Charles Manley
Actor · 1830 – 1916 · Ireland
Movies23
- Movie10.0Drama
Pietro Roma, maker of plaster figures, is struggling for existence in one room in a tenement with his blind wife and their granddaughter Marianna, who markets her grandfather's products in a pushcart.
Marianna
1915 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DramaCaptain Harding, grown rich by illegally collecting insurance on self-destroyed boats, decides to settle down and chooses a home near where Old Ben and his daughter, Alice, fisherfolk, live. Alice and Herbert, a young fisherman, are in love. Captain Harding has long had his covetous eyes on the girl and is awaiting an opportunity to get her in his power.
The Fair God of Sun Island
1915 · 1 votes
MovieDramaJane Darling is an invalid, whose husband, Charles, was formerly a famous actor, but in his old age has come down to be doorkeeper at a theater. For his wife's happiness, Charles still lets her think he is a famous star.
- Movie8.0Drama
In medieval Ireland Willy Brennon is a daring adventurer and highwayman in love with young Molly Bawn. Molly lives with her father in a house belonging to the mayor, whose son Jack is infatuated with Molly as well. Willy and Jack at first hold animosity towards each other but soon become allies. The mayor hates Willy and is determined to capture him but through the machinations of Molly and Jack, Willy makes a break for liberty. In time the young lovers are reunited and sail to America.
Brennon o' the Moor
1916 · 1 votes
Movie4.6HorrorComedyUncle Josh checks into a hotel, presumably to get a better nights rest than he gets at home. Of course the way bad luck follows Josh around we know this is a forlorn hope. Sure enough, quicker than you can say "Georges Méliès" a ghost pops up to make sure Uncle Josh is denied a good nights rest.
Uncle Josh in a Spooky Hotel
1900 · 19 votes
- Movie8.0Drama
The film illustrates the oppression of Irish peasants under early English rule, highlighting trials and "accidental" deaths.
The Cry of Erin
1916 · 1 votes
Movie4.0FantasyComedyPoor Uncle Josh is trying to get to sleep, but being constantly bedevilled by a fellow in red long underwear with horns. A short early trick editing film using a stationary camera much more valuable for its historical, rather than entertainment value.
Uncle Josh's Nightmare
1900 · 16 votes
- Movie8.0Drama
Louis Mona is left to the care of the monks of the monastery of San Luis, who have brought him up with love and care. Louis, who is devoted to his surroundings, and who knows nothing of the great outside world, and who has no great desire to learn about it in person, desires to join the order, but there is a rule that cannot be overlooked.
The Calling of Louis Mona
1913 · 1 votes
- Movie9.0Drama
Captain Silas Tugg, of the schooner Helen, is a hater of women and all their doings. He has forbidden his mate, Tom Burns, to marry.
Learning to Be a Father
1915 · 1 votes
- Movie9.0ComedyDrama
When the parents of Laurie Killikrankie realized their daughter was of marriageable age, each sets about to find her a mate. Dame Killikrankie selected Laird MacNutt. The father favored Laird MacNabb. Laurie decided that Tammy, a poor stalwart lad, was the ideal of her dreams.
The Lass o' Killikrankie
1914 · 1 votes
Movie5.5ComedyCountry rube thinks what he sees on the movie screen is real. He jumps out of his seat to try to stop a kissing scene.
Uncle Josh at the Moving Picture Show
1902 · 47 votes
MovieActionAdventureA movie serial from 1914
The Master Key
1914
- MovieDrama
Jonathan Rodd, a wealthy old widower, has a son, Frederick, who has become entangled with an adventuress, Olga, who is forcing him to financial ruin. The old man strives to break up the infatuation, but for the time being fails to do so.
- Movie9.0ComedyDrama
Father and Mother Lennox are a contented old couple, until daughter Jane comes home from college imbued with a passion for hygiene and an unswerving sense of duty toward them. With a book, "Old People and Their Care" as her guide, she puts them through a course of exercising "sprouts," orders hygienic meals, throws wide the windows to cold winds, and upsets their well-ordered comfort.
Her Wayward Parents
1917 · 1 votes
- Movie9.0Drama
In a little New England village dwelt this aged and lonely father who waited for the return of his prodigal son who had gone away many years before to join the navy.
The Wayward Son
1914 · 1 votes
Movie4.0ComedyFamilyNaughty children steal an anatomy-class papier-mâché skeleton and use it to play pranks on people around town.
The Skeleton
1912 · 1 votes
- Movie10.0Comedy
Alice receives an invitation from her grandfather, who is the minister of a small country church, to pay him a visit, which invitation she accepts. Mandy is loved by Jed, but her affections are with the deacon.
When the Deacon Swore
1915 · 1 votes
- MovieDrama
Olga Brandt, a stenographer in the office of Stephen Leslie, an attorney, receives a pitifully small salary. In addition she is handicapped by having the sole care of an invalid sister.
- Movie9.0Drama
"Dad" is the manager of the telegraph room of the Kripps News Service, and for forty years has rendered them invaluable service. Everyone, from Moss, the resident manager, down to the office boy, fairly swears by Dad. A new general manager, Harrison Cole, is engaged and starts out on a tour of inspection of the various branches.
His Last Word
1915 · 1 votes
- MovieComedyDrama
Hazel and Jack are about to be married. At his death, Hazel's uncle, Howard Wild, has bequeathed to them as a wedding present a deed to the old Wild mansion.
- MovieFantasy
Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent curses Princess Aurora to die on her 16th birthday. Thanks to Aurora's guardian fairies she only falls into a deep sleep that can be ended with a kiss from her betrothed, Prince Phillip. To prevent Phillip from rescuing Aurora, Maleficent kidnaps and imprisons him. The good fairies are the last hope to free Phillip so that he can awaken Aurora.
- Movie10.0Comedy
John Dobbs, an aged farmer, comes to the village with his family, and while there makes the sale of a cow for a good sum.
Baby Sherlock
1912 · 1 votes
- Movie8.0Comedy
1912 silent film directed by Harry C. Mathews
The Golden Rod
1912 · 1 votes