Percy Standing
Actor · 1882 – 1950 · Lambeth, London, England, UK
From Wikipedia Percy Standing (26 October 1882 – 17 September 1950) was an English film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 42 films between 1913 and 1934. He was the son of Herbert Standing (1846–1923). Several of his brothers were actors including Sir Guy Standing, Wyndham Standing and Jack Standing. He was born in Lambeth, London and died in Placer County, California, USA.
Movies23
- Movie10.0
'1670. Irish patriot caught stealing Crown Jewels talks his way to pardon.' (British Film Catalogue)
Colonel Blood
1934 · 1 votes
Movie8.0DramaClive Herbert, the Duke of Cheshire's younger brother, about to leave England to relieve his boredom, falls in love with Helena, the unhappy Duchess of Harwich who was forced to marry a corrupt duke to save her father's name.
The Miracle of Love
1919 · 1 votes
MovieDramaActress Jane Carleson has three admirers: Henry Strong (a millionaire), Hamilton Ross (a chemist), and Murray Campbell (a district attorney). When Jane weds Campbell, Ross writes an anonymous letter to Campbell, warning him that Strong is after his wife.
MovieComedyDramaLouise Grayling escapes from a straight-laced aunt on a plea that she wants to visit her uncle, Captain Abe, on Cape Cod. Abe is henpecked by his housekeeper and rather looked down upon by the villagers who haunt his store. To give himself a fictitious glory he invents a fictitious brother, Amzon, who is a composite of all the pirates from Blackbeard to the food profiteers. Louise penetrates the deception and induced Abe to go away and come back as the fictitious brother.
Movie7.5CrimeA mysterious murder sets Nayland Smith and Petrie once again on the trail of villainous Fu-Manchu, and seeking a strange old stick with magical powers
Aaron's Rod
1923 · 2 votes
Movie8.2MusicDramaThe tale of a young songwriter, the actress who helps him find success, and the vamp who sets her sights on him.
Harmony Heaven
1930 · 3 votes
- MovieDramaRomance
Zaken zijn zaken
1921
Movie9.0ComedyDramaFlorence is a little milliner who shares a room in "Brick Dust Row" with Ella, a fellow worker. It is all the home she has and the girls have to receive their company in the parks because there is no reception room, the millionaire owner of the Row having sublet the parlors. They see no harm in chance acquaintances. Then Florence meets Blinker, and real love comes into her life; but Blinker learns of what to him seems her promiscuous acquaintances and makes it plain that he cannot marry such a woman.
Everybody's Girl
1918 · 1 votes
Movie8.0MysteryEille Norwood stars as the Great Detective in three episodes from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia, wherein Holmes falls for ‘the woman’; The Golden Pince-Nez, which features Holmes’ deductive powers at work; and The Final Problem, featuring the sinister Professor Moriarty. The episodes are accompanied by newly commissioned scores by Joanna MacGregor, Neil Brand and Joseph Havlat.
Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases
2025 · 1 votes
- Movie8.0Drama
A Gipsy Cavalier
1922 · 1 votes
Movie10.0DramaA sequel to DW Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, by the same author, and now lost. It is considered the first film sequel ever made and recounts a fictional invasion of America by a united army from Europe.
The Fall of a Nation
1916 · 1 votes
Movie1.0DramaCarrying on with the antique business of her deceased father, Jacqueline Nevers is asked to catalog James Desboro's collection. When they fall in love, it induces the jealousy of Elena Clydesdale, a married woman who is also in love with James.
The Business of Life
1918 · 1 votes
MovieMysteryAfter Henry Dawson and Robert Harwell quarrel at Elaine Huntington's garden party, Henry disappears and Robert is accused of murder. Although Robert is found guilty and sentenced to death, Elaine, who loves him, believes he is innocent and does everything in her power to help him.
A Game with Fate
1918
- MovieDrama
When the United States enters World War I, a mother sends her two eldest sons off to the battlefields with a smile, although her heart is breaking.
Movie4.7WarDramaThe experiences of the American ambassador to Germany, James Gerard, are recounted in this semi-documentary.
My Four Years in Germany
1918 · 3 votes
Movie10.0CrimeDramaA lieutenant saves an heiress from a wicked squire and is framed for murder.
The Harbour Lights
1923 · 1 votes
Movie6.0MusicRomanceA Chinese troupe star and the Grand Duke's adjutant fall in love, to tensions from both sides' respective comrades.
The Flame of Love
1930 · 3 votes
- Movie9.0Drama
Florence Lawrence plays a woman who remarries and has a child, believing her first husband died, only for him to return.
His Wife’s Child
1913 · 1 votes
MovieDramaRomanceA young woman is hired as a governess for the son of a man grieving the loss of his wife. The governess's presence is unwelcome to the rest of the family, especially after the governess develops a romantic attachment to her employer.
Bonds of Love
1919
MovieCrimeDramaCorporal Blake is sent to apprehend the murderer of François Breault. All evidence points to Jan Thoreau as the guilty man. Blake arrives at Thoreau's cabin while he is away and is greeted by his wife Marie. Posing as a friend of her husband, Blake learns that Thoreau and Breault had quarreled shortly before the murder. This, together with Breault's dying accusation that Thoreau was his murderer, seems undeniable evidence. Blake, fascinated by Marie, agrees to let Thoreau escape, providing that she become his mistress. After much anguish, she consents. When Thoreau arrives, Blake arrests him but during the night Marie helps him escape. Blake goes in pursuit.
Movie7.0MysteryHolmes and Watson travel to Cheddar Gorge to escape Professor Moriarty's vengeance.
The Final Problem
1923 · 2 votes
MovieHorrorScience FictionA young man gives life to a statue with disastrous results. Early adaptation of Frankenstein with the names changed.
MovieDramaYoung, innocent, confiding, it is a shock to Ann Fenton to learn that her supposed husband is not a business man, but a gambler, and that her marriage is bigamous. The child is taken from her by a Helping Hand Society and apprenticed to a brutal farmer. She is left upon her own resources. Seven years later Fenton again crosses her path, but she finds happiness in honorable marriage while her betrayer is taken away to face a murder charge, and the Song of the Soul now rises in full, pure tones from the breast of the happy wife and mother.