Personal Info
Birth date
1883-09-22 (141 Years)
Day of death
1956-10-15
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Also known as
Mr. Johnson
William Tefft Johnson, Jr.
Tefft Johnson
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Filmography
The New Klondike
5
Overview:
Tom Kelly, a small-town baseball pitcher, is sent to a minor-league team in Florida, and fails to make the team. He starts dabbling in real estate, in the midst of the Florida land boom (in which a lot of the land sold was under water), makes a fortune and buys into the team that cut him from its roster.Captain Jenks' Diplomacy
NYR
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Sir Brian, an irascible old gentleman, who suffers from gout, receives a note saying his son Gerald is very ill at college, and asking him to come to Dublin. He is too ill to go so he gets his friend, Captain Jenks, to go instead of him. Jenks finds Gerald being nursed by a pretty girl and soon discovers that Gerald is in love with her.The Little Minister
NYR
Overview:
To start a little in advance of our story, Lord Rintoul, of the English nobility, finds a little Gypsy girl three years old, who had been deserted by her parents. Fifteen years later, Gavin Dishart, the Little Minister, receives an appointment, his first, at Thrums, Scotland. This was made possible through the self-sacrifices of his widowed mother, to educate him for the ministry. The community of Thrums is made up of weavers, who work hard, have little and accomplish much. They are ultra-religious and look upon their pastor with such reverence that he is a little lower than the angels. While naturally intelligent, they are grounded in dogma and intolerance. Just after the Little Minister takes charge of the "Auld Licht Kirk" and the Manse, the weavers resent a reduction, by the manufacturers, in their pay and a strike is declared.Love Net
NYR
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Little Patty Barnes lives with her grandfather, Captain Amos Barnes, in a rickety shack on the New England coast. The wealthy Mrs. Gaythorne, who wishes to adopt Patty, instructs James Henley to secure the mortgage on the shack, and when Amos, now homeless and penniless, departs for the poor farm, Patty is forced to live with the cruel old woman.A Tale of Two Cities
5
Overview:
A condensed silent film version of the Charles Dickens classic about the French Revolution and its subsequent Reign of Terror.The Sale of a Heart
NYR
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To avoid ruin, an impoverished count arranges a marriage between his daughter and a wealthy man she does not love. After an accident, she is taken in by a gifted artist who saves her from an unseemly fate.Arbutus
NYR
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Carleton Holt locates at one of the mountain inns. On one of his daily trips he hears a mountain maid singing in the woods. Jumping from his horse, he makes his way to where she is sitting to find her holding a bunch of arbutus in her hands. He is fascinated. It is mutual.Writing on the Wall
1
Overview:
Irving Lawrence owns some of the most decrepit tenements in town and is an all-around bad guy. He won't cooperate with the efforts of his wife, Barbara, to help the poor and sees other women behind her back. Muriel, one of his cast-offs, meets and marries Barbara's brother, Payne. Lawrence makes trouble for Muriel and fabricates a scandal involving his kindly brother Schuyler and Barbara.Buddy's First Call
NYR
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Buddy Watson, the youngest of three brothers, and just getting accustomed to long pants, meets Elsie Forster at a church social and is smitten by the young lady's charms. He writes, addressing the letter simply, "Miss Forster," asking permission to call. Elsie gets the note and joyously answers "yes," but Grace, her sister, sees the letter and is quite sure he means her.Willie's Sister
4
Overview:
Willie Green, off for college, tearfully kisses Ma and Pa and Sister good-bye. Arrived on the campus, he approaches a grave and reverend senior to ask where the proctor is located. The senior knocks off his hat. Willie replaces it and laughs feebly at the joke. The senior sternly tells him to take it off and be respectful to his betters. Willie obeys, and awe-stricken, repeats his question. The senior points, Willie dodges, gathers up his suitcases and exits cautiously, watching the senior. The proctor places him in a room with a senior, who makes life a burden to him, using him as a valet.Twelfth Night
5
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When Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are shipwrecked and separated, Viola dresses in her brother's clothes and becomes a page in the palace of the Duke of Orsino. Thinking Viola is a boy, the Duke sends her with a message to Olivia, whom he loves. A series of complications begins when Olivia falls in love with the page 'boy'The Younger Brother
NYR
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When the two Werner brothers are called to the front it is not strange that the mother is very solicitous about the younger brother and enjoins the older boy to care for and defend him at all hazards. The English army is transported lo the Soudan and is now encamped in the midst of the activities of the campaign.Yellow Bird
NYR
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Disregarding the sanctity of "Song Bird's" feelings, John Strong, a young surveyor in the pioneer forests of the west, makes love to the Indian maiden whenever he chances to meet her, until she longs and looks for his coming and going, and finds that he has made himself part of her life.As You Like It
1
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After the overthrowing of Duke Senior by his tyrannical brother, Senior's daughter Rosalind disguises herself as a man and sets out to find her banished father while also counseling her clumsy suitor Orlando in the art of wooing.The Battle Cry of Peace
NYR
Overview:
Enemy agents under the leadership of "Emanon" conspire with pacifists to keep the American defense appropriations down at a time when forces of the enemy are preparing to invade. The invasion comes, and New York, Washington, and other American cities are devastated.Who Killed Joe Merrion?
NYR
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Sir Philip Randall, a prominent judge, is fed up with the antics of James, his scapegrace son, and tosses him out of the house. The conflict between father and son leaves Mrs. Randall heartbroken, and when she dies, she makes her husband swear to help James if he ever needs it. When Joe Merrion, a bookmaker, is found dead, circumstantial evidence points to Squire William Rufford. Although Randall can't believe he committed the crime, he is forced to convict him and sentence him to prison. But later, when James, whose wild ways have left him penniless, comes to his father for help, Randall discovers that he was the killer.Vampire of the Desert
NYR
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Ishmael, the son of Hagar, an old hag, living on the edge of the desert, falls completely under the charms of Lispeth, a vampire. One day there passes the miserable hut in which these three strange people live, a wealthy banker, named William Corday, his wife and son. Derrick. Lispeth wields her magic power over the husband and soon has him in her power. When he attempts to kiss her, she repulses him. So clever is she that the wife has no idea of her husband's unfaithfulness.Put Yourself in Their Place
NYR
Overview:
A comedy short directed by James Young and starring Clara Kimball Young and himself.His Official Appointment
5
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This touching short film lasts only 10 minutes, 34 seconds, but is rather engaging. Charles Kent is an old man, who has spent all he owns on influencing a government appointment. His faithful black servant, Amber (Hal Wilson), cares for him as he waits to hear from the Capitol. No one there intends to do anything but make fun of him, even sending a false appointment, to his shame.The Little Captain
NYR
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While visiting General Forbes, a friend of his Daddy, Sonny Jim imitates the soldiers at the garrison and feels certain that he was cut out for one of them. The General tells him always to help a comrade in distress. Later, a convict escapes from prison and coming upon Sonny Jim playing sentinel, asks help and says he is a comrade in distress. Sonny Jim remembers the General's command, secures one of his father's suits, a large chicken and an apple pie, and finds the convict a hiding place in the cellar.The Child Crusoes
NYR
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Jack, a little orphan, is anxious to become a sailor, and although Captain Rhines refuses to take him aboard his ship, manages to sneak in as a stowaway. When out to sea a few days, he is discovered, and is about to be disciplined, when the captain's daughter, May, intercedes. A terrific storm strikes them, and the ship is dashed to pieces. The captain, with the assistance of Jack, builds a little raft, and with little May, they set out for an island which they can hardly discern, as it is so many miles away. After drifting for many hours, they at last reach the island, which is inhabited by a savage tribe.The Mills of the Gods
5
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A silent crime film in which the wealthy landowner Lorenzo, who has been taunting poor Miguel and his family for years, eventually gets his comeuppance.The Serpents
NYR
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Wending their way and locating in a land far from the contentions through which they passed a few weeks before, Eric and Chloe are located in a garden spot of primeval beauty, surrounded by all the imposing grandeur of nature. Chloe is pursued by the covetous desire of Haakon, a false friend, who strives by subtle charms to lure her from Eric, who in turn is tempted by Linda, her cunning and beauty, to desert Chloe and live with her.A Quaker Mother
NYR
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Mrs. Pearson is a little different from most mothers, at least in her general appearance, for she has that sweetness and calmness of disposition, which is characteristic of the Quakeress. Lois, her only child, does not inherit her mother's sedate and quiet temperament, apparently she is no different from other girls, quite natural, and does not object to the attentions paid her by John Harmon, who is very much in love with her.The Heart of Esmeralda
NYR
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Esmeralda Foster, an attractive girl, is very much impressed with Duncan Miller, a crafty country swain, who makes love to Esmeralda because of her father's wealth.Written in the Sand
NYR
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Love is awakened in the heart of Peter Hansen when he sees his name written within the outlines of a heart on the sands of the seashore. Above his own name is written the name of "Norma," a daughter of Gyntsen, the aristocrat of the little village. Norma's father is a widower. He idolizes his daughter. Peter is a quiet, noble fellow, a fisherman, with the instincts of a poet and the rule of a king. He is not given to associating with his fellows, being of a retiring disposition. His natural timidity and shyness forbid him to make known his love for her and he worships her in silence.Auld Lang Syne
NYR
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Among the green hills of Scotland dwelt two farmer lads, Tammas and Geordie, fast friends tried and loyal as members of the same clan. They are both very much in love with Jenny, a little Scottish lass, and Geordie dreams of what might be if he were successful in his wooing.The Mate of the 'John M'
NYR
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Jim, the mate of the ship "John M.," is in love with Mandy, the daughter of Captain Dale. Before she leaves for boarding school, she hurries to the ship to say good-bye to it, her father and Jim. Six years have now passed, and Mandy has grown to a big and handsome girl. As Captain Dale is going to make another trip, Mandy asks him if she cannot go along. Mandy's school chum's brother wishes to go also, and the Captain gives his consent. Jim grows a little jealous at the young man's presence on board.The Reward of Thrift
NYR
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Ironworker Ned is putting money aside for a rainy day unlike his two sandhog co-workers Bill and Grogan who spend most of their money at the saloon. One day on the job Ned is saved from severe injury by Bill and Grogan tries to convince him to take advantage of Ned’s gratitude to extort some money. Later Ned and Grogan get into an argument and Grogan sworn to revenge attempts to get Bill to drown Ned, but the plan goes awry. Bill and Ned reconcile, eventually becoming business partners, Grogan goes to jail.Acting
1926The New Klondike as Col. Dwyer
1918A Marriage of Convenience as John Morley, Paul's Father
1916Betty, the Boy and the Bird as The Father
1915Sonny Jim and the Amusement Company, Ltd. as Sonny Jim's Father
1915The Battle Cry of Peace as Unknown
1914The Reward of Thrift as Ned Carney
1914The Little Captain as Sonny Jim's Father
1914Buddy's First Call as Unknown
1914Sonny Jim at the North Pole as Sonny Jim's Father
1914An Easter Lily as Sonny Jim's Father
1914Marrying Sue as Sue's Father
1913The Spirit of Christmas as Teddy Vandeveer
1913A Christmas Story as Father Wilson
1913The Sale of a Heart as John Myerson
1913Does Advertising Pay? as Silas Whipple
1913Cutey Tries Reporting as Unknown
1913Put Yourself in Their Place as Mr. Johnson
1913Vampire of the Desert as William Corday, the Vampire's Victim
1913The Strength of Men as John Cummings - Marie's Father
1913The Old Guard as Colonel Millard
1913The Little Minister as Unknown
1912His Official Appointment as Secretary of State
1912The Mills of the Gods as Piche, Miguel's Brother
1912As You Like It as An Exiled Duke
1912The Signal Fire as Unknown
1912The Hindoo's Curse as Unknown
1912Coronets and Hearts as Unknown
1912Written in the Sand as Gyntsen - Norma's Father
1912The Heart of Esmeralda as Mr. Foster - Esmeralda's Father
1912The Miracle as The Grand Vizir
1912The Light of St. Bernard as Pierre Martin
1912Yellow Bird as John Strong
1912The Serpents as Haakon
1912The Victoria Cross as Col. Carson
1912The Cave Man as Aleric
1912Captain Jenks' Diplomacy as Unknown
1912The Seventh Son as Secretary of War Stanton
1912Love Finds the Way as Mr. Durand - Margaret's Father
1912Father and Son as Unknown
1912Willie's Sister as Unknown
1912Cardinal Wolsey as King Henry VIII
1911The Younger Brother as The Older Werner Brother
1911Arbutus as Unknown
1911Auld Lang Syne as Scotsman
1911Madge of the Mountains as Unknown
1911The Mate of the 'John M' as Capt. Dale of the John M
1911His Sister's Children as Harry's Sister's Husband
1911The Child Crusoes as Captain Rhines
1911A Quaker Mother as Unknown
1911A Tale of Two Cities as Defarge
1911Vanity Fair as Capt. Dobbin
1910Twelfth Night as Orsino
Directing
1918Love Net ... Director
1918Dixie Madcaps ... Director
1916Writing on the Wall ... Director
1916Betty, the Boy and the Bird ... Director
1916Who Killed Joe Merrion? ... Director
1915Sonny Jim and the Amusement Company, Ltd. ... Director
1915C.O.D. ... Director
1914The Reward of Thrift ... Director
1914Buddy's Downfall ... Director
1914The Little Captain ... Director
1914Buddy's First Call ... Director
1914Sonny Jim at the North Pole ... Director
1914An Easter Lily ... Director
1914Marrying Sue ... Director
1913The Spirit of Christmas ... Director
1913A Christmas Story ... Director
1912Love Finds the Way ... Director