Westcott Clarke
Biography: Westcott Bailey Clarke (September 27, 1886 – January 26, 1959), also known as Westcott Clarke, W.B. Clarke, Westcott B. Clarke and W.B. Westcott, was an American film actor and Broadway actor. Clarke was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 27, 1886. He appeared in 12 films during his career and was best known for his role in Safety Last! from 1923. Before 1922, he was active on Broadway. Clarke died in Los Angeles, California, in 1959. He is interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 26, 1886
Deathday: January 26, 1959
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Safety Last!
1923-04-01
Safety Last!
Overview: When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1923-04-01
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North of the Rio Grande
1922-05-14
North of the Rio Grande
Overview: Son of Colonel Haddington, Bob leads a posse against raiders in a settlement. During his absence, one of the prize horses is stolen and his father is killed. Bob swears revenge and becomes known as Velantrie, leader of a band of semi-outlaws, and befriends a priest, Father Hillaire. At a mission, he meets Val, daughter of John Hannon, a wealthy ranch-owner.
Genres: Romance Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1922-05-14
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Sweet Daddy
1924-08-17
Sweet Daddy
Overview: Jimmy Jump's boss asks him to meet his small niece and her dog and entertain them between trains. Jimmy buys a balloon or two and looks over the station for a little girl. He takes one by mistake, narrowly escapes being arrested as a kidnapper and finally meets the niece, who is an over-dressed, ultra-modern young woman. The time between trains is spent in trying to hide the dog from the policeman, and when Jimmy puts his charge on the train, he feels that he has done a week's work in a day.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-08-17
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The Trial of Mary Dugan
1929-06-08
The Trial of Mary Dugan
Overview: A woman is tried for the murder of her lover. Director Bayard Veiller's 1929 courtroom drama stars Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone, Lilyan Tashman and H. B. Warner.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-06-08
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Saturday Night
1922-01-29
Saturday Night
Overview: Though betrothed to fellow socialite Richard, Iris weds her chauffeur Tom leaving Richard to marry the family laundress' daughter Shamrock. Class differences lead to divorces and remarriages.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1922-01-29
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At First Sight
1924-01-12
At First Sight
Overview: A man falls in love with a woman he thinks is a rich lady when in fact she is her maid.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-01-12
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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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The Breaking Point
1924-05-04
The Breaking Point
Overview: Assuming that he has killed the husband of the woman he also loves, Judson Clark flees through a blizzard to a lonely cabin, where he nearly dies. When he recovers, he has lost his memory and is believed to be dead until an actress recognizes "the young doctor." Following many adventures, the real killer confesses and Clark regains his memory and the woman he loves.
Genres: Mystery Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1924-05-04
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