The Thief of Bagdad
1924
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.. Actor: The Rise of Catherine the Great. Although he appeared in approximately 100 movies or TV shows, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. never really intended to take up acting as a career. However, the environment he was born into and the circumstances naturally led him to be a thespian.
May 17, 2018 · Fairbanks, Douglas (1883–1939) US film actor, b. Julius Ullman. In 1919, he founded United Artists (UA) with Charlie Chaplin, D. W. Griffith, and his wife Mary Pickford. Fairbanks' swashbuckling acrobatics made him a screen idol in adventures such as The Mark of Zorro (1920) and Robin Hood (1922).
In keeping with the low-key style he used so effectively in his new book—which is the sequel to his Hollywood memoir The Salad Days (New York: Doubleday, 1988)—Fairbanks recalled his experiences as a Naval Reserve officer in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters of World War II.
Aug 15, 2019 · Fairbanks learned about explosives, camouflage, and the operation of Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVPs), best known as Higgins boats.
May 8, 2000 · Fairbanks, debonair denizen of drawing rooms who was born to Hollywood royalty and became a favorite of Britain’s royal family, died Sunday in a New York City hospital. After shuttling between ...
May 8, 2000 · Movie star who picked up his father's swashbuckling style and later cut a dash in high society and royal circles, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, has died aged 90
Douglas Fairbanks was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer, who was known for his roles in silent films. Along with D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, and Mary Pickford, he was a co-partner in the development of United Artists. Early years Born Douglas Elton Thomas Ulman in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of Hezekiah Charles ...
