Edward LeSaint (January 1, 1871 – September 10, 1940) was an American stage and film

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and director whose career began in the

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. He acted in over 300 films and directed more than 90. He was sometimes credited as Edward J. Le Saint.Edward J. Le Saint
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Early years

LeSaint was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, of French ancestry. His schooling also was in Cincinnati. Before venturing into entertainment, he worked in a railroad's auditing office.

Career

LeSaint acted with a stock theater company in Cincinnati for a couple of years, then spent 15 years acting "in most of the prominent road shows all over the states." On Broadway, LeSaint appeared (billed as Edward J. Le Saint) in ''Robert Emmet'' (1904), ''The Big Fight'' (1928), and ''Houseparty'' (1929). He went on to work with the

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company and Selig Polyscope Company in film production before he joined

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. He had a bit part as a judge in ''Too Many Women'' (1934). LeSaint directed approximately 50 films from 1912 to 1916.

Personal life and death

He married Stella Razetto on December 25, 1913, and remained with her until his death. He died on September 10, 1940, in Hollywood, aged 69. He was buried in

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Selected filmography

As actor

*'' Spellbound'' (1916) - Katti Hab *'' Mary of the Movies'' (1923) - Himself (uncredited) * '' The Talk of Hollywood'' (1929) - Edward Hamilton *'' Shadow of the Law'' (1930) - Judge (uncredited) *'' For the Defense'' (1930) - Judge at First Trial (uncredited) *'' Manslaughter'' (1930) - Curtis (uncredited) *''The Costello Case'' (1930) *''

The Dawn Trail ''The Dawn Trail'' is a 1930 American Western film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Marceline Day, Miriam Seegar, and Charles Morton, and was released on November 28, 1930. It was remade as the 1939 film ''Texas Stampede''. Cast list * ...

'' (1930) - Amos *'' Mothers Cry'' (1930) - Warden (uncredited) * '' The Last Parade'' (1931) - Chief of Police (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Gentleman's Fate'' (1931) - Detective Meyers (uncredited) *'' City Streets'' (1931) - Shooting Gallery Patron (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Bradford *'' Kick In'' (1931) - Purnell, Chick's Boss *'' A Free Soul'' (1931) - Judge (uncredited) *'' The Lawyer's Secret'' (1931) - Prison Warden (uncredited) *''

The Miracle Woman ''The Miracle Woman'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romance film directed by Frank Capra and starring Barbara Stanwyck, David Manners, and Sam Hardy. Based on the play ''Bless You Sister'' by John Meehan and Robert Riskin, the film is about a pr ...

'' (1931) - Parishioner (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Doc Robinson (uncredited) *'' Caught'' (1931) - Haverstraw *''

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'' (1931) - Newspaper Printer (uncredited) *'' The Beloved Bachelor'' (1931) - Mayor of San Francisco (uncredited) *'' Girls About Town'' (1931) - Party Guest (uncredited) *'' The Fighting Marshal'' (1931) - Warden Decker *''

Range Feud ''The Range Feud'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman for Columbia Pictures, that stars Buck Jones and John Wayne. Wayne biographer Ronald L. Davis referred to the film as the first in a collection of "chea ...

'' (1931) - John Walton *''The Deadline'' (1931) - Henry Evans *''

Under Eighteen ''Under Eighteen'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Marian Marsh, Anita Page, Regis Toomey, and Warren William. It is based on the short story "Sky Life" by Frank Mitchell Dazey and Agnes Chr ...

'' (1931) - Minister at Wedding (uncredited) *'' Delicious'' (1931) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Emma'' (1932) - Druggist at Trial (uncredited) *'' Forbidden'' (1932) - Grover's Doctor (uncredited) *''One Man Law'' (1932) - Judge Cooper (uncredited) *'' Tomorrow and Tomorrow'' (1932) - Professor Flynn (uncredited) *'' Polly of the Circus'' (1932) - Dr. Brownell (uncredited) *'' South of the Rio Grande'' (1932) - Mayor (uncredited) *'' The Wet Parade'' (1932) - Southerner (uncredited) *'' High Speed'' (1932) - Police Captain Blaine *''

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'' (1932) - Mr. Dangerfield *''

Letty Lynton ''Letty Lynton'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film starring Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery and Nils Asther. The film was directed by Clarence Brown and based on the 1931 novel of the same name by Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes; the novel ...

'' (1932) - Dr. Sanders (uncredited) *'' Strangers of the Evening'' (1932) - Policeman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1932) - Police Academy Commander (uncredited) *'' Street of Women'' (1932) - Minister at Wedding (uncredited) *'' Daring Danger'' (1932) - First Ranch Owner *''

The Texas Bad Man ''The Texas Bad Man'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by Edward Laemmle, written by Jack Cunningham and Richard Schayer, and starring Tom Mix, Lucille Powers, Willard Robertson, Fred Kohler, Joseph W. Girard and Tetsu Komai. It was ...

'' (1932) - Chester Bigelow - Banker *'' The Washington Masquerade'' (1932) - Senator Haley (uncredited) *''

Drifting Souls ''Drifting Souls'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Louis King and starring Lois Wilson, Theodore von Eltz and Raymond Hatton.Pitts p.435 Cast * Lois Wilson as Linda Lawrence * Theodore von Eltz as Joe Robson * Raymond Hatt ...

'' (1932) - Doctor *''

Horse Feathers ''Horse Feathers'' is a 1932 pre-Code comedy film starring the Marx Brothers. It stars the Four Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo), Thelma Todd and David Landau. It was written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, S. J. Perelman, an ...

'' (1932) - Professor in Wagstaff's Study (uncredited) * ''

The Last Man ''The Last Man'' is an apocalyptic, dystopian science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1826. The narrative concerns Europe in the late 21st century, ravaged by a mysterious plague pandemic that rapidly sweeps across the enti ...

'' (1932) - Captain of the Glencoe *'' Two Against the World'' (1932) - Judge (uncredited) *''

Thirteen Women ''Thirteen Women'' is a 1932 American pre-Code psychological thriller film, produced by David O. Selznick and directed by George Archainbaud. It stars Myrna Loy, Irene Dunne and Ricardo Cortez. The film is based on the 1930 bestselling novel of ...

'' (1932) - Chief of Detectives (uncredited) *''

The Night of June 13 ''The Night of June 13'' is a 1932 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Stephen Roberts. The film stars Clive Brook, Frances Dee, Charlie Ruggles, Gene Raymond, Lila Lee, Mary Boland and Adrianne Allen. The film was released on September 23 ...

'' (1932) - Mr. Henry Morrow (uncredited) *''

The Phantom President ''The Phantom President'' is a 1932 American pre-Code musical comedy and political satire film. It was directed by Norman Taurog, starred George M. Cohan, Claudette Colbert, and Jimmy Durante, with songs by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Ha ...

'' (1932) - Convention Chairman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1932) - Judge *''

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'' (1932) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Hidden Gold'' (1932) - The Chief (uncredited) *''

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang ''I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime-drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Paul Muni as a wrongfully convicted man on a chain gang who escapes to Chicago. It was released on November 10, 1932. The f ...

'' (1932) - Chamber of Commerce Chairman (uncredited) *'' Speed Demon'' (1932) - Judge *'' Prosperity'' (1932) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *'' If I Had a Million'' (1932) - Mr. Brown (uncredited) *'' Tess of the Storm Country'' (1932) - Judge (uncredited) *''

No More Orchids ''No More Orchids'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy-drama film starring Carole Lombard and Lyle Talbot as mismatched lovers, based on the novel of the same name by Grace Perkins. Plot The departure of an ocean liner is held up to wait for s ...

'' (1932) - Captain Jeffries (uncredited) *'' The Sign of the Cross'' (1932) - Enthusiastic Spectator (uncredited) *''

Central Park Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is the fifth-largest park in the city, covering . It is the most visited urban park in the United States, with an estimated ...

'' (1932) - Police Commissioner (uncredited) *'' Child of Manhattan'' (1933) - Dr. Schultz *''

Treason Treason is the crime of attacking a state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to overthrow its government, spying on its military, its diplo ...

'' (1933) - Judge Randall *'' Smoke Lightning'' (1933) - Judge Cooper (uncredited) *'' King of the Jungle'' (1933) - Policeman (uncredited) *'' Gabriel Over the White House'' (1933) - Chief Justice of the United States (uncredited) *'' The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble'' (1933) - Freighter Captain (uncredited) *''

The Working Man ''The Working Man'' is a 1933 pre-Code American comedy film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring George Arliss and Bette Davis. The screenplay by Charles Kenyon and Maude T. Howell is based on the story ''The Adopted Father'' by Edgar Fra ...

'' (1933) - Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited) *'' The Thrill Hunter'' (1933) - Ed Jackson * '' Unknown Valley'' (1933) - Jim Bridger (uncredited) *'' Man Hunt'' (1933) - Henry Woodward aka Barrows *''

Tomorrow at Seven ''Tomorrow at Seven'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery comedy film directed by Ray Enright Ray Enright (March 25, 1896 – April 3, 1965) was an American film director. He directed 73 films between 1927–53, many of them for Warne ...

'' (1933) - Coroner *''

Jennie Gerhardt ''Jennie Gerhardt'' is a 1911 novel by Theodore Dreiser. Plot summary Jennie Gerhardt is a destitute young woman. While working in a hotel in Columbus, Ohio, Jennie meets George Brander, a United States Senator, who becomes infatuated with her. ...

'' (1933) - Lester's Doctor (uncredited) *''

The Silk Express ''The Silk Express'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Ray Enright and written by Houston Branch and Ben Markson. The film, starring Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron, Guy Kibbee, Dudley Digges and Arthur Hohl, was r ...

'' (1933) - Mill Owner in Association (uncredited) *'' The Man Who Dared'' (1933) - Miami Yachtsman (uncredited) *'' I Love That Man'' (1933) - Prison Warden (uncredited) *'' The Wrecker'' (1933) - Doctor *''

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'' (1933) - Bank Director (uncredited) *''

The Power and the Glory ''The Power and the Glory'' is a 1940 novel by British author Graham Greene. The title is an allusion to the doxology often recited at the end of the Lord's Prayer: "For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen." ...

'' (1933) - Doctor (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' The Last Trail'' (1933) - Judge Wilson *''

Lady for a Day ''Lady for a Day'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra. The screenplay by Robert Riskin is based on the 1929 short story "Madame La Gimp" by Damon Runyon. It was the first film for which Capra received an Acade ...

'' (1933) - Police Capt. Moore (uncredited) *''

Torch Singer A torch song is a sentimental love song, typically one in which the singer laments an unrequited or lost love, either where one party is oblivious to the existence of the other, where one party has moved on, or where a romantic affair has affecte ...

'' (1933) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Brief Moment'' (1933) - Higgins - Office Manager *'' Broken Dreams'' (1933) - Judge Harvey E. Blake *'' Hold the Press'' (1933) - Judge O'Neill *'' Duck Soup'' (1933) - Secretary of Labor (uncredited) *''

The Right to Romance ''The Right to Romance'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film starring Ann Harding and Robert Young and released by RKO Radio Pictures. Premise Ann Harding plays a successful plastic surgeon who meets a local playboy, played by Robert Young ...

'' (1933) - Doctor at Hospital (uncredited) *''Before Midnight'' (1933) - Harry Graham (uncredited) *''

The Big Shakedown ''The Big Shakedown'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film starring Charles Farrell and Bette Davis, and directed by John Francis Dillon. The screenplay is based on the story "Cut Rate" by Niven Busch and Samuel G. Engel. The film also stars ...

'' (1934) - Fillmore - Board Member (uncredited) *'' Frontier Marshal'' (1934) - Judge Walters *''This Side of Heaven'' (1934) - Rev. J.A. Hayes (uncredited) * '' The Quitter'' (1934) - Travers *'' Gambling Lady'' (1934) - Sheila's Attorney (uncredited) *''

The House of Rothschild ''The House of Rothschild'' is a 1934 American pre-Code historical drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring George Arliss, Loretta Young and Boris Karloff. It was adapted by Nunnally Johnson from the play by George Hembert Westley ...

'' (1934) - Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) *''

George White's Scandals ''George White's Scandals'' were a long-running string of Broadway revues produced by George White that ran from 1919–1939, modeled after the ''Ziegfeld Follies''. The "Scandals" launched the careers of many entertainers, including W. C. Fi ...

'' (1934) - Judge O'Neill *'' The Lost Jungle'' (1934) - Capt. Robinson *''

School for Girls ''School for Girls'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Sidney Fox, Paul Kelly and Lois Wilson.

'' (1934) - Judge *'' Once to Every Woman'' (1934) - Priest *'' You're Telling Me!'' (1934) - Conductor (uncredited) *'' Upper World'' (1934) - Henshaw (scenes deleted) *'' Sadie McKee'' (1934) - Brennan's Second Doctor (uncredited) *'' Hell Bent for Love'' (1934) - Judge *'' Girl in Danger'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Green Eyes'' (1934) - Banker (uncredited) *'' A Man's Game'' (1934) - Judge *'' Madame Du Barry'' (1934) - Doctor (uncredited) *''

She Learned About Sailors ''She Learned About Sailors'' is a 1934 comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring Alice Faye, Lew Ayres, and Susan Fleming. The film is about a night club singer in Shanghai who falls in love with an American sailor. Songs for the fil ...

'' (1934) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *'' The Old Fashioned Way'' (1934) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *'' Chained'' (1934) - S.S. Official (uncredited) *'' Take the Stand'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Girl in Danger'' (1934) - Chief of Police O'Brien *'' The Lemon Drop Kid'' (1934) - Doctor *'' A Lost Lady'' (1934) - Mr. Cannon (uncredited) *''

The Curtain Falls ''The Curtain Falls'' (german: Der Vorhang fällt) is a 1939 German crime film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Anneliese Uhlig, Elfie Mayerhofer and Hilde Sessak. It was based on a play by Paul van der Hurck and was made by UFA at the com ...

'' (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Student Tour'' (1934) - Old Graduate (uncredited) *''

Tomorrow's Youth ''Tomorrow's Youth'' is a 1934 American film directed by Charles Lamont. Cast * Dickie Moore as Thomas Hall Jr *Martha Sleeper as Mrs. Hall *John Miljan as Tom Hall *Franklin Pangborn as Tutor * Paul Hurst as Detective * Gloria Shea as Janes Ho ...

'' (1934) - Judge *''

I'll Fix It ''I'll Fix It'' is a 1934 American romantic comedy film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Jack Holt, Mona Barrie and Winnie Lightner. An extremely powerful machine politics fixer is frustrated when his attempts to secure his younger br ...

'' (1934) - Chairman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1934) - Cabinet Member (uncredited) *''

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'' (1934) - Hospital Doctor (uncredited) *''

Flirting with Danger ''Flirting with Danger'' is a 1934 American comedy adventure film directed by Vin Moore and starring Robert Armstrong, Edgar Kennedy and William Cagney (James Cagney's lookalike brother). The picture was released by Monogram Pictures and has a r ...

'' (1934) - American Consul in San Rico (uncredited) *'' The Westerner'' (1934) - Zach Addison *'' Fugitive Lady'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *'' The Gay Bride'' (1934) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *'' Sons of Steel'' (1934) - Mr. Herman *'' The Band Plays On'' (1934) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' White Lies'' (1934) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Unknown Woman'' (1935) *'' Fighting Shadows'' (1935) *'' Justice of the Range'' (1935) *'' Riding Wild'' (1935) *''

'' (1935) *''

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'' (1935) *'' On Probation'' (1935) *'' End of the Trail'' (1936) *'' Half Shot Shooters'' (1936) - Major Smith *''

Disorder in the Court ''Disorder in the Court'' is a 1936 short subject directed by Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 15th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures sta ...

'' (1936) - Judge (uncredited) *''

Reefer Madness ''Reefer Madness'' (originally made as ''Tell Your Children'' and sometimes titled ''The Burning Question'', ''Dope Addict'', ''Doped Youth'', and ''Love Madness'') is a 1936 American propaganda film about drugs, revolving around the melodramat ...

'' (1936) - Judge (uncredited) *'' The Oregon Trail'' (1936) *''

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'' (1936) *'' Code of the Range'' (1936) *'' The Drag-Net'' (1936) *'' Modern Times'' (1936) - Sheriff Couler *'' Killer at Large'' (1936) *'' Shakedown'' (1936) *'' Racketeers in Exile'' (1937) *'' Two Gun Law'' (1937) *''

Outlaws of the Prairie ''Outlaws of the Prairie'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson, starring Charles Starrett, Donald Grayson, and Iris Meredith. Cast * Charles Starrett as Dart Collins * Donald Grayson as Slim Grayson * Iris Meredith as Judy G ...

'' (1937) *''

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'' (1938) - Coroner on Trial (uncredited) *''

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'' (1938) *'' West of Cheyenne'' (1938) *'' The Main Event'' (1938) *'' Call of the Rockies'' (1938) *'' Law of the Plains'' (1938) *''

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'' (1938) *'' The Colorado Trail'' (1938) *'' Lincoln in the White House'' (1939) *'' Jesse James'' (1939) *'' The Stranger from Texas'' (1939) *'' Arizona Legion'' (1939) *''

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'' (1939) *'' The Thundering West'' (1939)

As director

*'' Jim's Atonement'' (1912) *''

His Father's Rifle ''His Father's Rifle'' is a 1915 American silent short drama directed by Edward LeSaint and written by Joseph F. Poland. The film starred Earle Foxe and Bertram Grassby in the main roles. The film is presumed to be lost. Plot James Birch, an ...

'' (1914) *''

Lord John's Journal ''Lord John's Journal'' (also known as ''The Journal of Lord John'') is a 5-episode series of American silent mystery films, directed by Edward J. Le Saint and based on a story by Harvey Gates. It stars William Garwood in the lead role. Episod ...

'' (1915) *''

Lord John in New York ''Lord John in New York'' is a 1915 American silent mystery film directed by Edward J. Le Saint based on a story by C.N. and A.M. Williamson. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the first film in the five film series of '' Lord ...

'' (1915) *''

The Grey Sisterhood ''The Grey Sisterhood'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the second film in the five film series '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord Jo ...

'' (1916) *''

Three Fingered Jenny ''Three Fingered Jenny'' is a 1916 American silent short mystery directed by Edward LeSaint written by Harvey Gates. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it was the third film in the five film series of '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast ...

'' (1916) *''

The League of the Future ''The League of the Future'' is a 1916 American silent short directed by Edward J. Le Saint. Starring William Garwood in the lead role, it is the fifth in the five film series '' Lord John's Journal''. Cast *William Garwood as Lord John *Mal ...

'' (1916) *'' The Soul of Kura San'' (1916) *'' The Three Godfathers'' (1916) *'' The Jackals of a Great City'' (1916) *'' Cupid's Round Up'' (1916) * '' Fighting Mad'' (1917) * ''

The Wolf and His Mate ''The Wolf and His Mate'' is a 1918 American silent adventure film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Louise Lovely, Jack Hoxie and Betty Schade.Rainey p.55 Cast * Louise Lovely as Bess Nolan * Jack Hoxie as Donald Bayne, 'The Wolf' * G ...

'' (1918) * ''

Painted Lips ''Painted Lips'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Louise Lovely, Alfred Allen and Lew Cody.Connelly p.393 Cast * Louise Lovely as Lou McTavish * Alfred Allen as Capt. McTavish * Lew Cody as Jim Dougl ...

'' (1918) * '' Nobody's Wife'' (1918) *'' The Feud'' (1919) *''

The Mother of His Children ''The Mother of His Children'' is a lost 1920 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Gladys Brockwell, William Scott, Frank Leigh, Nigel De Brulier, Golda Madden, and Nancy Caswell. The film was released by Fox Fi ...

'' (1920) * '' The Girl of My Heart'' (1920) *''

Two Moons Two Moons (1847–1917), or ''Ishaynishus'' (Cheyenne: ''Éše'he Ôhnéšesêstse''), was one of the Cheyenne chiefs who took part in the Battle of the Little Bighorn and other battles against the United States Army. Life Two Moons was the son o ...

'' (1920) *'' The Sleepwalker'' (1922) *'' Only a Shop Girl'' (1922) *'' More to Be Pitied Than Scorned'' (1923) * '' Yesterday's Wife'' (1923) * ''

Temptation Temptation is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment that threatens long-term goals.Webb, J.R. (Sep 2014). Incorporating Spirituality into Psychology of temptation: Conceptualization, measurement, and clinical implications. Sp ...

'' (1923) * ''

The Marriage Market ''The Marriage Market'' (Leányvásár) is an operetta by Hungarian composer Victor Jacobi. It was premiered on 14 November 1911 at the Király Színház (King Theater) in Budapest and was the composer's first significant success not only in Hu ...

'' (1923) *''

Discontented Husbands ''Discontented Husbands'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and written by Evelyn Campbell that was released by Columbia Pictures. The film stars James Kirkwood, Cleo Madison, and Grace Darmond. The film was rele ...

'' (1924) * ''

Three Keys ''Three Keys'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Edith Roberts, Jack Mulhall and Gaston Glass.Munden p.804 Cast * Edith Roberts as Clarita Ortega * Jack Mulhall as Jack Millington * Gaston Glass as G ...

'' (1925) * '' The Love Gamble'' (1925) * ''

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'' (1925) *'' The Unwritten Law'' (1925) *''

Brooding Eyes ''Brooding Eyes'' is a 1926 American silent crime film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Clifford and Robert Ellis.Munden p.94 Cast * Lionel Barrymore as Slim Jim Carey * Ruth Clifford as Joan Ayre * Rober ...

'' (1926) * '' The Millionaire Policeman'' (1926)

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