Acting
Florence La Badie
Born April 26, 1888 · New York City, New York, USA
Died October 13, 1917 · aged 29
Florence La Badie (April 27, 1888 – October 13, 1917) was an American actress in the early days of the silent film era. Though little known today, she was a major star between 1911 and 1917. Her career was at its height when she died at age 29 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. In 1911, her career took a leap when she was hired by Edwin Thanhouser of the Thanhouser Film Corporatio…
Known For
Undine · 1912Undine
1912
MovieRomanceFantasy
In the days long ago when knights were brave and venturesome, enchanted forests grew and mythical creatures lived among us.
Enoch Arden: Part II · 1911Enoch Arden: Part II
★ 5.61911
MovieDrama
Annie remains faithful to her husband, Enoch, even though he's been lost at sea for many years. Finally her grown children convince her to marry Philip, her former suitor. Enoch is rescued from the deserted isle where he has been stranded, and returns home. He discovers Annie's new life, and decides not to interrupt her happiness.
A Strange Meeting · 1909A Strange Meeting
★ 4.31909
MovieDramaCrime
Mary Rollins is torn between selfish depravity and righteous living. After she's coerced into helping with the burglary of her minister's apartment, she comes face to face with her misdeeds.
Tannhäuser · 1913Tannhäuser
★ 5.01913
MovieRomanceFantasy
Dramatic three-reel film based on Wagner's opera of chivalry and spiritual struggle. Wandering minstrel Tannhauser wins the heart of Elizabeth, niece of the powerful Landgrave. Later, under the spell of Venus and her nymphs, Tannhauser passes into Venusberg, a netherworld of earthly pleasures. Returning to the Landgrave's court, he praises Venus in song and sparks the righteous anger of all present. His own prayers and those of Elizabeth free him from enchantment and he takes up the habit of a monk, devoting himself to God. He sets off to seek absolution in Rome while Elizabeth waits at court, ever weakening in his absence.
Swords and Hearts · 1911Swords and Hearts
★ 4.61911
MovieRomanceDrama
A poor girl is secretly in love with a wealthy young planter.
The Politician's Love Story · 1909The Politician's Love Story
★ 4.31909
MovieComedyRomance
A haughty politician, on seeing a satirical cartoon in a newspaper, rushes to the paper's offices to shoot the cartoonist. On discovering the cartoonist is a pretty woman, he falls instantly in love and wastes no time in trying to woo her.
Enoch Arden · 1911Enoch Arden
★ 6.01911
MovieDrama
Moving Picture World described the film: "There is a small need to describe this subject as the poem of Lord Tennyson is so well known, so suffice it to say that this Biograph subject is an unusually faithful portrayal of that beautiful romance of Enoch Arden, Annie Lee and Philip Ray, taken in scenes of rare beauty". This is the combined feature version of Enoch Arden Parts I and II.
Taming a Husband · 1910Taming a Husband
1910
Movie
Neglected by a husband too engrossed by his activities and social obligations, a woman convinces a girlfriend to dress as a man and make love to her openly in the hope to arouse her spouse’s jealousy. Dressed as a male, her friend causes a commotion among the couple’s acquaintances. When the husband eventually catches the newcomer making overtures to his wife, he challenges his rival to a duel.
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Undine · 1912Undine
1912
MovieRomanceFantasy
In the days long ago when knights were brave and venturesome, enchanted forests grew and mythical creatures lived among us.
Undine, the Water Nymph
Swords and Hearts · 1911Swords and Hearts
★ 4.61911
MovieRomanceDrama
A poor girl is secretly in love with a wealthy young planter.
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