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The Ragged Messenger is a 1917 British drama film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Violet Hopson, Gerald Ames, Basil Gill and George Foley. It was based on the 1904 novel The Ragged Messenger by W.B. Maxwell. A millionaire's mistress marries his nephew, but their relationship only leads to misery and heartbreak for all.
Barnaby Rudge is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Tom Powers, Stewart Rome and Violet Hopson. It was an adaptation of the 1841 novel Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens which was set amidst the 1780 Gordon Riots in London.
Violet Hopson was an actress and producer who achieved fame on the British stage and in British silent films. She was born Elma Kate Victoria Karkeek in Port Augusta, South Australia on 16 December 1887. Violet Hopson was her stage name, while in childhood she was known as Kate or Kitty to her family.
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The Chimes is a 1914 British silent drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Stewart Rome, Violet Hopson and Warwick Buckland. It was based on the 1844 novel The Chimes by Charles Dickens.
The Grand Babylon Hotel is a 1916 British silent thriller film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Fred Wright, Marguerite Blanche and Gerald Lawrence. It is an adaptation of the 1902 novel of the same title by Arnold Bennett.
Molly Bawn is a 1916 British silent drama film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Alma Taylor, Stewart Rome and Violet Hopson. It is an adaptation of the 1878 Irish novel Molly Bawn by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford.
A Bunch of Violets is a 1916 British silent drama film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Chrissie White, Gerald Lawrence and Violet Hopson. It is an adaptation of Sydney Grundy's 1894 play A Bunch of Violets.
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The Heart of Midlothian is a 1914 British silent historical film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Flora Morris, Violet Hopson and Alma Taylor. It is an adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's 1818 novel The Heart of Midlothian.
Her Boy is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Stewart Rome, Violet Hopson and Lionelle Howard.
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The Nightbirds of London is a 1915 British silent crime film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Stewart Rome, Chrissie White and Violet Hopson. It was based on a play by George R. Sims.
Her Marriage Lines is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Stewart Rome, Chrissie White and Violet Hopson.
The House of Fortescue is a 1916 British silent drama film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Stewart Rome, Violet Hopson and Lionelle Howard. An Australian millionaire marries a woman to help save her father's business from ruin.
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