Edward Clisbee

Acting

Edward Clisbee

Born December 29, 1878 · Santa Rosa, California, USA

Died July 24, 1936 · aged 57

No biography available.

Known For

The VivisectionistThe Vivisectionist · 1915
The Vivisectionist
1915
MovieHorror
When a neighbor complains about strange noises, an officer goes undercover to investigate Dr. Jardine. After her cover is blown, she infiltrates his lab and stops him from performing an illegal surgery on an escaped convict.
The Cave Men's WarThe Cave Men's War · 1913
The Cave Men's War
7.01913
MovieDrama
The dramatized illustration of the invention of the bow-and-arrow through a romantic triangle foregrounded by the bloody conflicts between the Cave Dwellers and the Shell People.
The Turquoise Mine ConspiracyThe Turquoise Mine Conspiracy · 1916
The Turquoise Mine Conspiracy
1916
MovieWestern
"Sidewinder Steve" returns to civilization to find that his ore specimens show he has discovered a turquoise mine. He wires his friend, Ace Brent, the capitalist, who has a half-interest in his discoveries, to furnish him with money to make the trip back across the desert to officially stake his claim. But "Lonney" Smith, telegraph operator at the town and secret spy for The Syndicate, Brent's rivals, informs his employers of the new "strike," and they dispatch their agent Meyers to thwart Brent. The latter, recovering from injuries received in a previous encounter with sheep herders, consents to allow Barbara to handle the affair. Her admirer, John Wallace, follows her to the desert town, fearing for her safety. The action then develops into a thrilling three-cornered race across the desert between Barbara and John, Lonney and Meyers, and a gang of local adventurers headed by "Dry Wash" Sexton, proprietor of the "saloon and hotel."
The Girl DetectiveThe Girl Detective · 1915
The Girl Detective
5.81915
MovieMysteryThriller
A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works on various cases where her unique talents can help to solve crimes. Each episode is complete in itself.
The Further Adventures of StingareeThe Further Adventures of Stingaree · 1917
The Further Adventures of Stingaree
1917
MovieActionCrime
The movie serial sequel to the popular original series featuring Stingaree. Both are now lost.
The Girl from FriscoThe Girl from Frisco · 1916
The Girl from Frisco
1916
MovieWestern
A series of 25 2-reel Western thrillers in which a cowgirl aids the cause of justice and humanity in the Old West, often aided by her fiancé and her rancher father. Each episode tells a complete story in itself.
The Man from Tia JuanaThe Man from Tia Juana · 1917
The Man from Tia Juana
1917
MovieWestern
Jack Hoxie and Marin Sais star in this 'American Girl' short. A courageous young woman must clear her boyfriend after he is framed for a hold-up.

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The Turquoise Mine ConspiracyThe Turquoise Mine Conspiracy · 1916
The Turquoise Mine Conspiracy
1916
MovieWestern
"Sidewinder Steve" returns to civilization to find that his ore specimens show he has discovered a turquoise mine. He wires his friend, Ace Brent, the capitalist, who has a half-interest in his discoveries, to furnish him with money to make the trip back across the desert to officially stake his claim. But "Lonney" Smith, telegraph operator at the town and secret spy for The Syndicate, Brent's rivals, informs his employers of the new "strike," and they dispatch their agent Meyers to thwart Brent. The latter, recovering from injuries received in a previous encounter with sheep herders, consents to allow Barbara to handle the affair. Her admirer, John Wallace, follows her to the desert town, fearing for her safety. The action then develops into a thrilling three-cornered race across the desert between Barbara and John, Lonney and Meyers, and a gang of local adventurers headed by "Dry Wash" Sexton, proprietor of the "saloon and hotel."