Rube Miller

Acting

Rube Miller

Born May 21, 1886 · Trotwood, Ohio, USA

Died April 1, 1927 · aged 40

Rube Miller was born on May 22, 1886 in Trottwood, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Shy Thirty Cents (1916), Someone in the House (1920) and Whitewashing William (1915). He died on April 1, 1927 in Mexico City, Mexico of a drug overdose.

Known For

A Thief CatcherA Thief Catcher · 1914
A Thief Catcher
5.11914
MovieComedyCrime
Two criminals chase a plainclothes policeman who, while taking out his dog, witnesses their crime.
Tillie's Punctured RomanceTillie's Punctured Romance · 1914
Tillie's Punctured Romance
6.21914
MovieComedy
A womanizing city man meets Tillie in the country. When he sees that her father has a very large bankroll for his workers, he persuades her to elope with him.
The KnockoutThe Knockout · 1914
The Knockout
5.81914
MovieComedy
To show his girl how brave he is, Pug challenges the champion to a fight. Charlie referees, trying to avoid contact with the two monsters.
Peeping PetePeeping Pete · 1913
Peeping Pete
6.01913
MovieComedy
This early Keystone has Pete spying on his neighbor's wife through one of those little knotholes in a fence. The neighbor (Sterling) notices and chases him all over town with sheriff and family close behind. Fatty Arbuckle plays the peeper's wife(!).
Tango TanglesTango Tangles · 1914
Tango Tangles
5.21914
MovieComedy
In a dance hall, two members of the orchestra and a tipsy dancer fight over the hat check girl.
The Star BoarderThe Star Boarder · 1914
The Star Boarder
5.21914
MovieComedy
A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.
A Favor to a FriendA Favor to a Friend · 1919
A Favor to a Friend
8.01919
MovieComedy
When Mary Worthington will not sign a document absolving the executors of her late father's estate from the loss of money due to mismanagement, they lock her up to force her to comply. Meanwhile, Danny Abbott, a press agent for Mary's friend, Gloria Morning, and two East Side Jewish backers, worry that Gloria's failing musical, The Purple Pagoda , will ruin them. Danny persuades his friend Robert Garrison to kidnap Gloria and release her before showtime, thus creating a news item to attract ticket buyers. When Mary escapes and approaches Gloria's apartment, Garrison, thinking that she is Gloria, kidnaps her. Mary plays along to escape the executors and falls in love with him at his cabin where they fight off Gloria's would-be rescuers. After the executors find Mary and take her to an insane asylum, Garrison saves her, they marry, and Gloria's show becomes a success.
His Favorite PastimeHis Favorite Pastime · 1914
His Favorite Pastime
5.31914
MovieComedy
A very plastered fella follows a pretty woman home, and proceeds to make a nuisance of himself.

Filmography

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A Favor to a FriendA Favor to a Friend · 1919
A Favor to a Friend
8.01919
MovieComedy
When Mary Worthington will not sign a document absolving the executors of her late father's estate from the loss of money due to mismanagement, they lock her up to force her to comply. Meanwhile, Danny Abbott, a press agent for Mary's friend, Gloria Morning, and two East Side Jewish backers, worry that Gloria's failing musical, The Purple Pagoda , will ruin them. Danny persuades his friend Robert Garrison to kidnap Gloria and release her before showtime, thus creating a news item to attract ticket buyers. When Mary escapes and approaches Gloria's apartment, Garrison, thinking that she is Gloria, kidnaps her. Mary plays along to escape the executors and falls in love with him at his cabin where they fight off Gloria's would-be rescuers. After the executors find Mary and take her to an insane asylum, Garrison saves her, they marry, and Gloria's show becomes a success.

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