Acting
Charles Hill Mailes
Born May 24, 1870 · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died February 17, 1937 · aged 66
Charles Hill Mailes (25 May 1870 – 17 February 1937) was a Canadian actor of primarily the silent era. Mailes appeared in 290 films between 1909 and 1935. He married actress Claire McDowell in 1906 and the couple appeared in numerous silent films together. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
The Mark of Zorro · 1920The Mark of Zorro
★ 7.21920
MovieWesternAdventure
Don Diego Vega pretends to be an indolent fop as a cover for his true identity, the masked avenger Zorro. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Polly Redhead · 1917Polly Redhead
1917
MovieComedyDrama
Aside from the fact that Polly had red hair in abundance, she was not otherwise an exceptional child, save for one thing. She was willing to work and slave, if need be, to keep her baby brother, affectionately termed "The Lump," from being sent to the poor house. So she did housework and prepared breakfasts for John Ruffin, an attorney, and Hon. Gedge-Tompkins. John Ruffin's sister, Lady Osterly, has separated from her husband, and he holds their child. When Lady Osterly calls on Ruffin she is struck with the remarkable resemblance Polly bears to her own child. Ruffin and Lady Osterly formulate a plan to come into possession of her daughter, by using Polly as a substitute.
The Battle at Elderbush Gulch · 1913The Battle at Elderbush Gulch
★ 5.91913
MovieActionWestern
Two young girls are sent away to live with their uncle, which sets off a chain of events resulting in an Indian attack on the town.
Sadie McKee · 1934Sadie McKee
★ 7.01934
MovieDramaRomance
A maid has romances with a two-timer, a boozing millionaire and the master of the house.
I'll Tell the World · 1934I'll Tell the World
★ 7.01934
MovieRomanceComedy
Lee Tracy once again plays a Winchellesque newspaper reporter in Universal's I'll Tell the World. More interested in his sex life than his career, news hawk Brown nonetheless agrees to cover the activities of a European archduke on behalf of his wire service.
A Feud in the Kentucky Hills · 1912A Feud in the Kentucky Hills
★ 4.51912
MovieDrama
The two brothers and their adopted daughter of the household grew up from childhood together. The girl and the younger brother were childhood sweethearts. His elder brother was considered the bad man and dead shot of the hills. The younger brother has been living in the valley for a long time and returns home to his family. He is now refined, educated, and, of course, a revelation to the little girl, who, though betrothed to the elder brother, is strongly attracted by him. Hence there is a renewal of childhood affection which the elder brother does not take kindly to.
The New York Hat · 1912The New York Hat
★ 5.61912
MovieDrama
To fulfill a dying mother's bequest for her daughter, the town pastor purchases the daughter a stylish hat, and gossip spreads through the town.
Dora Thorne · 1915Dora Thorne
1915
MovieDrama
Ronald, heir to Lord Earle in Earlescourt, England, secretly loves Dora Thorne, a desirable but working-class woman. When Lord Earle hears of the relationship, he brings Valentine Charteris to the estate to distract his lovesick son. True to his love, however, Ronald refuses Valentine and marries Dora. After emigrating to Italy, Ronald earns a modest living as a painter, and Dora gives birth to twins. When Ronald receives a generous commission to paint a portrait, he asks Dora to pose for him, but overly preoccupied with the children, she refuses. Wounded by the rejection, Ronald calls on Valentine Charteris and quickly becomes infatuated with her, forcing Dora to return to Earlescourt with the twins.
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Sadie McKee · 1934Sadie McKee
★ 7.01934
MovieDramaRomance
A maid has romances with a two-timer, a boozing millionaire and the master of the house.
Uncle Ben (uncredited)
Go and Get It · 1920Go and Get It
★ 7.51920
MovieMysteryComedy
Wrestling legend Bull Montana plays a murderous gorilla with a human brain transplant who is tracked by a feisty newspaper reporter.
J.L. Rich (as C. Mailles)














