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A.E. Coleby

Born January 1, 1876 · Southwark, London, England, UK

Died July 15, 1930 · aged 54

No biography available.

Known For

The MiracleThe Miracle · 1923
The Miracle
★ 9.01923
MovieCrimeDrama
Nayland Smith restores a `dead' man to life.
The Queen of HeartsThe Queen of Hearts · 1923
The Queen of Hearts
★ 6.01923
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on Sax Rohmer’s third Fu-Manchu novel, The Si-Fan Mysteries (1917), this sensational episode sees Fu-Manchu partly paralysed by a bullet wound. The Devil Doctor snatches eminent surgeon Sir Baldwin Frazer to carry out the delicate operation he needs. Dr Petrie, abducted by Fu-Manchu’s scheming assistant, Zarmi, must assist – and choose a playing card to determine whether he lives or dies...
The Man with the LimpThe Man with the Limp · 1923
The Man with the Limp
★ 7.31923
MovieCrimeDrama
This action-packed episode features one of the Devil Doctor's most enjoyably silly schemes to do away with his nemesis Nayland Smith. When Smith goes missing, it's up to Dr Petrie to continue the hunt for the Si-Fan, Fu-Manchu's secret society. On the trail of a mysterious man with a limp, Petrie disguises himself as a rough bargee to investigate a smoky riverside drinking den, the Joy-Shop Club.
The Clue of the PigtailThe Clue of the Pigtail · 1923
The Clue of the Pigtail
★ 5.51923
MovieCrimeDrama
Third release in 'The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu' series, where the police has to investigate the clue of the pigtail wig.
The Knocking on the DoorThe Knocking on the Door · 1923
The Knocking on the Door
★ 10.01923
MovieCrimeDrama
The evil Dr Fu-Manchu proves to be a master of disguise as well as villainy in this thrilling episode of the popular adventure serial. Adopting the persona of a long-bearded professor, Fu-Manchu pays a visit to London's Madame Tussauds waxworks. Elsewhere, there's something horribly uncanny going on at a remote country cottage: sleuths Nayland Smith and Petrie leave the capital to investigate.
The Mystery of Dr. Fu ManchuThe Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu · 1923
The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu
1923
MovieCrimeDrama
A killer kitty with poison-tipped claws, giant noxious mushrooms and aphonia-inducing flowers are just some of the challenges faced by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Dr Petrie in their battles against arch-villain Fu Manchu. Series of 15 shorts, each with a self-contained story.
The Silver BuddhaThe Silver Buddha · 1923
The Silver Buddha
★ 9.01923
MovieCrimeDrama
Our hero Dr Petrie is caught by evil Fu-Manchu and imprisoned near the British Museum, where he risks a daring escape, high above the London streets.
The Lure of DrinkThe Lure of Drink · 1915
The Lure of Drink
★ 4.81915
MovieDrama
A married man's mistress has her revenge by making him an insane dipsomaniac.

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Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909 · 2023
Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909
2023
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A collection of early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya. Films include: Brighton Seagoing Electric Car (1897), The Inexhaustible Cab (1899), From Dalmeny to Dunfermline, Scotland via the Firth of Forth Bridge (series) (1899), Review of Lord George Sanger's Circus by the Queen (series) (1899), Sanger Circus Passing Through Inverness (1900), The “Poly” Paper Chase (1900), The Wintry Alps (series) (1903), An Affair of Honor (1904), Perzina's Troupe of Educated Monkeys (1904), Elephants Bathing in Ceylon River (1904), [Drill of the Reedham Orphans] (c.1904–1912), Venice and the Grand Canal (1901?/1904?), Edge's Motor Boat. The Napier Minor (1904), Fixing the Swing (1904), Eccentric Burglary (1905), Her Morning Dip (1906), Automobile Fête Before King Alfonso and Princess Ena (1906), The Royal Spanish Wedding (series) (1906), Lace Making (1908), The Robber's Ruse, or Foiled by Fido (1909).

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