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Total trailers found: 81
Comrades Trailer (1911)
13 March 1911
Two creative bums invade a high society gathering by pretending to be rich.
A Plain Song Trailer (1910)
28 November 1910
Edith is a salesgirl in a department store who envys her store-mates, as she views them passing by with their sweethearts, lighthearted and happy.
The Slave Trailer (1909)
29 July 1909
A Greek woman marries a struggling sculptor. When he can't support her and their baby, she offers to sell herself as a slave to allow them to buy food.
A Voice from the Deep Trailer (1912)
21 March 1912
Percy and Harold are rivals and both take the object of their affections for an outing.
The Rose of Kentucky Trailer (1911)
24 August 1911
A farmer takes in a young orphan after her mother's death and sends her off to school. After she's grown, he encourages her to consider his younger brother as a husband.
A Flash of Light Trailer (1910)
17 July 1910
An experiment goes wrong and blinds a newly married chemist. The chemist's wife does not want to take on the burden of caring for the blind chemist, and her younger sister take her place.
Susie Snowflake Trailer (1916)
25 June 1916
When a young girl who has grown up as a music hall entertainer is brought to live in a stodgy New England town, the quiet town life is changed forever.
An Arcadian Maid Trailer (1910)
01 August 1910
A young maiden is seduced by a charming traveling peddler who persuades her to steal from her host family in order to repay his gambling debts.
The Unveiling Trailer (1911)
16 October 1911
The boy, who is the idol of his widowed mother, returns from college with a collegiate record she is justly proud of.
The Honor of His Family Trailer (1910)
24 January 1910
An old colonel is proud as a peacock: his son leads a group of volunteers in the American Civil War. Untill one day his son returns home as a deserter.
Hot Stuff Trailer (1912)
21 March 1912
Hank (Mack Sennett) loses his girl (Mabel Normand) to another guy (Dell Henderson) so he decides to get even with some hot sauce.
Fisher Folks Trailer (1911)
16 February 1911
A crippled girl marries a fisherman, who also has eyes for the town flirt.
The Miser's Heart Trailer (1911)
20 November 1911
Thieves decide to steal the money an old miser has hidden away. He refuses to open the safe for them, so they threaten to kill a little girl who lives in his building.
What Shall We Do with Our Old? Trailer (1911)
13 February 1911
An elderly carpenter is told by a doctor that his wife is seriously ill. Soon afterwards, an insensitive shop foreman lays him off from his job because of his age.
Teaching Dad to Like Her Trailer (1911)
20 March 1911
Harry wants to marry Dolly, a showgirl, but only on the condition that she can win over his disapproving father.
The Usurer Trailer (1910)
15 August 1910
A wealthy, callous moneylender finds a terrifying way to learn about money's limitations.
Getting Rid of Trouble Trailer (1912)
05 September 1912
The Newlyweds move into their new flat and prepare to entertain their uncle.
The Diving Girl Trailer (1911)
21 August 1911
The girl visits the seashore with her uncle and goes bathing with a party of her brother’s friends.
The Making of a Man Trailer (1911)
04 October 1911
A young woman becomes infatuated with the leading man of a traveling theatrical troupe. She sneaks away to join him in the next town, but her father forces her to return home.
The Enemy's Baby Trailer (1913)
10 June 1913
A feud began with a political argument. Then the justice declared if granddad did not pay up he would attach his household goods.
The Engagement Ring Trailer (1912)
10 March 1912
Alice has two persistent suitors, one rich, one poor. Each buys her an engagement ring; the rich man pays cash, but the poor man must pay on installments.
The Squaw's Love Trailer (1911)
13 September 1911
Wild Flower follows her banished lover, Gray Fox, into the wilderness. Her departure is witnessed by Silver Fawn, who mistakenly thinks Wild Flower is stealing her fiancé.
In the Aisles of the Wild Trailer (1912)
14 October 1912
A widower and his two daughters live in the wilds of the north woods. They form the acquaintance of two trappers, Bob Cole and Jim Watson, who hunt in the neighborhood.
Almost a Wild Man Trailer (1913)
19 June 1913
Rooly, Pooly and Dooly were "picture sandwiches," but hardly shining lights, even in that capacity. Consequently they were "canned" by the management.
Red Hicks Defies the World Trailer (1913)
09 June 1913
Hard as nails and as strong winded as a gale in March, Red Hicks may have been a bit "chesty," but he was in perfect trim.
Wilful Peggy Trailer (1910)
24 August 1910
Peggy is a high-spirited young woman from a poor family. One day she catches the eye of a wealthy lord, who proposes marriage and wants to introduce her into his social circle.
The Manicure Lady Trailer (1911)
18 May 1911
The manicure lady spurns the barber and dates a rich cad instead.
Strongheart Trailer (1914)
08 March 1914
STRONGHEART (1914) is a Native American Indian drama. Based on a famous play of the time, the film features an all-star cast.
A Timely Interception Trailer (1913)
07 June 1913
A farmer has saved all his life to pay for his daughter's wedding, but when his brother is fired from his job on the oil rig, the wedding must be postponed and the money put to the more pressing need.
The Great Secret Trailer (1917)
08 January 1917
A wealthy young athlete comes to the aid of a beautiful heiress, whose fortune is being threatened by two arch villains, The Great Master and Doctor Zulph.
The Would-Be Shriner Trailer (1912)
25 July 1912
Hank Hopkins is a "rube" of the most extreme type, and on the morning of the great Shrine Parade in Los Angeles, he is met by a couple of friends, practical jokers, who make him believe that they can effect his participating in the grand pageant.
The Long Road Trailer (1911)
26 October 1911
Edith enters a convent after losing her fiancé to someone else. Years later, Edith finds him again, now poverty-stricken, and secretly helps his family.
Brute Force Trailer (1914)
24 April 1914
A thin gent in formal wear, amid a club or party, reads a book about primitive man after he's ignored by a pretty lady.
The Taming of the Shrew Trailer (1908)
10 November 1908
Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
A Girl Like That Trailer (1917)
18 January 1917
Nell Gordon's father was once a burglar, but he has turned over a new leaf. When he falls ill, however, the burglar's old cronies persuade Nell to help them in a bank robbery, supposedly to raise funds for their sick friend.
A Corner in Wheat Trailer (1909)
13 December 1909
On a whim, a greedy tycoon decides to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing grain producers into charity lines and others further into poverty.
The Crook and the Girl Trailer (1913)
25 August 1913
In the guise of a gardener he came to steal the paper telling the whereabouts of the second will. That was so the nephew might enjoy the inheritance alone.
The Law and His Son Trailer (1913)
22 September 1913
In this film one is shown the contrast of two fathers. One father refuses to believe his son guiltless, while the other, fully realizing the weakness of his son, struggles to save him from further disgrace.
Gold and Glitter Trailer (1912)
11 November 1912
As the husband leaves for the lumber regions, his wife gives him a memory message to be opened after his arrival.
Swords and Hearts Trailer (1911)
27 August 1911
A poor girl is secretly in love with a wealthy young planter.
Toys of Destiny Trailer (1915)
02 May 1915
A romantic film in which the good-hearted Charles falls in love with Mary, a girl whom he has employed because she cannot pay her rent.
When the Fire-Bells Rang Trailer (1912)
08 May 1912
They are brothers; one is a member of the village fire department, the other the property man at the "Opry House.
In Diplomatic Circles Trailer (1913)
26 June 1913
The reporter assigned to obtain a copy of the message from the Japanese Government unraveled the mystery of its disappearance in a clever manner.
A Trap for Santa Claus Trailer (1909)
20 December 1909
The children of a household attempt to capture Santa, but they catch something else entirely.
Muggsy Becomes a Hero Trailer (1910)
01 September 1910
Two spinsters on their way to church, are accosted by a couple of burly tramps. When Mabel is called to the church meeting with her mother, she sends Muggsy a note asking him to meet her after the service so he may walk home with her.
The Strong Man's Burden Trailer (1913)
05 September 1913
A crime drama in which a police officer does everything possible to help his criminal younger brother.
The Stolen Treaty Trailer (1913)
13 September 1913
On the day of the meeting which should settle the controversy regarding the Panama Canal, the Japanese Embassy commissioned Olga to obtain a copy of the agreement.
Rolling Stones Trailer (1916)
21 August 1916
Rolling Stones is a 1916 American drama silent film directed by Dell Henderson.
A Child of the Ghetto Trailer (1910)
06 June 1910
After her mother's death, Ruth struggles to support herself as a seamstress. While Ruth delivers shirts to the factory owner, the owner's son steals some money and Ruth is accused of the crime.
Sunshine Sue Trailer (1910)
14 November 1910
A country girl follows a city suitor, but is left alone and must fend for herself.
The Gambler of the West Trailer (1915)
17 November 1915
A family is attacked by Indians, the father killed and son captured. The widow remarries and her stepdaughter, Mabel, encourages her stepbrother to find his lost half-brother.
They Would Elope Trailer (1909)
09 August 1909
Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
Tears O’Peggy Trailer (1912)
09 June 1912
A pretty woman's tears are the greatest persuasive argument on the planet earth. A woman's tears will melt the coldest heart, and will make the heart manifest itself when there isn't any at all.
The Modern Prodigal Trailer (1910)
28 August 1910
In the opening of this subject we find the callow youth as he points towards the city's spires, exclaiming to his dear old mother, "Mother, there in the big city is my sphere.
Fighting Blood Trailer (1911)
28 June 1911
After the Civil War, an ex-soldier and his family settle in the Dakota Territory. The son quarrels with the father and leaves home.
A String of Pearls Trailer (1912)
07 March 1912
A story about a poor young man who falls ill, while his wealthy employer ignores his plight and instead spends lavishly on a pearl necklace for his wife.
The House with Closed Shutters Trailer (1910)
08 August 1910
During the Civil War a young soldier loses his nerve in battle and runs away to his home to hide; his sister puts on his uniform, takes her brother's place in the battle, and is killed.
The Wife Trailer (1914)
28 May 1914
A story of duplicity, ambition and misunderstandings when four peoples lives become intertwined in a quest for a political appointment.
Serious Sixteen Trailer (1910)
08 June 1910
When young Tom and Adele learn they must wait four years before they can marry, they agree to kill themselves.
