Movies: William V. Ranous
- 1908
Francesca di Rimini; or, The Two Brothers (1908)
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Francesca, surrounded by ladies-in-waiting at the palace. Her father enters, and together they read a letter from Lanciotto, asking for the hand of Francesca. Both are overjoyed at the union of the two great houses in marriage, and the daughter retir...
- 1912
The Serpents (1912)
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Wending their way and locating in a land far from the contentions through which they passed a few weeks before, Eric and Chloe are located in a garden spot of primeval beauty, surrounded by all the imposing grandeur of nature. Chloe is pursued by the...
- 1913
The One Good Turn (1913)
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A political crime film in which a militant, anarchist father allows his political ideals to prevail over human dignity. The father uses his young daughter to carry out an attack on Princess Louise. After his wife foils the attack and he is arrested b...
- 1916
Little Partner (1916)
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Agnes Vernon is the daughter of an old prospector whose hard luck leads him to turn holdup. The father is hanged and the girl, unknowing the real truth, becomes the ward of two young and successful miners....
- 1909
Love's Stratagem (1909)
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A short romance starring Florence Lawrence....
- 1912
Tommy's Sister (1912)
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Left with two small children, Mrs. Morgan finds it difficult to make both ends meet. Polly, her daughter, does the housework. Tommy is looking for a situation to help his mother. He applies for one in the office of Hervey and Porter, real estate, etc...
- 1907
Spy: A Romantic Story of the Civil War (1907)
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In the midst of the Civil War, a wife saves the day by swapping places with her captured and soon-to-be-executed husband....
- 1913
The Skull (1913)
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Just as the bead clerk and his assistants are closing up the jewelry store for the day, a package containing a very costly necklace arrives by special messenger. The large safe deposit vault has been closed for the night and the time clock set. The h...
- 1908
The Merchant of Venice (1908)
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- 1907
Francesca di Rimini (1907)
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The story of Canto V of the Inferno is briefly summarized. The film is the first edition of the better known The Two Brothers directed by James Stuart Blackton which was released in theaters the following year, 1908....
- 1913
Alixe; or, the Test of Friendship (1913)
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Alixe is courted by many admirers. Her most persistent companion is Morton Shaw. Arlington Tappan also loves Alixe, and urges her to give up her associations with Shaw. She does so and is very happy until Arlington becomes more absorbed in his busine...
- 1912
The Anarchist's Wife (1912)
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In this Vitagraph short, anarchism threatens to ruin lives and families. Luigi and Rosa are a couple with an adorable child, but trouble is afoot – Luigi has become an anarchist!...