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As described in a film magazine, Ezry, the farm's hired man, in love with his employer's daughter Ruth, is anxious to obtain an education. When Ruth learns of his ambitions, she assists him in his studies. With enough money saved to go to …
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drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
As described in a film magazine, Margaret Harvey's (Clayton) husband, physician Dr. Robert Harvey (Meredith), is won away from his home by an attractive patient. A divorce follows and the doctor marries the patient.
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When the brokerage firm of Blatch, Markham and Driggs dissolves, Markham steals company records and the option of a valuable mine. Meanwhile, Blatch, who wants the option to expire, so he can then purchase it at a low price, hires attorney…
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drama film, silent film
As described in a film magazine, Lilla Gravert (Farrar) falls under the spell of the Eric Helsingor (Carleton), a captain of chance, only to be deceived by the rogue. She attempts suicide but is saved by Larz Olrik (Love) who, by the custo…
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drama film, silent film
romantic comedy, silent film
Eddie Buel is a carefree young man who lives by his wits. In search of employment, he unexpectedly lands a job with John P. Wygate, a wealthy businessman and devoted father.
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drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
comedy film, silent film
Two pleasant lads (Stuart, Darrow), who happen to be enemies, fall in love with the same girl, Eleanor (Phipps). The first conflict is a struggle to win the leading man role in the school play, a Roman costume drama, against leading lady E…
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comedy drama, silent film
A comedy/drama genre film, about the life of a British Music Hall comic.
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silent film
drama film, silent film
The title character is introduced as John Gorham, then becomes Langdon Kirven, returns to Gorham, and finally remains Kirven. Gorham/Kirven has a shock which has given him something like amnesia. Spencer Ellis (the other main male characte…
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crime film, silent film
drama film, silent film
As Mrs. Coleman's husband's inherited fortune begins to dwindle, she schemes to secure wealthy husbands for her daughter Dorothy and stepdaughter Edna. Edna, however, refuses to sell her beauty for wealth and pretends to disfigure herself …
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adventure film, silent film
drama film, silent film
As described in a film magazine review, Dorothy Hammis, a young woman who is in love with James Radley, a high living but worthy young man, learns that her wealthy financier father objects to their engagement and says that he favors anothe…
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romance film, silent film
While in Italy, the Duke of Chatsfield clandestinely marries a peasant woman, and they have a son named Francis. After the parents pass away following their separation, Francis is raised in a monastery. Upon reaching the age of 20, Francis…
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Will Brown (Guy Hastings) enlists in the Australian Army after the outbreak of World War I. He goes through training at Liverpool, near Sydney, and encourages other men to join up, putting up a recruiting poster. A pacifist tears the poste…
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drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
drama film, silent film
A fight promoter and gambler Jim Lambert (Lew Cody) is tasked with caring for the daughter of a dying associate. He prepares a bedroom for a child, but Mona (Sue Carol) turns out to be a young woman. Jim falls in love with her, but conceal…
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