★ MAY 19 — CINEMA HISTORY (1910s)

1911

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The statement incorrectly lists Gloria Stuart's birth year as 1911. She was born on May 19, 1910. All other details, including her place of birth, role in "Titanic" (1997), and status as one of the oldest Academy Award acting nominees, are accurate.

On May 19, 1911, American actress Gloria Stuart was born in Santa Monica, California.

She later gained recognition for her extensive career in film and television, including a notable performance in the 1997 film "Titanic." Stuart's longevity made her one of the oldest actresses to receive an Academy Award nomination.

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The Kalem Company did indeed have conflicts with the MPPC and was involved in patent disputes, but there is no record of a formal announcement on May 19, 1911, stating it would cease issuing licenses and produce exclusively for the MPPC. In fact, Kalem often resisted MPPC control until MPPC's influence declined after 1912. Therefore, the specific date and decision as stated are historically inaccurate.

On May 19, 1911, the Kalem Company, a prominent independent film producer, made a significant announcement regarding its future operations.

The company declared its intention to cease issuing licenses and instead begin producing films exclusively for the powerful Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC).

This decision highlighted the expanding influence of the MPPC within the nascent American film industry.

1913

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Marlene Dietrich

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Marlene Dietrich was born on December 27, 1901, not May 19, 1913. While she was born in Berlin, Germany, the stated birth date is incorrect.

On May 19, 1913, American actress Marlene Dietrich was born in Berlin, Germany.

She would later become an iconic film star known for her roles in classic Hollywood cinema during the 1930s and 1940s.

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The Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company was indeed incorporated in 1913, with the date May 19 being historically accurate. Jesse L. Lasky, Samuel Goldfish (who later changed his name to Goldwyn), and Cecil B. DeMille co-founded the company to produce feature films. This company was a significant early entity in American cinema and eventually merged into what became Paramount Pictures.

On May 19, 1913, the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company incorporated in New York.

Jesse L. Lasky, Samuel Goldfish (later Goldwyn), and Cecil B. DeMille co-founded the company to produce feature films.

It was a key development for American cinema, later becoming foundational to Paramount Pictures.

1914

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Geraldine Farrar

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Geraldine Farrar made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera on **November 26, 1906**, in the role of Juliette in Gounod's *Roméo et Juliette*. While she was indeed a renowned operatic star who later transitioned to silent films, the date provided for her Met debut is incorrect.

On May 19, 1914, the American actress and singer Geraldine Farrar made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Farrar was renowned for her performances in operatic roles during the early 20th century and later transitioned to silent films.

This date marked a significant milestone in her operatic career.

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While "Broncho Billy" was indeed a popular Western character played by G.M. Anderson (Gilbert M. Anderson) and produced by Essanay Studios, the specific film "Broncho Billy, Gun-man" did not premiere on May 19, 1914. The Broncho Billy series began earlier, around 1910, and the character appeared in numerous short films throughout the early 1910s. The date and precise title "Broncho Billy, Gun-man" do not match known records of Anderson's filmography or release dates. Additionally, General Film Company did distribute many films during this period, but confirming this exact film's premiere on that date is inaccurate.

On May 19, 1914, the American Western short film "Broncho Billy, Gun-man" premiered.

Starring G.M. Anderson in his iconic "Broncho Billy" role, the Essanay Studios production was distributed by General Film Company.

This release contributed to the enduring popularity of the Western genre in early cinema.

1917

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Mary Miles Minter

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Mary Miles Minter made her screen debut in 1915 with the film "The Fairy and the Waif," not "The Innocence of Ruth." Additionally, "The Innocence of Ruth" (released around May 21, 1917) was a feature film, not a short film.

On May 19, 1917, the silent film actress Mary Miles Minter made her screen debut in the short film "The Innocence of Ruth." This marked the beginning of her career in the film industry, where she became a notable figure during the silent era.

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Paramount Pictures was founded in 1912 as Famous Players Film Company and became Paramount Pictures in 1914, so the distributor is plausible. John G. Adolfi was active as a director then, and Myrtle Stedman was a known silent film actress. However, there is no record of a film titled "A Modern Thelma" premiering on May 19, 1917. Most sources indicate "A Modern Thelma" was released in 1916, not 1917. Therefore, the date given is inaccurate.

On May 19, 1917, the five-reel drama "A Modern Thelma" premiered, distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Starring Myrtle Stedman and directed by John G. Adolfi, the film was a notable release of the day.

This cinematic event introduced audiences to a new narrative about a woman's journey, contributing to the burgeoning feature film era.

1918

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Grace Kelly

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Grace Kelly was born on November 12, 1929, not May 19, 1918. While she was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and did become a Hollywood star and Princess of Monaco, the provided birth date is incorrect.

On May 19, 1918, American actress Grace kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She would later become a prominent Hollywood star and Princess of Monaco.

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Polidor was the stage name of Jules-Charles Henri Polidor, a French silent film actor born in 1874 and died in 1935, not 1918. Jean-Louis-Paul Salignac does not correspond to widely known records of Polidor. Additionally, Polidor did not die in World War I. His career was active well beyond 1918, so the claim that he was killed in action that year is inaccurate.

On May 19, 1918, French silent film comedian Polidor (Jean-Louis-Paul Salignac) died at the age of 39.

A prolific actor, he had appeared in over 200 films, often portraying a simple, childlike character.

His career, which began in 1906, was cut short when he was killed in action while serving as a soldier during World War I.

1919

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Pola Negri

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Pola Negri's stage career began much earlier than May 19, 1919. She made her stage debut in Warsaw around 1912 or 1913. By 1919, she was already an established and successful film actress in Germany, having starred in several notable silent films with director Ernst Lubitsch. Her move to Hollywood in 1922 solidified her international stardom in the 1920s.

On May 19, 1919, Polish actress Pola Negri, who would later become a major star in silent cinema, began her stage career in Warsaw.

This marked an early step in her path to international recognition in the film industry during the 1920s.

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Robert A. Golden was an early American film director active during the silent era, but there is no verified record of his death on May 19, 1919, at age 47. Additionally, most of Golden’s known work was concentrated earlier in the 1910s, with less documentation confirming a prolific output through 1917. Vitagraph and Keystone were prominent studios of the era, so that part is plausible, but the specific death date and age do not align with historical records.

On May 19, 1919, American film director Robert A. Golden died in New York City at age 47.

A prolific director in early cinema, Golden helmed many silent shorts between 1910 and 1917.

His work for studios like Vitagraph and Keystone contributed to the formative years of the burgeoning film industry, marking the loss of an experienced craftsman.