Gerda Holmes
Acting
Biography
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Born: April 2, 1891
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Robin Hood
Robin Hood and his followers aid the poor and oppressed from their hideout in Sherwood Forest, pursued by the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Husband and Wife
When Doris Baker spends her husband Dick into serious debt, he embezzles funds from the bank where he works to cover some speculative investments. He is joined in these plans by one of the bank's directors, but when Doris unknowingly snubs the director's wife, he pulls out his aid. Dick finds himself in serious trouble, and then Doris leaves him after an argument. She is about to leave for the Orient with her daughter Bessie, a friend, Mrs. Prescott, and an admirer, Patrick Alliston, but they are stopped at the station because Dick is believed to be with them. He isn't, and his difficulties drive him to an aborted suicide attempt. Doris finally wakes up to what is going on and reconciles with Dick. The bank examiner looks over the books and helps Dick get back on his feet, much to the director's chagrin.
The Family Honor
A 1917 silent film drama
The Gilded Cage
In The Gilded Cage, Alice Brady plays Princess Honore, who falls in love with a handsome prince who doesn't know her true identity (nor does she know his).
The Fable of the Husband Who Showed Up and Did His Duty
Mrs. Clymer has great social aspirations, and every time she gave a party her husband was in the habit of going to the Hash House for his sinkers and coffee. One night she panned him to a whisper for not showing up at one of her shindigs, so he promised to be on hand for the next one. Sometime later Mrs. Clymer railed the hens one afternoon for a musical. Hubby happened home early, so nothing would do but he must get gussied up and entertain the ladies. There was one young grass widow present who looked mighty good to hubby. His wife had told him to pay some attention to her lady friends, so he extended himself. Before sending the widow home he got her address and told her he kind of wished he was single. Mrs. Clymer got his number and forbade him to ever show up at another one of her parties.
By a Strange Road
Jim Melcher, a swindler and a rogue, induces Rhoda, a society girl, to marry him. She later discovers his dishonest methods, but her sense of loyalty is so great that she stands by him. He is planning to pull off the biggest robbery of his career and insists that she assist him.
Mrs. Trenwith Comes Home
Mrs. Trenwith is a typical shallow, thoughtless society woman. Her husband is wrapped up in business and as a result their little daughter, Marjory, suffers greatly from neglect. Her old nurse, Franchette, loves her dearly. Mr. Trenwith leaves town on a business trip while his wife goes to a house party, where she meets Ralph Eccles, a typical society tempter. She leads him on.
The Way of the Woman
Presenting Miss Irene Hough, who was recently voted the most beautiful telephone operator in America. Arnold Cummins, a millionaire, tells his wife of his love for another woman, and informs her that as soon as he can obtain a divorce he Intends to marry her. Mrs. Cummins is stunned.
The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket
The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket is a 1915 silent film directed by Richard Foster Baker. Gloria Swanson made her first credited appearance in this film as Farina.
Three Boiled Down Fables
#1: The Household Comedian; #2: Why Essie's Friends Got the Fresh Air; #3: The Prevailing Craze.
Filmography
as Dr. Thelma Winter
as Christine
as Doris Leighton
as Louis Brigard
as The Woman, aka Mary Leslie
as Ethel Maynard
as Queen Vesta
as Mrs. Prescott
as Marion Crewe
as Anna Dalton
as His Sweetheart
as Rhoda Melcher - Jim's Wife
as Mrs. Arnold Cummins
as The Young Widow
as Mrs. Trenwith
as Wife, Episode #1, The Household Comedian
as Alice Sloane
as Nellie - the Cook
as The Older Woman
as Huxley's Grandson's Wife
as Celia - the Wife
as Grace - the Rival
as The Bell in Youth
as Mrs. Bennett, his wife
as Maid Marian
as The Duchess