Orville Caldwell

Acting

Orville Caldwell

Born February 7, 1896 · Oakland, California, USA

Died September 24, 1967 · aged 71

Orville Caldwell was an American actor of the stage and screen and then a politician later in life. He appeared in 21 films between 1923 and 1938, but was inactive for 7 years starting in 1928 during the transition from silent film to sound film.

Known For

MannequinMannequin · 1938
Mannequin
6.01938
MovieDramaRomance
Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind.
3 Kids and a Queen3 Kids and a Queen · 1935
3 Kids and a Queen
6.81935
MovieAdventureComedy
An eccentric, wealthy spinster, 'Queenie' Baxter is erroneously presumed to be kidnapped. She subsequently pretends to indeed be kidnapped, , in order to allow a reward of $50,000 to benefit an impecunious family headed by Tony Orsatti and his three sons, Blackie, Doc and Flash.
Sackcloth and ScarletSackcloth and Scarlet · 1925
Sackcloth and Scarlet
7.01925
MovieDrama
Silent Drama
The Last WarningThe Last Warning · 1938
The Last Warning
8.51938
MovieMystery
In their third and last teaming, Bill Crane and Doc Williams visit a country estate to investigate threatening letters from the mysterious 'Eye.'
The PatsyThe Patsy · 1928
The Patsy
6.71928
MovieComedyRomance
An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.
His Family TreeHis Family Tree · 1935
His Family Tree
5.51935
MovieComedy
A father leaves his native Ireland and travels to America to visit the son he hasn't heard from in many years.
The Six-FiftyThe Six-Fifty · 1923
The Six-Fifty
7.01923
MovieDrama
After 2 years of marriage, farmer's wife Hester Taylor tires of her life of hardship and accepts an invitation from Mark Rutherford to visit the city.
The Lonely RoadThe Lonely Road
The Lonely Road
8.0
MovieDrama
Betty Austin gives up her dream of going to the city and marries Warren Wade, but she sadly finds him selfish and insistent on her acting like a "clinging vine." Disgusted, she joins her career-girl chum, Leila Mead, in the city, where she meets Dr. Devereaux. Shortly after returning home with Warren, their son is injured. Betty takes him to Dr. Devereaux, and Warren follows, accusing Betty of leaving him for the doctor. Their son is cured; Warren learns his mistake and gives Betty greater responsibility in managing family money matters.

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Flame of the ArgentineFlame of the Argentine · 1926
Flame of the Argentine
7.01926
MovieActionDrama
Doña Aguila, owner of a vast ranch and a valuable emerald mine in the Argentine, longs for her lost daughter, Conchita, and is victimized by her manager, Emilio Tovar, who is secretly stealing gems. Tovar goes to New Orleans to dispose of some emeralds, and persuading cabaret pianist Inez Remírez to impersonate the dead daughter, he schemes to divide her inheritance. Dan Prescott, a stranger, forces himself into their confidence and accompanies the couple on their return voyage. Doña Aguila's kindness causes Inez to repent and to refuse to carry out the plan; Tovar and his men attack the rancho to acquire an emerald necklace, and Inez rides for aid. Prescott, revealing himself to be an insurance agent, wins the heart of Inez, and Doña Aguila adopts her as her legal daughter.

Dan Prescott