Olive Tell

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 EmpressThe Scarlet Empress · 1934
The 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.
Brilliant MarriageBrilliant Marriage · 1936
Brilliant 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.
Ten Cents a DanceTen Cents a Dance · 1931
Ten Cents a Dance
6.71931
MovieDramaRomance
A taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.
ChickieChickie · 1925
Chickie
7.01925
MovieDrama
Young stenographer Chickie Bryce dreams of marrying a millionaire. Until then, though, she is content to carry on with Barry, a lawyer from a nearby office. The relationship soon becomes serious, but one day Chickie meets an actual millionaire, Jake, who sweeps her off her feet. Barry tries to win her back, but his efforts are stymied by Ila, a girl who is in love with Barry and doesn't want him to get back with Chickie.
To Hell with the Kaiser!To Hell with the Kaiser! · 1918
To 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.
Strictly PersonalStrictly Personal · 1933
Strictly Personal
7.51933
MovieDrama
Soapy Gibson (Edward Ellis) and his wife Annie (Marjorie Rambeau) run a lonely hearts club in a small town. Even during the Depression years these were often "clip joints" - places where people with money but no mate got taken by someone offering the promise of companionship. However, Soapy and Annie are strictly on the level - and they have more than one reason to want to stay on the level. You see Soapy escaped from the law years ago, had some plastic surgery and changed his name, and has been living on the lam with his wife ever since.
Four Hours to Kill!Four Hours to Kill! · 1935
Four Hours to Kill!
5.71935
MovieDramaCrime
A detective who has "four hours to kill" before delivering his prisoner, an escaped killer, spends the time in the lobby of a Broadway theater where a musical is playing. The film focuses on the relationship between the two men, and also between various characters in the theater audience, staff and cast.
Baby Take a BowBaby Take a Bow · 1934
Baby 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?

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