Billie Bennett
Actor · 1874 – 1951 · Evansville, Indiana, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Billie Bennett (October 23, 1874 – May 19, 1951) was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared in 52 films between 1913 and 1930. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, and died in Los Angeles, California. Author E. J. Fleming writing in his 2004 book, The Fixers: Eddie Mannix, Howard Strickling and the MGM Publicity Machine, states that when she ceased making films at the end of the silent era, she ran a high class bordello in an exclusive part of the Los Angeles area. Bennett's girls were made up to look like movie stars of the period even undergoing surgical alterations to achieve the illusion. Much of the brothel was sponsored by MGM courting out of town clientele and foreign distributors and exhibitors from around the world.
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Movie6.9ComedyDramaA society woman believes her husband is having an affair, a misconception which may have dire personal consequences for all involved.
Lady Windermere's Fan
1925 · 48 votes
Movie10.0DramaWesternA feud over boundaries between the McKinstry and Harrison families, both from Kentucky, but squatting in California in search of gold, has caused Cressy McKinstry to show disdain for Joe Masters, a cousin of the Harrisons, even though she secretly loves him.
Fighting Cressy
1919 · 1 votes
Movie8.0DramaMarjorie Pope, who is engaged to Magnet, a wealthy suitor whom she does not love, elopes with Trafford, an inventor, after his airplane crashes on the grounds of her parents' rural home. Soon, however, Marjorie, irked by his dedication and idealism, persuades Trafford to market his wonderful invention, but her extravagance leads her into an affair with Sir Roderick. Trafford turns her out of their African home, but she returns to nurse him back to health when he is injured by a lion.
Marriage
1927 · 1 votes
Movie6.2ComedyA 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.
Tillie's Punctured Romance
1914 · 86 votes
MovieComedyThis Keystone from the end of 1914, involving the usual suspects running around some plumbing issues will not hold many surprises for those familiar with Keystone in this period, or, indeed, with the works of the Three Stooges, who often played inept plumbers. It is, nonetheless, very nicely performed, especially by Charles Murray who mugs it up freely and ineptly, as well as the pretty girl who plays the house's maid.
The Plumber
1914 · 1 votes
Movie5.7ComedyMabel tries to sell hot dogs at a car race, but isn't doing a very good job at it. She sets down the box of hot dogs and leaves them for a moment. Charlie finds them and gives them away to the hungry spectators at the track as Mabel frantically tries to find her lost box of hot dogs. Mabel finds out that Charlie has stolen them and sends the police after him. Chaos ensues.
Mabel's Busy Day
1914 · 45 votes
Movie5.7ComedyCharlie plays an actor who bungles several scenes and is kicked out. He returns convincingly dressed as a lady and charms the director, but Charlie never makes it into the film.
The Masquerader
1914 · 75 votes
- Movie10.0Drama
On the coast of Africa, the captain of a ship is about to make a deal to sell a white captive to an African chief as a slave. A cabin boy who discovers the captain's plans determines to thwart them and save the girl.
The Slaver
1927 · 1 votes
Movie3.0DramaNeglected by shallow husband Dick, young bride Paula Wayne seeks male companionship outside the marital nest. She soon finds it in the form of mature lover Frank Gordon. Lost film.
The Tragedy of Youth
1928 · 3 votes
Movie5.5ComedyFatty and his domineering wife visit the park, where they encounter a pair of pickpockets.
Fatty’s Chance Acquaintance
1915 · 8 votes
Movie5.7ComedyMr. and Mrs. Gussle get up to some hijinks in this Keystone comedy.
A Lover's Lost Control
1915 · 3 votes
Movie8.0DramaMichael O'Doone, his wife Margaret and daughter Marge are settlers living in the Northwest. One winter day, while on a journey, Michael meets with an accident and fails to return home. Believing that he is dead, Margaret goes into a state of delirium which enables Buck Tavish, a long-time admirer, to carry her away to his cabin. When she finally comes to her senses she flees in search of Michael, leaving Marge behind.
The Courage of Marge O'Doone
1920 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DramaRomanceBarbanas Barty inherits some money, sets off to London, meets and falls in love with Lady Cleone Meredith, and this does not set well with Sir Mortiner Carnaby, who has eyes on the fair lady himself. Barnaby becomes friend with Viscount Devehon, buys a horse from him and enters it in the big steeplechase. Sir Mortimer takes steps to rid society of the presence of this non-gentleman.
The Amateur Gentleman
1926 · 1 votes
- MovieComedy
Their Ups and Downs is a 1914 Comedy short.
- MovieComedy
A lost short film starring Mabel Normand.
Mabel's New Job
1914
- MovieComedy
Keystone silent comedy.
Movie4.5ComedyWhen a mothball magnate checks into a hotel with his family, the mashers come out of the woodwork to woo his daughter (Fatty Arbuckle). The scene shifts to the beach where the buxom heiress becomes stranded on a rock when the tide comes in; An hilarious rescue effort ensues.
Miss Fatty's Seaside Lovers
1915 · 4 votes
Movie4.0ComedyA farce involving an esteemed judge, his young wife, and the District Attorney she's seeing on the side; Misplaced jewelry and a message written on a mirror lead to the DA's undoing.
Court House Crooks
1915 · 2 votes
- MovieComedy
A Keystone comedy of rival suitors fighting over a girl.
Movie6.2RomanceComedyA princess is forced to choose between a charming tutor and a rakish prince.
One Romantic Night
1930 · 5 votes
- MovieComedy
A Keystone comedy with Charley Chase and the gang.
A Lucky Leap
1915
Movie4.4ComedyA city slicker tries to woo a country girl while her boyfriend fixes his tire.
Leading Lizzie Astray
1914 · 4 votes
Movie8.0WesternA cowboy who has been away from home for a long time returns, only to find that the area he grew up in has been taken over by a vicious gang of cattle rustlers--and that his closest friend from boyhood is one of them.
The Fighting Smile
1925 · 1 votes
- MovieComedy
Only a Farmer's Daughter