Directing
Alice Guy-Blaché
Born July 1, 1873 · Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne, France
Died March 24, 1968 · aged 94
Alice Guy-Blaché (July 1, 1873 – March 24, 1968) is generally considered to be the world's first female director. French-born Alice Guy entered the film business as a secretary at Gaumont-Paris in 1896. The next year Gaumont changed from manufacturing cameras to producing movies, and Guy became one of its first film directors. She impressed the company so much with the output (she averaged two two…
Known For
The Ocean Waif · 1916The Ocean Waif
★ 5.71916
MovieComedyDrama
An abused young woman finds safety and love in the arms of a famous novelist.
A Fool and His Money · 1912A Fool and His Money
★ 6.41912
MovieComedy
Sam the white-washer pines for the affluent Lindy, but she has dumped him in favor of another. Sam finds a large sum of money, and goes to New York to enjoy a shopping spree, buying new clothes, jewelry and a car with a driver. Back home, Lindy flips for Sam and his newfound wealth, and dumps the rival. Sam throws an engagement party where he indulges in a friendly game of cards with his former rival and another man, who unbeknownst to Sam, is a card shark.
Tarnished Reputations · 1920Tarnished Reputations
★ 7.01920
MovieDrama
While visiting a small village, popular young artist Robert Williams meets innocent country girl Helen Sanderson and, enchanted by her beauty, induces the girl to pose for him. An attraction develops between them, but just as the portrait is completed, Robert is called back to the city. Helen fails to hear from him again and Robert's neglect draws her to the city, where she is sent to a reformatory on a false charge. Once released, she begs Judge Princeton for help and, feeling sorry for the unfortunate girl, he introduces her to playwright George Wendbourg, who adopts Helen and makes her a great actress. Seeing Helen on stage reawakens Robert's love for her and he begs her for forgiveness. After initially snubbing him, Helen relents and the two finally are reunited.
The Thief · 1913The Thief
★ 5.01913
MovieDrama
Three wartime friends, two wealthy, and one poor, reunite at an upscale dinner party. Things take a turn when the poor man is accused of stealing something.
Making an American Citizen · 1912Making an American Citizen
★ 5.11912
MovieDrama
A recent immigrant learns several hard lessons about how husbands in America are expected to behave.
Esmeralda · 1905Esmeralda
★ 3.01905
MovieDrama
It was the first film version of the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The Consequences of Feminism · 1906The Consequences of Feminism
★ 6.21906
MovieComedy
It's a society in which gender roles are switched. Will men stand to be unequal?
The Race for the Sausage · 1907The Race for the Sausage
★ 5.91907
MovieComedy
Chaos erupts when a dog steals a string of sausages from a butcher shop.
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