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silent film
In northwest Canada, Ben “Wolf” Darby is co-owner of a valuable mining claim with his elderly father, Ezra “Pancake” Darby. Before the claim can be fully developed, Ben leaves for military service overseas, placing Pancake in charge of pro…
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Western film, silent film
As described in a film publication, John Wesley Pringle (Carey), an adventurer, returns to Gadsden to claim the girl Stella (Golden), only to find out that she is in love with Chris Foy (Steele). Chris has been accused of a murder that he …
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drama film, silent film
As described in a film magazine review, clergyman Peter leaves the pulpit to enter World War I to be near Julie, the woman he loves. They are separated, but after the war she nurses him through a long illness. He will not marry her because…
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silent film
Western film, silent film
The story centers on a love relationship between sharpshooting cowboy Jack "One Shot" Parker and Texas Ryan.
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drama film, silent film, war film
drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
adventure film, romance film, serial film, silent film, thriller film
A band of pirates operating from a submarine off the U.S. coast cause depredations, and thirteen young and beautiful brides from wealthy families disappear and are held for ransom for millions of dollars, requiring the assistance of the De…
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drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
romantic comedy, silent film
When Madge, a clerk in a flower shop, is sent to a bachelor's apartment to deliver and arrange a bouquet, she discovers a guest, young and handsome Bradley Lane, taking a bath. She loses her job and becomes a playgirl until Bradley, her tr…
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Drama, drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
As described in a review in a film magazine, member of an underworld gang Sal (Brent), while robbing a safe in a house, is surprised by the owner Bob Cooper (Ellis), who falls for her story and gives her enough money to go straight. She la…
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silent film
How Henry, the milkman, is treated by the snobs after he inherits $20m.
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drama film, romance film, silent film
Western film, silent film
The lead character, Henry Canby, is sent to Arizona as a Captain in the U.S. Cavalry. His superior office has an unfaithful wife.
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medieval film, silent film, swashbuckler film
drama film, silent film
action film, drama film, silent film
Terry (Reed Howes) must marry before a certain date in order to inherit The New York Times. Working against him are his uncle Macy (Sheldon Lewis) and mysterious villains The Mystic Mendicants.
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silent film
Dick Stallings, a newsreel reporter in London, falls in love with Linda Terry a wealthy American woman. Together they travel round Europe interviewing leading politicians and celebrities, while being pursued by a gangster who plans to kidn…
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drama film, silent film
thumb|left|Philbin and Mayo Bradley Yates is a talented doctor who is working on a serum for blood poisoning. He has worked so hard on it that he is on the verge of a physical breakdown. He decides to take some time off to rest and recuper…
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comedy drama, silent film
As described in a film magazine review, following a mutual misunderstanding, a divorce decree parts Gilbert and Megan Armes. She becomes a companion to an old lady while Gilbert weds Viola, who is frivolous and a flirt. Megan and her forme…
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