William Nigh
Biography: William Nigh (October 12, 1881 – November 27, 1955) was an American film director, writer, and actor. His film work sometimes lists him as either "Will Nigh" or "William Nye". He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin. His film career began with acting in 17 films in 1913 and 1914; he also directed one of these, Salomy Jane. He acted in 8 more films in the 1910s and two more in the 1920s, but directed a total of 119 films, the last in 1948. His film-writing credits numbered 18, mostly concentrated early in his career. His films included Mr. Wise Guy, Thunder, Black Dragons, Corregidor, Mr. Wong, Detective, The Mystery of Mr. Wong, Mr. Wong in Chinatown, Lady from Chungking, The Fatal Hour, The Ape, Doomed to Die, Lord Byron of Broadway, and Casey of the Coast Guard. He died in Burbank, California at the age of 74. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Nigh, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: October 12, 1881
Deathday: November 27, 1955
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The Rainbow Trail
1918-10-27
The Rainbow Trail
Overview: Following in his dad's footsteps, Shefford devotes himself to freeing his community from the grip of a particularly despotic Mormon sect. In so doing, he rescues his foster sister Fay Larkin, who is coveted by lecherous Mormon elder Wagoner. As was the case in Riders of the Purple Sage, the Mormons are villains simply because they are Mormons.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-10-27
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Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph
1916-05-22
Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph
Overview: "Buttsy" Gallagher is a harmless young product of the slums. In all his life he has never been of the slightest importance. His spirit is so submerged that he has almost forgotten how to get angry. One night the gaiety going on in Judge Winters' home attracts him, and he crouches on the fire-escape to watch it. He becomes interested in the Judge, in his pretty daughter Peggy, in her cousin Flo, in Flo's admirer, the Count, and in Bob Ewing, a struggling young lawyer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-05-22
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Democracy: The Vision Restored
1920-08-24
Democracy: The Vision Restored
Overview: A powerful financial magnate is plotted against by his greedy son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1920-08-24
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The Waiters' Picnic
1913-06-16
The Waiters' Picnic
Overview: Louis, the chef and Oscar, the head waiter, are in love with Mabel the pretty cashier. The Waiters' picnic is held, and Mabel is the cause of much trouble between Louis and Oscar.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-06-16
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Her Debt of Honor
1916-01-26
Her Debt of Honor
Overview: A 1916 silent film
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-01-26
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My Four Years in Germany
1918-03-10
My Four Years in Germany
Overview: The experiences of the American ambassador to Germany, James Gerard, are recounted in this semi-documentary.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-03-10
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The Star Boarder
1914-04-04
The Star Boarder
Overview: A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-04-04
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Salomy Jane
1914-11-02
Salomy Jane
Overview: When beautiful Salomy Jane resists the romantic advances of a young ruffian, she is rescued by Jack Dart, who has his own additional reasons for tangling with the man. Jack fights the ruffian and kills him. He escapes with the law on his trail, for it is (wrongly) presumed that he is also the man who held up the stagecoach. Salomy Jane comes to his rescue when he is captured and about to be lynched.
Genres: Romance Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-11-02
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Beware!
1919-06-01
Beware!
Overview: The American ambassador to Germany James W. Gerard warns that Germany will rise again to power and an attempt at world domination unless safeguards are taken, in this documentary-style propaganda drama.
Genres: War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1919-06-01
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A Royal Family
1915-08-16
A Royal Family
Overview: The King of Kurland suggests a marriage between his son, the crown prince, and Angela, the Princess of Arcacia, to defuse tensions between their tiny European countries. The tempestuous Angela rejects the idea, so the prince visits Arcacia in the guise of Count Bernardine, determined to secure the union. Unaware of his true mission, Angela grows to love the count, but finally heeds his warnings about impending war and agrees to the arranged marriage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-08-16
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The Soul of Man
1921-06-01
The Soul of Man
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1921-06-01
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