Personal Info
Birth date
1880-10-24 (144 Years)
Day of death
1931-04-09
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Crystal City, Missouri, USA
Also known as
Paul William Santschi
William T. Santschi
Wm. T. Santschi
W.T. Santschi
W. T. Santschi
William Santschi
Bill Santschi
Wm. T. Santshi
Thomas Santschi
Paul W. Santschi
Paul William "Tom" Santschi
Tom Santschi
Biography
Tom Santschi was an American leading man and character actor of the silent film era. Additionally, he directed numerous films during the mid 1910s.
Filmography
Du Barry, Woman of Passion
5.4
Overview:
Jeannette Vaubernier, an impulsive shopgirl en route to deliver a hat, dreams of luxury and position as she saunters through the woods, and attracted by a pool of water, she disrobes and plunges in. Cosse de Brissac, a handsome private in the King's Guards, comes to her rescue and they become sweethearts. Meanwhile, Jean Du Barry, a shrewd roué, takes note of her at the millinery shop and tricks her into staying at La Gourda's, where she soon becomes a favorite among the men.The Hidden Way
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the tale of three ex-cons who finally go straight, through the redemptive power of love. After rescuing Mary from certain death, the “three bad men” meet her saintly mother and stay on to help on their farm. In The Hidden Way, two of the ex-cons conspire to steal the family’s tiny nest egg, but through plot twists involving a medicinal spring, a wronged woman, a villainous Casanova, his avaricious father, and government inspectors (!), the pair eventually see their error and join the third in turning over a new leaf.When a Man Loves
6.4
Overview:
A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.Little Orphant Annie
5.3
Overview:
Annie, left orphaned after the death of her mother, goes to live in an orphanage where she tells her fellow orphans stories of ghosts and goblins. The matron of the orphanage finds Annie's closest relative, the abusive Uncle Thomp. Her uncle who puts her to hard work doing hard labor on his farm, belittling her all the while. Big Dave, a neighbor and tough cow-poke sees this and comes to her aid. Dave becomes her protector. Eventually Annie goes to live with Squire Goode and his large family. There, she entertains the children of the household with her stories, but sees her abusive aunt and uncle as her chief tormentors. She tells stories of how the goblins will take away the children if they are not good. Each story she tells is illustrated. War breaks out and Dave, who Annie adores, enlists. Uncle Thomp, hearing that Dave has been killed in action, takes pleasure in telling Annie the news. Broken-hearted, Annie falls ill and dies in bed, surrounded by family.River's End
6.2
Overview:
Sgt. Conniston and his alcoholic guide O'Toole are on the trail of an escaped murderer named Keith. When they catch up with him in the farthest reaches of Northern Canada, Keith turns out to be a dead ringer for Conniston. On the way back, the sled overturns, Keith grabs the gun and leaves them to die in the snow. After second thoughts he comes back and brings them to safety at an RCMP emergency cabin. Conniston dies of a frozen lung and Keith takes his place.The Spoilers
6.2
Overview:
The Spoilers is a 1914 film directed by Colin Campbell. It is set in Nome, Alaska during the 1898 Gold Rush, with William Farnum as Roy Glennister, Kathlyn Williams as Cherry Malotte, and Tom Santschi as Alex McNamara. The film culminates in a spectacular saloon fistfight between Glennister and McNamara. It was adapted to screen by Lanier Bartlett from the Rex Beach novel of the same name.The Primrose Path
5.2
Overview:
Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.
Into No Man's Land
NYR
Overview:
A refined criminal keeps his life secret from his daughter. When he gets trouble from the police after shooting one of his underworld associates, he enlists in the US Army and goes to fight in France during World War I. While in France, he serves alongside a young man who is in love with his daughter.Brass Commandments
NYR
Overview:
"Flash" Lanning returns to Bozzam City from the East to put an end to cattle rustling. Gloria Hallowell, who has known him by reputation, falls in love with Lanning but believes that he loves Ellen Bosworth, an eastern "lady." Campan, the leader of the rustlers, hoping to lure Lanning into a trap, kidnaps both girls. Lanning rescues the girls, punishes Campan, and indicates to Gloria that she is the girl for him.In the Sultan's Power
3
Overview:
Jack Thornton, an American traveler, while touring Europe meets the daughter of an old French nobleman and falls in love with her. He is persistent in his suit for her hand, but outside of a seemingly cordial friendship the lady apparently does not return his affections. There is a reason for this. Osman Bey, a Turkish nobleman, desires the hand of this charming girl.Old San Francisco
5.7
Overview:
In San Francisco, a villainous landowner with underworld connections seeks to steal the property of an old Spanish family.Back to the Primitive
4
Overview:
John Wilton cables his sister Helen in London to leave for South Africa via S.S. China and apprises her of the fact that Lord Thurlow sails on the same ship and is to act as her escort. At the same time telling her he will meet them at Cape Town. After a hurried preparation for the departure the long journey is begun. Lord Thurlow is attentive to his charge that he may fulfill the wishes of his friend and confidant, John Wilton. Will Carson, a fellow passenger aboard, much admires the young and handsome Helen and seeks an introduction through the ship officer. The admiration becomes mutual and they are seen on the promenade deck enjoying fresh sea air. Their action causes much uneasiness on the part of Lord Thurlow, who interferes in the discharge of his duty, and is in turn insulted by Will, much to the disgust of Helen, who regrets the publicity of the incident. The approaching storm rivets the attention of all on board and for a time the unfortunate affair is forgotten.The Phantom of the West
NYR
Overview:
A young man's father is murdered and the man convicted of the crime escapes prison, leaving a note intimating that seven local men know the real killer's true identity. The murdered man's son sets out to locate the seven men and find his father's slayer in this ten episode serial.The Third Degree
NYR
Overview:
Alicia, a circus artist, deserts her husband and child to elope with Underwood, her handsome lover. Fifteen years later, Annie Martin, Alicia's deserted daughter, is a trapeze performer in a sideshow at Coney Island, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Chubb, and has married Howard Jeffries in spite of opposition by his wealthy parents. Jeffries, Sr., hires a man (Underwood) to separate the young couple. Underwood convinces the newlyweds that each is being unfaithful to the other, and consequently, he is threatened by Howard. Driven to fury by Underwood's uncontrollable demands, Alicia shoots him in a quarrel and makes her escape just as Howard enters; despite his innocence, Howard confesses to the crime when subjected to the third degree. Annie, realizing her mother's guilt, claims to be guilty, but Alicia then confesses. Annie is saved from suicide by Howard, and they are united by love.The Forged Parchment
NYR
Overview:
The captain of the guards, who was deposed by Umballah, observes Kathlyn in a perilous plight in the third balcony of a burning building, and immediately rushes to Colonel Hare's residence, informing Bruce and the colonel of her tragic position.The Adventures of Kathlyn
1
Overview:
The serial detailed the experiences of Kathlyn Hare, the pretty daughter of an explorer. Kathlyn resided in a mythical India, fighting off unwanted advances from a handsome native, Umballah, when not battling an endless array of ferocious jungle fauna.My Own Pal
NYR
Overview:
My Own Pal takes Tom Mix out of his customary western surroundings and plunks him in the middle of New York City.The Fork in the Road
NYR
Overview:
In the prophecy of a palm reading hag that he will find his fate through his bravery, Rudolph, the inn-keeper's assistant, obtains encouragement for his fond fancy that he was born to a noble career. Elsa. the pretty daughter of the inn-keeper, refuses to elope with Rudolph, and he seeks his fortune in the great world.The Warrior Maid
NYR
Overview:
Kathlyn and her sister, Winnie, have hardly disappeared through the trap leading from the big animal cage to the tunnel that had been burrowed beneath, than the hungry and frenzied lions that were in the arena swarmed onto the stage and began clawing at the trap, excited to ferocity by the fresh scent of human beings.Are You a Failure?
NYR
Overview:
Coddled by his maiden aunts and apparently unable to make decisions, Oliver Wendell Blaine signs up for a mail-order course in "Success." Oliver follows the instructions step by step, builds his self-confidence, and proves himself a hero when a log jam threatens the town. He is made river boss and marries Phyllis Thorpe, daughter of the owner of the lumber-mill.Forlorn River
5
Overview:
A wanted-fugitive, called "Nevada," is wounded by a pursuing posse of lawmen, and is left to die on the desert by his companion, Bill Hall. He is rescued by a young rancher, Ben Ide, who is in love with Ina Blaine, daughter of a neighboring rancher. While "Nevada" is recovering, he and Ina fall in love but, through his loyalty to Ben, he sends her away. Going home, Ina falls into the clutches of Bill Hall, now heading a gang of rustlers, but the real leader is Les Setter who is posing as an honest rancher, and he has designs on Ina himself.The New Superintendent
NYR
Overview:
James Morley, superintendent of the Crown Hill oil refinery, is unable to cope with the rough element in the works. Jack Hartway asks for a position, and Mr. Hastings discharges Morley. Hartway is duly installed as the new superintendent, and his first act is to put up a sign that Rooney, the bully, has formerly resented. Rooney tears the sign down, goes to the office to confront Hartway, is knocked down, and is made to nail the sign up again.The Royal Slave
NYR
Overview:
After Kathlyn's seemingly marvelous escape from the Temple of the Lion, where she almost became a victim of fanatical men, not to remark the hungry and marauding lion, she is still followed by the wild beasts that rove in that vicinity in search of prey.The Overland Stage
NYR
Overview:
At a trading post in the Northern Dakotas, Hawk Lespard, an unscrupulous trader, is opposed by Jack Jessup, posing as a gambler but actually a scout for the Overland Stage Co., and Kunga-Sunga, a wizard with the lariat.Isle of Lost Men
NYR
Overview:
The Isle of Lost Men is one of those lawless tropical island colonies so beloved of adventure-story writers.Thor, Lord of the Jungles
5
Overview:
John Brant, his only daughter, Gene, and Jan Karl, a farmhand, live on a farm in Central Africa, near the border of the jungle. The monotony of their lives is stirred by the arrival in the neighborhood of a hunting party, about to enter the jungle to secure wild animals for an American circus. Henry Barium, the young circus owner, heads the party. He prevails on old John Brant to accompany him on the trip and, in turn, agrees that Gene and Jan Karl shall join the expedition. Jan and Gene are "as good as engaged." as the saying goes. Young Barium pays marked attention to Gene as they journey, and Jan grows jealous. One day he comes on the young people when Barium is trying to force a kiss from Gene. In the trial of strength that follows, Barium is worsted. Gene, who loves Jan, does not show that worthy due appreciation of his interference, with the result that he leaves the expedition for the Transvaal mines. Next day a noble, shaggy-maned lion is caught.Ben's Kid
6
Overview:
Buck Minor was the most detested man in Wolf Hollow, partly because he was quarrelsome and treacherous, partly because he abused and neglected his little wife, Molly, whom all the camp adored, and for whose sake it tolerated Buck.Acting
1931Trapped as Capt. William Baxter
1931King of the Wild as Harris
1931Ten Nights in a Bar-room as Simon Slade
1930The Phantom of the West as Bud Landers
1930River's End as Shotwell
1930The Utah Kid as Butch
1930Du Barry, Woman of Passion as Bit role (voice)
1930Paradise Island as Dutch Mike Lutze
1929The Wagon Master as Jake Lynch
1928Land of the Silver Fox as Butch Nelson
1928Isle of Lost Men as Captain Jan Jodahl
1928Into No Man's Land as Thomas Blaisdell
1928Honor Bound as Mr. Mortimer
1928Vultures of the Sea as Grim Hawley - Sea Captain
1928The Law and the Man as Dan Creedoon
1927Land of the Lawless as Kelter
1927The Haunted Ship as Glenister
1927The Adventurous Soul as Captain Svenson
1927The Cruise of the Hellion as Kilroy
1927Old San Francisco as Captain Stoner - in Prologue
1927When a Man Loves as Captain of Convict Boat
1927The Land Beyond the Law as Bob Crew
1927The Eyes of the Totem as Philip La Rue
1927Tracked by the Police as 'Sandy' Sturgeon
1927Hills of Kentucky as Ben Harley
1927The Overland Stage as Hawk Lespard
1926The Third Degree as Daredevil Daley
1926The Desert's Toll as Jasper
1926Forlorn River as Bill Hall
19263 Bad Men as 'Bull' Stanley
1926The Hidden Way as Bill
1926Her Honor, the Governor as Richard Palmer
1926Hands Across the Border as Breen
1926Siberia as Alexis Vetkin
1926My Own Pal as August Deering
1925The Primrose Path as Big Joe Snead
1925The Pride of the Force as Police Officer Moore
1925Paths to Paradise as Chief of Detectives Callahan
1925Barriers Burned Away as Hon. Bill Cronk
1924Little Robinson Crusoe as Captain Dynes
1923Thundering Dawn as Gordon Van Brock
1923Is Divorce a Failure? as Smith
1923Are You a Failure? as Kildevil Brenon
1923Brass Commandments as Campan
1921The Heart of Doreon as Doreon
1921The Spirit of the Lake as Unknown
1921The Honor of Rameriz as Rameriz
1921Mother o' Dreams as Tom
1920The North Wind's Malice as Roger
1920The Cradle of Courage as Tierney
1919Eve in Exile as John Sheen
1919Her Kingdom of Dreams as Tom Langley (as Thomas Santschi)
1919In Search of Arcady as Lascho
1919The Stronger Vow as Pedro Toral
1919The Love That Dares as Perry Risdon
1918Little Orphant Annie as Dave Johnson
1918Code of the Yukon as Dan Cregan
1918The Hell Cat as Jim Dyke
1917Who Shall Take My Life? as Big Bill O'Shaughnessy (as Thomas Santschi)
1917Beware of Strangers as John Mentor
1916The Garden of Allah as Boris Androvsky
1916The Crisis as Stephen Brice
1916The Adventures of Kathlyn as Bruce
1915The Blood Seedling as Allan Golyer
1915In the King's Service as Rupert
1915The Heart of Paro as Unknown
1915The Octopus as Thatcher Thole
1915The Girl and the Reporter as Ned Pelton - Reporter
1915How Callahan Cleaned Up Little Hell as John Callahan
1915The Jaguar Trap as Unknown
1915The Two Natures Within Him as Reverend William Morris
1915The Lion's Mate as Unknown
1915The Great Experiment as John Morning
1915The Red Blood of Courage as Roscoe Harding
1915The Primitive Way as Billy Vaughan
1915His Fighting Blood as Sam Buck
1915Lassoing a Lion as Simon Valjon
1914The Sealed Package as Gilbert Howell
1914The Leopard's Foundling as Peter Herman
1914The King's Will as John Bruce
1914The Forged Parchment as John Bruce
1914The Warrior Maid as John Bruce
1914The Spellbound Multitude as John Bruce
1914The Spoilers as Alex McNamara
1914The Cruel Crown as John Bruce
1914The Garden of Brides as John Bruce
1914Three Bags of Silver as John Bruce (as Thomas Santschi)
1914A Colonel in Chains as John Bruce
1914The Royal Slave as John Bruce
1914The Two Ordeals as John Bruce
1913The Adventures of Kathlyn as John Bruce
1913Thor, Lord of the Jungles as Jan Karl
1913Alone in the Jungle as Bob Arden
1913In the Long Ago as The Indian Warrior
1913Alas! Poor Yorick! as Deranged Actor
1913Greater Wealth as Ed Young
1912Mike's Brainstorm as Mike Rosenberg
1912Kings of the Forest as Fritz - Sona's Husband
1912Monte Cristo as Danglars
1912The Mate of the Alden Bessie as The 'Sea Lawyer'
1911The Maid at the Helm as Stone - First Mate of the Dakota
1911The New Superintendent as Bill Rooney - a Workman
1911Lost in the Jungle as Undetermined Role
1911Shipwrecked as Joe Runyon
1911The Blacksmith's Love as Joe Saunders - the Blacksmith
1911Back to the Primitive as Unknown
1911In Old California When the Gringos Came as Unknown
1910The Sergeant as Soldier
1910The Courtship of Miles Standish as Unknown
1909Briton and Boer as Unknown
1909Ben's Kid as Unknown
1909In the Sultan's Power as Unknown
Directing
1915The Baby and the Leopard ... Director
1915A Jungle Revenge ... Director
1915Young Love ... Director
1915The Vengeance of Rannah ... Director
1915The Blood Seedling ... Director
1915In the King's Service ... Director
1915The Heart of Paro ... Director
1915The Octopus ... Director
1915The Girl and the Reporter ... Director
1915How Callahan Cleaned Up Little Hell ... Director
1915The Jaguar Trap ... Director
1915The Two Natures Within Him ... Director
1915The Lion's Mate ... Director
1915The Great Experiment ... Director
1915The Jungle Stockade ... Director
1915The Fork in the Road ... Director
1915The Guardian's Dilemma ... Director
1915The Red Blood of Courage ... Director
1915The Primitive Way ... Director
1915His Fighting Blood ... Director
1915Lassoing a Lion ... Director
1914The Sealed Package ... Director
1910The Sanitarium ... Director
Writing
1915The Octopus ... Scenario Writer