Marie Doro

Acting

Marie Doro

Born May 24, 1882 · Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA

Died October 9, 1956 · aged 74

From Wikipedia Marie Doro (May 25, 1882 – October 9, 1956) was an American stage and film actress of the early silent film era. She was born to Virginia Weaver and Richard Henry Stewart. She was first noticed as a chorus-girl by impresario Charles Frohman, who took her to Broadway, where she also worked for William Gillette of Sherlock Holmes fame, her early career being largely moulded by these…

Known For

The Mysterious PrincessThe Mysterious Princess · 1920
The Mysterious Princess
★ 9.01920
MovieDrama
A silent drama film directed by Herbert Brenon
DiplomacyDiplomacy · 1916
Diplomacy
1916
MovieComedyDrama
The story takes place in Monte Carlo, where the impoverished Julian proposes marriage to the wealthy Dora, only to be turned down by the girl's mercenary mother. Several years later, Julian manages not only to obtain a huge fortune, but also a prominent position in the British diplomatic service. Now a suitable husband for Dora, Julian marries the girl. Alas, their happiness is short-lived.
Castles for TwoCastles for Two · 1917
Castles for Two
★ 6.01917
MovieDrama
An American heiress who goes to Ireland meets a bankrupt lord. She switches places with her maid to avoid fortune hunters.
The LashThe Lash · 1916
The Lash
1916
MovieDrama
A silent drama film directed by James Young
Oliver TwistOliver Twist · 1916
Oliver Twist
1916
MovieDrama
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
The Morals of MarcusThe Morals of Marcus · 1915
The Morals of Marcus
1915
MovieDramaComedy
A silent comedy drama film directed by Hugh Ford and Edwin S. Porter
The White PearlThe White Pearl · 1915
The White Pearl
1915
MovieAdventureRomance
A silent romantic drama film directed by Hugh Ford and Edwin S. Porter
The Heart of Nora FlynnThe Heart of Nora Flynn · 1916
The Heart of Nora Flynn
1916
MovieDrama
Nora is nursemaid to a wealthy family and in love with their chauffeur Nolan. When she hides her mistress' lover in her room, jealous Nolan shoots him and Nora, who refuses to tell about her mistress affair, is dismissed.

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