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Acting
William Sorelle
Born November 25, 1877 · Canada
Died May 30, 1944 · aged 66
No biography available.
Known For
The Fortunes of Fifi · 1917The Fortunes of Fifi
1917
MovieComedyDrama
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
The Prince and the Pauper · 1915The Prince and the Pauper
★ 5.01915
MovieAdventure
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · 1913Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
★ 4.51913
MovieDramaHorror
Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.
The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love · 1907The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love
★ 5.31907
MovieDrama
Jack and the daughter of a horse trainer are in love with each other, but when the trainer discovers them together, he makes it clear that Jack is unwelcome. Later, at the stables, another suitor for the daughter's hand appears. An unusual agreement is reached, under which the result of a race will determine which of the two the daughter will marry. But Jack's rival proves to be unscrupulous, and he will stop at nothing to be successful.
The Go-Getter · 1923The Go-Getter
★ 8.01923
MovieComedy
Bill Peck is discharged from an army hospital and goes in search of a job. Cappy Ricks hires Bill, but gives him an seemingly impossible test of finding and buying a particular blue vase to prove he can handle a challenging job in China.
The Littlest Rebel · 1914The Littlest Rebel
1914
MovieDramaWar
Young Virgie's father, Captain Herbert Cary, is a Confederate soldier. During the Civil War, Virgie, along with her slave Uncle Billy and her mother, are caught between the lines. While Virgie's father is fighting, her family is visited by Union soldiers, including Colonel Morrison, who is assigned to capture her father. Virgie inadvertently helps Morrison, by singing "Dixie" to him and then hiding her father. In the end, Virgie and her father are able to escape, and Virgie even sings "Polly Wolly Doodle" with the Union soldiers and hugs her father, now a Union officer,
The Prince and the Pauper · 1909The Prince and the Pauper
★ 3.51909
MovieDramaComedy
Extremely condensed version of the Mark Twain story of a royal heir and his poor doppelganger trading places.
Common Sense Brackett · 1916Common Sense Brackett
★ 8.01916
MovieDrama
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The Go-Getter · 1923The Go-Getter
★ 8.01923
MovieComedy
Bill Peck is discharged from an army hospital and goes in search of a job. Cappy Ricks hires Bill, but gives him an seemingly impossible test of finding and buying a particular blue vase to prove he can handle a challenging job in China.
Mayor Healey (as William J. Sorrelle)

