Kate Bruce
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Kate Bruce was an American actress of the silent era
. She appeared in 289 films between 1908
and 1931
.
She was born in Columbus, Indiana
and died in New York, New York.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
. She appeared in 289 films between 1908
1908 in film
The year 1908 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Thomas Edison formed the Motion Picture Patents Company, with goals of controlling production and distribution, raising theater admission prices, cooperating with censorship bodies, and preventing film stock from getting into the hands...
and 1931
1931 in film
-Top grossing films:-Academy Awards:*Best Picture: Cimarron - MGM*Best Actor: Lionel Barrymore - A Free Soul*Best Actor: Wallace Beery - The Champ*Best Actor: Fredric March - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde...
.
She was born in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census, and the current mayor is Fred Armstrong. Located approximately 40 miles south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th largest...
and died in New York, New York.
Selected filmography
- The Golden LouisThe Golden Louis-Plot:An old woman sends a girl begging in the streets of Paris on a snowy evening. Callous revelers pass her by, and she falls asleep before one donor finally drops a golden louis in her shoe. A gambler with a sure tip on roulette but no cash borrows the coin to win a fortune for the girl...
(1909) - At the AltarAt the AltarAt the Altar is a 1909 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey where early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based at the beginning of the 20th century...
(1909) - The Country DoctorThe Country Doctor (film)The Country Doctor is a 1909 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film exist in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Kate Bruce as Poor Mother...
(1909) - The Hessian RenegadesThe Hessian RenegadesThe Hessian Renegades is a 1909 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Owen Moore - American Soldier* Linda Arvidson - Farmer* Kate Bruce - Soldier's Family* William J. Butler - Farmer* Verner Clarges - Farmer* D.W. Griffith...
(1909) - The Red Man's ViewThe Red Man's ViewThe Red Man's View is a 1909 Western film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film exist in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Owen Moore - Silver Eagle...
(1909) - A Trap for SantaA Trap for SantaA Trap for Santa Claus is a 1909 one-reel film, a Biograph Company production, directed by D.W. Griffith.-Cast:*Henry B. Walthall*Marion Leonard*Gladys Egan*Kate Bruce*William J. Butler *W. Chrystie Miller*John Tansey*Charles Craig...
(1909) - In Little ItalyIn Little ItalyIn Little Italy is a 1909 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Marion Leonard - Marie Cadrone* George Nichols - Tony Guiletto* Henry B. Walthall - Victor* Charles Arling * Kate Bruce - At the Ball* William J...
(1909) - To Save Her SoulTo Save Her SoulTo Save Her Soul is a 1909 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Mary Pickford. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey when many of the early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th century.-Cast:* Arthur V...
(1909) - Choosing a HusbandChoosing a HusbandChoosing a Husband is a 1909 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Florence Barker.-Cast:* Florence Barker - Gladys* Kate Bruce* Charles Craig - Bachelor* Anthony O'Sullivan - Bachelor* Billy Quirk - Bachelor...
(1909) - The Rocky RoadThe Rocky RoadThe Rocky Road is a 1910 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 - Ben...
(1910) - All on Account of the MilkAll on Account of the MilkAll on Account of the Milk is a 1910 short silent drama film directed by Frank Powell, starring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Biograph Company using one of the many early film studios in America's first motion picture industry that were based there...
(1910) - The Two BrothersThe Two Brothers (film)The Two Brothers is a 1910 short Western film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Arthur V. Johnson - Jose* Dell Henderson - Manuel* Kate Bruce - The Mother* Marion Leonard - Red Rose* Charles West - A Suitor / A Mexican* Henry B. Walthall - Pedro...
(1910) - A Romance of the Western HillsA Romance of the Western HillsA Romance of the Western Hills is a 1910 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Mary Pickford and Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Mary Pickford - Indian...
(1910) - RamonaRamona (1910 film)Ramona is a 1910 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith based on Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel Ramona. A copy of the print survives in the Library of Congress film archive.-Cast:* Mary Pickford - Ramona* Henry B. Walthall - Alessandro...
(1910) - The Unchanging SeaThe Unchanging SeaThe Unchanging Sea is a 1910 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film survives in the Library of Congress film archive.-Cast:* Arthur V...
(1910) - What the Daisy SaidWhat the Daisy SaidWhat the Daisy Said is a one-reel film made by D. W. Griffith for Biograph in 1910.-Plot:Two farm sisters are feeling romantic and looking for suitors. Mary consults a gypsy who gives her a fortune that promotes his intentions to seduce her...
(1910) - The FugitiveThe Fugitive (1910 film)The Fugitive is a 1910 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the Library of Congress and at George Eastman House.-Cast:* Kate Bruce - Confederate Mother* Edward Dillon - John, Confederate Son* Clara T...
(1910) - His TrustHis TrustHis Trust is a 1911 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. The film's sequel is His Trust Fulfilled. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the...
(1911) - His Trust FulfilledHis Trust FulfilledHis Trust Fulfilled is a 1911 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 - Mrs...
(1911) - The Spanish GypsyThe Spanish Gypsy (film)The Spanish Gypsy is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Jose* Vivian Prescott - Pepita* Kate Bruce - Pepita's Mother* William J...
(1911) - How She TriumphedHow She TriumphedHow She Triumphed is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Mary* Vivian Prescott - Mary's Cousin* Joseph Graybill - The Sweetheart* Kate Bruce* Florence La Badie* Charles West...
(1911) - Fighting BloodFighting BloodFighting Blood is a 1911 short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring George Nichols and featuring Lionel Barrymore and Blanche Sweet...
(1911) - A Country CupidA Country CupidA Country Cupid is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Edith* Edwin August - Jack* Edna Foster - Billy* Joseph Graybill - The Half-Wit...
(1911) - The Long RoadThe Long Road (film)The Long Road is a 1911 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - Edith* Grace Henderson - Edith's Mother* Charles West - Ned* Claire McDowell - Ned's Wife* Edna Foster - Ned's Son...
(1911) - The Battle (1911)
- The Voice of the ChildThe Voice of the ChildThe Voice of the Child is a 1911 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 picture industry were based in Fort Lee, New Jersey at the...
(1911) - The Eternal MotherThe Eternal MotherThe Eternal Mother is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. The film was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey when Biograph Studios and other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th...
(1912) - The Transformation of MikeThe Transformation of MikeThe Transformation of Mike is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Wilfred Lucas - Mike* Blanche Sweet - The Tenement Girl* Edna Foster - The Tenement Girl's Brother...
(1912) - A String of PearlsA String of Pearls (film)A String of Pearls is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Dorothy Bernard - The Poor Woman* Charles West - The Poor Woman's Brother * Kate Bruce - The Poor Woman's Mother...
(1912) - The PunishmentThe Punishment (film)The Punishment is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Fruit Grower's Daughter* J. Jiquel Lanoe - The Father* Kate Bruce - The Mother* William J...
(1912) - One Is Business, the Other CrimeOne Is Business, the Other CrimeOne Is Business, the Other Crime is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Library of Congress and the Museum of Modern Art.-Cast:...
(1912) - The Spirit AwakenedThe Spirit AwakenedThe Spirit Awakened is a 1912 short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.-Cast:* Blanche Sweet - The Young Woman* W. Chrystie Miller - The Young Woman's Father* Kate Bruce - The Young Woman's Mother...
(1912) - A Feud in the Kentucky HillsA Feud in the Kentucky HillsA Feud in the Kentucky Hills is a 1912 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film, by the Biograph Company, was shot on the Hudson Palisades near Fort Lee, New Jersey when many early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th...
(1912) - The One She LovedThe One She LovedThe One She Loved is a 1912 silent drama film directed by D.W. Griffith. The film, by the Biograph Company, was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey when many early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based there at the beginning of the 20th century.-Cast:* Henry B...
(1912) - The Painted LadyThe Painted LadyThe Painted Lady is a 1912 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.-Cast:*Blanche Sweet - The Older Sister*Madge Kirby - The Younger Sister*Charles Hill Mailes - Their Father...
(1912) - HeredityHeredity (film)-Cast:* Harry Carey - White Renegade Father* Madge Kirby - Indian Mother* Jack Pickford - Son of White Renegade Father and Indian Mother* Walter P. Lewis - Indian Chief* Kate Bruce - Indian Woman* Lionel Barrymore - Woodsman...
(1912) - The InformerThe Informer (1912 film)The Informer is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Walter Miller - The Confederate Captain* Mary Pickford - The Confederate Captain's Sweetheart* Henry B...
(1912) - The New York HatThe New York HatThe New York Hat is a short silent film directed by D. W. Griffith from a screenplay by Anita Loos, and starring Mary Pickford, Lionel Barrymore, and Lillian Gish.-Production:...
(1912) - My HeroMy Hero (1912 film)My Hero is a 1912 Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Dorothy Gish.-Cast:* Dorothy Gish - The Young Woman* Walter P. Lewis - The Young Woman's Father * Robert Harron - The Young Man* Henry B. Walthall - Indian Charlie...
(1912) - A Cry for HelpA Cry for HelpA Cry for Help is a 1912 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - The Bum* Walter Miller - The Doctor* Lillian Gish - The Maid* Harry Carey - The Thief* Kate Bruce - Undetermined Role...
(1912) - The Telephone Girl and the LadyThe Telephone Girl and the LadyThe Telephone Girl and the Lady is a 1913 silent drama film by D. W. Griffith.-Production:The film was prepared by Griffith and shot by his assistant, Tony O'Sullivan.Film historian William K...
(1913) - A Girl's StratagemA Girl's StratagemA Girl's Stratagem is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Frank Powell.-Cast:* Mae Marsh* Charles West* Lionel Barrymore* Kate Bruce* Harry Carey* Dell Henderson* W. Chrystie Miller* Alfred Paget...
(1913) - The Unwelcome GuestThe Unwelcome GuestThe Unwelcome Guest is a 1913 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Mary Pickford - The Slavey* W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Father* Charles Hill Mailes - The Son* Claire McDowell - The Wife* Jack Pickford - One of the Children...
(1913) - The Sheriff's BabyThe Sheriff's BabyThe Sheriff's Baby is a 1913 silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Alfred Paget - The Sheriff* Henry B. Walthall - First Bandit* Harry Carey - Second Bandit* Lionel Barrymore - Third Bandit...
(1913) - A Frightful BlunderA Frightful BlunderA Frightful Blunder is a 1913 silent drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Charles West - The Young Businessman* Viola Barry - The Young Woman* Walter Miller - The Pharmacist* Kate Bruce - The Young Woman's Mother* William A. Carroll - A Customer...
(1913) - A Misunderstood BoyA Misunderstood BoyA Misunderstood Boy is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore as The Father* Kate Bruce as The Mother* Lillian Gish as The Daughter* Robert Harron as The Son* Alfred Paget as The Vigilante Leader...
(1913) - The WandererThe Wanderer (1913 film)The Wanderer is a 1913 silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The Wanderer* Charles Hill Mailes - The Father* Christy Cabanne - The Brother* Kate Bruce - The Old Woman* Lionel Barrymore - The Male Lover...
(1913) - The Stolen LoafThe Stolen LoafThe Stolen Loaf is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - The poor man* Kate Bruce - The poor man's wife* Claire McDowell - The Rich Woman* Harry Carey - The Butler* William A. Carroll - At Dinner...
(1913) - The House of DarknessThe House of DarknessThe House of Darkness is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Plot:In the introduction a woman is shown descending into insanity after having lost her baby. As she mourns, she takes a blanket from the baby's cradle and starts rocking it as if it were her deceased child. This serves...
(1913) - Olaf-An AtomOlaf-An AtomOlaf-An Atom is a 1913 film directed by Anthony O'Sullivan and featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Olaf, an Atom* Kate Bruce - Olaf's Mother* Charles Hill Mailes - A Parent* Claire McDowell - A Parent* Donald Crisp - The Beggar...
(1913) - Just GoldJust GoldJust Gold is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - First Brother* Alfred Paget - Second Brother* Charles West - Third Brother* Joseph McDermott - Fourth Brother* Kate Bruce - The Mother...
(1913) - The Mothering HeartThe Mothering HeartThe Mothering Heart is a 1913 short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art.-Plot:...
(1913) - The Enemy's BabyThe Enemy's BabyThe Enemy's Baby is a 1913 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.-Cast:* Lionel Barrymore - Ben Brown* William J. Butler - Sam Miller, the Grandfather* Kate Bruce - Sam Miller's Wife* Harry Carey - Miller* Claire McDowell - Miller's Wife...
(1913) - The Strong Man's BurdenThe Strong Man's BurdenThe Strong Man's Burden is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Kate Bruce - Bob & John's Mother* Harry Carey - Bob* Lionel Barrymore - John* William J. Butler - The Doctor* Claire McDowell - The Nurse...
(1913) - The Stopped ClockThe Stopped ClockThe Stopped Clock is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Claire McDowell - The Antique Dealer's Daughter* Charles West - The Senior Clerk * Reggie Morris - The Junior Clerk* Kate Bruce - The Mother...
(1913) - The Battle at Elderbush GulchThe Battle at Elderbush GulchThe Battle at Elderbush Gulch is a 1913 Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and featuring Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, and Lionel Barrymore.-Plot:...
(1913) - A Nest UnfeatheredA Nest UnfeatheredA Nest Unfeathered is a 1914 drama film featuring Harry Carey....
(1914) - Judith of BethuliaJudith of BethuliaJudith of Bethulia is a film starring Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall. The film was produced and directed by D. W. Griffith and was the first feature-length film made by pioneering film company Biograph, although the second that Biograph released....
(1914) - The Rebellion of Kitty BelleThe Rebellion of Kitty BelleThe Rebellion of Kitty Belle is a 1914 short drama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Lillian Gish.-Cast:* Lillian Gish* Dorothy Gish* Robert Harron* Kate Bruce* Joseph Carle* Alfred Paget* Raoul Walsh -...
(1914) - His Desperate DeedHis Desperate DeedHis Desperate Deed is a 1915 drama film featuring Harry Carey.-Cast:* Kate Bruce* Harry Carey* Blanche Sweet* Charles West -...
(1915) - The House Built Upon SandThe House Built Upon SandThe House Built Upon Sand is a 1916 drama film directed by Edward Morrissey and starring Lillian Gish.-Cast:* Lillian Gish - Evelyn Dare* Roy Stewart - David Westebrooke* William H. Brown - Samuel Stevens* Bessie Buskirk - Josie* Jack Brammall - Ted...
(1916) - Souls TriumphantSouls TriumphantSouls Triumphant is a 1917 drama film directed by John B. O'Brien.-Cast:* Lillian Gish - Lillian Vale* Wilfred Lucas - Robert Powers* Spottiswoode Aitken - Josiah Vale* Louise Hamilton - Hattie Lee* Kate Bruce* Jennie Lee...
(1917) - Lillian Gish in a Liberty Loan AppealLillian Gish in a Liberty Loan AppealLillian Gish in a Liberty Loan Appeal is a 1918 short film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film is considered to be lost. Produced to support the Liberty bond drive of 1918 the plot is very simple; Lillian wants to buy clothes but her mother suggests it would be more patriotic to invest in...
(1918) - The Greatest Thing in LifeThe Greatest Thing in LifeThe Greatest Thing in Life is a 1918 drama film about World War I, directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, and David Butler. The film is considered to be a lost film, as no prints are known to exist...
(1918) - A Romance of Happy ValleyA Romance of Happy ValleyA Romance of Happy Valley is a 1919 drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish. Believed lost for almost 60 years, a print was discovered in 1965 in USSR.-Cast:* Lillian Gish - Jennie Timberlake* Robert Harron - John L. Logan Jr...
(1919) - True Heart SusieTrue Heart SusieTrue Heart Susie is an American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the British Film Institute...
(1919) - Way Down EastWay Down EastWay Down East is a silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish. It is the best known of four film adaptations of the melodramatic 19th century play Way Down East by Lottie Blair Parker...
(1920) - The StruggleThe Struggle (film)The Struggle is a sound feature film directed by D. W. Griffith, and was his only other full-sound film besides Abraham Lincoln . After several films directed by Griffith failed at the box office, this was Griffith's last film...
(1931)