John Steppling (8 August 1870 in Essen,

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– 5 April 1932 in Hollywood,

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) was a German-American

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. He moved to America at a young age and entered film in 1912 aged 42. He starred in a total of 230 films between then and 1928. He is also credited with directing 7 films. He is the grandfather of playwright John Steppling.

Selected filmography

* '' Tess of the d'Urbervilles'' (1913) * ''

Caprice Caprice, from the Italian ''capriccio'', may refer to: Art and entertainment * ''Caprice'' (1913 film), a film starring Mary Pickford * ''Caprices'' (film), a 1942 French comedy film * ''Caprice'' (1967 film), a film starring Richard Harris ...

'' (1913) * '' When a Woman Waits'' (1914) * '' The Beggar Child'' (1914) * ''

The Archeologist ''The Archeologist'' is a 1914 American silent film, silent short film, short Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Henry Otto starring Edward Coxen, Ed, Winifred Greenwood, and John Steppling (actor), John Steppling. Cast * Ed C ...

'' (1914) * '' A Slice of Life'' (1914) * ''

The Final Impulse ''The Final Impulse'' is a 1914 American silent film, silent short film, short Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Tom Ricketts, Thomas Ricketts starring Winifred Greenwood, Edward Coxen, Ed Coxen, George Field (actor), George Fie ...

'' (1914) * ''

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'' (1914) * ''

This Is th' Life ''This Is th' Life'' is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Henry Otto starring Charlotte Burton, George Field, Ed Coxen, Edith Borella, and John Steppling. The two-reel film previously was titled ''Converting Dad'' before being re ...

'' (1914) * '' The Butterfly'' (1914) * '' The Lure of the Sawdust'' (1914) * ''

The Resolve ''The Resolve'' is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Henry Otto starring Ed Coxen, Lizette Thorne, and Winifred Greenwood. Cast * Ed Coxen as Steven Brooks * Lizette Thorne as Mrs. Stephen Brooks * Winifred Greenwood as Nel ...

'' (1915) * '' The Promise'' (1917) * '' A Man's Man'' (1918) * ''

The Guilty Man ''The Guilty Man'' is a lost 1918 American silent drama film directed by Irvin Willat and starring William Garwood, Vivian Reed, and Gloria Hope. The film was based on a play by Charles Klein. Plot As described in a film magazine, Marie Duboi ...

'' (1918) * ''

Good Night, Paul ''Good Night, Paul'' is a 1918 American silent comedy romance film directed by Walter Edwards. It was based on a successful stage play with book and lyrics by Roland Oliver and Charles Dickson and music by Harry B. Olsen. The film was produced b ...

'' (1918) * ''

The Road Through the Dark ''The Road Through the Dark'' is a 1918 American silent war drama film directed by Edmund Mortimer and starring Clara Kimball Young, Jack Holt and Elinor Fair.Langman p.268 It was made as an anti-German propaganda piece during World War I. Cas ...

'' (1918) * ''

Fools and Their Money ''Fools and Their Money'' is a lost 1919 silent film comedy directed by Herbert Blaché and starring Emmy Wehlen. Maxwell Karger produced and it was released through Metro Pictures Metro Pictures Corporation was a motion picture product ...

'' (1919) * '' Luck in Pawn'' (1919) * '' Sick Abed'' (1920) * '' Number 99'' (1920) * ''

Live Sparks ''Live Sparks'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Ernest C. Warde and starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Mae Talbot, and Roy Laidlaw.Katchmer p.440 Cast * J. Warren Kerrigan as Neil Sparks * Mae Talbot as Aunt Helen * Roy Laidlaw a ...

'' (1920) * '' Madame Peacock'' (1920) * '' Billions'' (1920) * ''

Black Beauty ''Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions, the Autobiography of a Horse'' is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was bedridden and seriously ill.Merriam-Webster (1995). ...

'' (1921) * ''

The Silver Car ''The Silver Car'' is a lost 1921 silent film crime film directed by David Smith starring Earle Williams and Kathryn Adams. It was produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company. Cast * Earle Williams - Anthony Trent * Kathryn Adams - Da ...

'' (1921) * ''

Garments of Truth ''Garments of Truth'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by George D. Baker and starring Gareth Hughes, Ethel Grandin and John Steppling.Munden p.282 Cast * Gareth Hughes as Lester Crope * Ethel Grandin as Catherine Willis * John ...

'' (1921) *''

Nobody's Kid ''Nobody's Kid'' is a 1921 American silent comedy drama film directed by Howard Hickman and starring Mae Marsh, Kathleen Kirkham and Anne Schaefer. It was based on the 1910 novel ''Mary Cary "Frequently Martha"'' by Kate Langley Bosher.Goble p.48 ...

'' (1921) * '' The Hunch'' (1921) * ''

Extra! Extra! ''Extra! Extra!'' is a 1922 American silent adventure romance film directed by William K. Howard and starring Edna Murphy, Johnnie Walker, Herschel Mayall, Clarence Wilson, and John Steppling. The film was released by Fox Film Corporation on ...

'' (1922) * '' Too Much Business'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1922) * '' Glass Houses'' (1922) * ''

Bell Boy 13 ''Bell Boy 13'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, and starring Douglas MacLean, John Steppling, Margaret Loomis, William Courtright, Emily Gerdes, and Eugene Burr. The film was released by First National Pict ...

'' (1923) * '' Going Up'' (1923) * '' Let's Go'' (1923) * '' The Man Next Door'' (1923) * '' A Cafe in Cairo'' (1924) * ''

The Reckless Age ''The Reckless Age'' is a 1924 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Harry A. Pollard and starring Reginald Denny. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is based on the novel ''Love Insurance'' by Earl Derr Biggers a ...

'' (1924) * '' Fools in the Dark'' (1924) * ''

The Breathless Moment ''The Breathless Moment'' is a 1924 American silent comedy drama film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring William Desmond, Charlotte Merriam Charlotte Merriam (April 5, 1903 – July 10, 1972) was an American motion picture actress. ...

'' (1924) * ''

The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln ''The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln'' is a 1924 American feature film directed by Phil Rosen and written by Frances Marion. By the date of release, the film's title was shortened to ''Abraham Lincoln'', since the previous title was regarded ...

'' (1924) * ''

Soft Shoes ''Soft Shoes'' is a 1925 American drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and featuring Harry Carey. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Pat Halahan, Sheriff of Boulder, goes to San Francisco to see the sights. He meets Faith O’Day, i ...

'' (1925) * '' California Straight Ahead'' (1925) * '' Eve's Lover'' (1925) * '' Collegiate'' (1926) * '' The Better Man'' (1926) * '' Memory Lane'' (1926) * '' By Whose Hand?'' (1927) * ''

Her Father Said No ''Her Father Said No'' is a 1927 American comedy film directed by Jack McKeown and written by Al Boasberg. The film stars Mary Brian, Danny O'Shea, Al Cooke, Kit Guard, John Steppling and Frankie Darro. The film was released on January 2, 1927 ...

'' (1927) * '' California or Bust'' (1927) * ''

Wedding Bills ''Wedding Bills'' (also sometimes written as ''Wedding Bill$'') is a 1927 American silent film, silent comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton and starring Raymond Griffith, Anne Sheridan, and Hallam Cooley.McCaffrey & Jacob p. 141 It is consider ...

'' (1927) * '' God's Great Wilderness'' (1927)

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