William Parsons
Also Known As: 'Smiling' Bill, William E. Parsons, Bill Parsons, William 'Smiling Billy' Parsons, Smiling Billy
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Middletown, New York, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: August 13, 1878
Age: 146 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: September 28, 1919
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The Quack
Overview: James MacDonald, familiarly known as "Slim Jim," who prefers to make a livelihood by stealth rather than by honest endeavor, leaves his wife and young son one evening, and with the assistance of a "pal" succeeds in fleecing a stranger at "Three Card Monte" for a considerable sum.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1914-11-11
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The Turquoise Mine Conspiracy
Overview: "Sidewinder Steve" returns to civilization to find that his ore specimens show he has discovered a turquoise mine. He wires his friend, Ace Brent, the capitalist, who has a half-interest in his discoveries, to furnish him with money to make the trip back across the desert to officially stake his claim. But "Lonney" Smith, telegraph operator at the town and secret spy for The Syndicate, Brent's rivals, informs his employers of the new "strike," and they dispatch their agent Meyers to thwart Brent. The latter, recovering from injuries received in a previous encounter with sheep herders, consents to allow Barbara to handle the affair. Her admirer, John Wallace, follows her to the desert town, fearing for her safety. The action then develops into a thrilling three-cornered race across the desert between Barbara and John, Lonney and Meyers, and a gang of local adventurers headed by "Dry Wash" Sexton, proprietor of the "saloon and hotel."
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-08-16
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Bill's Opportunity
Overview: Bill Zuursnik works as a shop assistant in a department store. His wife wants him to go into the oil business. He convinces his wife that he is doing just that, while in fact he is working in the lingerie department while his boss is away. He does so well in this department that he is promoted. When his wife finds out, she is furious at first, but after the initial shock she is quite happy with his promotion.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-08-26
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A Pair of Pink Pajamas
Overview: Smilin' Billy Parsons comedy distributed by National.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-10-28
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Pillars of Society
Overview: Based on Henrik Ibsen's play from 1877.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-08-27
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Beached and Bleached
Overview: The new stenographer is right there when it comes to class which does not escape the notice of her boss. He showers attentions upon her and asks her out to the beach with him the following Sunday. She accepts. It is perfect day for her Boss. She enters into the spirit of everything and he has things all his own way. She even ignores the glances of other men and when a certain one gets too fresh, the fresh one takes a beating at the hands of the boss. But then the boss wakes up. It was only a dream.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-10-21
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A Little Puritan
Overview: Sam Hubert, a theatrical manager, learns that his greatest rival in the theatrical field has signed up a new and brilliant star, Corinne, the dancer, whom Hubert has never met. He feels that he must do something to counteract this scoop and decides to leave at once for Philadelphia for the purpose of signing up a certain European celebrity who has just arrived from abroad.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-12-23
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You Can't Beat It
Overview: Bill Pike, recently married, hits his home town about seven in the evening, and immediately is seized by a bunch of his old cronies who drag him into a hotel to have a game of poker. He protests wildly and at last escapes long enough to phone Dill, his young wife, who is anxiously awaiting his return. He's going to be very late. At home, Mrs. Pike receives a telegram telling her that her brother Steve will be there soon and he is anxious to meet Bill..
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1915-10-20
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