Magda Foy

Acting

Magda Foy

Born July 13, 1905 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died February 2, 2000 · aged 94

No biography available.

Known For

Falling LeavesFalling Leaves · 1912
Falling Leaves
6.61912
MovieDrama
It's early autumn and Dr. Headley eagerly demonstrates what seems to be a miraculous cure for tuberculosis. Not far from where he is working, the disease seems preparing to soon claim yet another life, a teenage girl named Winifred. Winifred's mother and little sister Trixie are devastated. When Trixie hears the family doctor say of Winifred that "when the last leaf falls, she will have passed away," she interprets the doctor's words literally. Thinking over what she has heard, she determines to do everything possible to save her sister.
Man's WomanMan's Woman · 1917
Man's Woman
1917
MovieDrama
A 1917 silent drama film
The SewerThe Sewer · 1912
The Sewer
5.71912
MovieCrime
A noted philanthropist is captured by a rowdy gang, but one of the children involved resists the gang's insistence that he turn to a life of crime.
The Detective's DogThe Detective's Dog · 1912
The Detective's Dog
6.01912
MovieDramaComedy
When Kitty's family adopts a homeless dog they couldn't guess how much it would be of help in her fathers detective work.
Fra DiavoloFra Diavolo · 1912
Fra Diavolo
10.01912
MovieAdventureDrama
Based on the opéra comique of the same name, the film follows the exploits of Italian brigand Fra Diavolo.
The StrikeThe Strike · 1912
The Strike
6.01912
MovieDrama
At a large factory, the workers decide to strike. Although the leader of the workers believes his boss is treating them unfairly, the strike movement spirals out of control.
Two Little RangersTwo Little Rangers · 1912
Two Little Rangers
6.01912
MovieWesternDrama
"Wild Bill" Gray is a renegade and a wife-beater. He is about to start on some expedition of crime and his wife implores him to stay at home. She receives a beating for her trouble. Jim, a cowboy, rides past the shack, hears Mrs. Gray's screams and interferes, and takes Mrs. Gray over to his friend, the postmaster, so that she may have a good home. "Wild Bill" plans vengeance. Paxton, the postmaster, starts for the station with money and gold, and is accompanied a short way by Jim. Gray sneaks after them. After going with Paxton a short distance, Jim takes a turn in the road and Paxton rides on alone. Gray closes up on the postmaster, gets the drop on him, but Paxton is quick and there's a hand-to-hand struggle. Bill, however, worsts Paxton, and finally sends him over a precipice. But in falling, Paxton falls into a tree and thus is saved from sure death.
A Terrible LessonA Terrible Lesson · 1912
A Terrible Lesson
8.01912
MovieDrama
The story involves a man who goes to a gambling den regardless of the protestations of his wife. He is extremely lucky and his luck attracts attention. Strangers become friendly with him and he being a "good feller," "sets up" the crowd. After the night's playing, he is advised by the owner of the den that it would be hazardous for him to attempt going home alone with so much cash on his person. Chance decides to remain over night. He is shown to a room. During the night, he not only finds that he has been trapped, but an attempt is made on his life. (Moving Picture World)

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Two Little RangersTwo Little Rangers · 1912
Two Little Rangers
6.01912
MovieWesternDrama
"Wild Bill" Gray is a renegade and a wife-beater. He is about to start on some expedition of crime and his wife implores him to stay at home. She receives a beating for her trouble. Jim, a cowboy, rides past the shack, hears Mrs. Gray's screams and interferes, and takes Mrs. Gray over to his friend, the postmaster, so that she may have a good home. "Wild Bill" plans vengeance. Paxton, the postmaster, starts for the station with money and gold, and is accompanied a short way by Jim. Gray sneaks after them. After going with Paxton a short distance, Jim takes a turn in the road and Paxton rides on alone. Gray closes up on the postmaster, gets the drop on him, but Paxton is quick and there's a hand-to-hand struggle. Bill, however, worsts Paxton, and finally sends him over a precipice. But in falling, Paxton falls into a tree and thus is saved from sure death.

May - The Postmaster's Daughter