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Laurence Trimble

Born February 15, 1885 · Robbinston, Maine, USA

Died February 8, 1954 · aged 68

No biography available.

Known For

Red EagleRed Eagle · 1911
Red Eagle
1911
MovieWestern
Brave kills an eagle to win the hand of Onita who is lusted after by a cowboy.
The Battle Hymn of the RepublicThe Battle Hymn of the Republic · 1911
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
★ 10.01911
MovieDrama
This patriotic and historic picture portrays the writing of the famous national hymn by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. In the early part of the Civil War President Lincoln was very much discouraged at the lack of enthusiasm and the tardiness with which the people answered the call for volunteers to join the army.
Brawn of the NorthBrawn of the North · 1922
Brawn of the North
★ 8.01922
MovieDramaFamily
Brawn, played by Strongheart, rescues a young woman from a snowstorm and a human killer.
Going SomeGoing Some · 1920
Going Some
★ 9.01920
MovieComedy
Upon observing the adoration that track star Culver Covington receives, his friend, J. Wallingford Speed, decides to impress Helen Blake by also posing as a sprinter. Meanwhile, when Roberta Keap decides to retire to her Western ranch while awaiting her divorce, Speed, Helen and various friends accompany her while her husband Donald takes up residence at the neighboring Gallagher ranch.
Spotlight SadieSpotlight Sadie · 1919
Spotlight Sadie
★ 9.01919
MovieComedy
Sadie Sullivan leaves Ireland to live with her married sister in New York. Troubled by her worthless brother-in-law, discouraged with her low-paying five-and-dime-store job, Sadie reads a story about a chorus girl who married a millionaire, she decides to join a musical-comedy company. Having befriended mission clergyman Reverend John Page, Sadie reads a Bible backstage and is surprised at the other girls' loose morals. Her "saintly" reputation among the others inspires press agent Jack Mills, looking for a new angle, to devise a routine built around Sadie, now billed as "The Saintly Show Girl."
The Light WithinThe Light Within · 1918
The Light Within
1918
MovieDrama
Flapper WivesFlapper Wives · 1924
Flapper Wives
★ 8.01924
MovieDrama
Broad-minded rector Stephen Carey is ousted from his church by his vestrymen and befriends Claudia Bigelow, a young divorcée who defended his position in the church. Claudia's carelessness in leaving a cigarette burning causes Jimsy, the housekeeper's son, to go blind. Stephen's prayers restore the boy's sight, and a happy future is predicted for all.
Jean RescuesJean Rescues · 1911
Jean Rescues
★ 8.01911
Movie
Alice is in an unhappy relationship with her fiance. She falls for a new man, but he goes swimming and starts to drown. Can Jean save the day?

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The Spreading DawnThe Spreading Dawn · 1917
The Spreading Dawn
1917
MovieDramaRomance
Georgina asks permission from her old aunt, Patricia Mercer Vanderpyl, to marry Capt. Nugent before his departure for France. Patricia refuses and, in reply to Georgina's questioning, gives her a diary from her own girlhood to read. The diary unfolds the story of Patricia's marriage to soldier Anthony Vanderpyl. Returning on furlough after the outbreak of the Civil War, Anthony suddenly leaves Patricia to visit Mrs. Le Roy, an old flame, and is killed by her jealous husband. Positive that Anthony had been unfaithful to her, Patricia refuses to open the letter that her husband sent her on the day of his death. Georgina now opens it and discovers that Anthony had gone to Mrs. Le Roy to end the affair that his brother Bentley was having with her. With this revelation, Patricia sanctions her niece's marriage, then dies, joining Anthony in "the spreading dawn".

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