Mar 30, 2014 barney oldfield was the fastest auto racer in his time. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mike oldfield born michael gordon oldfield, 15 may 1953, reading, berkshire, england is largely known for tubular bells, his groundbreaking album from 1973, the success of which also bankrolled sir richard bransons virgin records, for which tubular bells was the inaugural release. Mack sennett, barney oldfields race for a life video. Mabel normand, mack sennett, ford sterling, barney oldfield. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 century film project. Barney oldfield s race for a life was made in 19, directed by mack sennett, and is your quintessential chase film. Oldfield enjoys a special place in pop history not. Tubular bells star mike oldfields son found dead at work. Our collection on barney oldfield blog the henry ford.
Mike oldfield the collection tubular bells 2009, cd. American duo hall and oates covered the song a year later gaining some chart success with their own version. Berna eli barney oldfield january 29, 1878 october 4, 1946 was an american pioneer automobile racer. When mabel normand romantically rejects a villain, he ties her to the railroad tracks, leaving her nice suitor to appeal to racecar driver barney oldfield for help. Barney oldfield was the fastest auto racer in his time. Barney oldfield author of amphibians and reptiles native. Directed by mack sennett produced by keystone film company starring mack sennett, mabel normand, ford sterling, barney oldfield, helen holmes cinematography lee bartholomew, walter wright distributed by mutual film corporation release date june 3, 19 running time min. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 film en francais. For more information on this therapy read moraghan, s, p. Tubular bells star mike oldfields son found dead at work aged only 33 dougal oldfield was the son of the legendary musician whose debut album was one of. Oldfields north fourth tavern 1571 north fourth street columbus, oh 43201 614 2915598.
Mack sennett, mabel normand, ford sterling, barney oldfield. Nov 18, 20 9 responses to barney oldfield his life and times dave seyse november 18, 20 at 6. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 movie moviefone. He also appeared in movies, including the silent film barney oldfield s race for a life 19, where he raced against a train to rescue a heroine tied to the train tracks. This was about 34% of all the recorded oldfield s in the uk. Amidst these harsh obstacles a young boy by the name of fred oldfield was born in the small town of alfalfa, washington. Lincoln beachy lighting barney oldfields cigar, 1914 object id 2005. Virtuous mabel rejects the improper advances of a villainous cad. It was released from the album five miles out, with vocals performed by maggie reilly. In its 1914 edition, track racing legend and barnstormer barney oldfield entered the same stutz racer he had piloted to fifth place in that years indianapolis 500. The original recording was top notch but this is a real improvement with the depth of sound.
Opening sequence for tubular bells is heard in opening of song five miles out 000 tb part 1 010 fmo. F0400 lincoln beachey and barney oldfield race duration. Family man is a single by musician mike oldfield, released in 1982. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 internet archive. In 1891 there were 1,839 oldfield families living in yorkshire. Composer, multiinstrumentalist, and producer mike oldfield rose to global fame on the success of tubular bells, an eerie, albumlength conceptual piece employed to stunning effect in william friedkins 1973 film the exorcist. Barney oldfields race for a life is an early example of a sports celebrity trying to use his fame in motion pictures. Revised and expanded, this is the only book ever devoted to barney oldfield, the man who got his start at the turn of the century racing ford s 999 and winning the manufacturers challenge cup. With mabel normand, mack sennett, ford sterling, barney oldfield. One stabilising influence to come out of oldfields childhood was his love for music. Bert was educated at newtown and cleveland street superior public schools and became a tramways clerk. Mike oldfield the killing fields original soundtrack lp.
Yorkshire had the highest population of oldfield families in 1891. Barney oldfield s race fo r a life 19 a man ties a woman mabel normand to railroad tracks. Jeannine oldfield nude adult model search 8 results. Mabels anxious boyfriend turns for help to the great barney oldfield, who jumps in his racing car and speeds to the rescue. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 sennett propeller car. Oldfield also starred in several movies, including a 19 silent film called barney oldfield s race for a life, in which he races a train in order to save heroine mabel normand, who has been tied to the tracks by the villain played by rod sterling. Ford sterling, barney oldfield, helen holmes, silent film, silent movie stars, free classic film.
Originally famed for his speed in bicycle racing, barney oldfield became one of the pioneers of automobile racing. While professional success came quickly and easily his debut album tubular bells made him a multi millionaire at the age of 18 and put richard bransons virgin label on the map mikes personal life has been turbulent on a. The oldfield family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Composer, multiinstrumentalist, and producer mike oldfield rose to global fame on the success of tubular bells, an eerie, albumlength conceptual piece employed to stunning effect in william friedkin s 1973 film the exorcist. Barney oldfield author of amphibians and reptiles native to. It actually hit no 1 in the uk album charts in 1974 before its predecessor, which took over the slot, however in the long run it wasnt received nearly as well as tubular bells. Barney oldfield s race for a life is an early example of a sports celebrity trying to use his fame in motion pictures. Barney oldfield, american automobileracing driver whose name was synonymous with speed in the first two decades of the 20th century. There was something about me that people found very disquieting. Its one of the most famous keystone comedy shorts, it features barney oldfield a famous car racer before prohibition. Barney oldfields race for a life is available for free download at the internet. Fred oldfield at home in the western landscspe photo by molly morrow.
Edna oldfield 11 aug 19 canton, stark, ohio, united states 11 aug 19 managed by edward rowlance last edited 8 may 2018 william oldfield abt 1620 managed by rory cain last edited 7 may 2018 william oldfield 24 jun 1645 kingston, kent, england. Mabel normand, barney oldfield, and mack sennett in barney oldfield s race for a life 19. This was about 34% of all the recorded oldfields in the uk. Mike oldfield s next few albums continued in the vein of tubular bells. Of course, oldfield saves the day due to his ability to drive his automobile with such great speed. One of the best soundtracks ever and one of mike oldfield s best albums.
Oldfields passion is creating musical perfection through exploring variations on relative simple melodies. Ford sterling, mack sennett, mabel normand, barney oldfield, helen holmes, william hauber finished. This section contains mature content and you need to be at least 17 years old. Oldfield also starred in several movies, including a 19 silent film called barney oldfields race for a life, in which he races a train in order to save heroine mabel normand, who has been tied to the tracks by the villain played by rod sterling. The great barney oldfield roars across the silver screen in this silent comedy short from 19, barney oldfields race for a life. Sep 12, 2015 the great barney oldfield roars across the silver screen in this silent comedy short from 19, barney oldfields race for a life. May 20, 2015 tubular bells star mike oldfield s son found dead at work aged only 33 dougal oldfield was the son of the legendary musician whose debut album was one of the biggest selling records of all time share. In its 1914 edition, track racing legend and barnstormer barney oldfield entered the same stutz racer he had piloted to fifth place in that year s indianapolis 500. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 director mack sennett. William albert stanley bert oldfield 18941976, cricketer, was born on 9 september 1894 at alexandria, sydney, seventh child of john william oldfield, manchesterborn upholsterer, and his wife mary, nee gregory, from yass. Mabel normand, barney oldfield, and mack sennett in barney oldfields race for a life 19. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. In the early silent era, when movies were untested and to some extent disreputable, actors often appeared uncredited.
Barney oldfields race for a life is a short comedy directed by mack sennett. May 07, 2020 oldfield s north fourth tavern 1571 north fourth street columbus, oh 43201 614 2915598. Mabel normand, mack sennett, ford sterling, barney oldfield, raymond hatton, william hauber, helen holmes, rube miller et carmen phillips. Chord sequence from tubular bells part 2 during the piltdown man section is used as riff in fuzz guitar section of hergest ridge part 2 1429 tb part 2 1158 hr part 2. In the film he chases an engine to rescue a girl chained to the tracks by an evil unsuccessful suitor. One of the best soundtracks ever and one of mike oldfields best albums.
As mike oldfield releases a new album, an astonishingly frank. Hergest ridge was a more textured, pastoral work, though still with contrasting sections. Fred oldfield at home in the western landscspe photo by molly morrow in 1918 the first world war in europe was slowing coming to an end, and the influenza pandemic was in full force. This remaster part of the 2000 hdcd series is simply superb.
Lincoln beachey and barney oldfield gave joint exhibitions at least 35 times during 1914. In 1903 he accomplished the first mileaminute performance in an automobile, and in 1910 he set a world speed record of 1. During solo in live tubular bells part 1 from album exposed solo quotes hergest ridge and ommadawn. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 a man ties a woman mabel normand to railroad tracks. Perhaps as a result of my home life i became very introverted as a child.
Barney oldfields race for a life 19 is a silent comedy short, directed and produced by. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 the movie database. The most oldfield families were found in the uk in 1891. While professional success came quickly and easily his debut album tubular bells made him a multi millionaire at the age of 18 and put richard branson s virgin label on the map mike s personal life has been turbulent on a. Linkpage citation in the fall of 1910 the king of american speed, automobile racer barney oldfield, raced boxings heavyweight champion, jack johnson in a automobile race at new yorks sheapshead bay track. He took part in countless race meets between 1902 and 1918. Barney oldfield s race fo r a life 19 mack sennett.
Feb 16, 2014 this film is famous for a variety of reasons. Jake oldfield, i own two custom race spec suzuki landie 50cc peds, im 15 and race landies for charity and fun also ride my brothers 110cc pitbike. In 1903 he accomplished the first mile a minute performance in an automobile, and in 1910 he set a world speed record of 1. From 1902 to his retirement in 1918, his name was synonymous with speed and daring on the road. As mike oldfield releases a new album, an astonishingly.
This film has every single comedy chase trope that you could ever want. But mike oldfields remarkable talents have always coexisted with an extraordinary and fragile personality. Oldfield, simply the most famous race driver in the u. Barney oldfields race for a life 19 with film print email. Actrices et acteurs barney oldfield s race for a life 19 barney oldfield s race for a life, casting du film. The 1910 match race between barney oldfield and jack johnson was a historic automobile race of profound significance, because it reflects many social forces operating within american society at the time. Barney oldfield s race for a life 19 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. However, his musical career has spread over more than 40 years encompassing a range of styles, with varying. The killing fields is a music studio album recording by mike oldfield crossover progprogressive rock released in 1984 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. One of the thinnest plotlines in history seems to have introduced one of the most lasting impressions about silent film. Barney oldfield is the author of amphibians and reptiles native to minnesota 4. Celebrity race car driver barney oldfield must save mabel normand.