William C. Dowlan
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 21, 1882
Deathday: November 06, 1947
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The End of the Feud
1914-04-12
The End of the Feud
Overview: For fifty years the Dawsons and the Putnams have been engaged in a deadly family feud. Old Hen Dawson is now the patriarch of the Dawsons, and Jed Putnam is the leader of the Putnams.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-04-12
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The Measure of a Man
1915-01-28
The Measure of a Man
Overview: Helen MacDermott, daughter of the Factor at Bear Lake, has been carefully and religiously brought up by her widowed father. Bob Brandt, a dashing young gambler and adventurer, stops at Bear Lake in his wanderings, and having occasion to visit the post to buy supplies, he becomes acquainted with Helen. She quickly surrenders to his charms.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-01-28
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Just Plain Folks
1916-01-20
Just Plain Folks
Overview: The owner of a small rustic hotel marries a local widow, whereupon the couple sets up housekeeping with their respective grown sons. The hotelier's son is a budding thief, but it is the widow's son who is blamed for his half-brother's crimes. When the truth comes out, the widow patches up the tattered relationships between the father, his son and his stepson -- and it is the widow who rids the community of the "bad element" who led the thieving son astray.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-01-20
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The Old Doctor
1915-05-23
The Old Doctor
Overview: Obscured by modesty and the ethics of the old school, old Doctor Jones, a master of his profession, pursues his practice in the village of Condon. A shunner of publicity and fame, his wife's work is wrapped up in promoting the welfare of his fellow-beings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-05-23
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The Forbidden Room
1914-06-20
The Forbidden Room
Overview: Fulfilling a promise made to his mother on her deathbed, Dr. James Gibson finds his sister Pauline who has run away after giving birth to an illegitimate child. His sister's mind has snapped and Gibson takes his sister and his baby niece home with him. The years pass and the niece has grown into a beautiful woman, while her mother is kept locked in a room that the young woman is forbidden to enter. Gibson and his wealthy neighbor, John Morris, are both interested in hypnotism, and one night the two men conduct an experiment by hypnotizing Gibson's niece. This film is presumed lost.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-06-20
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The Tragedy of Whispering Creek
1914-05-01
The Tragedy of Whispering Creek
Overview: American silent short movie.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-05-01
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Under the Crescent
1915-06-01
Under the Crescent
Overview: A biographical serial based on the life of its lead actress, Ola Humphrey, and her adventures in Egypt.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-06-01
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The Sin of Olga Brandt
1915-01-03
The Sin of Olga Brandt
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-01-03
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A Night of Thrills
1914-12-13
A Night of Thrills
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-12-13
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Richelieu
1914-09-26
Richelieu
Overview: Based on a play by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Originally released in six reels, but later cut to four due to poor reviews. A lost film.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-09-26
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Drugged Waters
1916-03-20
Drugged Waters
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-03-20
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Across the Footlights
1915-06-13
Across the Footlights
Overview: Larry Moore is a young amateur actor and lives at the same boarding house with Adele Lawrence, a rising young star, who has just secured the leading part in a play called "The Love Behind the Throne." Moore has been unsuccessful in his attempts to get a place and Adele sympathizes with him deeply.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-06-13
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