Cast: Mary Alden

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Mae Marsh · Henry B. Walthall · Miriam Cooper

Synopsis The Birth of a Nation (1915) is renowned for being the most successful and artistically innovative film of its era, yet it has also ignited controversy, protests, and division since its initial release. The narrative unfolds through the lens of...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Douglas Fairbanks · Sam De Grasse · Pomeroy Cannon · Joseph Singleton

Synopsis The Good Bad Man (1916) follows the journey of a notorious outlaw who goes by the alias Passin' Through. In a twist of fate, he temporarily abandons his criminal lifestyle to lend a helping hand to a group of children...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Norma Shearer · Clark Gable · Alexander Kirkland · Ralph Morgan

Synopsis Strange Interlude (1932) delves into the intricate web of thoughts and emotions that often diverge from spoken words. The narrative revolves around Nina, who was once engaged to Gordon Shaw, a pilot tragically killed in World War I. Her father's...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Henry B. Walthall · Josephine Crowell · Lillian Gish · Dorothy Gish

Synopsis Home, Sweet Home (1914) follows the journey of John Howard Payne as he departs from his family nest to pursue a life in the theater. Despite the unwavering support from his mother and his beloved, Payne's path is filled with...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Donald Crisp · Lillian Gish · Robert Harron · Mary Alden

Synopsis The Battle of the Sexes (1914) centers around Frank Andrews (Donald Crisp), a contented middle-class man living with his wife (Mary Alden) and their two children, John (Robert Harron) and Jane (Lillian Gish). Frank's life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Clara Bow · Richard Arlen · Helen Lynch · Mary Alden

Synopsis Ladies of the Mob (1928) follows the story of a young woman whose father met an untimely end due to his criminal activities. As she navigates her own life, she finds herself drawn to a man involved in petty crime....

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Olive Borden · Neil Hamilton · Marie Dressler · Mary Alden

Direction Clarence G. Badger

Cast Will Rogers · Mary Alden · Priscilla Bonner · Tully Marshall

Direction George Nichols · John Emerson

Cast Henry B. Walthall · Mary Alden · Loretta Blake · Monte Blue

Synopsis Ghosts (1915) follows the story of Helen and Manders, a couple deeply in love who aspire to unite in marriage. However, Helen's parents strongly disapprove of Manders due to his lack of wealth and insist that she marry Alving, a...

Direction Donald Crisp

Cast Blanche Sweet · Wallace Reid · Mary Alden · Raoul Walsh

Synopsis The Little Country Mouse (S) (1914) follows the story of a young woman named May, who resides in a rural setting. After suffering a loss in a card game, she finds herself in need of $250. She turns to Captain...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast William Haines · Jack Pickford · Mary Brian · Ralph Bushman

Synopsis Brown of Harvard (1926) follows the journey of Tom Brown, a young man who arrives at the prestigious Harvard University with a blend of self-assurance and a touch of arrogance. His presence quickly sparks a competitive rivalry with Bob McAndrew,...

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast House Peters · Mary Alden · Mildred Reardon · Edward Kimball

Direction Nat Ross

Cast Alexander Carr · Duane Thompson · Mary Alden · Raymond Keane

Synopsis April Fool (1926) follows the journey of an unemployed pants presser who embarks on a new venture by launching an umbrella business, which ultimately leads to his financial success. His daughter is engaged to the nephew of a wealthy neighbor,...

Direction John Emerson

Cast Mary Pickford · David Powell · Frank Losee · Mary Alden

Synopsis Less Than the Dust (1916) follows the journey of Radha, a young Hindu woman who forms a deep bond with Captain Raymond Townsend during his time in India. Raymond's departure for England to manage his recently deceased uncle's estate marks...

Direction Wesley Ruggles

Cast Donald Keith · Mary Alden · Henry B. Walthall · Gilbert Roland

Synopsis The Plastic Age (1925) follows the journey of Hugh Carver, a standout athlete and freshman at the esteemed Prescott College. His world takes a dramatic turn when he becomes enamored with Cynthia Day, a socialite known for her love of...

Direction George W. Hill · Clarence Brown

Cast John Gilbert · Renée Adorée · Ernest Torrence · Nils Asther

Synopsis The Cossacks (1928) follows the journey of Lukashka, the offspring of a formidable Cossack leader, who prefers the tranquility of the woods and the company of his beloved Maryana over engaging in combat with the neighboring Turks. His peaceful existence...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Elmo Lincoln · Teddy Sampson · W.E. Lawrence · Mary Alden

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Constance Binney · Jere Austin · Alfred Hickman · Mary Alden

Synopsis Erstwhile Susan (1919) follows the story of Barnabetta (Constance Binney), a young woman with aspirations to pursue higher education. However, her Mennonite father, Jacob (Bradley Barker), strongly objects to this idea. The family dynamic shifts when Jacob ties the knot...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Mary Alden · Tom Wilson · Vester Pegg · Margery Wilson

Direction Maurice Tourneur

Cast Lew Cody · Mary Alden · Pauline Starke · Peaches Johnson

Synopsis The Broken Butterfly (1919) is a poignant tale of a gifted composer who encounters and falls deeply in love with a wild and untamed young woman, who has been raised by a harsh and unforgiving elderly woman. Their love blossoms,...