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Acting
Frank Finch Smiles
Born September 17, 1865 · Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK
Died April 14, 1944 · aged 78
No biography available.
Known For
The Lost World · 1925The Lost World
★ 6.71925
MovieAdventureFantasy
The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.
Lady Windermere's Fan · 1925Lady Windermere's Fan
★ 6.91925
MovieComedyDrama
A society woman believes her husband is having an affair, a misconception which may have dire personal consequences for all involved.
A Woman of Affairs · 1928A Woman of Affairs
★ 6.51928
MovieDramaRomance
Childhood friends Diana, Neville and David are caught in a love triangle as adults. Diana and Neville have long been smitten with each other, but her father disapproves of the relationship, resulting in her eventual marriage to David. It's not long after their wedding, however, that tragedy strikes, sending Diana on a downward spiral. When Neville reappears in her life, will he be able to save her from her own misery?
The Doctor's Secret · 1929The Doctor's Secret
★ 7.01929
MovieDrama
Young Englishwoman Lillian Garson is unhappy with her marriage and decides to elope with another man. However he is killed in a car accident and she returns home to her husband and tries to carry on as if nothing had happened. Only the doctor who shows up at their house for dinner that night, and who dealt with the crash, knows the truth. A lost film.
The Mystery Club · 1926The Mystery Club
★ 10.01926
MovieMystery
The Mystery Club, an organization of millionaires, draws up an agreement at the instigation of Cranahan, wagering that crimes can be committed without detection by the police; Inspector Burke serves as arbiter. A forfeiture of $25,000 is set, and the members draw secret lots to decide who is to be the criminal. When Burke himself is reported murdered, the members agree to cancel the agreement but cannot find the document.
My Best Girl · 1927My Best Girl
★ 7.11927
MovieDramaComedy
Joe Merrill, son of the millionaire owner of a chain of 5 and 10 cent stores, poses as Joe Grant, and takes a job in the stockroom of one of his father's stores, to prove that he can be a success without his father's influence. There he meets stockroom girl Maggie Johnson, and they fall in love. This causes problems, because Mrs. Merrill had planned for her son to marry Millicent Rogers, a high society girl.
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney · 1929The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
★ 6.01929
MovieComedyDrama
There is a big charity function at the house of Mrs. Cheyney and a lot of society is present. With her rich husband, deceased, rich old Lord Elton and playboy Lord Arthur Dilling are both very interested in the mysterious Fay. Invited to the house of Mrs. Webley, Fay is again the center of attention for Arthur and Elton with her leaning towards stuffy old Elton. When Arthur sees Charles, Fay's Butler, lurking in the gardens, he remembers that Charles was a thief caught in Monte Carlo and he figures that Fay may be more interested in the pearls of Mrs. Webley, which she is. After Fay takes the pearls, but before she can toss them out the window, she is caught by Arthur who is very disappointed in how things are turning out.
The Love Thrill · 1927The Love Thrill
★ 7.01927
MovieComedy
Joyce Brandon is in love with Jack Sturdevant, but he doesn't even know she's alive.



