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Richard V. Spencer

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Pidgin IslandPidgin Island · 1916
Pidgin Island
1916
MovieRomance
John Cranford is a U.S. customs agent dedicated to stem the activities of a gang of opium smugglers. After successfully closing the case, Cranford takes a vacation on Pidgin Island, near Kingston, Ontario. Here he meets the beautiful Diana Wynne, whose mysterious behavior both fascinates and attracts him. It turns out that Diana is herself a secret service agent, bent on trapping notorious pearl smuggler Michael Smeed.
Under HandicapUnder Handicap · 1917
Under Handicap
1917
MovieWestern
Greek Conniston, after living a life of ease and comfort, is forced by his millionaire father to get a job and earn his own living. While traveling West with his friend Roger Hapgood, Greek meets Argyl Crawford and, entranced by the girl, takes a job on her father's ranch.
The Hidden SpringThe Hidden Spring · 1917
The Hidden Spring
1917
MovieAdventureRomance
Quartus Hembly, a man without a conscience, is the ruler of the town of Copper City, having made himself rich at the expense of his workers. When Donald Keith, a young lawyer, arrives in town, a hidden spring within him is touched after Hembly viciously kicks his dog. Keith refuses to leave town and warns Hembly that he will fight to see that the people get their rights.
When the Tide Came InWhen the Tide Came In · 1915
When the Tide Came In
9.01915
MovieDrama
Nina, a poor fisher girl, whose parents have been lost at sea, finds her one joy in life in the love of Glenn Morey. Miss Arnold, a young artist from the city, comes to the island. She is attracted to Morey's appearance and engages him as her model. He becomes infatuated with her. Nina, neglected and heart-broken, sees her happiness slipping from her.
The Battle of GettysburgThe Battle of Gettysburg · 1913
The Battle of Gettysburg
1.01913
MovieWarDrama
A young woman's sweetheart fights for the Union Army, while her brother fights for the Confederates.
The PromiseThe Promise · 1917
The Promise
1917
MovieRomanceDrama
After an argument with his father, in which he is accused of stealing, Bill Carmody leaves home. His girlfriend Ethel is mad at him because of his carousing. So he heads out West, but he gets in a railroad accident and saves the life of Appleton, who owns a lumber mill. To reward Bill, Appleton gives him a job, and it doesn't take him long to discern that Buck Moncrossen, the camp boss, is crooked.
The Taking of Luke McVaneThe Taking of Luke McVane · 1915
The Taking of Luke McVane
5.71915
MovieWesternAction
Luke McVane (William S. Hart) shoots a card-cheat in self-defense and has to make a run for it before the town lynch him.
The Sheriff's Streak of YellowThe Sheriff's Streak of Yellow · 1915
The Sheriff's Streak of Yellow
5.01915
MovieWestern
One of the earliest westerns directed by William S. Hart. In this film Sferiff Hale (Hart) lets a villain escape to pay his 'debt' to him, at the risk of designation.

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The Gangsters and the GirlThe Gangsters and the Girl · 1914
The Gangsters and the Girl
10.01914
MovieCrimeDrama
Molly Ashley, a child of the slums, is charged with being an accomplice to a shoplifter. Although innocent, she is convicted of shoplifting and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Jim Tracy, the leader of a band of gangsters, rescues Molly. The following morning Detective Stone is assigned the task of locating and running down Jim Tracy's gang. In order to secure evidence against the gang, he disguises himself as one of the gangsters, runs into their place and pretends that the "cops" are after him. Tracy and the gang take him in. Molly falls in love with Stone and discovers his true identity. One of the crooks gets sore at Jim Tracy and betrays them to the police. Jim accuses Molly of betraying them. Stone resents his accusation.

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