Allen Holubar facts for kids
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Allen J. Holubar
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| Born | August 3, 1890 |
| Died | November 20, 1923 (aged 33) |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1913-1923 |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Phillips (m.1912) |
Allen Holubar (born August 3, 1890 – died November 20, 1923) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. He worked during the time of silent films, which were movies without spoken dialogue. He acted in 38 films and directed 33 films during his career.
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Allen Holubar's Film Career
Allen Holubar began his career as an actor on the stage. This is where he met his future wife, Dorothy Phillips. They met during a play called Every Woman in Chicago.
From Actor to Director
While Dorothy continued acting in movies, Allen decided to become a director. He also started producing films, which means he helped manage the making of movies. Because of their success, Allen and Dorothy started their own company in 1920. It was called the Allen Holubar Production Company.
Famous Films
One of Holubar's important films was The Heart of Humanity, made in 1918. This movie was so well-known that it was shown at The Museum of Modern Art in 2014. This shows how important his work was in film history.
Allen Holubar's Personal Life
Allen Holubar was married to actress Dorothy Phillips. They were married for eleven years, starting in 1912.
His Early Death
Sadly, Allen Holubar died young, at the age of 33. He passed away in 1923 from pneumonia, which is a serious lung infection. This happened after he had surgery. Dorothy Phillips, his wife, also died from pneumonia much later, in 1980, when she was 90 years old.
Some of Allen Holubar's Films
Allen Holubar was involved in many movies. He acted in some, wrote the stories for others, and directed many more. Here are a few examples of his work:
Films He Acted In
- Into the North (1913)
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916)
- The Field of Honor (1917)
Films He Wrote or Helped Write
- Sirens of the Sea (1917)
- The Heart of Humanity (1918)
- Once to Every Woman (1920)
Films He Directed
- Fear Not (1917)
- The Heart of Humanity (1918)
- Broken Chains (1922)
- Slander the Woman (1923)
