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Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne
Born November 20, 1889 · New York City, New York, USA
Died June 18, 1928 · aged 38
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Known For
The Bride's Play · 1922The Bride's Play
★ 5.21922
MovieRomanceDrama
A sweet-natured young Irish woman is courted by a romantic poet and a local country gentleman. Which man will she choose?
Hangman's House · 1928Hangman's House
★ 6.61928
MovieThrillerDrama
Forced by her mean-spirited father, Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien, to marry a man she doesn't love, Connaught O'Brien gives up hope of ever with her true love, Dermot McDermot. After her father dies and a hunted rebel leader returns to town, however, Connaught finds a renewed hope that the tides of oppression will shift and she might again find happiness. This silent romantic drama, set in Ireland, is the first film in which a then-unknown John Wayne is clearly visible.
Wings of the Morning · 1937Wings of the Morning
★ 6.21937
MovieRomanceDrama
A beautiful Gypsy girl falls in love with a horse trainer.
Dangerous Hours · 1919Dangerous Hours
★ 6.01919
MovieDrama
Idealistic young American falls under the influence of Communist agitators.
The Strangers' Banquet · 1922The Strangers' Banquet
★ 10.01922
MovieDrama
In managing the shipyard inherited from her father, Derith Keogh has considerable labor problems and accedes to the unreasonable demands of John Trevelyan, an anarchist labor agitator. Derith's brother John is off in pursuit of an adventuress, and Angus Campbell, her superintendent, resigns in exasperation. Angus returns, however, to help Derith persuade Trevelyan to settle a strike, which Trevelyan accomplishes in spite of being shot by one of his own men.
His Captive Woman · 1929His Captive Woman
★ 8.01929
MovieDrama
Cabaret dancer Anna Janssen kills her sugardaddy and escapes to a South Seas island on the yacht of a wealthy admirer. Stolid, conscientious Tom McCarthy, a New York detective, is sent after Anna and arrests her, chartering a steamer to bring her back to the United States. The steamer sinks, and Anna and Tom are stranded on a small island. They fall in love, and Tom's influence brings about a benign change in Anna's character. They are rescued, however, and Anna is placed on trial for her life. Tom takes the stand in her defense and informs the judge of Anna's conversion in the solitude of the island. The judge instructs Tom to marry Anna and then sentences them to life--on the island where they found happiness together.
The Woman God Changed · 1921The Woman God Changed
★ 8.01921
MovieDrama
In a jealous rage dancer Anna Janssen shoots her common-law husband Alastair De Vries in a cafe when she discovers him with a chorus girl. Fleeing to Tahiti she is tracked by detective Thomas McCarthy who arrests her. On their return journey they are marooned on a deserted island. After 2 years together, they realize their love and take marriage vows, but when a ship is sighted, she insists, against his wishes, that she return to face trial.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents · 1955Alfred Hitchcock Presents
★ 7.81955
SeriesMysteryDrama
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
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