Adele DeGarde (born Adelaide De Gard, also credited Adele De Garde; May 3, 1899 – November 1972) was an American silent film actress, who performed in at least 114 productions between 1908 and 1918. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she initially worked in uncredited parts under the direction of D. W. Griffith at

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and later became a screen star for

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, often specializing in

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roles."Motion Picture Studio Directory"
entry for Adele DeGarde under "Actresses—Ingenues", ''

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'' (New York, N.Y.), 21 October 1916, p. 90.

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, San Francisco, California. Retrieved 7 September 2021.

Career

In 1908, when pictures were looked at with a bit of apprehension, DeGarde (at the age of eight) began to appear in

. And DeGarde and her little pal,

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, were the mischievous, spoiled, or ill-treated children around whom centered many a melodramatic plot. As new stars joined the Vitagraph forces, DeGarde and Kenneth played with them. Many a picture of the "two-generation" or "from-child-to-woman" type would open with DeGarde as its child heroine and finish with Leah Baird, Edith Storey, or Dorothy Kelly rounding out the plot when the child had grown up. As the years grew, so did DeGarde, until finally she grew too large for little-girl-before-growing-up parts, and, with many sighs, her directors were forced to "pass her up" and cast anxious glances around for another promising child. Loath to part with their two clever little players, the company produced some exceedingly funny pictures enacted entirely by children about fourteen or fifteen. These comedies proved extremely popular, because they were so typical of children at that age. When Vitagraph was casting ''Within the Law'', they were a trifle at a loss as to whom they should give the part of Aggie Lynch, a character on whom all the comedy relief of the play was dependent. After a careful study of the part, it was determined that DeGarde should have it. Press critics had nothing but lavish praise for her performance as Lynch and pronounced it "a huge success". (Note: Out of copyright) In 1939, she attended an

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at Ohrbach's in New York with other movie actors such as

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and June Elvidge.

Reviews for ''Within the Law''

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'': "Adele DeGarde as Aggie Lynch, which in reality is nothing more than a comedy foil for the lead, had something on the star, judging from the impression she left on the minds of the audience." *''

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'': "Adele DeGarde as Aggie Lynch must be credited with one of the best performances in the picture. In a character easy to overplay she strikes just the right note, and her amusing unmorality is always without offense."

Filmography

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The Christmas Burglars ''The Christmas Burglars'' is a 1908 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * Florence Lawrence as Mrs. Martin * Adele DeGarde as Margie, Mrs. Martin's Daughter * Charles Inslee as Mike McLaren * John R. Cumpson * ...

'' (1908) *'' One Touch of Nature'' (1909) *''

The Golden Louis ''The Golden Louis'' is a 1909 American drama film written by Edward Acker, directed by D. W. Griffith, and produced by the Biograph Company in New York City. Originally, this short was distributed to theaters on a " split reel", accompanying anot ...

'' (1909) *''

The Roue's Heart ''The Roue's Heart'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * Harry Solter as Monsieur Flamant * Linda Arvidson as Noblewoman / Sculptress's Friend * John R. Cumpson as Nobleman * Adele DeGarde as Sculp ...

'' (1909) *''

The Salvation Army Lass ''The Salvation Army Lass'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * Florence Lawrence as Mary Wilson * Harry Solter as Bob Walton * Charles Inslee Charles E. Inslee (1870 – September 1922) was ...

'' (1909) *''

The Lure of the Gown ''The Lure of the Gown'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Plot The story as told by ''Moving Picture World'' reads: Cast * Marion Leonard as Isabelle * Harry Solter Henry Lewis "Harry" Solter (No ...

'' (1909) *'' The Terrible Quarrel'' (1909) *''

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'' (1909) *'' The Deception'' (1909) *''

And a Little Child Shall Lead Them ''And a Little Child Shall Lead Them'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film exists in the film archive of the Library of Congress. Cast * Marion Leonard as The Mother * Arthur V. Johnson ...

'' (1909) *''

A Burglar's Mistake ''A Burglar's Mistake'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film was released on March 25, 1909 by Biograph Company and was met with liked viewrs. The film is presumed lost. Cast * Harry Solter as Henry ...

'' (1909) *'' The Medicine Bottle'' (1909) *''

A Drunkard's Reformation ''A Drunkard's Reformation'' is a 1909 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive in the film archive of the Library of Congress. The American Mutoscope and Biograph Company advertised the feature as "The most p ...

'' (1909) *''

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'' (1909) *'' Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good'' (1909) *'' What Drink Did'' (1909) *''

The Lonely Villa ''The Lonely Villa'' is a 1909 American short silent crime drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film stars David Miles, Marion Leonard and Mary Pickford in one of her first film roles. It is based on the 1901 French play ''Au Téléphone ...

'' (1909) *'' The Country Doctor'' (1909) *''

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'' (1909) *'' A Fair Exchange'' (1909) *''

Leather Stocking ''Leather Stocking'' is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. adapted from James Fenimore Cooper's 1826 novel ''The Last of the Mohicans''. Cast * George Nichols as colonel * Mack Sennett * Marion Leonard as col ...

'' (1909) *'' Wanted, a Child'' (1909) *'' Pippa Passes; or, The Song of Conscience'' (1909) *'' What's Your Hurry?'' (1909) *'' The Open Gate'' (1909) *'' In the Window Recess'' (1909) *'' The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period'' (1909) *''

Through the Breakers ''Through the Breakers'' is a 1928 American drama film directed by Joseph C. Boyle and starring Margaret Livingston, Holmes Herbert and Clyde Cook (actor), Clyde Cook.Stack & Bowman p.148 Cast * Margaret Livingston as Diane Garrett * Holmes He ...

'' (1909) *'' In a Hempen Bag'' (1909) *''

In Little Italy ''In Little Italy'' is a 1909 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Plot Marie has two lovely men pretending her, she decided to reject Tony and accept Victor as her new sweetheart. Tony, frustrated and jealous for Mari ...

'' (1909) *''

The Rocky Road ''The Rocky Road'' is a 1910 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Frank Powell. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art. Cast * Frank Powell a ...

'' (1910) *'' The Last Deal'' (1910) *'' One Night and Then'' (1910) *''

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'' (1910) *'' A Life for a Life'' (1910) *'' The Adventures of Dolly and Jim'' *'' Little Angels of Luck'' (1910) *''

A Mohawk's Way ''A Mohawk's Way'', also known as ''The Mohawk's Treasure'', is a 1910 short silent black and white drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, written by Stanner E.V. Taylor and based on James Fenimore Cooper novel, and photography by G.W. Bitz ...

'' (1910) *'' In Life's Cycle'' (1910) *'' Examination Day at School'' (1910) *''

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'' (1910) *'' The Children's Revolt'' (1910) *'' Jean Goes Fishing'' (1910) *'' A Tin-Type Romance'' (1910) *'' Jean and the Waif'' (1910) *''

His Trust ''His Trust'' is a 1911 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It concerns "The faithful devotion and self- sacrifice of an old negro servant," who is played in blackface by Wilfred Lucas. The film's sequel is ''His Trust Ful ...

'' (1911) *''

His Trust Fulfilled ''His Trust Fulfilled'' is a 1911 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of this film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art. Cast * Wilfred Lucas – George * Claire McDowell – ...

'' (1911) *'' Society and the Man'' (1911) *'' St. Valentine's Day in Greenaway Land'' (1911) *'' Teaching Dad to Like Her'' (1911) *'' Billy's Valentine'' (1911) *''

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'' (1911) *'' The Children of Social Favorites'' (1911) *'' Sunshine and Shadow'' (1911) *''

Barriers Burned Away ''Barriers Burned Away'' is a 1925 American silent historical drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring Mabel Ballin, Eric Mayne, and Frank Mayo. It is set at the time of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The film is loosely adapted fro ...

'' (1911) *'' A Geranium'' (1911) *''

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'' (1911) *''

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'' (1911) *''

The Child Crusoes ''The Child Crusoes'' is a 1911 American silent black and white adventure film directed by Van Dyke Brooke, written by Marison Ziegfeld and starring Norma Talmadge, and Helene and Dolores Costello. Cast * Tefft Johnson as Captain Rhines * ...

'' (1911) *'' An Answered Prayer'' (1911) *'' Carr's Regeneration'' (1911) *'' By Way of Mrs. Browning'' (1911) *'' The Trail of Books'' (1911) *''

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'' (1911) *''

The Miser's Heart ''The Miser's Heart'' is a 1911 American short film, short silent film, silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey where early film studios in America's first motion pictur ...

'' (1911) *'' The Voiceless Message'' (1911) *'' Saving the Special'' (1911) *''

The Voice of the Child ''The Voice of the Child'' is a 1911 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. The film was made by the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company when it and many other early film studios in America's first motion ...

'' (1911) *'' A Doubly Desired Orphan'' (1911) *'' The Chocolate Revolver'' (1912) *'' The Five Senses'' (1912) *'' The Black Wall'' (1912) *'' The Old Silver Watch'' (1912) *'' The Governor Who Had a Heart'' (1912) *''

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'' (1912) *'' The Man Under the Bed'' (1912) *''

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'' (1912) *'' Ingenuity'' (1912) *'' Vultures and Doves'' (1912) *'' The Mills of the Gods'' (1912) *'' Three Girls and a Man'' (1912) *'' The Eavesdropper'' (1912) *''

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'' (1913) *'' When Bobby Forgot'' (1913) *'' A Birthday Gift'' (1913) *'' Dick, the Dead Shot'' (1913) *'' The Only Veteran in Town'' (1913) *'' The Widower's Quest'' (1913) * ''

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'' (1913) *'' Buddy's Downfall'' (1914) *'' Buddy's First Call'' (1914) *'' Mr. Barnes of New York'' (1914) *'' A Pillar of Flame'' (1915) *'' Insuring Cutey'' (1915) *'' Rags and the Girl'' (1915) *'' The Ruling Power'' (1915) *'' Saints and Sinners'' (1915) *''

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'' (1916) *''

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'' (1916) *'' Myrtle the Manicurist'' (1916) *'' Lights of New York'' (1916) *''

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'' (1916) *'' Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking'' (1917) *'' Within the Law'' (1917) *''

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'' (1917) *''

The Bottom of the Well ''The Bottom of the Well'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by John S. Robertson and starring Evart Overton, Agnes Ayres and Adele DeGarde. Cast * Evart Overton as Stanley Deane * Agnes Ayres as Alice Buckingham * Adele DeGarde a ...

'' (1917) *''

The Purple Dress ''The Purple Dress'' is a 1918 two reel silent short film, directed by Martin Justice. Cast *Agnes Ayres *Adele DeGarde *Edward Earle Edward Earle (16 July 1882 – 15 December 1972) was a Canadian-American stage, film and television a ...

'' (1918) *'' The Rathskeller and the Rose'' (1918) *''

The Triumph of the Weak ''The Triumph of the Weak'' is a 1918 Vitagraph American drama film that was directed by Tom Terriss, written by Garfield Thompson based upon a play by Edith Ellis and Forrest Halsey, and starring Alice Joyce. It is the story of a woman who steal ...

'' (1918) *'' The Enchanted Profile'' (1918)

References

External links

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Adele De Garde: A Brief Biography
at Welcome to Silent Movies {{DEFAULTSORT:DeGarde, Adele 1899 births 1972 deaths American silent film actresses American child actresses American film actresses People from Brooklyn Actresses from New York City 20th-century American actresses