Personal Info
Birth date
1870-08-14 (154 Years)
Day of death
1947-11-03
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Greenville, Missouri, USA
Also known as
-Nelson McDowell
Biography
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Filmography
The Lost World
6.679
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The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.The Return of Frank James
6.3
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Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords.Jane Eyre
6.9
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After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?The Last of the Mohicans
6.2
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As Alice and Cora Munro attempt to find their father, a British officer in the French and Indian War, they are set upon by French soldiers and their cohorts, Huron tribesmen led by the evil Magua. Fighting to rescue the women are Chingachgook and his son Uncas, the last of the Mohican tribe, and their white ally, the frontiersman Natty Bumppo, known as Hawkeye.Boots and Saddles
4
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Young Englishman inherits ranch which he wants to sell, but Gene's gonna turn him into a real westerner instead. When new owner Spud arrives from England, Autry convinces him not to sell the ranch but to raise horses for the Army. When both Autry's and Neale's bids are the same, the Colonel calls for a race to decide the winner. But that night Neale has Autry's stable burned.Dark Command
6.3
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When transplanted Texan Bob Seton arrives in Lawrence, Kansas he finds much to like about the place, especially Mary McCloud, daughter of the local banker. Politics is in the air however. It's just prior to the civil war and there is already a sharp division in the Territory as to whether it will remain slave-free. When he gets the opportunity to run for marshal, Seton finds himself running against the respected local schoolteacher, William Cantrell. Not is what it seems however. While acting as the upstanding citizen in public, Cantrell is dangerously ambitious and is prepared to do anything to make his mark, and his fortune, on the Territory. When he loses the race for marshal, he forms a group of raiders who run guns into the territory and rob and terrorize settlers throughout the territory. Eventually donning Confederate uniforms, it is left to Seton and the good citizens of Lawrence to face Cantrell and his raiders in one final clash.Desert Phantom
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Billy Donovan arrives looking for his sister's killer. When he hires on at the Halloran ranch where the mysterious Phantom has killed all the hands, it's not long before the Phantom shoots him.Chad Hanna
6
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Country boy joins a circus in the 1840s and falls in love with the bare-back rider. Later he falls in love with another circus runaway.The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
NYR
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An orphan (Richard Barthelmess) is adopted by Major Buford (Claude Gillingwater) is educated in Lexington and joins the Union Army as a Captain. He rediscovers his childhood sweetheart (Molly O' Day) and after his adopted father dies in the civil war, he gives up his inheritance in Kentucky for the girl he loves and moves back to be to his real birthplace to be with her. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is a lost 1928 silent film drama directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. The film is a remake of a 1920 Goldwyn Pictures film with the same title starring Jack Pickford, also lost.The House of the Seven Gables
6.9
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In 1828, the bankrupt Pyncheon family fight over Seven Gables, the ancestral mansion. To obtain the house, Jaffrey Pyncheon obtains his brother Clifford's false conviction for murder. Hepzibah, Clifford's sweet fiancée, patiently waits twenty years for his release, whereupon Clifford and his former cellmate, abolitionist Matthew, have a certain scheme in mind.The Toast of New York
5.8
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After the American Civil War, Jim Fisk, a former peddler and cotton smuggler, arrives in New York, along with his partners Nick and Luke, where he struggles to make his way through the treacherous world of Wall Street's financial markets.Midnight Mary
6.773
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While on trial for her life, a young woman recalls her tough upbringing and her involvement with the men who brought her to this current state of affairs.The Dawn Rider
4.517
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When John Mason's father is killed, John is wounded. Attracted to his nurse Alice, a conflict arises between him and his friend Ben who plans to marry Alice. John later finds the killer of his father but goes to face him not knowing Ben has removed the bullets from his gun.The Lone Ranger Rides Again
6
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Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher Craig Dolan. He wants to keep them out by legal means but his nephew Bart brings in outlaws to drive them out. The Lone Ranger is on hand to help the homesteaders battle Bart's men as he overcomes traps, ambushes, burning buildings and other obstacles in his attempt to bring peace to the valley.Gold Is Where You Find It
6.9
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Colonel Ferris, a wealthy farmer in northern California, is strongly opposed to hydraulic mining, a new method developed during the gold rush of the 1870's, which is flooding the area's prosperous farmlands. Despite Ferris' political stance, Jared Whitney, a mining engineer from the East, becomes friends with the colonel's son Lance and falls in love with his daughter Serena. Family tensions deepen when the colonel's brother Ralph gives up farming to go to San Francisco to work for his wife Rosanna's father, Harrison McCooey, a leader in the mining venture. When Lance follows Ralph, the colonel, focusing his anger on Jared, forbids him to see Serena.Lilac Time
6.2
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In France during World War I, a charming farm girl keeps a squadron of English pilots in good spirits as best as she can. She falls for a handsome newcomer who is already engaged.Horses' Collars
6.028
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The Stooges are private detectives in the Old West trying to help a girl recover an IOU from a bad guy. Their attempts to steal the IOU from the villain's wallet and then from a safe meet with problems until Curly, who goes berserk whenever he sees a mouse, knocks out all the bad guys.Billy the Kid
4.333
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Billy, after shooting down land baron William Donovan's henchmen for killing Billy's boss, is hunted down and captured by his friend, Sheriff Pat Garrett. He escapes and is on his way to Mexico when Garrett, recapturing him, must decide whether to bring him in or to let him go.Lone Texas Ranger
6
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"Iron Mike" Haines (Tom Chatterton), a crooked sheriff, and "Hands" Weber (Roy Barcroft), the town blacksmith, are in cahoots and have been robbing stages, silver mines, etc., and framing innocent ranchers and cowhands with their deeds. They set out to rob the stage and frame Red Ryder (Bill Elliott as Wild Bill Elliott) for it, but the plan backfires and the sheriff is killed. The sheriff's son, Tommy (Jack McClendon), arrives home from college and is given his dad's job, not knowing he was a crook, and swears to get the man who killed him. Weber tells Tommy that Red killed his dad and Tommy sets out to get Red.The Last of the Mohicans
6
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Natty Bumppo, known as Hawk-Eye, is a frontiersman in the American wilderness. Together with his Indian friends Chingachgook and Uncas, he fights battles against nefarious white soldiers as well as the vicious Indian Magua and his cohorts.Stars on Parade
NYR
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In this musical showcase, two aspiring stars attempt to wow a pair of talent scouts with their stellar abilities. Songs include "My Heart Isn't in It" (Jack Lawrence), "It's Love, Love, Love" (Mack David, Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer), "When They Ask about You" (Sammy Stept), "Jumpin' at the Jubilee" (Ben Carter, Mayes Marshall), "Taking Care of You" (Lou Brown, Harry Akst), "Where Am I Without You?" (Don Raye, Gene De Paul), "Two Hearts in the Dark" (Dave Franklin), "Somewhere This Side of Heaven," "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel."Feud of the West
1
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A rodeo rider works himself into two different 'gangs' in order to end a range war over.The Devil's Cabaret
5.2
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At Satan & Co., Inc., the devil is upset because too many people are going up to Heaven rather than down to Hades. He gives his assistant, Mr. Burns, the task of getting more people to his domain. In front of a nightclub, Mr. Burns invites a crowd of people to come inside to The Devil's Cabaret to be entertained. After they enjoy songs and dancing, the people go willingly to Hades.Western Frontier
NYR
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Ken and his sister are separated while young when the Indians attack their wagon train. Ken, now grown, is sent after the outlaw known as the Golden hair Girl only to find that she's his long lost sister.Keep 'Em Flying
5.9
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When a barnstorming stunt pilot decides to join the air corps, his two goofball assistants decide to go with him. Since the two are Abbott & Costello, the air corps doesn't know what it's in for.Heart of the Rockies
6
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Cattle are being routinely stolen from a local ranch, and suspicion centers on a local mountain family. But the Three Mesquiteers are wise to the criminals' deeds. But when a ranger is shot and Stony is framed for the crime, it's up to Lullaby and Tucson to prove his innocence.Music Is Magic
4
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An aging star finally recognizes the truth when she is replaced in her new movie by a girl from the chorus.Back Page
6.4
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A former New York reporter (Peggy Shannon) is hired as editor of a failing, small town newspaper in California.Acting
1945Lone Texas Ranger as Undertaker Henry Grimm
1944Stars on Parade as Old Actor (uncredited)
1943Jane Eyre as Lowood School Trustee
1941Keep 'Em Flying as Tall Man at Carnival (uncredited)
1941Sign of the Wolf as Fur Trapper
1940Riders from Nowhere as Undertaker
1940Chad Hanna as Townsman
1940Roll Wagons Roll as Rawhide (Lucky in credits)
1940The Return of Frank James as Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited)
1940Dark Command as Farmer
1940The House of the Seven Gables as Coroner in Courtroom
1940Pioneer Days as Judge Tobias Tarryton
1939Westbound Stage as Rawhide
1939Oklahoma Terror as Townsman
1939The Lone Ranger Rides Again as Johnny
1938Santa Fe Stampede as John Franklin
1938Gold Is Where You Find It as Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)
1937Boots and Saddles as Constable (uncredited)
1937Heart of the Rockies as Dawson Clan Member
1937The Toast of New York as Tall Panhandler (uncredited)
1937Santa Fe Rides as Andy
1936Rio Grande Ranger as Texas Ranger (uncredited)
1936Ay Tank Ay Go as Sleeping Carson Man
1936The White Angel as Hospital Superintendent (uncredited)
1936Feud of the West as Wild Horse Henderson
1936Silly Billies as Horse Trader
1936Desert Phantom as Doc Simpson
1936Ridin' On as Pete - Blacksmith (uncredited)
1935Texas Jack as Barney
1935Music Is Magic as Bluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)
1935The Rainmakers as Townsman
1935Western Frontier as Zeke
1935The Dawn Rider as Bates, the undertaker
1935Avenging Angel as Bates, the undertaker
1935Gun Smoke as Long Distance Jones
1935Born to Battle as Lem Blinky Holt
1935Northern Frontier as Tope
1935Horses' Collars as Bartender (uncredited)
1934Terror of the Plains as Parson Jones
1934The Fighting Trooper as Nels - Woodsman
1934Fighting Thru as Parson - Henchman
1934Rawhide Mail as Judge
1934What Price Jazz as Mr. Blue Laws
1934Ferocious Pal as Charlie--Sheep Rancher
1934Wheels of Destiny as Trapper
1934Border Guns as M. Balm, Undertaker
1934Lighting Bill as Sidekick Barney
1933Back Page as Unknown
1933Midnight Mary as Salvation Army Leader (uncredited)
1933The Rustler's Roundup as Sheriff Brass
1933Asleep in the Feet as Police Officer
1932Come On, Tarzan as Cowhand Slim
1932Wild Babies! as Stage Manager (uncredited)
1932The Last of the Mohicans as David Gamut
1932Mason of the Mounted as Trapper
1932The Scarlet Brand as Slim Grant
1932The Airmail Mystery as Silent Simms
1932Law and Order as Parker brother (uncredited)
1931Law of the Rio Grande as Wolf Hardy
1931The Texas Ranger as High-Pockets
1930The Devil's Cabaret as The Preacher (uncredited)
1930Billy the Kid as Hatfield
1930The Big Kick as Motorist with Noisy Jalopy (uncredited)
1930The Gas Station as Mororist
1930The Vagabond King as Messenger
1930The Real McCoy as Square Dance Caller (uncredited)
1929Welcome Danger as 1st Train Passenger (uncredited)
1929Born to the Saddle as Pop Healy
1929Queen of the Northwoods as Flapjack
1929Wild Blood as John Ellis
1928Lilac Time as French Drummer (uncredited)
1928Clearing the Trail as Bartender
1928Heart Trouble as Conductor
1928The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come as Old Joel Turner
1928The Vanishing Rider as Pop Smith
1927Uncle Tom's Cabin as Phineas Fletcher (uncredited)
1927Border Blackbirds as Mournful Luke
1927The Bugle Call as Luke
1927The Great Mail Robbery as Sheriff
1927The Claw as Scout Mac Bourney
1927Code of the Range as Unknown
1926The Trouble Chaser as Unknown
1926The Ramblin' Galoot as Parson
1926Crossed Signals as Mike Bradley
1926The Frontier Trail as Pawnee Jake
1926The Phantom Bullet as Zack Peters
1926The Iron Rider as Dunk
1926Whispering Smith as Seagrue
1926Hoodoo Ranch as Unknown
1926The Blind Trail as Hank O'Hara
1925Kit Carson Over the Great Divide as 'Windy Bill' Sharp
1925The Power God as Dr. Clack
1925On the Go as Philip Graves
1925The House of Flickers as Unknown
1925Idaho! as Angus McPherson
1925The Lost World as Lawyer
1924The Ridin' Kid from Powder River as Luke Meggary
1924Circus Lure as Unknown
1924Galloping Gallagher as Leon I. Berry
1923The Girl of the Golden West as Sonora Slim
1923Pioneer Trails as Parson
1923Blood Test as Unknown
1922Another Man's Shoes as Milford
1922Oliver Twist as Sowerberry (uncredited)
1922The Girl Who Ran Wild as Deacon McSnagley
1921The Silent Call as Dad Kinney
1921Home Stuff as Pa Deep
1920The Last of the Mohicans as David Gamut - a Preacher
1920Down Home as Lige Conklin
1920Cupid the Cowpuncher as Sheriff Bergin
1920Everything But the Truth as Doctor
1920Masked as Unknown
1919The Feud as McFadden
1917The Scarlet Car as Townsman (uncredited)