Harry Semels
November 20, 1887
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946. Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three…
Known For
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The Last Command
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
The Diary of a Chambermaid
A chambermaid plots to climb the social ladder by marrying a wealthy man.
This Is the Night
An affair is almost exposed when Claire's husband unexpectedly returns early from the Summer Olympics.
Movie Maniacs
The Stooges arrive in Hollywood hoping to make it in the movie business ("There must be a couple a hundred guys in Hollywood who don't know anything about making movies, three more ain't gonna make any difference".) They sneak int...
State Police
The state police try to break up racketeering in a coal mining town.
The Desert Bride
Captain Maurice de Florimont (Allan Forrest), a French Army intelligence officer, is captured by Arab nationalists while on an espionage mission. His sweetheart Diane Duval (Betty Compson) is also taken prisoner. Both are tortured...