Wilton Lackaye
Biography: From Wikipedia Wilton Lackaye (September 30, 1862 – August 22, 1932) was an American stage and film actor, who originated the role of Svengali (from the 1895 novel Trilby) in both stage and film. He created the role of Svengali in the play Trilby in 1895 which he played on screen in 1915 opposite Clara Kimball Young. He enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished stage career before entering silent films in middle age. He was a unique and distinctive looking actor with large round eyes particularly effective when playing the control-freak Svengali.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 30, 1862
Deathday: August 22, 1932
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For Woman's Favor
1924-08-01
For Woman's Favor
Overview: A modern love story is the framework for a costume love story, based on Boccaccio's "The Falcon."
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-08-01
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Trilby
1915-09-19
Trilby
Overview: The hypnotic Svengali controls the singing voice of a young starlet, but he cannot control her heart. This 1915 Maurice Tourneur film is a version of the famous du Maurier novel. It was later done in a more famous 1931 film named Svengali with John Barrymore. The later film obviously changed the title due to the huge presence of its star.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-09-19
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The Lone Wolf
1924-04-27
The Lone Wolf
Overview: A silent film Directed by Stanner E.V. Taylor.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-04-27
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What's Wrong with the Women?
1922-09-12
What's Wrong with the Women?
Overview: Men try to understand the women in their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1922-09-12
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The Man of Shame
1915-10-11
The Man of Shame
Overview: After Roger Laroque maims Louversan, his look-alike, in an honorable duel during the Franco-Prussian War, Louversan swears revenge on his better. In Paris, Roger falls in love with Julia, who he later discovers is married to Lucien, his close army friend. Out of duty to Lucien, Roger ends the affair and leaves for the country where he meets and marries Marie Greville, his uncle's ward. Furious at Roger's desertion, Julia vows revenge and joins forces with Louversan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-10-11
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God's Crucible
1922-04-20
God's Crucible
Overview: Their father, Michael Kalmar, imprisoned in Siberia, political refugees Ivan and Irma Kalmar seek freedom in Winnipeg, Canada. Encountering persecution at the hands of prejudiced neighbors, including their father's enemy, Makaroff. Ivan's violin playing both attracts Marjorie Menzies and earns him the enmity of District Attorney Mortimer Staunton, a rival for her affection. At a party at Makaroff's home, Irma is insulted, her abuser is slain and Ivan arrested. Her escapee father confesses to the murder but both men are freed when a family servant who admits to the murder.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1922-04-20
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The Pit
1914-12-28
The Pit
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-12-28
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