Betty Compson — Paramount Pictures, publicity photo. Betty Compson in The Docks of New York (1927). Directed by Josef von Sternberg. · Public domain
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5 films in this collection
Collection no. #86975 minJosef von Sternberg
75 min · No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: English.
During a night's shore leave in New York, a ship's stoker pulls a woman from the water after her suicide attempt. Taking her to a waterfront room…
Collection no. #1199107 minAlan Crosland
107 min · English
A struggling theatrical company reaches an opening night that may decide whether it can continue. Unpaid performers, demanding creditors and…
Collection no. #130386 minWesley Ruggles
86 min · English
A struggling jazz quartet takes in a homeless violinist, whose determination helps them find better employment. Success changes their prospects, but…
Collection no. #133660 minHarry O. Hoyt
No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: not identified. · No subtitle track in this language
An ageing stage star persuades a younger neighbour to impersonate her, explaining the renewed youth as a surgical transformation. Their successful…
Collection no. #22294 minJames Cruze
94 min · Subtitles: English
A brilliant but difficult ventriloquist can express tenderness most easily through his dummy. His treatment of his assistant drives her away, while…