David Thompson

A woman's ex-husband, who is the son of an Arab chieftain, kidnaps their teenage son and brings him back to Morocco, where the boy is to be made the leader of the tribe. The child's mother hires a mercenary to get her son and bring him back to her. (imdb)

A rock band called "The Clowns" comes under suspicion of murder when several prostitutes are killed by individuals made up like members of the band. (imdb)

This is a respectful but slightly stodgy film realization of the Biblical story of Joseph -- played here by future director James Cruze. (imdb)

A one-reel crime drama with crooks, ruses, kidnapping, escape, and a twist, all wrapped in a coherent narrative. (imdb)

A romantic story utilizing flashback sequences, featuring Harry Benham, Mignon Anderson and Helen Badgley. (thanhouser.org)

An American family in need of some money decides to pull a little innocent scam on a wealthy English relative. (imdb)

This elaborate and well-staged silent version of Hertz' play is exceedingly well produced for 1913: it starts off by introducing the actors by name and role, then showing them in double exposure in street clothes and in costumes. The production values are also elaborate and the look of the set designs reminds one of the elaborate backdrops that Melies used in his shots. (imdb)

Biblical tale about the birth of Christ told with a cast of 100's. (imdb)

With The Old Curiosity Shop and David Copperfield, both released in 1911, and Nicholas Nickleby in 1912, Thanhouser established itself as producer of the best Dickens adaptations in American film. (thanhouser.org)

Her parents said she was a darling. The long-suffering servants thought otherwise. From the time that she could first crawl and talk she had had her own way. Her nurse did not like her. The little girl never obeyed, but always argued and protested. She smashed her toys and tore her clothes, and screamed so her sick mother took a turn for the worse. Her parents, however, were satisfied she would outgrow her unpleasant habits, and sure enough she did. (imdb)

Robin Hood and his followers aid the poor and oppressed from their hideout in Sherwood Forest, pursued by the Sheriff of Nottingham.