Acting

Frank A. Lyons

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Known For

The UpheavalThe Upheaval · 1916
The Upheaval
★ 7.01916
MovieDrama
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
Vanity FairVanity Fair · 1915
Vanity Fair
1915
MovieDrama
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
A Short Life and a Merry OneA Short Life and a Merry One · 1913
A Short Life and a Merry One
★ 9.01913
MovieComedy
An imp makes a tramp change places with a scarecrow who is permitted to roam about changing other scarecrows into living beings and having merry times with them so long as he keeps the magic wand in his hand.
Just a Song at TwilightJust a Song at Twilight · 1916
Just a Song at Twilight
★ 8.01916
MovieDrama
Wealthy Lucy Winter falls in love itinerant gardener George Turner much to her father's chagrin. In flashback we find there is a deep seated reason for his truculence, one that caused great sorrow to all. In time things are resolved after much soul searching.
Mr. Toots' ToothMr. Toots' Tooth · 1913
Mr. Toots' Tooth
1913
MovieComedy
A short silent film in which Mr. Toots miraculously loses his tooth. Mister Toots tries everything to cure his toothache. He eventually succeeds with a string and a book. Furious with the staff, he throws the book towards them, and is then freed of his sore tooth.
The Adventure of the Hasty ElopementThe Adventure of the Hasty Elopement · 1914
The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement
★ 6.71914
MovieComedyMystery
An amateur detective's automobile is stolen by a young woman who is determined to elope, leading to a complicated chase involving several vehicles.
A Serenade by ProxyA Serenade by Proxy · 1913
A Serenade by Proxy
★ 6.01913
MovieComedyRomance
A farmer’s daughter helps a farmhand win the heart of a cook by convincing him to serenade her, with unexpected results.
The Magic SkinThe Magic Skin · 1915
The Magic Skin
1915
MovieDramaHistory
Ralph Valentine, a penniless pianist, goes to Paris to pursue his career. He is attracted to two women: Pauline, the sweet and innocent daughter of his landlady, and Flora Margot, a woman of loose morals who runs with a wild crowd. Because of his irrational passion for Flora, Ralph makes a bargain with Satan, who gives him a magic skin which gratifies every wish and shrinks, along with the well-being of its possessor, in proportion to the number of wishes realized. Ralph tries in vain to rid himself of the skin after Pauline commits suicide because of his vices. Just as the devil comes to lead him into hell, Ralph awakes with the skin in his hands in an antique store where he had gone to buy a necklace for Flora. He throws down the skin, and runs to Pauline and professes his love for her, happy that he had been only dreaming.

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The Magic SkinThe Magic Skin · 1915
The Magic Skin
1915
MovieDramaHistory
Ralph Valentine, a penniless pianist, goes to Paris to pursue his career. He is attracted to two women: Pauline, the sweet and innocent daughter of his landlady, and Flora Margot, a woman of loose morals who runs with a wild crowd. Because of his irrational passion for Flora, Ralph makes a bargain with Satan, who gives him a magic skin which gratifies every wish and shrinks, along with the well-being of its possessor, in proportion to the number of wishes realized. Ralph tries in vain to rid himself of the skin after Pauline commits suicide because of his vices. Just as the devil comes to lead him into hell, Ralph awakes with the skin in his hands in an antique store where he had gone to buy a necklace for Flora. He throws down the skin, and runs to Pauline and professes his love for her, happy that he had been only dreaming.

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