William Russell Movies

  • 1913
    King Rene’s Daughter

    King Rene’s Daughter

    King Rene’s Daughter

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    This elaborate and well-staged silent version of Hertz' play is exceedingly well produced for 1913: it starts off by introducing the actors by name...

    King Rene’s Daughter
  • 1912
    The Repeater

    The Repeater

    The Repeater

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    The story's hero, a reformer in politics, has been accused and convicted of "padding the registration lists," but on procured evidence and on a...

    The Repeater
  • 1913
    While Baby Slept

    While Baby Slept

    While Baby Slept

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    The young farmer's wife had one trial, her husband's father. He was old and peevish, and so racked and crippled by illness that he could not walk a...

    While Baby Slept
  • 1912
    The Portrait of Lady Anne

    The Portrait of Lady Anne

    The Portrait of Lady Anne

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    The ghost of a selfish, inconsiderate woman must make up for her past transgressions by making sure that her descendant marries the man who is right...

    The Portrait of Lady Anne
  • 1912
    Flying to Fortune

    Flying to Fortune

    Flying to Fortune

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    A wealthy old man, who has been a semi-invalid for years, is informed by his physician that his case is hopeless. The invalid decides to put "his...

    Flying to Fortune
  • 1913
    For Her Boy's Sake

    For Her Boy's Sake

    For Her Boy's Sake

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    The son of a poor widow fell in love with a heartless showgirl who spurned the simple gifts he gave her. In a moment of desperation he tried to rob...

    For Her Boy's Sake
  • 1913
    Little Dorrit

    Little Dorrit

    Little Dorrit

    01913HD

    A short adaption of the novel by Charles Dickens.

    Little Dorrit
  • 1912
    The Ring of a Spanish Grandee

    The Ring of a Spanish Grandee

    The Ring of a Spanish Grandee

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    A romantic young girl, visiting St. Augustine, finds that she must make the choice which means happiness or misery for life. She has two suitors, one...

    The Ring of a Spanish Grandee
  • 1922
    The Crusader

    The Crusader

    The Crusader

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    Veteran action hero William Russell starred opposite his offscreen wife Helen Ferguson in this typical Fox oater about a miner who finds himself up...

    The Crusader
  • 1919
    The Lincoln Highwayman

    The Lincoln Highwayman

    The Lincoln Highwayman

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    Masked bandit The Lincoln Highwayman terrorizes motorists on California highways. His latest victims are a San Francisco banker and his family on...

    The Lincoln Highwayman
  • 1912
    Star of Bethlehem

    Star of Bethlehem

    Star of Bethlehem

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    Following a bright wandering star, three magi from the East travel to Bethlehem of Judea to meet a very special newborn baby. Meanwhile, King Herod,...

    Star of Bethlehem
  • 1912
    The Little Shut-in

    The Little Shut-in

    The Little Shut-in

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    His home was a dreary room in a basement; he was hopelessly crippled; his widowed mother was just able to keep their home together by steady work as...

    The Little Shut-in
  • 1913
    The Caged Bird

    The Caged Bird

    The Caged Bird

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    The beautiful young princess was weary of the formality and ceremony that encompassed her. She had read many books and from them had gained the idea...

    The Caged Bird
  • 1911
    Young Lochinvar

    Young Lochinvar

    Young Lochinvar

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    The “gallant young Lochinvar” and his stolen bride lead their pursuers on a merry chase

    Young Lochinvar
  • 1912
    The Wrecked Taxi

    The Wrecked Taxi

    The Wrecked Taxi

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    The Wrecked Taxi
  • 1911
    His Younger Brother

    His Younger Brother

    His Younger Brother

    01911HD

    A young clerk, employed by a wealthy broker, weakly yields to the temptations of city life, and embezzles some of the money entrusted to his care.

    His Younger Brother
  • 1913
    Tannhäuser

    Tannhäuser

    Tannhäuser

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    Dramatic three-reel film based on Wagner's opera of chivalry and spiritual struggle. Wandering minstrel Tannhauser wins the heart of Elizabeth, niece...

    Tannhäuser
  • 1911
    The Railroad Builder

    The Railroad Builder

    The Railroad Builder

    01911HD

    The construction of a new railroad, designed to bring prosperity to a section of the country, brings sorrow to one home. An aged invalid finds that...

    The Railroad Builder
  • 1912
    The Silent Witness

    The Silent Witness

    The Silent Witness

    01912HD

    The president of a state bank, guilty of malfeasance bribes the District Attorney to suppress the case. The DA’s secretary takes a photograph...

    The Silent Witness
  • 1911
    The Lady from the Sea

    The Lady from the Sea

    The Lady from the Sea

    01911HD

    Ellida was the daughter of a lighthouse keeper, and spent many hours near the water's edge. While she was still scarcely more than a child, one of...

    The Lady from the Sea