The Proof of the Man
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The Proof of the Man is a 1913 American silent
short drama film
starring Alexander Gaden
and Edna Maison
.
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...
short drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
starring Alexander Gaden
Alexander Gaden
Alexander Gaden was a Canadian silent film actor. He starred in 32 films between 1912 and 1923.-External links:...
and Edna Maison
Edna Maison
Edna Maison , was an American silent film actress.She starred in a total of 85 films between 1912 and 1926 in films such as The Idol of Bonanza Camp with actors such as Harry von Meter.- Selected filmography :* The Idol of Bonanza Camp * The Proof of the Man * Richelieu...
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Cast
- Alexander Gaden as Dick the Chosen Suitor
- Edna Maison as Alma Field, Dick's Wife
- Harry von MeterHarry von MeterHarry von Meter was an American silent film actor. He was signed by the Thanhouser Company based in New York City in 1912, moving to American Film Studios a year or two later, and starred in about 200 films until 1929. He is perhaps most famous for starring in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Mons...
as Norman, a Lost Prospector - George A. HoltGeorge Holt (actor)George Holt was an American actor and film director of the silent era. He appeared in 64 films between 1913 and 1935...
as Bill, the Rejected Suitor