Van Dyke Brooke
Also Known As: Stewart McKerrow
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: June 22, 1859
Age: 165 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: September 17, 1921
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The Bond of Blood
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1920-08-05
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What Women Want
Overview: During World War I, Francine D'Espard, a young French woman, meets William Holliday, a U.S. Army officer at the front, and they become engaged. Returning to America, William finds his father at the mercy of his business rival, Ezekiel Bates. Shortly after, when Francine arrives in America to marry her fiancé, she is informed that her lover is about to marry Bates's daughter Susan. Her love now turning to hate, Francine devotes herself to the task of destroying her former suitor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1920-09-01
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The Leading Lady
Overview: "The Irish Washerwoman" is to be produced by Manager Mathew Talon. The cast is all engaged but the leading lady.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-04-18
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The Wooing of Winifred
Overview: In order to inherit their uncle's property, two cousins must marry each other.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-04-11
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The Sleep Walker
Overview: A young woman does strange things, which are explained when it is discovered she is a sleep walker.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-06-23
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The Wooing of Winifred
Overview: In order to inherit their uncle's property, two cousins must marry each other.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-04-11
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She Came, She Saw, She Conquered
Overview: Rose Leigh is a young schoolteacher. She sees a paragraph in the paper, saying that in a certain small village they have had in six months, three teachers (men), and all have left because the boys are so unruly and impossible. She resolves to try the experiment of giving them a woman teacher, and applies for the situation. The trustees of the school, who are at their wits' end, gladly accept the offer.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-07-26
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For Love and Glory
Overview: Young Lieut. Osmond, of the British Army, is engaged to be married to Rose Seaton. His father objects. Later they are married, and Lieut. Osmond is denounced as his son.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-08-14
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The Old Silver Watch
Overview: Mary Collins dies leaving two children; Mildred ('Lucie') and Frank. On her deathbed, she gives Frank a silver watch that belonged to his father. The children are separated from each other and grow up with foster parents. Lucie and Frank meet again when he rescues her from a thief. They fall in love, unaware they are brother and sister. On their wedding day Frank is shot by the vengeful thief. The bullet however is stopped by the silver watch. On seeing the watch, Lucie realizes that they are brother and sister; the marriage is cancelled.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-03-19
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Conscience
Overview: More a cautionary moral tale than anything else, Conscience makes use of a setting that was to become a horror movie favourite: the chamber of horrors. Persuaded to elope by her lover Eric, Eleanor Donelly defies her police officer brother to go to New York, where the young couple are married. Soon deserted by Eric and desperate for food for her baby, Eleanor tries to steal a bottle of milk. Fleeing in terror from a policeman, she takes refuge in a chamber of horrors. Coincidentally, fallen among disreputable companions, Eric has meanwhile accepted a wager daring him to spend a night in the same chamber of horrors. In the morning, seeing Eleanor in the shadows as she wakes and rises, Eric dies of fright while Eleanor goes mad.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-07-15
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Some Good in All
Overview: John Lane is a prosperous businessman, a widower, who lives in a large house with his seven-year-old daughter Betty. Lane has an enemy, one Ben Hartley, who, by the aid of some forged papers, threatens to expose Lane and put him in prison. The night of the story opens with Lane receiving a letter from Hartley, who demands $10,000, to be paid at midnight, that night. Lane has not that much ready money in the house, and no way to get it. He thinks it all out and decides to commit suicide. He stands before a mirror and is about to pull the trigger, when Bill, the burglar, steps into the room, stopping him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-12-25
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For the Honor of the Family
Overview: On account of his extravagance and dissipation, Col. Ryder disowns his son and casts him off. Guy, resolved to redeem himself, joins an Indian regiment as a private, and leaves England.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-01-27
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Captain Barnacle's Legacy
Overview: Captain Barnacle receives a letter telling him that Mr. Markham, a South African whose life he saved some years ago, has died, leaving him a legacy in money and some property and jewels in South Africa. The will stipulates that he shall visit the property in person.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-09-04
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The First Violin
Overview: Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-02-02
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A Friendly Marriage
Overview: A penniless British Lord sets up an arranged marriage with an American heiress. He soon falls in love with her and is determined to support himself financially so they can have a real marriage.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-09-04
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On the Pupil of His Eye
Overview: The household of Senator Walker consists of himself, his ward, Mary, and his nephew, Herbert. The other members of his household are John, an old servant, Lucy the maid, and a half dozen more servants. John is smitten with Lacy. She doesn't take him seriously, owing to the difference in their ages. Mr. Walker, rather old and feeble, draws up his will and leaves the bulk of his property to Mary and Herbert. He bequeaths $5,000 to his faithful servant John. Herbert is very fond of his uncle. The old gentleman is very much attached to Mary and very desirous that she and Herbert should be wed at the proper time.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-07-05
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The Foster Child
Overview: Mr. and Mrs. Caspar, home-loving, industrious people, long for a little one to bless their lives and their home. Their hopes are not in vain. One night, when they are sitting in the quiet, they hear the voice of a baby. Mr. Caspar, opening the door, finds a deserted child lying on the door-step. Tenderly lifting it in his arms, he brings it to his wife, who cares and nurtures it with a mother's love. Their adopted child is just one year old when a son is born to Mrs. Caspar, and an added joy comes to bless their union.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-07-12
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The Modern Prodigal
Overview: With all the good influences and favorable surroundings of a model home, Mr. and Mrs. Gray cannot understand why their son, Jack, does not prefer it to all other places. Jack seeks pleasure elsewhere and his father finds fault with him for his non-appearance at supper-time or his delay in getting home a certain hour at night.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-03-28
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Captain Barnacle's Waif
Overview: Tommy is bright and good-looking and he attracts the notice of a lady in a London slumming party. While she is talking to him, he steals her watch and chain. The loss is discovered and the police get on Tommy's track. A pal warns him. He pawns the watch and gets out of London. Wandering off into the country he is met by a tramp who, seeing him count over the money, takes it from him and knocks him down. He is left half dead beside the road. Captain Barnacle and Bunce, driving home from the village, find the waif and Barnacle takes him home. Ruth bandages his wounds and gives him food and they let him sleep on a couch in the kitchen. He attempts to steal some old silver of the captain's. He is discovered and the captain is going to cast him out, when Ruth pleads for him and the captain resolves to give him another chance.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-09-16
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Dr. LaFleur's Theory
Overview: Dr. Lafleur is convinced that crime is an illness and can be treated like that.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-05-05
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The Spider's Web
Overview: Banker Graham Lawlor is convinced to invest in Silver Shield Mines and becomes president, unaware that promoters Harris, Brennen, and Lester are frauds. He asks his son, Trevor, a small-town lawyer, to join as secretary. Trevor suspects foul play, warns his father, and returns to his practice after a disagreement. Lester, one of the promoters, woos and abandons his stenographer, Brenda Wray. When rumors surface about the mine’s instability, the promoters attempt to place blame on Lawlor. Knowing he holds documents to clear his name, they bribe his servant to steal them. Brenda, seeking justice from Lester, overhears the plan and informs Trevor. Lawlor’s servant, Thompson, is caught, confesses, and clears Lawlor’s name, leading to the arrest of Harris, Brennen, and Lester.
Genres: Horror Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-05-14
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Ida's Christmas
Overview: A poor young girl finds a purse and returns it to its owner, who decides to reward her honesty.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-12-24
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Father's Hatband
Overview: A short comic film in which Sam and Doris use the hat of Doris’ father (a manager) to send letters to each other.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-10-29
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Under the Daisies
Overview: A critic, John Mears, retreats to the countryside to recover his health and learns of a legacy tied to his bachelorhood. There, he meets and falls in love with Viola, the daughter of a local farmer. Over time, Mears' broken promises and neglect lead to Viola's heartbreak. As she struggles with her emotions, a tragic event unfolds, and her heartfelt writing finds its way into the hands of playwright Robert Burton. Inspired by her story, Burton creates a successful play, unknowingly drawing from Viola’s pain. Mears, upon recognizing the truth behind the play, is left to confront the consequences of his actions.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-09-12
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Lulu's Doctor
Overview: Magde leaves her fiancé Lewis in order to take care of Lulu, the child of her deceased sister, in New York. After some time, chance brings the two lovers together again.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-06-09
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Mrs. 'Enry 'Awkins
Overview: Noah Clayton, an old coster, who has made a bit of money, lives with his daughter Liza. He is very cranky and very gouty. Henry Hawkins, a young coster, and Bill Brown, a teacher of boxing, and an ex-pugilist, are both in love with Liza. Old Clayton favors Bill, because he is well off. Liza likes Henry, and they meet down near the old church and do their love-making. Bill lays siege to Liza, offering her presents, which she refuses. At last he offers to take her to a music hall and she yields and goes with him. There they are seen by Hawkins, who becomes furiously jealous and upbraids Liza. She loses her temper and claims the right to do as she likes. Henry on this swears he will fight Bill, and Liza tells him not to be a fool, that Bill could lick him with one hand, and they part in anger. Hawkins meets Bill and challenges him. The result is a foregone conclusion. Poor Hawkins is knocked out and laid up in bed for repairs, tended by his landlady.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-03-13
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The Show Girl
Overview: Audrey, a charming actress, but classed among the show girls, is invited with some of her stage companions, to have lunch with an old friend, by the name of Dr. Renfrew. The doctor and Audrey, eating together, talk over old times and renew their friendship; she takes his attentions seriously and becomes very much impressed with his pleasant companionship. Night after night the doctor attends the performance in which she appears as the "headliner," and never fails to greet her with generous applause and a bouquet of flowers as marks of admiration. To emphasize his friendship or infatuation he sends her a string of pearls, begging her to accept it as a souvenir of happy days gone by. Through a member of the company in which she is playing, she learns that Dr. Renfrew is married, and at her friend's suggestion redirects his note back to his wife.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1911-05-18
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An Old Man's Love Story
Overview: Ethel, whose financially distressed parents depend on her marrying into wealth, may be forced to abandon the man she loves for her father's rich friend.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-07-23
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The Peacemaker
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-10-14
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The Mouse and the Lion
Overview: John Burling, a detective, rounds up some members of the Night Hawk gang. Bill Hanks, the chief, swears to get even with him. Tim, a little street waif, entering the saloon where the gang are consulting with Maime, a female accomplice, overhears some of their threats. He is discovered and kicked out of the place by Hanks. The next day, Tim, half starving, picks up a purse in the street which he has seen a lady drop. He is tempted to steal it, but in the end gives it back to her. Burling sees this, is struck with the boy's honesty, and being in need of a page boy, hires him and dubs him "Buttons."' Maime visits Burling and leaves him an address to come to investigate a robbery which has occurred at her home. Tim recognizes her as she goes out, follows her and has his suspicions confirmed by seeing her with one of the gang on the street. He goes to warn his master, but Burling has already gone.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-03-17
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Sawdust and Salome
Overview: A rich swell travels out West to escape marrying a social climber. There, he meets and marries a bareback rider from traveling circus. Bringing her home, his family's pernicious double-standards are revealed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-02-16
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Straight Is the Way
Overview: Bob Carter and "Loot" Follet, are two thieves who locate themselves in the unused part of the New Hampshire home of Aunt Mehitable and her niece Dorcas. Loan shark Jonathan Squoggs presses Mehitable for payment of the mortgage, and the two crooks decide to help the ladies when they consult their Ouija board to find a hidden treasure. Finding the treasure reveals a surprise thief and a chance for new lives for the crooks, Dorcas, and Mehitable.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1921-03-06
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The Son of Wallingford
Overview: Lost film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1921-01-01
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The Helpful (?) Sisterhood
Overview: Mary is forced into shoplifting to keep up with her rich sorority sisters.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-03-30
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The Passionate Pilgrim
Overview: An innocent man goes to prison for obstruction of justice when his wife refuses to reveal that her father was killed by her mother (and it wasn't suicide). When he is finally released, he meets and becomes involved with a young woman who belongs to the town's influential elite. Once again, he finds himself caught up in intrigue - which eventually leads to his exposing the mayor of the town as corrupt.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1921-01-02
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The Vavasour Ball
Overview: The dramatist’s wife pawns her necklace when her husband tells her he cannot afford to buy her a new gown for the Vavasour Ball. The pawnbroker's daughter borrows the necklace from his safe so that she may wear it to another ball. Trouble ensues for all.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-01-20
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Mrs Lirriper’s Lodgers
Overview: A glimpse of the life of a few lodgers in a boarding house, focusing on the young couple Mr and Mrs Edison.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-10-15
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Captain Jinks' Cure
Overview: Short comedy
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1917-02-19
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