Acting
Lawson Butt
Born March 3, 1880 · Bristol, England, UK
Died January 14, 1956 · aged 75
No biography available.
Known For
The Ten Commandments · 1923The Ten Commandments
★ 6.41923
MovieDramaHistory
The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.
The Masquerader · 1922The Masquerader
★ 7.81922
MovieDrama
John Loder looks exactly like his cousin, John Chilcote, who is a member of Parliament. Because of his dissolute ways, Chilcote collapses, and Loder is called in to take his place so that the family honor can remain unsullied. Loder's masquerade is so successful that no one suspects him of being an impostor, not even Chilcote's estranged wife, Eve. Loder distinguishes himself with his actions, both in public and private, while the real Chilcote sinks further into the gutter until he finally dies. Loder decides to remain as John Chilcote, and marries Eve, who, up until Loder reveals his true identity, has believed she was falling in love with her husband all over again.
Out of the Storm · 1920Out of the Storm
★ 9.01920
MovieCrimeDrama
Impressed with Margaret Hill's singing ability, Al Levering takes her from the notorious dive in which she is performing and pays for her musical education. Just as she is about to join an opera company, Levering is arrested for embezzlement and Margaret, out of gratitude, promises to marry him when he is released. Later, Margaret meets and falls in love with nobleman John Ordham. Separated during a shipwreck, the two lose track of each other and five years pass, during which time Margaret has become a famous opera star.
Desert Gold · 1919Desert Gold
★ 9.01919
MovieWestern
In this adaptation of Zane Grey's novel, adventurer Dick Gale (E.K. Lincoln) is traveling through the Southwest. He helps rescue Mercedes Castanada (Margery Wilson) from the clutches of notorious outlaw Rojas (Walter Long). Mercedes' fiancé, Captain George Thorne (Edward Coxen), entrusts her to Gale's care when he returns to duty.
Any Woman · 1925Any Woman
★ 7.01925
MovieDrama
When Ellen Linden comes back home from finishing school, she finds out that her wealthy father has lost all his money. She must get a job to help support the family, and goes to work as a secretary in the brokerage firm of Phillips and Rand. Both partners find themselves attracted to her, but each has a different approach: Phillipls takes the rough, aggressive route and Rand does the opposite, complimenting and flattering her at every opportunity. However, she falls in love with Tom Galloway, a young inventor who has come up with a new type of soft drink, "Here's How". in which Ellen attempts to interest the brokers. Phillips, however, doesn't take rejection lightly and schemes to break up Ellen and Galloway using his unwitting partner. This film is lost.
The City of Play · 1929The City of Play
★ 8.01929
MovieDrama
A British drama film directed by Denison Clift
Her Man · 1918Her Man
1918
MovieDrama
A wealthy woman moves to Appalachia to educate illiterate mountaineers, but gets caught up between two feuding families.
Toni · 1928Toni
★ 9.01928
MovieThrillerComedy
Depressive Toni is diagnosed with idlesness by his doctor who recommends more excitement and danger. Another patient, a celebrated detective who bears a striking resemblance to Toni, is diagnosed with exhaustion and told to rest. The two swap places but Toni's first client turns out to be an exiled princess whose jewels are about to be stolen by a ruthless gang and the amateur detective finds more thrills than he bargained for.
Filmography
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The Street Called Straight · 1920The Street Called Straight
★ 9.01920
MovieDrama
Directed by Wallace Worsley.
Col. Rupert Ashley (as W. Lawson Butt)
Old San Francisco · 1927Old San Francisco
★ 5.81927
MovieDramaHistory
In San Francisco, a villainous landowner with underworld connections seeks to steal the property of an old Spanish family.
Captain Enrique de Solano Y Vasquez - in Prologue













