The Star Boarder
1914
star 5.2
A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and he...
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William Nigh
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.
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The Waiters' Picnic
1913
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Louis, the chef and Oscar, the head waiter, are in love with Mabel the pretty cashier. The Waiters' picnic is h...
The Rainbow Trail
1918
Following in his dad's footsteps, Shefford devotes himself to freeing his community from the grip of a particul...
Salomy Jane
1914
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When beautiful Salomy Jane resists the romantic advances of a young ruffian, she is rescued by Jack Dart, who h...
Her Debt of Honor
1916
Marian Delmar, whose father has died without an estate, believes he has left her a settlement. The film follows...
My Four Years in Germany
1918
star 4.7
The experiences of the American ambassador to Germany, James Gerard, are recounted in this semi-documentary.
A Royal Family
1915
The King of Kurland suggests a marriage between his son, the crown prince, and Angela, the Princess of Arcacia,...
Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph
1916
"Buttsy" Gallagher is a harmless young product of the slums. In all his life he has never been of the slightest...
Life's Shadows
1916
The townspeople of Purity despise Martin Bradley because of his heavy drinking, but he still does his best to m...
Democracy: The Vision Restored
1920
star 7.0
A powerful financial magnate is plotted against by his greedy son.
The Blue Streak
1917
The story tells of the reformation of a millionaire's son, who later develops such consistent speed on the "dra...
The Soul of Man
1921
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Beware!
1919
The American ambassador to Germany James W. Gerard warns that Germany will rise again to power and an attempt a...