Alice Davenport

Acting

Alice Davenport

Born February 29, 1864 · New York City, New York, USA

Died June 24, 1936 · aged 72

Alice Davenport (née Shepphard; February 29, 1864 – June 24, 1936) was an American film actress. She appeared in 140 films from 1911 to 1930. Davenport made her stage debut at age 5. She married silent actor, director, and talkie character actor Harry Davenport. They divorced in 1896. Actress Dorothy Davenport was their daughter. She married, secondly, to Edwin H. Morse. [biography from Wikipedi…

Known For

Making a LivingMaking a Living · 1914
Making a Living
★ 5.71914
MovieComedy
A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.
Mabel's Strange PredicamentMabel's Strange Predicament · 1914
Mabel's Strange Predicament
★ 5.41914
MovieComedy
A tramp gets drunk in a hotel lobby and, upstairs, causes some misunderstandings between Mabel, two hotel guests across the hall from her room, and Mabel's visiting sweetheart.
Tillie's Punctured RomanceTillie's Punctured Romance · 1914
Tillie's Punctured Romance
★ 6.21914
MovieComedy
A womanizing city man meets Tillie in the country. When he sees that her father has a very large bankroll for his workers, he persuades her to elope with him.
Caught in a CabaretCaught in a Cabaret · 1914
Caught in a Cabaret
★ 5.81914
MovieComedy
Charlie is a clumsy waiter in a cheap cabaret, suffering the strict orders from his boss. He meets a pretty girl in the park and tries to impress her by pretending to be an ambassador. Unfortunately she has a jealous fiancé.
Mabel's Dramatic CareerMabel's Dramatic Career · 1913
Mabel's Dramatic Career
★ 5.61913
MovieComedy
A young man falls in love with his mother's kitchen maid, Mabel. But his mother objects strongly, and arranges for him to meet another young woman whom she considers more suitable. Mabel confronts the young woman, and is dismissed from her position. Later, when the young man learns about the new career that Mabel has found, he begins to act in an agitated and unpredictable manner.
Mabel at the WheelMabel at the Wheel · 1914
Mabel at the Wheel
★ 5.81914
MovieComedy
A villain, competing with his rival's race car, kidnaps the rival before the race. Mabel decides to take the wheel in his place.
Caught in the RainCaught in the Rain · 1914
Caught in the Rain
★ 5.81914
MovieComedy
When a married couple become separated in the park, a tramp sits with the lady and is beat up when her husband rejoins her. He takes a room in their hotel, and chaos ensues.
The Property ManThe Property Man · 1914
The Property Man
★ 5.81914
MovieComedy
Charlie is in charge of stage props and has trouble with actors' luggage and conflicts over who gets the star's dressing room. Once all that is resolved the next issue is getting everyone on stage with the correct backdrop.

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