George Gebhardt

AKA:
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1879-09-21

Basel, Switzerland

Biography

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Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {76}

Undetermined Role

1915-12-09 2

The Unknown

Richard Farquhar, the ne'er-do-well nephew of a titled Englishman, after a protracted "good time" finds himself penniless in an Algerian hotel. He expects money from England, but instead receives a ca ...
Genre :Drama, Adventure

A Zulu Warrior

1908-10-06 4.3

The Zulu's Heart

A Boer woman and her daughter are captured by Zulu warriors. ...
Genre :Action

The Sheriff

1912-10-16 0

The Sheriff's Adopted Child

The sheriff lives with his sister, and is engaged in running down an unknown bandit who has been quite active in the district. It develops that Jim Brown, a poor miner, who has lost his wife and is in ...
Genre :Western

Louis Potosi

1912-08-21 0

Jealousy on the Ranch

Although Nell Barclay is very young, she has succeeded in falling in love with Ralph Tracy, a big, manly ranch owner and friend of her father. Louis Potosi, a neighbor, is also in love with Nell. The ...
Genre :Western

Viper

1908-07-21 4.1

The Black Viper

A thug accosts a girl as she leaves her workplace but a man rescues her. The thug vows revenge and, with the help of two friends, attacks the girl and her rescuer again as they're going for a walk. Th ...
Genre :Drama, Crime

Second Villain

1908-12-04 4.8

Money Mad

The central figure is an old miser, a Harpagon of sorts, who, like Frosine, stashes his ill-gotten money in a secret cellar. While the miser is at the bank, exchanging stolen notes for gold coin, a co ...
Genre :Crime, Drama

Hendricks

1908-08-18 2.5

The Fatal Hour

A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to ...
Genre :Crime, Thriller, Adventure

Theatre Man

1909-02-18 3.8

The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals

The amateur dramatic society chooses the Joneses' residence as the location of its next meeting, and both Joneses catch 'the acting bug' in this split-reel subject. ...
Genre :Comedy

1908-08-25 3.3

Balked at the Altar

A woman who is filled with romantic ideas is making no secret of her eagerness to find a husband. Her father decides to help her by pressuring and threatening an eligible bachelor, who reluctantly all ...
Genre :Comedy

The Palmister

1908-09-01 2.9

Betrayed by a Handprint

Mrs. Wharton, a dashing widow, gives a party at her beautiful villa in honor of the presentation to her of a handsome diamond necklace by her fiancé. During the evening bridge participated in by a num ...
Genre :Crime

In Office / Waiter

1908-11-17 3.6

The Song of the Shirt

Adaptation of a poem written by Thomas Hood. ...
Genre :Drama

One of Bianca's Suitors

1908-11-10 4.9

The Taming of the Shrew

Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior. ...
Genre :Romance, Comedy

Antonine

1909-01-28 3.5

The Cord of Life

Antonine, a worthless, good-for-nothing scoundrel, demands money of his cousin Galora, an energetic, provident husband and father. His demands are met with a positive rebuff, and when he becomes insis ...
Genre :Drama, Crime, Thriller

Man in top hat

1909-02-15 4.5

The Curtain Pole

An upper class drawing room. A gentleman breaks the curtain pole and goes in search of a replacement, but he stops into a pub first. He buys a very long pole, and causes havoc everywhere he passes, ac ...
Genre :Comedy

Matteo Rettazzi / Policeman

1908-12-18 2.8

An Awful Moment

After a judge (Harry Solter) does his job and sentences a man, a gypsy woman (Marion Leonard) erupts in vehement protests and has to be taken forcefully out of the courtroom. Later the gypsy follows ...
Genre :Drama

Dinner Guest

1909-02-25 3.8

At the Altar

At the Italian boarding house the male boarders were all smitten with the charms of Minnie, the landlady's pretty daughter, but she was of a poetic turn of mind and her soul soared above plebeianism a ...
Genre :Drama

Theatre Audience

1909-01-25 6

Those Awful Hats

A pair of young ladies cause trouble at the cinema with their lavish hats. ...
Genre :Comedy

Wells Fargo Clerk

1908-06-19 3

The Man in the Box

A poorly compensated bank clerk is, we may say, to that trying position of "Tantalus" in sight of tons of money but not a dollar of his own. This became more torturing as time went on, until at last, ...
Genre :Drama, Crime

1908-07-07 1

The Kentuckian

Mack Sennett appears in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Western

Man in Bar

1908-07-10 3.5

The Stage Rustler

Mack Sennett appears as a man in a bar in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Western

Chinese

1908-07-31 5

Deceived Slumming Party

Mack Sennett appears as a policeman and waiter in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Comedy

Happy Hooligan Character

1908-09-04 2.5

Monday Morning in a Coney Island Police Court

Mack Sennett appears as a policeman in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Comedy

Indian

1908-09-08 3

The Girl and the Outlaw

Mack Sennett appears as a Native American in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Western, Action

Member of Audience

1908-09-11 2

Behind the Scenes: Where All Is Not Gold That Glitters

A mother works as a dancer to support her ill daughter. One night while performing, the mother has a vision of her child dying. She rushes home, but it is too late. ...
Genre :Drama

Indian / Man in First Bar / Man in Second Bar

1908-09-15 3.5

The Red Girl

Mack Sennett appears as a man in the bar in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Action

O'Yama's Lover

1908-09-18 1.5

The Heart of O Yama

Pretty Miss Chrysanthemum has but little to say as to the disposal of her heart, at least, such is the custom in Japan. Her parents attend to that for her. However, pretty little O Yama Sum had a will ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

At the Beach / Assaulted Man

1908-09-22 3.2

Where the Breakers Roar

A group of collegiates decide to go for a splash. A lunatic, having escaped from a nearby asylum, heads for the surf, brandishing a knife. Innocent seaside fun becomes a struggle against a maniac on t ...
Genre :Drama

A sailor

1908-11-03 2.5

After Many Years

A castaway returns home after years lost at sea, to the wife and child he left behind. Has she waited faithfully or has she moved on? ...
Genre :Drama

Professor Dyem

1908-10-09 3.3

Father Gets in the Game

D.W. Griffith film about an elderly father who grows tired of seeing his son bring home beautiful women so he gets a makeover and heads out on the prowl. ...
Genre :Comedy

Simon Bimberg

1908-10-23 4.1

Romance of a Jewess

This early D.W. Griffith short shows the director's interest in Jewish ghetto life, portrayed here with sympathy and sentimentality. The melodramatic plot involves the conflict between generations in ...
Genre :Comedy

Indian Agent / Indian

1908-10-27 3.1

The Call of the Wild

George Redfeather, the hero of this subject, returns from Carlisle, where he not only graduated with high honors, but was also the star of the college football team. At a reception given in his honor ...
Genre :Comedy

Young Wilkinson

1908-11-06 4.5

The Pirate's Gold

Young Wilkinson is leaving his dear old mother for a journey to seek his fortune in a foreign clime. Now, the little cottage is situated near the coast. The waters of the sea have been infested with a ...
Genre :Action

Dinner Guest

1908-12-01 3.5

The Valet's Wife

Bachelor Reggie writes his uncle that he has a wife and child, but then must produce them when the uncle visits. ...
Genre :Comedy

Bobby Wilkinson as an Adult

1908-12-08 2

The Feud and the Turkey

Mack Sennett appears as a member of the Wilkenson clan in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

The Valet

1908-12-15 4

The Test of Friendship

Mack Sennett appears as a guest and a man in the fight in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Drama

One of Mike's Assistants

1908-12-22 2

The Christmas Burglars

Mack Sennett appears as one of character Mike McLaren's assistants in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Comedy

Man in Blackface / Guest at Ball

1908-12-25 4.1

Mr. Jones at the Ball

Mr. Jones at the Ball is a 1908 American silent short comedy film, part of the once-popular Biograph series centered around the titular Jones and his long-suffering wife. In this film, Jones rips his ...
Genre :Comedy

The Man with the Letter / Wedding Guest

1908-12-29 2

The Helping Hand

Mack Sennett appears as a wedding guest in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Drama

Man at Stage Door

1909-01-01 3

One Touch of Nature

"A pathetic story of mother's grief. No more intense emotion can be imagined than a mother's grief for her dead child. and this Biograph subject beautifully portrays a story of maternal bereavement. ...
Genre :Drama

Policeman #1

1909-01-04 0.5

The Maniac Cook

A household cook named Margie has a sudden mental breakdown and attacks her employers, the Holland family. After being briefly restrained, she escapes the house and later sneaks back in. Driven by a " ...
Genre :Drama, Thriller

Musician

1909-01-11 1.5

The Honor of Thieves

Two thieves, Ned and Mike, scheme to rob a pawnbroker, Mr. Einstein. Ned seduces Einstein's daughter Rachel to aid their plan, but during the attempted burglary they tie up both victims and set a cand ...
Genre :Crime, Drama

Plotter

1909-01-11 1

Love Finds a Way

A Duke's daughter is loved by a gallant knight, but her father wants her to marry another. With the help of his friends, the knight hatches an elaborate scheme to marry his sweetheart. ...
Genre :Comedy

Hank Hopkins

1909-01-14 3

A Rural Elopement

Countryside lovers Hank and Cynthia plan to elope against the girl's father's wishes. A meddling tramp interferes with their secret meeting and, dressed with Hank's garments, takes the girl with him. ...
Genre :Romance, Comedy

At Jeweler's / At Pawnshop

1909-01-14 4

The Sacrifice

Oh, the woe of simultaneous birthdays, as were Mr. and Mrs. Hardlucks', and both being of a generous nature, were seized with an insatiable desire to make on this anniversary of their nativity suitabl ...
Genre :Romance, Comedy

The Professor's Assistant / A Policeman / Party Guest

1909-01-18 2

The Criminal Hypnotist

To a reception there is invited a celebrated professor of hypnotism, and during the evening he obliges with an exhibition of his wonderful powers. Several of the guests are put under the influence and ...
Genre :Crime

Party Guest

1909-01-21 0.5

The Fascinating Mrs. Francis

A young man at a party becomes infatuated with Mrs. Francis after she sings for the guests. His father, the host of the party, intervenes, convincing Mrs. Francis to discourage the young man's attenti ...
Genre :Comedy

In Office / Burglar

1909-01-25 2.5

The Welcome Burglar

“The Biograph people tell an excellent story in this, and tell it so strongly that it grips very close. The scene where the husband gets into the room to find his wife bending over the dead body of a ...
Genre :Drama

Silver Water

1912-04-16 4.7

Her Indian Hero

The Chief's son, Silver Water, returns from college and is met at the station by the tribe. The Indians make merry to celebrate his homecoming. Hal Benton, an easterner, rides on to ask his way to the ...
Genre :Drama, Western

The Grand Envoy

1918-08-18 0

Hands Up

A newspaperwoman finds trouble aplenty when an Inca tribe believes her to be the reincarnation of their long-lost princess. ...
Genre :Adventure

Bechel

1915-10-14 0

Blackbirds

Leonie Sobatsky (Laura Hope Crews) belongs to a ring of international thieves, headed by Bechel (George Gebhardt). She meets English crook Nevil Trask (Thomas Meighan), and they fall in love -- howeve ...
Genre :Drama, Crime

Pete

1916-06-23 0

A Modern Knight

Percival Cadwallader Perkins was so bashful that whenever a woman would look at him he would blush like a beet, and this brought the "Happy Family," the cowboys of the Flying U, to calling him "Pink." ...
Genre :Western

Hanson (as George Gebhart)

1918-01-21 0

Madame Spy

Robert "Bob" Wesley horrifies his father, Admiral John Wesley of the Naval Advisory Board, by failing his examination at the Annapolis naval academy. Bob seizes the chance to redeem himself, however, ...
Genre :Drama, Comedy

Cou Cou (as George Gebhart)

1917-05-07 0

Eternal Love

Traveling from the Latin Quarter of Paris to Brittany to seek inspiration for his painting, artist Paul Dachette finds it in the person of Mignon, an orphan who consents to pose for him. ...
Genre :

Bill - A Thief

1908-08-07 4.2

A Calamitous Elopement

A young couple are enjoying a romantic interlude in the young woman's home, when her father discovers them and angrily chases the young man out of the house. They thus decide to elope, and they make p ...
Genre :Comedy

The Canuck

1908-11-20 2

The Ingrate

A hunter lost in the Northern woods is rescued by a trapper and his wife. He makes advances to the wife, is rejected, and tries to kill the trapper. ...
Genre :Action

Boatman

1908-10-20 5

The Planter's Wife

John Holland, a planter in a small way, is devotedly attached to his wife and infant child. The wife wearies of the monotonous grind of farm life and is easy prey of a contemptible villain, in the per ...
Genre :Action, Drama

Wedding Party / Bartender

1908-10-16 3.5

The Vaquero's Vow

Mack Sennett appears as a man in the bar and in the wedding party in this film produced by the Biograph Company. ...
Genre :Comedy

The Detective / The Mover

1908-09-29 4

The Stolen Jewels

It would have taken more than the wonderful powers of deduction of a Sherlock Holmes to have dispelled the mystery that shrouded the disappearance of a case of jewels at the home of Robert Jenkins, a ...
Genre :Drama

A Woodsman

1908-11-24 3.5

A Woman's Way

The pretty daughter of a French-Canadian backwoodsman incites the love of a trapper who is so smitten with the beauty of this wood nymph that he purchases her into marriage from her father. The transa ...
Genre :Action

A Guard

1909-02-04 1.5

The Brahma Diamond

An unscrupulous tourist plots to steal the famous diamond, "The Light of the World," tricking a young woman into helping him. She is caught and imprisoned, while he prepares to sell the diamond and ma ...
Genre :Adventure

Newspaper Employee

1909-02-21 4.3

The Politician's Love Story

A haughty politician, on seeing a satirical cartoon in a newspaper, rushes to the paper's offices to shoot the cartoonist. On discovering the cartoonist is a pretty woman, he falls instantly in love a ...
Genre :Comedy, Romance, Drama

1913-01-21 0

The Savage

A short silent film directed by James Joung Deer and starring a very young Bebe Daniels. ...
Genre :

Mexican

1908-07-24 3.5

The Tavern Keeper’s Daughter

In the lonely wilds of Southern California there stands a rural tavern, kept by an old trapper, who had been widowed years ago; his wife leaving him a most precious legacy in the being of a pretty dau ...
Genre :Action

The Woman's Second Lover

1909-02-18 2

The Hindoo Dagger

Jack Windom experiences a sensation of awe at the reception of the Hindoo dagger from his old chum, Tom, who was traveling in India. Hanging the dagger on the wall. Jack goes out. For some time Jack h ...
Genre :Drama, Adventure

Man in Bar / Guard

1908-07-17 0

The Fight for Freedom

In a saloon in a Mexican border town, a group of cowboys, including a Mexican named Pedro, play poker. One man is discovered cheating, and is shot dead by Pedro, who is wounded as he attempts to escap ...
Genre :Western

Tom Wilkins

1908-08-14 2

The Man and the Woman

John and Tom Wilkins are brothers and most divergent in natures. John is a clergyman and a noble, upright fellow, while Tom is a scapegrace, wild, reckless and unscrupulous. Not having the parental gu ...
Genre :Drama

Thief

1908-08-21 3

For Love of Gold

It is often said there is honor among thieves, but not so, as we shall see in this story. Two denizens of the underworld are seen in their squalid furnished room planning a robbery. Their intended vic ...
Genre :Crime

Henderson - the Manager

1908-08-28 1.5

For a Wife's Honor

Irving Robertson, a successful playwright, has just received a message from out of town to witness the initial performance of one of his plays. As he is about to leave, Henderson, the manager, calls t ...
Genre :Drama

Colonel Beauvais

1915-07-29 0

The Puppet Crown

A beautiful Russian Princess gives up the throne to wed an American. ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

El Cholo

1922-04-21 0

The Man of Courage

A molly-coddle son of wealthy parents whose regeneration is brought about through being hit on the head and shipped off in a freight car in dress clothes. In this attire he hits a border town just at ...
Genre :Western

Miguel

1919-01-27 0

Fighting Through

Maryland Warren is kidnapped by a group of Yaqui Indians, and taken across the border to Mexico. In rescuing her, Robert Carr proves both his bravery and his loyalty to the United States. ...
Genre :Drama

Berkaro

1920-06-01 0

Through Eyes of Men

Genre :Drama

Man in Top Hat

1908-09-25 4

A Smoked Husband

After his wife receives an extravagant dress, a man find himself the victim of an attempted burglary; He hides in his fireplace, which is then fired. The police arrive and pursue the man, now covered ...
Genre :Comedy

In Second Bar / In Street Crowds

1909-03-11 4

The Salvation Army Lass

A girl from the New York slums falls in with crooks. After her love is arrested following a barfight turned deadly, her life seems directionless-- that is, until she's saved from the streets by a band ...
Genre :Drama

Smoothy Smithers

1916-10-23 0

Professor Jeremy's Experiment

Eccentric scientist, Professor Jeremy, creates a truth serum. After experimenting on his cook, revealing her secret whiskey and cigar smuggling, the serum accidentally splashes on Thorpe Willis, a rep ...
Genre :Drama

1916-05-22 0

The Secret of the Submarine

An American adventure film serial comprised of fifteen episodes of two reels (24 min) each. All chapters are presumed lost. ...
Genre :Action, Adventure