Irving Cummings
Directing
Biography
No biography available for Irving Cummings.
Born: October 8, 1888
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Sex
A Broadway actress uses her sex appeal to ruin a marriage only to dump her lover for a richer prospect.
The Round-Up
A lovesick sheriff protects his town, embroiled in a feud between a crafty bandit leader and the family of the prospector he stole from.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The first screen adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel to star a black man in the title role.
The Saphead
Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich and his son Bertie is naive and spoiled. His daughter Rose is married to shady investor Mark. Mark wrecks Bertie's wedding plans by making him take the blame for Mark's illegitimate daughter, and also nearly ruins the family business by selling off some stock at too low a price.
The Last Volunteer
While traveling incognito through his kingdom, Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Tholberg becomes infatuated with Katrina, the daughter of innkeeper Hermann Ardelheim, but their idyll is interrupted by the arrival of a courier bearing the news that Austrania has threatened war. Katrina is heartbroken to discover the identity of her sweetheart whom she can never hope to marry. After Ludwig's departure, Katrina overhears the plotting of two spies and with the help of her brother Roalf, she confronts them. In the ensuing struggle, Katrina kills one of them, who turns out to be the Austranian ambassador. Although Katrina admits her crime, Marshal von Trump plans to execute Roalf in order to pacify the Austranians. Katrina appeals to Ludwig, who pardons Roalf over the advice of his counselors causing Austrania to declare war. A crucial battle is fought near the Ardelheim inn, during which Katrina becomes a heroine by signaling the advance of Ludwig's troops.
The Whip
The story of the training of a racehorse, the Whip, of the amnesiac nobleman who loves the horse, and of the villains who attempt to keep it from racing.
Auction of Souls
A Hollywood biographical film about a survivor's experience of the Armenian Genocide. Arshaluys (Aurora) Mardiganian plays herself in the film which is based on her published memoirs. It is thought to be the first film about made about genocide. All known complete copies of the film have been lost. A restored and edited 24-minute segment of the historic motion picture was released in 2009 by the Armenian Genocide Resource Center of Northern California. It is based on a rare surviving reel of film edited in Soviet Armenia.
As Man Desires
The story of a man who was robbed of his greatest love and the South Seas wildflower who found it for him, in the land of pawn trees where men of all nations gather; some seeking vengeance and some forgiveness.
The Better Wife
Charmian Page has developed a great affection for the child of Sir Richard. When the child is seriously hurt in a car crash that has killed his mother Lady Beverly, who was on her way to see her lover, Charmian persuades her wealthy father to pay for the operation that saves the child. Sir Richard marries Charmian for his child's sake, but remains aloof towards her for the memory of Beverly. When he learns the truth about his late wife's infidelity, he begs for Charmian's forgiveness, realizing she is the better wife.
The Tree of Knowledge
The wicked Belle gets her hands on Nigel Stanyon, a young man who was about to embark on a career as a minister. She seduces him, empties his bank account and tosses him aside. In the depths of despair, Nigel is discovered by Brian, a wealthy old friend, who secures him a job as an overseer on his family estate. One day Brian embarks on a trip abroad, and Nigel is astounded when he returns home with a new wife—Nigel's old flame, Belle.
Filmography
as Major Singh
as Von Bernenstein
as Count de Marsay
as Pierre de Barre
as Dick Raven
as Count Bonzi
as Sheridan Kaire
as Dick Lane
as Anthony Pope
as Mark Turner
as Ralph Brent
as Dave Wallace
as Loftus Roupelle
as Passion
as Dick Gaylord
as Comte de Cheveral
as Benton Arrelsford
as Julian Chadwick
as Henry Morley
as Jacques
as Blair Cardon
as Adrien Walcott
as Greggo
as Jasper Mallory
as Prince Felix
as Bob Lawson
as Emperor Maximilian
as Herbert Brancaster
as Dunsmore
as Dale Overton
as Prince Boris
as Bruce
as Arthur Stanley, II alias John Powell
as Prince Ludwig
as George Harris
as Ivan Romanoff