Wellington A. Playter

Acting

Wellington A. Playter

Born December 9, 1879 · Rawcliffe, Yorkshire, England, UK

Died July 15, 1937 · aged 57

No biography available.

Known For

The Eagle's EyeThe Eagle's Eye · 1918
The Eagle's Eye
1918
MovieDramaAdventure
A criminologist and a government agent team up to expose a ring of German spies.
Polly of the CircusPolly of the Circus · 1917
Polly of the Circus
★ 6.01917
MovieDrama
When circus aerialist Polly Fisher is injured, she is taken to the nearby home of minister John Hartley. The two fall in love and marry secretly. But when the news leaks out, the minister loses his pastorate over disdain by the parishioners for Polly's background as a performer. Polly must decide whether to stay with the man she loves or leave him for the good of his calling.
The Daughter of the HillsThe Daughter of the Hills · 1913
The Daughter of the Hills
1913
MovieDramaHistory
A Roman gladiator marries a shepherdess, who is horrified by his brutality in the arena, until he is moved by the Christian evangelism of Paul.
Back to God's CountryBack to God's Country · 1919
Back to God's Country
★ 6.21919
MovieRomanceAdventure
After her father is killed by an outlaw, Dolores marries Peter. While they're at sea in the Arctic, Dolores meets the ship's captain, who is the man who killed her father. The captain causes an 'accident' to happen to Peter, so Dolores is all alone and defenceless as they drop anchor in a remote harbour.
The Man from MexicoThe Man from Mexico · 1914
The Man from Mexico
1914
MovieComedy
A young man gets arrested after a drunken night. Sentenced to 30 days in jail, he tells his wife he has to go to Mexico for a month.
Marta of the LowlandsMarta of the Lowlands · 1914
Marta of the Lowlands
1914
MovieDrama
Sebastien, a landowner, shelters the orphan Marta in exchange for sexual favors. When, years later, Sebastien's fortunes ebb, he marries Muri, the daughter of a rich man, and arranges for Marta to marry the shepherd Manelich. Sebastien assures Marta that Manelich knows of their relationship and will not interfere, but she discovers that her husband is ignorant of the affair and, in fact, loves her. Because she comes to return her husband's love, she confesses her past, after which Manelich kills Sebastien. With Marta at his side, the shepherd then returns to the hills. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
A Woman's TriumphA Woman's Triumph · 1914
A Woman's Triumph
1914
Movie
Beanie and Effie Deans are the two daughters of old David Deans, a thrifty Scotchman and strict church member, living near Edinburgh
The Sin WomanThe Sin Woman · 1917
The Sin Woman
★ 8.01917
MovieDrama
Grace Penrose (Fenwick) is established as a "vampire"—a femme fatale type character of the era—due to heredity. Seeking a change from city life, she retires to a mountain lodge. She encounters married man John Winthrop and becomes obsessed with stealing him from his wife, Beth. The husband leaves his wife for Grace. The wife, however, seeks help from the local female mayor, whose own son was previously victimized by Grace. The townspeople, led by the mayor, take action against Grace. The film concludes with the villagers taking Grace to be tarred and feathered while the husband begs for, and is granted, forgiveness.

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The Slave MarketThe Slave Market · 1917
The Slave Market
★ 9.01917
MovieAdventure
Ramona is the daughter of the governor of Port Royal. She is a school girl living in Spain. John Barton, a soldier of fortune, is cast ashore in Spain penniless and scrapes an acquaintance with Ramona by rescuing one of her pets. He is putting up at a rather questionable tavern where he learns of a huge treasure buried by Firebrand, a pirate, and secures plans of the spot in which it is concealed. Ramona sails for Port Royal and Barton is on the same ship. Firebrand attacks the ship and captures as part of his booty Ramona, whom he appropriates for himself after Barton has been knocked overboard in her defense. Until the acquisition of Ramona, Firebrand's favorite has been Anna, who now becomes jealous of the Spanish beauty.

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