Francis Powers
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The Iron Horse
1924-08-24
The Iron Horse
Overview: Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-08-24
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As No Man Has Loved
1925-02-11
As No Man Has Loved
Overview: Also known as The Man Without a Country
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-02-11
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Tower of London
1939-11-17
Tower of London
Overview: In the 15th century Richard Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother King Edward IV of England. As each murder is accomplished he takes particular delight in removing small figurines, each resembling one of the successors, from a throne-room dollhouse, until he alone remains. After the death of Edward he becomes Richard III, King of England, and need only defeat the exiled Henry Tudor to retain power.
Genres: Drama History Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-11-17
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The White Rider
1920-09-15
The White Rider
Overview: Short film directed and written by William James Craft. Released in 1920.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1920-09-15
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Hearts of Oak
1924-10-05
Hearts of Oak
Overview: Terry Dunniva, a retired sea-captain living in Marblehead, Massachusetts, adopts two children, Chrystal and Ned. As the girl grows to womanhood, Terry realizes his fatherly-love had grown to something stronger. He asks her to become his wife. Chrystal, who is in love with her foster-brother, consents rather than destroy Terry's happiness. On the day of their marriage, Ned returns from a long voyage with the intent of making Chrysal his wife. And, he, too, rather than destroy the happiness of his adopted-father, leaves to embark on an Artic voyage that might mean his death. When Terry learns of the sacrifice both Chrystal and Ned are making on behalf of his happiness, he takes Ned's place on the voyage and gets both to pledge that if he does not return, they will marry each other.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-10-05
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Rouged Lips
1923-09-17
Rouged Lips
Overview: Thrifty orphan Norah MacPherson meets wealthy young James Patterson, who gets her a job as a chorus girl. They fall in love. To put up a good front, she spends all her money on clothes. Patterson doubts her when he sees her wearing a string of fake pearls; he then finds that she hasn't been unfaithful, and they are reconciled.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1923-09-17
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The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
1924-02-02
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
Overview: A biographical film featuring the presidency and assassination of Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1924-02-02
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Les Misérables
1935-04-20
Les Misérables
Overview: In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-04-20
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