Van Dyke Brooke
Directing
Biography
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Born: June 22, 1859
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Known For
The Show Girl
Audrey, a charming actress, but classed among the show girls, is invited with some of her stage companions, to have lunch with an old friend, by the name of Dr. Renfrew. The doctor and Audrey, eating together, talk over old times and renew their friendship; she takes his attentions seriously and becomes very much impressed with his pleasant companionship. Night after night the doctor attends the performance in which she appears as the "headliner," and never fails to greet her with generous applause and a bouquet of flowers as marks of admiration. To emphasize his friendship or infatuation he sends her a string of pearls, begging her to accept it as a souvenir of happy days gone by. Through a member of the company in which she is playing, she learns that Dr. Renfrew is married, and at her friend's suggestion redirects his note back to his wife.
Straight Is the Way
Bob Carter and "Loot" Follet, are two thieves who locate themselves in the unused part of the New Hampshire home of Aunt Mehitable and her niece Dorcas. Loan shark Jonathan Squoggs presses Mehitable for payment of the mortgage, and the two crooks decide to help the ladies when they consult their Ouija board to find a hidden treasure. Finding the treasure reveals a surprise thief and a chance for new lives for the crooks, Dorcas, and Mehitable.
Father's Hatband
A short comic film in which Sam and Doris use the hat of Doris’ father (a manager) to send letters to each other.
Mrs. 'Enry 'Awkins
Noah Clayton, an old coster, who has made a bit of money, lives with his daughter Liza. He is very cranky and very gouty. Henry Hawkins, a young coster, and Bill Brown, a teacher of boxing, and an ex-pugilist, are both in love with Liza. Old Clayton favors Bill, because he is well off. Liza likes Henry, and they meet down near the old church and do their love-making. Bill lays siege to Liza, offering her presents, which she refuses. At last he offers to take her to a music hall and she yields and goes with him. There they are seen by Hawkins, who becomes furiously jealous and upbraids Liza. She loses her temper and claims the right to do as she likes. Henry on this swears he will fight Bill, and Liza tells him not to be a fool, that Bill could lick him with one hand, and they part in anger. Hawkins meets Bill and challenges him. The result is a foregone conclusion. Poor Hawkins is knocked out and laid up in bed for repairs, tended by his landlady.
The Helpful (?) Sisterhood
Mary is forced into shoplifting to keep up with her rich sorority sisters.
Ida's Christmas
A poor young girl finds a purse and returns it to its owner, who decides to reward her honesty.
Dr. LaFleur's Theory
Dr. Lafleur is convinced that crime is an illness and can be treated like that.
Lulu's Doctor
Magde leaves her fiancé Lewis in order to take care of Lulu, the child of her deceased sister, in New York. After some time, chance brings the two lovers together again.
Sawdust and Salome
A rich swell travels out West to escape marrying a social climber. There, he meets and marries a bareback rider from traveling circus. Bringing her home, his family's pernicious double-standards are revealed.
The Bond of Blood
Former actor Holden attempts suicide out of despair but is rescued and offered a small acting role. During a rehearsal, he recognizes the leading lady as his long-lost daughter. She at first rejects him but they ultimately reunite.
Filmography
as Const. Whipple
as Hitt
as Henry Beegoode
as William Holliday Sr.
as Holden - Evelyn's Father
as Sam Graham
as The Shadow
as Mr. Vardon
as John Grey
as Mason - the Father
as James Greythorne
as Mr. Jones
as Ben March
as Harris - A Swindler
as A Hardened Criminal
as Liza's Old Father
as Von Schultz - an Old Musician