Acting
Dustin Farnum
Born May 27, 1874 · Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, USA
Died July 3, 1929 · aged 55
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dustin Lancy Farnum (May 27, 1874 – July 3, 1929) was an American singer, dancer, and actor on the stage and in silent films. Although he played a wide variety of roles, he tended toward westerns and became one of the biggest stars of the genre. He was born in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, the older brother of actor William Farnum, whom he closely resembled,…
Known For
Strange Idols · 1922Strange Idols
★ 4.01922
MovieDramaRomance
While visiting New York, lumberman Angus MacDonald is introduced to cabaret dancer Ruth Mayo by his friend Sinclair. Their romance culminates in marriage, and soon MacDonald takes his bride back to the Northwest. Ruth grows tired of the Northwest, and MacDonald returns with her to New York, where their child is born; but his business does not permit him to remain. One night Ruth returns to the cafe, dances with her old partner, and accepts an agent's offer of a European tour. Six years later, MacDonald learns that his daughter is dancing at the same cafe, and through her a reconciliation is effected between husband and wife.
David Garrick · 1916David Garrick
★ 1.01916
MovieComedyDrama
The true story of the famed British actor David Garrick and his love for Ada Ingot.
Oath-Bound · 1922Oath-Bound
★ 9.01922
MovieDrama
Wealthy shipowner Lawrence Bradbury is determined to catch silk thieves who operate by means of his ships. His brother Jim, the ringleader, hoodwinks Lawrence into thinking he is a revenue officer. The skipper and a friend are suspected, but the friend proves to be the revenue man and the crooked brother is caught.
The Grail · 1923The Grail
★ 9.01923
MovieActionDrama
Texas Ranger Chic Shelby is sent to capture James Trammel and his son, John--two outlaws hiding in the mountains who are victims of a cattle war. Shelby tricks John, who has killed a cattleman, into believing he is an itinerant preacher by delivering a sermon on eternal love. John comes forward to be arrested, obviously moved by Shelby's sermon. Meanwhile, Sam Hervey betrays John's sister, Susie. Fearing her father's wrath, Hervey seeks out James Trammel, shoots him, and blames the crime on Shelby. Shelby clears himself by capturing Hervey, John is acquitted, and Susie ends her own life by drowning.
The Buster · 1923The Buster
★ 8.01923
MovieWestern
In an attempt to try and tame young city girl Charlotte Rowland, Bill Coryell, a young rancher, plans a fake kidnapping party from which he is to rescue her. However, a bully interferes and incites her against Bill, but Charlotte discovers the ruse in time to save herself and Coryell.
The Yosemite TrailThe Yosemite Trail
★ 10.0
MovieActionDrama
Cousins Jim and Ned Thorpe are best friends, but that comes to an end when they both vie for the affections of Eve Marsham, and Ned wins her. Jim leaves for South America, but when he returns some time later he finds that things have drastically changed--Ned is now a hardened criminal and, in addition, is badly mistreating his wife Eve.
Big Happiness · 1920Big Happiness
★ 8.01920
MovieDrama
John living a Bohemian life in Paris when his twin brother James, a British financier, appears and implores John to assume his identity so that he can secretly cross the Atlantic for a business deal. John consents and soon discovers that James is a cruel, unethical man who has forced his wife June into their marriage. John attempts to rectify the situation, and June falls in love with him.
Iron to Gold · 1922Iron to Gold
★ 9.01922
MovieWestern
George Kirby steals a mining claim from Tom Curtis and forces him to become an outlaw. Years later, Curtis comes to the rescue when Anne Kirby is kidnapped by real outlaws, but when he finds out she is married to his enemy, he decides to hold her captive.
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The Corsican Brothers · 1920The Corsican Brothers
★ 8.01920
MovieActionAdventure
Louis de Franchi / Fabien de Franchi
North of Fifty-Three · 1917North of Fifty-Three
1917
MovieCrimeDrama
'Roaring Bill' Wagstaff
Captain Courtesy · 1915Captain Courtesy
1915
MovieWesternAction
A romantic melodrama set in old California.
Leonardo Davis (Captain Courtesy)












