Acting
Olive Tell
Born September 27, 1894 · New York City, New York, USA
Died June 6, 1951 · aged 56
From Wikipedia Olive Tell (September 27, 1894 – June 6, 1951) was a stage and screen actress from New York City. She first appeared in motion pictures during World War I. Her early screen roles were in silent films like The Silent Master (1917), The Unforeseen (1917), Her Sister (1917), and National Red Cross Pageant (1917). Tell appeared opposite such popular film actors of the era as Donald Ga…
Known For
The Scarlet Empress · 1934The Scarlet Empress
★ 6.91934
MovieDramaHistory
During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be loveless, and Catherine takes many lovers, including the handsome Count Alexei, and bears a son. When the unstable Peter eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine plots to oust him from power.
The Right of Way · 1930The Right of Way
★ 5.21930
MovieDramaRomance
Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his airs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia. He starts life afresh and is happy, until the return of his memory sends him back to resolve his old involvements.
Baby Take a Bow · 1934Baby Take a Bow
★ 5.71934
MovieDramaFamily
Eddie Ellison is an ex-con who spent time in Sing-Sing prison. Kay marries him as soon as he serves his time. Five years later, Eddie and his ex-convict buddy Larry, have both gone straight, and Eddie and Kay have a beautiful little girl named Shirley. However, Welch has kept a close eye on them for years. He believes in "once a criminal, always a criminal." Then, when Eddie's employer's wife's pearls go missing, it comes out that Eddie and Larry both spent time in prison, and they're fired. Welch suspects that Eddie and Larry have something to do with the theft of the pearls. Will Welch prove that Eddie and Larry had something to do with the theft, or will the truth prevail?
Brilliant Marriage · 1936Brilliant Marriage
★ 5.81936
MovieDrama
When a wealthy heiress discovers the terrible family secret that has been hidden from her since birth, her world is turned upside down.
Ladies' Man · 1931Ladies' Man
★ 4.61931
MovieDrama
A society gigolo goes after a rich mother and her daughter, but tries to find true happiness with his girlfriend, who is neither rich nor in "society."
To Hell with the Kaiser! · 1918To Hell with the Kaiser!
1918
MovieComedyDrama
A farce in which the German Kaiser and the Crown Prince are defeated and made sport of by a plucky American girl and several American prisoners of war.
Ten Cents a Dance · 1931Ten Cents a Dance
★ 6.71931
MovieDramaRomance
A taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.
Yours for the Asking · 1936Yours for the Asking
★ 5.31936
MovieRomanceComedy
Casino operator Johnny Lamb hires down-on-her-luck socialite Lucille Sutton as his casino hostess, in order to help her and to improve casino income. But Lamb's pals fear he may follow Lucille onto the straight-and-narrow path, which would not be good for business. So they hire Gert Malloy and Dictionary McKinney, a pair of con-artists, to manipulate Johnny back off the path of righteousness.
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