Billy Quirk
Acting
Biography
William Andrew 'Billy' Quirk (March 27, 1873 – April 20, 1926) was an American stage and silent film actor. He performed in more than 180 films between 1909 and 1924. Gem Motion Picture Company produced a series of "Billy"-titled pictures starring Quirk. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Born: March 27, 1873
Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Known For
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
A Corner in Wheat
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 film contrasts the differences between the lives of those who work to grow the wheat and the life of the man who dabbles in its sale for profit.
The Egyptian Mummy
In order to make money, a man hires a bum to pretend to be a mummy, so he can sell the "body" for scientific experiments.
Canned Harmony
The Professor will not allow his daughter to marry a non-musician, but Billy, her would-be suitor, cannot play a single note. When he is about to give up, Billy’s roommate suggests bluffing his way into the Professor’s favor with the aid of a suitably musical disguise and a well-hidden phonograph player.
A Man's a Man
A Jewish man is treated poorly by a member of the upper-class. When tragedy strikes, the Jewish man has an opportunity for revenge, but he turns the other cheek.
Cousins of Sherlocko
Two mediocre detectives try and catch a notorious pickpocket. Meanwhile, an innocent man is mistaken for the pickpocket and is forced to put on a disguise to evade capture.
The Son's Return
A son leaves to seek his fortune in the city. Many years later he returns and checks into his parents' inn. They don't recognize him, but noticing his fat wallet, plan to rob him.
Pippa Passes
Pippa awakes and faces the world outside with a song. Unbeknown to her, the music has a healing effect on all who hear her as she passes by.
What's Your Hurry?
Papa is proud of his new birthday present, a shotgun. Mary's boyfriend arrives for a visit and she is anxious to introduce him to Papa. When Harry sees Papa walk in with a shotgun he misunderstands and departs in terror. Harry continues to encounter Papa everywhere and runs away, baffling the old man. At last Papa hauls Harry back home for an explanation and a reunion with Mary.
To Save Her Soul
Agnes, a singer in a country church, is practicing one day when a vaudeville manager hears her and offers her a job. Over the objections of the curate who loves her, she accepts the offer and goes to the city. Later the curate goes to hear Agnes perform and, fearing that her soul is being corrupted by show business, he asks her to return to the small town with him. When she refuses, he is prepared to kill her in order to protect the purity of her soul. This brings about her change of heart, and together they return to the little church.
Filmography
as A Tout
as Joe Karger
as Bob Fulmer
as Nick Walker
as Loney Smith
as Harold Reade
as Feminine Customer
as The Valet
as Bartender
as Billy
as Dick Graham
as Billy
as Bob Burns
as Billy
as Billy - Evelyn's Sweetheart
as Harry
as Fra Diavolo
as The Gang Leader
as Algie Allmore
as Frank's Friend
as A Son of Erin
as Cowboy
as Augustus Slip
as Muggsy
as Man at the Party
as Muggsy
as June
as Mexican
as Neighbor
as Conductor
as Bank Teller
as Conqueror
as At the Ball
as Townsman
as Suitor
as Fleeing Aristocrat
as Harry
as An Admirer
as First Couple / Fisherman
as One of Howard's Pals
as In Studio
as Outside Company Office
as Bud (as William A. Quirk)
as Hessian
as In Boarding House
as Sunbather
as Tom Wright, Zeke's Nephew
as Harry Wright
as Harry
as A Drunk
as Frank
as Kittie's Fiance
as The Barber / A Member of the Court
as In Pawnshop / Party Guest
as At Party