Early Life and Entry into Films
Silent movie star Alice Joyce was born in Kansas City, Missouri on 1st October 1890. Before gracing the silver screen, she worked as a fashion model and a telephone operator. Around 1910, she made her film debut, primarily working with Kalem Studios, which was later acquired by Vitagraph Studios.
During Alice Joyce's time, the silent film era predominantly used 35mm film, which was the standard format for both professional and amateur filmmakers. This format provided a high-quality viewing experience but has become increasingly rare to find in working condition. At Digital Converters, we specialise in converting these antique cine films into modern digital formats, preserving the magic of the past for future generations.
Rise to Stardom
In the 1910s, Joyce quickly established herself as a charming, reserved, and dignified leading lady. She was often cast alongside actors Tom Moore and Carlyle Blackwell. Unfortunately, few of her earliest short films have survived the test of time. However, many of her feature films from the 1920s are still available, albeit hard to find.
Noteworthy Films
Joyce's filmography is rich with classics such as "The Courage of Silence" (1917), the original "Stella Dallas" (1925), and "The Green Goddess" (1925), where she starred opposite George Arliss. She also ventured into British cinema with films like "The Passionate Adventure" (1924) and "The Rising Generation" (1928).
Transition to Talkies and Beyond
Known as "The Madonna of the Screen," Joyce's career began to wane with the advent of sound in films. Her last appearance was in "Song o' My Heart," an early talkie from 1930.
Personal Life and Retirement
Joyce was married three times and had two daughters. After retiring from films, she focused on raising her daughters and performing on stage. Financially secure, she no longer needed to work in films. She passed away on 9th October 1955 due to heart failure.
Vintage Bio
As captured in the 1920 edition of "Who’s Who On The Screen," Alice Joyce was initially known as "The Kamen Girl." Under Vitagraph's direction, she became a household name. With her madonna-like face, she was aptly dubbed "The Madonna of the Silver Sheet."
Preserving the Legacy
For those interested in reliving the golden era of silent films, many of Alice Joyce's works can be converted from their original formats to digital or DVD. At Digital Converters, we offer services that range from old cine formats to converting camcorder tapes to dvd and more, ensuring that these cinematic treasures are not lost to history.
Alice Joyce’s Silent Films
Rising Generation, The (1928) …. Mrs. Kent
13 Washington Square (1928) …. Mrs. De Peyster
Noose, The (1928) …. Mrs. Bancroft
Sorrell and Son (1927) …. Fanny Garland
So’s Your Old Man (1926/I) …. Princess Lescaboura
Ace of Cads, The (1926) …. Eleanour
Beau Geste (1926) …. Lady Patricia Brandon
Dancing Mothers (1926) …. Ethel Westcourt
Mannequin (1926) …. Selene Herrick
Little French Girl, The (1925) …. Madame Vervier
Home Maker, The (1925) …. Eva Knapp
Stella Dallas (1925) …. Helen Morrison
Headlines (1925) …. Phyllis Dale
Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting (1925) …. Edith
Passionate Adventure, The (1924) …. Drusilla Sinclair
White Man (1924) …. Lady Andrea Pellor
Green Goddess, The (1923) …. Lucilla Crespin
Inner Chamber, The (1921) …. Claire Robson
Scarab Ring, The (1921) …. Constance Randall
Her Lord and Master (1921) …. Indiana Stillwater
Cousin Kate (1921) …. Kate Curtis
Prey, The (1920) …. Helen Reardon
Vice of Fools, The (1920) …. Marion Rogers
Dollars and the Woman (1920) …. Madge Hillyer
Sporting Duchess, The (1920) …. Muriel, Duchess of Desborough
Slaves of Pride (1920) …. Patricia Leeds
Vengeance of Durand, The (1919) …. Marion Durand/Beatrice Durand… aka Two Portraits, The (1919) (USA)
Winchester Woman, The (1919) …. Agatha Winchester
Spark Divine, The (1919) …. Marcia Van Ardale
Third Degree, The (1919) …. Annie Sands
Cambric Mask, The (1919) …. Rose Ember
Lion and the Mouse, The (1919) …. Shirley Rossmore
Captain’s Captain, The (1919) …. Louise Greyling … aka Cap’n Abe’s Niece (1919) (USA: alternative title)
Woman Between Friends, The (1918) …. Cecelie White
Everybody’s Girl (1918) …. Florence
To the Highest Bidder (1918) …. Barbara Preston
Find the Woman (1918) …. Madeline Renard
Triumph of the Weak, The (1918) …. Edith Merrill
Business of Life, The (1918) …. Jacqueline Nevers
Song of the Soul, The (1918) …. Ann Fenton
Fettered Woman, The (1917) …. Angelina Allende
Alabaster Box, An (1917) …. Lydia Bolton/Lydia Orr
Richard the Brazen (1917) …. Harriet Renwyk
Question, The (1917) …. Martha Wainwright
Her Secret (1917) …. Clara Weston … aka Northward Ho! (1917) (USA)
Within the Law (1917) …. Mary Turner
Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation (1917) …. Mary Ward … aka Battle Cry of War (1917/II) … aka Womanhood (1917) (copyright title)
Courage of Silence, The (1917) …. Mercedes
Whom the Gods Destroy (1916) …. Mary ‘Mar’ O’Neil
Cast Up by the Sea (1915) …. Ruth Adams
Face of the Madonna, The (1915) …. Jane
Girl of the Music Hall, The (1915) …. Ida
Her Supreme Sacrifice (1915) …. Ora Eames
Leech, The (1915) …. Grace
Swindler, The (1915) …. Bess Harris
Unfaithful to His Trust (1915) …. Eugenia Burbank
White Goddess, The (1915) …. Elsie Farnum
Beast, The (1914) …. Edith
Brand, The (1914) …. Mary Halleck
Dance of Death, The (1914) …. Mabel
Fate’s Midnight Hour (1914)
Girl and the Stowaway, The (1914) …. Adele Colby
Green Rose, The (1914)
Hand Print Mystery, The (1914) …. Ruth
In Wolf’s Clothing (1914) …. Daisy Brooks
Lynbrook Tragedy, The (1914) …. Ruth Malloy
Mayor’s Secretary, The (1914)
Mystery of the Sleeping Death (1914) …. Lizzie
Old Army Coat, The (1914) …. Alice
Price of Silence, The (1914) …. Barbara Ragan
Riddle of the Green Umbrella, The (1914) …. Madelyn Mack
Shadow, The (1914) …. Sarah
Show Girl’s Glove, The (1914) …. Mrs. Mary Hampton
Theft of the Crown Jewels, The (1914) …. Princess Zavia of Eltwich-Haldmandt
Vampire’s Trail, The (1914) …. Laura Payne
Viper, The (1914) …. Mary Putnam
Weakling, The (1914) …. Nancy Berry
School for Scandal, The (1914) …. Lady Ann Teazle
Nina of the Theatre (1914) …. Mrs. Nina Brent
Celebrated Case, A (1914)
Cabaret Dancer, The (1914) …. Linee Hayden
Christian, The (1914)
Artist’s Sacrifice, The (1913) …. Neil Winston
Bolt from the Sky, A (1913) …. Wynne Carter
Christian, The (1913) …. Esther
For Her Sister’s Sake (1913)
Hunchback, The (1913) …. Marie Carver
Midnight Message, A (1913) …. Sybil Douglas
Our New Minister (1913) …. Lem’s daughter
Perils of the Sea (1913)
Riddle of the Tin Soldier, The (1913) …. Madelyn Mack
Thief in the Night, A (1913)
Unseen Terror, An (1913) …. Anita
Victim of Deceit, A (1913) …. Fern Barclay
Octoroon, The (1913)
Cloak of Guilt, The (1913) …. Helen Dana
Attorney for the Defense, The (1913) …. Ruth Davenport
Pawnbroker’s Daughter, The (1913) …. Esther Dreyfus … aka Modern Christian, A (1913) (USA)
When Fate Decrees (1913) …. Jane Hallowell
Adventure of an Heiress, The (1913) …. Florence Baker
Heart of an Actress, The (1913) …. Alice Steart
Sneak, The (1913) …. Elise Dupont
Streak of Yellow, The (1913) …. Evelyn Gregory
In the Grip of a Charlatan (1913) …. Anne Sinclair
Exposure of the Land Swindlers, The (1913)
American Princess, The (1913) …. Princess Alexa
$20,000 Carat, The (1913) …. Mary Hamilton
Power of Blacklegs, The (1913)
Senator’s Dishonor, The (1913) …. Ethel Warren
Cub Reporter’s Temptation, The (1913)
Nurse at Mulberry Bend, The (1913) …. Rose, the Nurse
Flag of Freedom, The (1913) …. Betsy Ross
Business Buccaneer, A (1912)
Finger of Suspicion, The (1912) …. Kathleen
Race with Time, A (1912)
Daughter’s Sacrifice, A (1912) …. Alice Wells
Battle of Wits, A (1912) …. Sue Elwood
Young Millionaire, The (1912) …. Anna Newton
Mystery of Grandfather’s Clock, The (1912) …. Nellie Morse
Strange Story of Elsie Mason, The (1912) …. Elsie Mason/Christine Hastings
County Fair, The (1912) …. Mary
Street Singer, The (1912) …. Pepita
Saved from Court Martial (1912)
Rube Marquard Marries (1912)
Wandering Musician, The (1912)
Freed from Suspicion (1912) …. Mary
Soldier Brothers of Susanna, The (1912)
Family Tyrant, The (1912)
Fantasca the Gypsy (1912) …. Fantasca
Suffragette Sheriff, The (1912) …. Bill’s wife
Saved by Telephone (1912) …. Mrs. Lawson
Organ Grinder, The (1912) …. Pepina
Gun Smugglers, The (1912)
Outlaw, The (1912)
Stolen Invention, The (1912) …. Gladys Conery
Mexican Revolutionist, The (1912) …. Marcella
Adventures of American Joe, The (1912) …. The Ranch Owener’s Daughter
Secret of the Miser’s Cave, The (1912)
Spanish Revolt of 1836, The (1912) …. Isabella
Jean of the Jail (1912)
Defeat of the Brewery Gang, The (1912)
Bell of Penance, The (1912) …. Dona Josefa
Alcalde’s Conspiracy, The (1912) …. Melitta
American Invasion, An (1912)
Princess of the Hills, A (1912)
Interrupted Wedding, An (1912)
Russian Peasant, The (1912) …. Princess Olga
Mrs. Simms Serves on the Jury (1912)
Love of Summer Morn, The (1911) …. Summer Morn
Higher Toll, The (1911) (unconfirmed)
Between Father and Son (1911) …. Preciosa
Too Much Realism (1911)
Long Arm of the Law, The (1911)
Temptation of Rodney Vane, The (1911) …. Millie Waine
When California Was Won (1911)
Engineer’s Daughter, The (1911) …. Lillian
For Her Brother’s Sake (1911/III)
Peril of the Plains, The (1911) …. Nancy
Prisoner of Mexico, A (1911) …. Ethel
Mistress of Hacienda del Cerro, The (1911)
Blackfoot Halfbreed, The (1911)
Alpine Lease, The (1911) …. Chick Jensen
When Two Hearts Are Won (1911)
Branded Shoulder, The (1911) …. Lillian ‘The Branded Baby’ Winthrop
Don Ramon’s Daughter (1911)
Wasp, The (1911) …. Suzanne
Peggy, the Moonshiner’s Daughter (1911) …. Peggy
Over the Garden Wall (1911) …. Nellie
Indian Maid’s Sacrifice, The (1911)
Badge of Courage, The (1911) …. Jane Mayfield
Reckless Reddy Reforms (1911)
Cattle Herder’s Romance, A (1911)
Tangled Lives (1911) (unconfirmed)
Carrier Pigeon, The (1911) …. Molly
Loyalty of Don Luis Verdugo, The (1911) …. Donna Maria
Slabsides (1911)
Slim Jim’s Last Chance (1911)
Mission Carrier, The (1911)
Lost Ribbon, The (1911) …. Jennie … aka Saved from Indians (1911) (USA)
Trail of the Pomas Charm, The (1911) …. Drooping Eyes
Engineer’s Sweetheart, The (1910)
