The taming of the shrew - movie film screenshot
"Two suitors have come to the home of the popular Bianca to court her. But her bad-tempered sister Katharina interrupts, deals with the men roughly and chases them out. Later she also assaults her music teacher... More
Adventures of Dollie - movie film screenshot
After an altercation with her father, a vengeful gypsy kidnaps little Dollie from her family's yard. She is placed in a barrel which travels down a stream and over a waterfall. As her father searches frantical... More
Comata, the Sioux - movie film screenshot
"A white man (Arthur Johnson) convinces an Indian maiden (Marion Leonard) to abandon her Indian village and accompany him to his small house on the edge of some cleared land. In time, they have a child. In the ... More
The slave - Public domain portrait print
In ancient Rome, the beautiful Nerada is courted by Deletius, a wealthy patrician, but she marries the sculptor Alachus instead. Several years later, the sculptor's family is in dire straits, their child dying ... More
Through the breakers - movie film screenshot
Happily married, Mr. and Mrs. Normand are soon blessed with a child. Unfortunately, as the baby grows up, the Normands become less interested in the child, and more interested in their social lives. By the age... More
The day after, New York City
The day after they host a boisterous New Year's Eve party, the Mr. and Mrs. Hilton both suffer remorse and wicked hangovers. They vow never to do it again. J136612 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Biograph Co.;... More
The Gibson goddess - Public domain portrait drawing
An attractive young lady at a beach resort draws unwanted attention from a group of unruly young men, so she disguises herself with a long beach coat and plenty of padding. Not recognizing the beauty they had s... More
The Cardinal's conspiracy - movie film screenshot
"A princess will have nothing to do with a neighboring prince her father, the king, has chosen for her. The Cardinal suggests that the prince disguise himself as a guard, and arranges for him to save the prince... More
His duty - movie film screenshot
It's Bob Allen's twenty-first birthday. His mother and his brother Jack, a policeman present him with a cap, personalized with his initals in the lining. Jack then goes to work and Bob goes out also. Later in t... More
The necklace - movie film screenshot
The Kendricks are a young couple, excited to have been invited to an important social event. Mrs. Kendrick buys a new gown and borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend. At the ball, the necklace it is stolen, ... More
The peachbasket hat - movie film screenshot
Mr. Jones and Mrs. Jones are reading the morning paper. He reads an article about a kidnapping by gypsies. She spots an ad for hats. Upon leaving the house, Mr. Jones sees a family of gypsies reading the neighb... More
The lonely villa - movie film screenshot
Mr. and Mrs. Cullison and their three daughters live in a beautiful, large home out in the country. When Mr. Cullison is called away, leaving his wife and daughters alone in the house, a gang of thieves break i... More
Two memories - Public domain portrait print
Henry and Marion have a lover's quarrel and part in anger. They do not reconcile, and ten years pass without contact. Marion becomes a society girl and spends her time at parties with her friends. Henry has bec... More
A corner in wheat - A couple of people that are standing in front of a...
A greedy tycoon decides, on a whim, to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing the grain's producers into charity lines and further into poverty. Shows the differences between... More
The newlyweds, New York City
After being jilted by their respective sweethearts, Dick Harcourt and Dora Dean have both become disenchanted with the opposite sex. Unknown to each other, they happen to share a seat on a passenger train. Due ... More
All on account of the milk - movie film screenshot
Hiram, a young contractor, goes to a house near his worksite to get a glass of milk. He is mistaken by the heroine, Sophia, for a laborer, while he thinks she is the maid, although she is the daughter of the ma... More
Fate's turning - movie film screenshot
John Lawson, Jr. has taken over the family business due to the illness of his father, and he has suffered a nervous breakdown. His father,regaining health, suggests the son take a rest at a summer hotel. John b... More
The mountaineer's honor - movie film screenshot
A young mountain girl falls in love with a faithless lowlander, who loves her and leaves her. Her angry, over-protective brother follows the man to town and attempts to force him to marry the girl, but is mocke... More
Nursing a Viper - Vintage movie public domain poster
Poster for the American film Nursing a Viper (1909). Public domain photograph of a movie film poster advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arthur Johnson and Florence Lawrence in Resurrection 1909
Arthur Johnson and Florence Lawrence in 'Resurrection' (1909)
A Good Turn (1911). Silent film movie advertisement
Still from the film A Good Turn (USA 1911) which was directed by Harry Solter with Arthur V. Johnson shown seated. Still was published in David S. Hulfish, Cyclopedia of Motion-Picture Work (1914).
Scene in the 1909 Biograph film "A Rude Hostess"
Screenshot of film still from "BIOGRAPH FILMS/ A Rude Hostess", advertisement, The Film Index (New York City: The Films Publishing Company, 1909), issue 10 April 1909, p. 15; scene of a "handsome burglar" (act... More
Arthur-V-Johnson
Autographed photo of silent film actor and director Arthur V. Johnson