Acting

Mattie Witting

Born March 9, 1863 · Palla, Iowa, USA

Died January 30, 1945 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

Heart StringsHeart Strings · 1917
Heart Strings
1917
MovieDrama
Hartley, fascinated by the vampish Leonie, steals and serves a term in prison. Not satisfied with this downfall, Leonie again works her womanly charms upon Dr. Gerald, who is engaged to Johanna, the adopted daughter of Dr. McLean. Learning of the woman's designs on the young doctor, Hartley denounces her in Gerald's presence. In response, Gerald foolishly renounces Johanna and his friendship with Dr. McLean. However, when Leonie discovers that Johanna is her own daughter whom she had deserted as a child, she becomes conscience-stricken, gives up the young man and begs forgiveness.
Painted LipsPainted Lips · 1918
Painted Lips
8.51918
MovieDrama
The daughter of a sea captain, the heroine falls in with a bad crowd and is soon working as a "hostess" (wink! wink!) in a cheap waterfront dive.
'49–'17'49–'17 · 1917
'49–'17
5.81917
MovieWestern
A judge who had taken part in the gold rush of 1849 hires an acting troupe to recreate the experience in this rather fanciful silent Western. The make-believe turns serious when a real gold mine is discovered nearby and a local girl is kidnapped by a nasty gambler.
ShoesShoes · 1916
Shoes
6.01916
MovieDrama
A young working girl, struggling to support her family on her meager salary, desperately wishes for a new pair of shoes.
The UnattainableThe Unattainable · 1916
The Unattainable
1916
MovieDrama
An actress falls in love with a shepherd, to the dismay of a wealthy suitor.
Follow the GirlFollow the Girl · 1917
Follow the Girl
1917
MovieWestern
Orphan Hilda Swanson's prayers are answered when a Swedish-American colonization company agrees to send her to America. Aboard the steamer, she meets Olaf, a young Swede, and Donna, an enemy courier who is posing as a passenger. Learning that the secret service is on her trail, Donna sews secret documents into the hem of Hilda's skirt. She then sends a wire to her comrade Felix Martinez, notifying him to intercept the Swedish girl.
Love Never DiesLove Never Dies · 1916
Love Never Dies
1916
MovieDramaRomance
Love Never Dies was set in France, and convincingly so (which was not often the case in American-made films of this period). It is established in the first reel that hero Felix and heroine Cecile have been sweethearts since childhood. Later on, Fate forces Felix and Cecile to separate, but viewers could take heart in the positive sentiments expressed by the film's title.
The Girl Who Won OutThe Girl Who Won Out · 1917
The Girl Who Won Out
1917
MovieDrama
Orphaned after the death of their mother, Nancy Grimm and her baby sister Ellen are taken to the country where Ellen is adopted by the wealthy Walsh family. Nancy keenly feels the loss of her sister, and when the judge rules that she cannot visit Ellen without permission, she throws herself onto a bench, winning the sympathy of young attorney Chester Noble. Nancy is then placed in the Wick's home where she is treated as a servant. Miserable, Nancy cuts off her hair and, dressed as a boy, runs away.

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