in Paris, France. He was an actor and director, known for L'Aventure de René (1922), Judex (1916) and Judex: Prologue + L'ombre mystérieuse (1917). He died on 30 November 1922 in Paris, France.- Actress
- Writer
Ilka Angyal was born on 5 December 1839 in Felcsút, Hungary. She was an actress and writer, known for Árendás zsidó (1918), Náni (1921) and Bolond Istók (1921). She was married to József Klár. She died on 7 September 1926 in Kömlöd, Hungary.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Actress
Mother Vinot was born on 5 December 1860 in Iowa, USA. She was an actress. She died on 11 April 1927 in California, USA.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Albert Roth-De Markus was born on 5 December 1861 in Vevey, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland. Albert was a director and writer, known for Roulez tambours! (1913), Le roman fantastique du Dr. Mercanton ou Le justicier invisible (1916) and Une aventure de Redzipet (1908). Albert died on 22 October 1927 in Huttwil, Kanton Bern, Switzerland.- Writer
- Editor
- Additional Crew
Condé B. Pallen was born on 5 December 1858 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Condé B. was a writer and editor, known for Luring Shadows (1921), The Transgressor (1918) and The Burning Question (1919). Condé B. was married to Georgianna McDougall Adams. Condé B. died on 26 May 1929 in New York City, New York, USA.- Luciano Zuccoli was born on 5 December 1868 in Calprino, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland [now Paradiso, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland]. He was a writer and actor, known for L'edera senza quercia (1918), L'amore di Loredana (1920) and Kif Tebbi (1928). He died on 26 November 1929 in Paris, France.
- William W. Cohill was born on 5 December 1882 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Life Without Soul (1915), The Road o' Strife (1915) and The Fortunate Youth (1916). He was married to Maybelle van Tassell. He died on 28 April 1931 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Bill Pickett was born on 5 December 1870 in Jenks-Branch, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for The Bull-Dogger (1921) and The Crimson Skull (1922). He was married to Maggie Turner. He died on 2 April 1932 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, USA.
- Rudge Harding was born on 5 December 1861 in Elvetham, Hampshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Brass Bottle (1914). He was married to Florence Mary Pott. He died on 24 April 1932 in London, England, UK.
- Actor
Otto Gottell was born on 5 December 1916 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor. He died on 15 January 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Arthur Currie was born on 5 December 1875 in Napperton, Ontario, Canada. He died on 30 November 1933 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Louis K. Webb was born on 5 December 1851 in Belleville, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Crucifix of Destiny (1920). He died on 30 August 1934 in Pacific Grove, California, USA.
- Józef Klemens Pilsudski (5 December 1867 - 12 May 1935) was a Polish statesman who served as the Chief of State (1918-1922) and First Marshal of Poland (from 1920). He was considered the DE factors leader (1926-35) of the Second Polish Republic as the Minister of Military Affairs. After World War I, he held increasing dominance in Polish politics and was an active player in international diplomacy. He is viewed as a father of the Second Polish Republic re-established in 1918, 123 years after the final Partition of Poland in 1795.
- Nancy Bevington was born on 5 December 1895 in Strand, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Rebecca the Jewess (1913), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1909) and The Sins of Youth (1919). She was married to Ernest G. Batley. She died on 20 June 1935 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- Earl Jellicoe was born on 5 December 1859 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK. He died on 20 November 1935 in London, England, UK.
- Jack Jellico was born on 5 December 1859 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK. He died on 20 November 1935 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Albert "Al" Boasberg, a luminary in the world of comedy and screenwriting, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry during the early 20th century. Hailing from the vibrant city of Buffalo, New York, Boasberg's creative genius became synonymous with some of the era's greatest comedians, forging lasting connections with legends such as George Burns, Jack Benny, Jimmy Durante, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton.
In the bustling days of Vaudeville, Boasberg's journey into the world of entertainment began at a sheet music store in Buffalo, where his knack for crafting witty gags drew entertainers seeking comedic inspiration. As fate would have it, a chance encounter with George Burns while peddling jewelry backstage at a local theater catapulted Boasberg into the heart of show business. Burns recognized Boasberg's talent, offering payment for polishing an old joke and sparking a series of encounters that would shape Boasberg's illustrious career.
A prolific contributor to Hollywood's golden age, Boasberg's creative prowess graced over 60 features and shorts between 1926 and 1937. His timeless collaboration with Buster Keaton resulted in the iconic film "The General," a masterpiece that, despite its initial box office struggles in 1926, is now hailed as one of the greatest films of all time.
Beyond his contributions to the Marx Brothers' comedic repertoire, including the 1935 hit "A Night at The Opera," and the 1937 classic "A Day at the Races," Boasberg also showcased his directorial talents in seventeen short films and a feature. Notably, his lone feature, adapted from the radio serial "Myrt and Marge," introduced audiences to the act that would later evolve into The Three Stooges.
Boasberg's impact extended even into the 21st century when a snippet of his work found its place in the acclaimed film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" First released in 2000, the movie pays homage to the enduring legacy of Boasberg's comedic contributions.
Tragically, Al Boasberg's brilliant career was cut short at the age of 45, just as he was on the brink of further collaborations with emerging Hollywood stars of the late 1930s and 40s. In the days leading up to his untimely demise, he was diligently crafting scripts for Jack Benny's radio show. On June 18, 1937, one day after signing a new contract, Boasberg suffered a fatal heart attack at his Beverly Hills home. His final resting place is in his beloved hometown at Forest Lawn Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire laughter and admiration in the hearts of comedy enthusiasts worldwide.- Ellis Parker Butler was born on 5 December 1869 in Muscatine, Iowa, USA. Ellis Parker was a writer, known for The Jack-Knife Man (1920), Pigs Is Pigs (1910) and Pigs Is Pigs (1914). Ellis Parker was married to Ida A. Zipser. Ellis Parker died on 13 September 1937 in Williamsville, Massachusetts, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Lige Conley was born on 5 December 1897 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Casey Jones, Jr. (1923), King of the Kitchen (1926) and Sally, Irene and Mary (1938). He died on 11 December 1937 in Hollywood, California, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
James Thornton was born on 5 December 1861 in Dublin, Ireland, UK [now Republic of Ireland]. He was an actor, known for Drunk Parents (2019) and My Sweet Suicide (1999). He was married to Josephine Boyle and Elisabeth "Bonnie" Cox. He died on 27 July 1938 in New York City, New York, USA.- Alice Gale was born on 5 December 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Heart and Soul (1917), Camille (1917) and Sins of Men (1916). She died on 27 March 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Director
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- Cinematographer
Georg Victor Mendel was born on 5 December 1881 in Berlin, Germany. He was a director and writer, known for Weißes Gold (1918), Das Geheimnis der alten Mamsell (1917) and Die Frau mit den Karfunkelsteinen (1917). He died on 26 May 1942 in Berlin, Germany.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Virginia Lee Corbin was born on 5 December 1910 in Prescott, Arizona, USA. She was an actress, known for Hands Up! (1926), Bare Knees (1928) and The Forbidden Room (1919). She was married to Theodore Elwood Krol and Charles Jacobson. She died on 5 June 1942 in Winfield, Illinois, USA.- Writer
- Director
- Actor
André Heuzé was born on 5 December 1880 in Paris, France. He was a writer and director, known for Le roman d'un spahi (1936), The Struggle for Life (1907) and De film... en aiguilles (1913). He died on 16 August 1942 in France.- Bahiano was born on 5 December 1870 in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Cordão Carnavalesco (1911) and A Serrana (1911). He died on 15 July 1944 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- William F. Jury was born on 5 December 1870 in Bermondsey, Surrey, England, UK. William F. was a producer, known for Kitchener's Great Army in the Battle of the Somme (1916) and The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks (1917). William F. was married to Eliza Ellen Marsh. William F. died on 2 August 1944 in St Peters Hill, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
- Dezsõ Pártos was born on 5 December 1886 in Budapest, Hungary. He was an actor, known for A föld embere (1917), Mámi (1937) and Six Weeks of Happiness (1939). He was married to Ilonka Székely. He died on 27 November 1944 in Kõszeg, Hungary.
- Granville Walker was born on 5 December 1888 in Illinois, USA. He was a writer, known for Barricade (1939). He died on 14 April 1945 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
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- Actor
Sidney Algier was born on 5 December 1889 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an assistant director and production manager, known for A Light Woman (1920), Wild Horse (1931) and The Intruder (1933). He was married to Wava Roberts. He died on 24 April 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- A. Trevor Addinsell was born on 5 December 1891 in Kensington, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Below the Sea (1933), The Snare (1918) and The Touch of a Child (1918). He died on 1 May 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Writer
- Director
J.A. Campbell was born on 5 December 1877 in North Runcton, Norfolk, England, UK. J.A. was a writer and director, known for The Queen Mother (1916) and Shapes and Polarities of Molecules (1962). J.A. was married to Mary Alice Worger. J.A. died on 8 January 1947 in Grantham, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.- Actress
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Grace Moore, the internationally famous star of the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, motion pictures, radio and recordings, was born December 5, 1898, in Del Río near Newport, Tennessee. Her family moved to Jellico when she was a young girl. She attended Jellico High School where she was captain of the girls basketball team in 19l6. She was selected by Florenz Ziegfeld of Ziegfeld Follies fame as one of the ten most beautiful women in the world. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her motion picture, "One Night of Love", and was the subject of a movie titled, "So This is Love", in which Kathryn Grayson portrayed the "Tennessee Nightingale", as Grace was called. She died tragically in an airplane crash in 1947 at the height of her career.- Flora Thompson was born on 5 December 1876 in Juniper Hill, Oxfordshire, England, UK. Flora was a writer, known for Lark Rise to Ambridge (2023) and Lark Rise to Candleford (2008). Flora was married to John William Thompson. Flora died on 21 May 1947 in Brixham, Devon, England, UK.
- Actress
Evelyn Le Breton was born on 5 December 1872 in Belvedere, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress. She died on 4 September 1947 in Pembury, Kent, England, UK.- Actress
- Writer
Louise Beaudet was born on 5 December 1859 in Lotbinere, Québec, Canada. She was an actress and writer, known for The Goddess (1915), The Gold Diggers (1923) and The Man Behind the Door (1914). She died on 31 December 1947 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
Larry Dods was born on 5 December 1898 in Gisborne, New Zealand. He was an actor. He died on 5 January 1948 in San Bernardino, California, USA.- Director
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- Actor
Oldrich Kmínek was born on 5 December 1892 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]. He was a director and writer, known for Kainovo znamení (1928), Prodaná nevesta (1922) and Za rodnou hroudou (1930). He died on 23 September 1948 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic].- Editorial Department
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Joe Aller was born on 5 December 1882. Joe is known for Smilin' Through (1922). Joe died on 21 February 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Leo de Pokorny was born on 5 December 1892 in Berlin, Germany. He was an actor, known for Arms and the Man (1946), The Lisbon Story (1946) and Second Bureau (1936). He was married to Rosamund Greenwood. He died on 28 October 1951 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
- Actor
Leon von Porkony was born on 5 December 1892 in Berlin, Germany. He was an actor. He died on 28 October 1951 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.