William V. Ranous Movies

Emphatically opposed to Jack Moss, old Mr. McGillicuddy puts the ban on his marriage to his daughter Dolly. The old gentleman is adamant to the...

The story of Canto V of the Inferno is briefly summarized. The film is the first edition of the better known The Two Brothers directed by James...

In the midst of the Civil War, a wife saves the day by swapping places with her captured and soon-to-be-executed husband.

Drama Short

Much ado about a necklace - short film based on the story "The String of Pearls"

Francesca, surrounded by ladies-in-waiting at the palace. Her father enters, and together they read a letter from Lanciotto, asking for the hand of...

A young American millionaire in Venice falls in love with the beautiful princess Ione.

A short romance starring Florence Lawrence.

Agnes Vernon is the daughter of an old prospector whose hard luck leads him to turn holdup. The father is hanged and the girl, unknowing the real...

Left with two small children, Mrs. Morgan finds it difficult to make both ends meet. Polly, her daughter, does the housework. Tommy is looking for a...

In this Vitagraph short, anarchism threatens to ruin lives and families. Luigi and Rosa are a couple with an adorable child, but trouble is afoot...

Alixe is courted by many admirers. Her most persistent companion is Morton Shaw. Arlington Tappan also loves Alixe, and urges her to give up her...