W
Acting
William Canfield
Born January 1, 1860
Died February 14, 1925 · aged 65
No biography available.
Known For
Berlin Via America · 1918Berlin Via America
★ 9.01918
MovieDrama
Phil Kelly, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serves as an American spy during World War I unknown to his mother, fiancée Rose Lockely and friends, who sadly question his loyalty when he fails to enlist.
The Devil's Bondwoman · 1916The Devil's Bondwoman
1916
MovieDrama
After a prologue that takes place in Hell, young millionaire Mason Van Horton becomes involved with Doria, the vampish wife of influential businessman John Manners. When Mason falls in love with Beverly Hope, however, he rejects Doria, who, out of revenge, tells John that Mason tried to seduce her and then begs her husband to ruin him.
The Voice on the Wire · 1917The Voice on the Wire
★ 6.01917
MovieActionAdventure
A silent action movie serial consisting of 15 chapters.
Kenji Comes Home · 1949Kenji Comes Home
★ 6.51949
MovieDocumentary
Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Love Never Dies · 1916Love Never Dies
1916
MovieDramaRomance
Love Never Dies was set in France, and convincingly so (which was not often the case in American-made films of this period). It is established in the first reel that hero Felix and heroine Cecile have been sweethearts since childhood. Later on, Fate forces Felix and Cecile to separate, but viewers could take heart in the positive sentiments expressed by the film's title.
A Knight of the Range · 1916A Knight of the Range
★ 5.01916
MovieWestern
Unaware of the weakness of Bob Graham's character, Bess Dawson decides to marry him instead of the other cowboy who loves her, Cheyenne Harry. Before the wedding, however, some crooks induce Bob to take part in a hold-up. Then when Harry hears that a posse has been dispatched to catch Bob, he rides out to him and helps him escape.
Gloriana · 1916Gloriana
1916
MovieDrama
A newly adopted girl is doted on by her adopted father but faces indifference from her adopted mother.