About Penrhyn Stanlaws
Lived 1877 – 1957 (aged 80). Penrhyn Stanlaws was an American painter and film director.
Penrhyn Stanley Adamson, known as Penrhyn Stanlaws, (March 19, 1877 – May 20, 1957) was a cover artist and film director. Sydney Adamson, who also became an illustrator, was his older brother.
Career
He was born in Dundee, Scotland.
A successful cover artist, he picked Anna Q. Nilsson to become one of his models. He selected female models who toured by automobile to promote Liberty Loans.
Stanlaws organized a syndicate to build the Hotel des Artistes at 1 West 67th with a large penthouse studio. He also planned a resort in Port Washington on Long Island but it was never built.
He was a fan of the looks of Madge Bellamy.
Gallery
Filmography The House That Jazz Built (1921) At the End of the World (1921) The Little Minister (1921 film) Singed Wings (1922) The Law and the Woman (1922) Pink Gods (1922)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Penrhyn Stanlaws?
illustrator and film director (1877-1957)
When was Penrhyn Stanlaws born?
Penrhyn Stanlaws was born on 19 March 1877 in Dundee.
When did Penrhyn Stanlaws die?
Penrhyn Stanlaws died on 20 May 1957 in Los Angeles.
What was Penrhyn Stanlaws's occupation?
Penrhyn Stanlaws was a painter and film director.
What nationality was Penrhyn Stanlaws?
Penrhyn Stanlaws was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Penrhyn Stanlaws. https://biography.guide/penrhyn-stanlaws/
MLA: "Penrhyn Stanlaws." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/penrhyn-stanlaws/.
Chicago: "Penrhyn Stanlaws." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/penrhyn-stanlaws/.
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