Draft:Norval Keedwell
| Submission declined on 1 July 2022 by Missvain (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
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| Submission declined on 1 June 2021 by Ezlev (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. | |
| Submission declined on 6 April 2021 by Clarityfiend (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. | |
Comment: I'm not convinced Norval Keedwell is eligible for a Wikipedia article. First, the sources presented fail to qualify for WP:GNG. Second, he doesn't appear to pass WP:NACTOR by "Has had significant roles in multiple notable films, television shows, stage performances, or other productions" nor making a significant impact in the field. One can be in a bunch of theater performances, but, nothing presented here tells me that they were *significant* roles. I did my due diligence and looked up books, newspapers.com, and other resources and just saw passing mentions - not even an obituary, for the subject. I can't even find a Find a Grave entry. I'm sorry, but I don't think Norval Keedwell meets our guidelines for a Wikipedia article at this time. Missvain (talk) 22:47, 1 July 2022 (UTC)
- Comment: No citations have been added to demonstrate notability since the last decline. Please do not resubmit articles without addressing the issues raised by the reviewer. ezlevtlk/ctrbs 01:52, 1 June 2021 (UTC)
- Comment: Fails WP:ACTOR and WP:BIO. Just passing mentions. Clarityfiend (talk) 17:23, 6 April 2021 (UTC)
Norval Keedwell was an actor on stage and screen. He was in numerous theatrical productions[1][2] including in leading parts.[3]
Keedwell was from New York.[4] He was praised for his first major role in the play Cappy starring Marion Coakley. He gave a “capital performance” in his portrayed a “lah-de-dah chap from New York.”[5]
He portrays Fitz Greene Halleck in the 1923 film Little Old New York.[6] In 1924, he and June Walker were leads in productions at the Elitch Theatre.[3] He performed in the productions of William Gillete and Arthur Hopkins.[7] He portrayed Fitz-Greene Halleck in the 1923 film Little Old New York
He married Miriam Sears.[8] William Gargan discussed their friendship in his autobiography.[9] They had a daughter, Diane Gillette Keedwell.[10]
Theater[edit]
- Cappy Ricks (1919)[11]
- The Checkerboard (1920)[12]
- The Meanest Man in the World (1920)[13][a]
- Main Street (1921)[14]
- Out of the Seven Seas (1923)[15]
- The Sap as Ed Mason, adapted into The Sap (1929 film)
- What Nest by Oliver Morosco[16]
- Laff That Off[17]
- The Gossipy Sex (1927)[14]
- Queen at Home (1930)[18][b]
Filmography[edit]
- Little Old New York (1923 film) as Fitz-Greene Halleck[19]
- The Strong Arm (1930)[20]
- Fore (1930)
Notes[edit]
- ^ Playbill lists him in the cast, but news clippings omit his name
- ^ He is not listed as a cast member on Playbill
References[edit]
- ^ "Norval Keedwell – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
- ^ "The Drama". Dramatic Publishing Company. December 12, 1922 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "1924 – Historic Elitch Theatre". historicelitchtheatre.org.
- ^ "Munsey's Magazine for ..." Frank A. Munsey & Company. December 12, 1919 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Munsey's Magazine for ..." Frank A. Munsey & Company. December 12, 1919 – via Google Books.}
- ^ "Venus as a Boy in Silent Film 'Little Old New York'". 9 December 2019.
- ^ "Dramatic Mirror of Motion Pictures and the Stage". Dramatic Mirror Company. December 12, 1918 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Grand Gossip". The Cincinnati Enquirer. 6 September 1925. p. 49.
- ^ Gargan, William (December 12, 1969). "Why Me?: An Autobiography". Doubleday – via Google Books.
- ^ "About Town". The Kansas City Star. 20 November 1929. p. 21.
- ^ "The Green Book Magazine". Story-Press association. December 12, 1919 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Munsey's Magazine". Frank A. Munsey Company. December 12, 1921 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Meanest Man in the World (Broadway, Hudson Theatre, 1920) | Playbill".
- ^ a b "Norval Keedwell (Performer) | Playbill".
- ^ "The Drama Year Book 1924". Lawren. December 12, 1924 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Music Trades". Music Trades Corporation. November 1, 1918 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Indianapolis Times 18 December 1926 — Hoosier State Chronicles: Indiana's Digital Historic Newspaper Program". newspapers.library.in.gov.
- ^ "'Queen at Home'". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 4 Nov 1930. p. 17 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com.
- ^ Webb, Graham (July 13, 2020). Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. McFarland. ISBN 9781476681184 – via Google Books.
- This draft is in progress as of May 12, 2023.