Acting
Mabel Trunnelle
Born November 8, 1879 · Dwight, Illinois, USA
Died April 1, 1981 · aged 101
American stage and screen actress Mabel Trunnelle was a prominent star in early silent films of Edison Films, and frequently co-starred with husband Herbert Prior. She appeared in films from 1907 or 1908 to 1923. Trunnelle died in April 1981 at age 101.
Known For
Nursing a Viper · 1909Nursing a Viper
★ 4.21909
MovieDrama
During the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple's home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon forces his attentions on the wife. Hearing their struggle, the husband intervenes and, stripping the aristocrat of his disguise, thrusts him outdoors to be killed by the mob.
The Heart of the Hills · 1916The Heart of the Hills
1916
MovieDrama
Natali, a Hindu, marries an Englishman, Sir Christopher Madgwick. They have a daughter who is kidnapped by Natali's former suitor Sani. The girl is handed over to be trained as a vestal virgin. Natali dies and Madgwick returns to England, taking with him the precious ruby that Natali had snatched from Sani in a struggle. Years pass; Sir Christopher remarries and has two more children who mistreat him and Sani dies, revealing to the priests the location of the ruby, which he stole from them in the first place.
The Love Trap · 1923The Love Trap
★ 10.01923
MovieDrama
Young society girl Joyce Lyndon is engaged to energetic Grant Garrison, who lures the judge's daughter to a roadhouse for the night and meets his death at the hands of an abandoned wife. Joyce escapes in fright and meets Martin Antrim, who protects her in exchange for an introduction to her circle of friends.
The Light That Came · 1909The Light That Came
★ 4.11909
MovieDrama
A disfigured young woman with two beautiful sisters is courted by a blind man. Will he still love her when his sight is restored?
The Master Passion · 1917The Master Passion
★ 4.01917
MovieDrama
Goaded by ambition for wealth, and the pleasure of her mother. Julia Long breaks her engagement with Jack Carter and marries George Bender, president of the National Bank.
Singed Wings · 1922Singed Wings
★ 9.01922
MovieDramaRomance
Spanish dancer Bonita della Guerda has a dream in which she is killed by a jester after declaring her love for a prince. Because she fears the dream will come true, she dares not reveal her love for Peter Gordon, whose uncle, Bliss Gordon, also shows her considerable attention. Bonita's relationship with Bliss is misunderstood by both Peter and her longtime protector, Emilio. In his jealousy the latter shoots Bliss's wife, Eve, who is performing Bonita's dance in hopes of recapturing her husband's love. Bonita no longer fears her dream and is united with Peter. A lost film.
The Crime of Carelessness · 1912The Crime of Carelessness
★ 5.81912
MovieDrama
Edison short about a happy couple about to be married, but the guy's carelessness at their workplace leads to tragedy.
The Magic Skin · 1915The Magic Skin
1915
MovieDramaHistory
Ralph Valentine, a penniless pianist, goes to Paris to pursue his career. He is attracted to two women: Pauline, the sweet and innocent daughter of his landlady, and Flora Margot, a woman of loose morals who runs with a wild crowd. Because of his irrational passion for Flora, Ralph makes a bargain with Satan, who gives him a magic skin which gratifies every wish and shrinks, along with the well-being of its possessor, in proportion to the number of wishes realized. Ralph tries in vain to rid himself of the skin after Pauline commits suicide because of his vices. Just as the devil comes to lead him into hell, Ralph awakes with the skin in his hands in an antique store where he had gone to buy a necklace for Flora. He throws down the skin, and runs to Pauline and professes his love for her, happy that he had been only dreaming.
Filmography
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Where Love Is · 1917Where Love Is
★ 7.01917
MovieDrama
A six-part adaptation of William J. Locke's novel "Where Love Is."
Mrs. Constance Deering



