Stella Adams

Acting

Stella Adams

Born April 24, 1883 · Sherman, Texas, USA

Died September 17, 1961 · aged 78

No biography available.

Known For

Me, GangsterMe, Gangster · 1928
Me, Gangster
1928
MovieDramaCrime
Told in the form of a diary, the story details the rise and fall of gangster boss Jimmy Williams.
The Vampire BatThe Vampire Bat · 1933
The Vampire Bat
★ 5.51933
MovieHorrorThriller
A German village is stricken by a series of murders that appear to be the work of vampires.
Theodora Goes WildTheodora Goes Wild · 1936
Theodora Goes Wild
★ 6.61936
MovieComedyRomance
The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.
The Girl RanchersThe Girl Ranchers · 1913
The Girl Ranchers
★ 6.51913
MovieComedyWestern
Two sisters inherit a ranch and choose to manage it without male help
Whom the Gods DestroyWhom the Gods Destroy · 1934
Whom the Gods Destroy
★ 6.01934
MovieDrama
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.
The Village ChoirThe Village Choir · 1913
The Village Choir
1913
MovieComedy
The choir practices and the quartette, driven to desperation by the frequent false notes played by the near-sighted organist, complain. He leaves in a huff. The minister tells them that his daughter will be on hand next Sunday and will play for them. Mary arrives. She is introduced to the quartette who, during the week days, sow seeds and plow. The minister is writing a sermon when the deacon enters and demands the payment of the mortgage on the church. He is insistent, but promises to wait upon meeting Mary, when his heart melts at the sight of her loveliness.
Temptation's WorkshopTemptation's Workshop · 1932
Temptation's Workshop
1932
MovieDrama
A wealthy family loses all of its money, but a foreign count who has married into the family helps them out.
Hot ScotchHot Scotch · 1948
Hot Scotch
★ 7.01948
MovieComedy
A Paramount-Christie comedy from 1928.

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Whom the Gods DestroyWhom the Gods Destroy · 1934
Whom the Gods Destroy
★ 6.01934
MovieDrama
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.

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