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Duke Worne

Born December 14, 1888 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died October 13, 1933 · aged 44

Howard "Duke" Worne (December 14, 1888 – October 13, 1933) was an American director and actor of the silent era. He directed more than 70 films between 1919 and 1931. He also appeared in 27 films between 1914 and 1928. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California. In 1930, Worne married silent film actress Virginia Brown Faire, to whom he remained married until his…

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Trooper 77Trooper 77 · 1926
Trooper 77
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Trooper 77 is a 1926 American silent serial directed by Duke Worne.
The Sword of ValorThe Sword of Valor · 1924
The Sword of Valor
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American romantic comedy which had the well known Australian actor Snowy Baker as a cast member. The daughter of a Spanish don falls in love with an American captain the moment she sees him. Her father takes the girl to the Riveria, where she is promised to a wealthy cad, but the captain arrives in time to rescue her from him as well as a crazed gypsy who has abducted her.
The Canvas KisserThe Canvas Kisser · 1925
The Canvas Kisser
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MovieActionDrama
Jimmy, a prizefighter of considerable prowess, earns an easy living by betting on his opponents and intentionally losing. He is reformed by the exacting influence of his girl friend, Ruth, and retires from the ring. Jimmy's sudden honesty arouses the suspicion and enmity of his manager, placing him in considerable danger.
The Flame FighterThe Flame Fighter · 1925
The Flame Fighter
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MovieActionAdventure
A ten-chapter Rayart serial about fire-fighters in the Big City.
The Phantom of the TurfThe Phantom of the Turf · 1928
The Phantom of the Turf
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MovieActionDrama
When a wealthy recluse apparently commits suicide, his trusted friend John Nichols (Rex Lease) is put in charge of the estate. Nichols is ordered to locate the dead man's long-lost son and daughter and inform them of their legacy. The two beneficiaries turn out to be the owners of a run-down racetrack. Falling in love with the daughter (Helene Costello), Nichols tries to rejuvenate the track with a high-stakes horse race.
When Seconds CountWhen Seconds Count · 1927
When Seconds Count
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MovieDrama
Following a rift with his wealthy father, Billy Mathewson, a young Broadway wastrel, escapes with his friend, Dizzy Durby, to the small town of Salino, where his father's company is building a dam. However, a crooked foreman is engaged in making himself rich at the expense of his employer and the villagers. However, Billy defeats the villain, and also wins Elinor, the daughter of a prominent local resident.
Smiling BillySmiling Billy · 1927
Smiling Billy
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MovieActionComedy
Three American sailors on shore leave from the Pacific Fleet discover that a crazed inventor plans to launch an attack on the fleet and set out to thwart his plans.
Some Mother's BoySome Mother's Boy · 1929
Some Mother's Boy
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MovieDrama
When two young tearaways are fleeing from the scene of a crime one is shot and the other escapes. He makes his way to the home of his companion's mother, who recognizes him as the son she has been separated from for fifteen years.

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Too Much YouthToo Much Youth · 1925
Too Much Youth
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Jimmy Kenton, a young wastrel with an addiction to jazz, falls in love with Marguerite Crandall when she sneers at his sporty antics at a health resort. He is then sent to jail following an altercation with her escort. Jimmy's father, Mark Kenton, pays his son's bail and sends him to San Francisco, CA, to close an important real estate deal with Marguerite's father, George. The determined young man vows not to sleep until he has completed the transaction, and Mark decides to make him regret such a rash promise. He arranges with the George to delay closing the deal for as long as possible and has Pat Casey accompany Jimmy to ensure that he stays awake. After Jimmy rescues Marguerite from a forest fire, George closes the deal and permits his daughter to marry Jimmy.

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