S. Rankin Drew
Biography: Sidney Rankin Drew (September 19, 1891 – May 19, 1918) was an American actor and film director. He was the son of Sidney Drew and Gladys Rankin and first cousin of the actors John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 19, 1891
Deathday: May 19, 1918
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The Musical Barber
1916-07-17
The Musical Barber
Overview: De Goat only barbers to earn enough to keep supplied with musical instruments and he certainly keeps a goodly stock of them. Between (also during) shaves he amuses himself by playing solos on the violin or whatever instrument happens to be near at hand. Even when he is running the "scythe" over the chin whiskers of an unfortunate victim, he cannot resist the temptation to play a one handed serenade to himself on the flute. Intent on his music, he allows the weapons of his trade to wander aimlessly over the countenances of his customers with tragic results. When a Chink finds that his queue is among the missing, a fond mother sees her Percy shorn of his curly locks, and Wild Bill from out Nevada way misses half his hirsute adornment, bedlam is cut loose and the barber shop is ransacked. De Goat manages to escape his pursuers by hiding in a lunatic asylum, but when the superintendent sees him, he extends a cordial invitation to sojourn for a while in a padded cell.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-07-17
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Who Killed Joe Merrion?
1916-01-03
Who Killed Joe Merrion?
Overview: Sir Philip Randall, a prominent judge, is fed up with the antics of James, his scapegrace son, and tosses him out of the house. The conflict between father and son leaves Mrs. Randall heartbroken, and when she dies, she makes her husband swear to help James if he ever needs it. When Joe Merrion, a bookmaker, is found dead, circumstantial evidence points to Squire William Rufford. Although Randall can't believe he committed the crime, he is forced to convict him and sentence him to prison. But later, when James, whose wild ways have left him penniless, comes to his father for help, Randall discovers that he was the killer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-01-03
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Marrying Sue
1914-02-06
Marrying Sue
Overview: Sue's father has chosen Percy; Sue's mother has chosen Patterson, while Sue has chosen Jack. Mother and father decide that they can never be reconciled while each champions a candidate for their daughter's hand.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-02-06
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The Third Party
1915-10-14
The Third Party
Overview: Dr. Williams is so deeply immersed in his work he unconsciously neglects his wife. Newell Russell, a young society idler, becomes acquainted with them and Bobby, the doctor's son, takes a great fancy to him. Harmon, a former suitor of Mrs. Williams, sees an opportunity to make trouble and sends an anonymous note to the Doctor warning him to "watch his wife." This, followed by the discovery of an apparently compromising snapshot Bobby had taken, sends the Doctor in a rage. He demands an explanation from Newell at the point of an automatic, but Mrs. Williams saves the situation by proving the note was written by Harmon.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-10-14
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A Madcap Adventure
1915-02-19
A Madcap Adventure
Overview: Willfull, headstrong and inclined to be sporty, but withal, a very lovable girl, Thomasin Webb (called Tommy for short) keeps her Aunt Sarah, with whom she lives, on the jump. Guy Dunbar becomes deeply interested in Tommy, first from a psychological point of view, then fascinated by her personality. George Hilton, a society rounder, is after Tommy's money
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-02-19
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The Suspect
1916-05-22
The Suspect
Overview: The Suspect is a 1916 lost silent film directed by S. Rankin Drew. Set in France and Russia, the plot revolves around the cruelties of Russian Grand Duke Karatoff, known to friends and enemies alike as "the butcher." Sophie, leader of a band of revolutionaries, attempts to assassinate Karatoff but accidentally wounds his son Paul instead.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-05-22
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In the Latin Quarter
1915-01-02
In the Latin Quarter
Overview: In the Latin Quarter is a 1915 silent short film directed by Lionel Belmore and starring Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. It was produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-01-02
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The Belle of the Season
1917-07-23
The Belle of the Season
Overview: The Belle of the Season is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by S. Rankin Drew, and stars Emmy Wehlen, S. Rankin Drew, and Walter Hitchcock.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1917-07-23
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The Girl Philippa
1917-01-21
The Girl Philippa
Overview: About the year 1900 in a midnight raid on the palace of a Balkan king, emissaries of a great power slay the royal pair, and carry off the infant crown princess. The time shifts to the present. Foreign agents steal the plans of a new shell loaned Great Britain by America. Halkett and Gray, English officers, recover the plans; and the foreign agents endeavor to gain possession of them again.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1917-01-21
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