Dorothy West
Acting
Biography
Dorothy West (August 29, 1891 – December 11, 1980) was an American stage and film actress, as well as a radio performer.
Born: August 28, 1891
Place of Birth: Griffin, Georgia, USA
Known For
The Unchanging Sea
In this story set at a seaside fishing village and inspired by a Charles Kingsley poem, a young couple's happy life is turned about by an accident. The husband, although saved from drowning, loses his memory. A child is on the way, and soon a daughter is born to his wife. We watch the passage of time, as his daughter matures and his wife ages. The daughter becomes a lovely young woman, herself ready for marriage. One day on the beach, the familiarity of the sea and the surroundings triggers a return of her father's memory, and we are reminded that although people age and change, the sea and the ways of the fisherfolk remain eternal.
A Child's Impulse
Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.
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.
Those Awful Hats
A pair of young ladies cause trouble at the cinema with their lavish hats.
In the Border States
During the Civil War, a father living in a border state leaves to join the Union Army. After he leaves, Confederate troops forage on his property, where a soldier encounters one of his daughters. The father himself is wounded on a hazardous mission and must run for his life, pursued by Confederate soldiers.
The Habit of Happiness
Douglas Fairbanks stars as "Sunny" Wiggins, who believes in eternal optimism and good spirits. This places Wiggins at odds with his staid, wealthy family, who decide to get even when he blithely invites a group of derelicts to his sister's coming-out party.
The House with Closed Shutters
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. Their mother, not wanting the shameful truth to become known, closes all the shutters (hence the film's title) and keeps her son's presence a secret for many years, though two boyhood chums stumble upon the truth...
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.
Rose o' Salem Town
A young girl living in Salem attracts the attentions of The Puritan. After he's brushed off by the girl, he becomes furious and desiring revenge, declares to a council of elders that the girl and her mother are witches.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Jane
as Elsie Pepper
as The Moonshiner's Daughter
as Jennie Baker
as The Daughter
as The Frazier Child, As an Adult
as The Daughter as an Adult
as At Stage Door
as Camilla
as Sweatshop Employee
as Confederate Son's Fiancée
as A Sea Child
as Aristocrat
as At Luncheon
as Agnes Randolph - Charles' Sister
as At First Party
as At Second Party
as Union Maiden at Farewell
as Ruth
as Woman in Chapel
as The Handmaiden
as Villager (uncredited)
as Neighbor
as On Train
as Party Guest
as At Party
as Indian
as At Dance
as At the Ball
as On Street
as Maid
as The Second Wife's Friend
as Sister Bertha
as First Maid
as At Party Meeting / Servant
as At Dance
as Salvation Army
as Minnie's Friend / Dinner Guest
as Reveller
as Woman - First Couple
as Theatre Woman
as Dr. Payson's Second Daughter
as In Tenement
as Theatre Audience