Roy Stewart

Acting

Roy Stewart

Born October 17, 1883 · San Diego, California, USA

Died April 26, 1933 · aged 49

From Wikipedia Roy Stewart (October 17, 1883 – April 26, 1933) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 138 films between 1915 and 1933. He was born in San Diego, California and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack.

Known For

The Sagebrush TrailThe Sagebrush Trail · 1922
The Sagebrush Trail
10.01922
MovieWestern
Having banned the carrying of firearms in his jurisdiction, Larry Reid, the sheriff of Silvertown (Roy Stewart), pursues a trespasser of the strict law to the home of schoolmarm Mary Gray (Marjorie Daw). Noticing her evasive answers, Larry suspects the teacher of harboring the refugee. He finally captures the young man in question, Neil (Johnny Walker), who proves to be Mary's weakling brother.
Pure GritPure Grit · 1923
Pure Grit
7.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Posing as Stella Bolling's brother, whom he has killed, escaped convict Jim Kemp persuades Stella to help him escape to the Mexican border.
Burning WordsBurning Words · 1923
Burning Words
6.51923
MovieActionAdventure
David Darby and his younger brother Ross are both members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ross is accused of murdering Slip Martin, but David doesn't believe his brother committed the murder and, not wanting to see him executed, takes the blame himself.
Born RecklessBorn Reckless · 1930
Born Reckless
5.81930
MovieCrimeComedy
In order to use the publicity to get re-elected, a judge sentences a notorious gangster to fight in the war.
The Money ChangersThe Money Changers · 1920
The Money Changers
10.01920
MovieCrimeDrama
Lucy Hegan, the proprietor of a settlement house for the poor, is engaged to Hugh Gordon, the head of a large pharmaceutical and chemical firm who, unknown to Lucy, is also the ringleader of a powerful drug and white slave operation in the Chinese quarter.
Time, the ComedianTime, the Comedian · 1925
Time, the Comedian
3.01925
MovieDrama
Nora Dakon, bored with the dullness of her life in a small New Jersey town, leaves her husband and small daughter to run off with Larry Brundage, a wealthy New York City sportsman. Nora's husband kills himself, and, to avoid scandal, Brundage walks out on Nora. She returns to her child and later she becomes a noted singer. Nora moves to Paris, France, and at a party to celebrate the Armistice, she again meets Brundage, who falls madly in love with her daughter, Ruth. To break up their engagement, Nora is forced to tell Ruth of her tragic relationship with Brundage years earlier. Ruth leaves Brundage and soon finds consolation in the love of Tom Cautley, a young art student.
DeliveranceDeliverance · 1919
Deliverance
7.01919
MovieDrama
The story of Helen Keller and how she overcame her disabilities.
The Mistress of ShenstoneThe Mistress of Shenstone · 1921
The Mistress of Shenstone
8.01921
MovieDramaRomance
The husband of Lady Myra Ingleby is off fighting in the World War. She is devastated when Sir Derysk Brand tells her that her husband has been killed. The War Office gives her the details - Lord Ingleby was killed, not by enemy fire, but because of an error committed by one of his fellowmen, whose name is never to be disclosed. The grieving widow retreats to her Cornwall estate for a rest. Staying at the inn is a man known as Jim Airth, who carries a grief of his own.

Movies

The Sagebrush TrailThe Sagebrush Trail · 1922
The Sagebrush Trail
10.01922
MovieWestern
Having banned the carrying of firearms in his jurisdiction, Larry Reid, the sheriff of Silvertown (Roy Stewart), pursues a trespasser of the strict law to the home of schoolmarm Mary Gray (Marjorie Daw). Noticing her evasive answers, Larry suspects the teacher of harboring the refugee. He finally captures the young man in question, Neil (Johnny Walker), who proves to be Mary's weakling brother.
Pure GritPure Grit · 1923
Pure Grit
7.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Posing as Stella Bolling's brother, whom he has killed, escaped convict Jim Kemp persuades Stella to help him escape to the Mexican border.
Burning WordsBurning Words · 1923
Burning Words
6.51923
MovieActionAdventure
David Darby and his younger brother Ross are both members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ross is accused of murdering Slip Martin, but David doesn't believe his brother committed the murder and, not wanting to see him executed, takes the blame himself.
Born RecklessBorn Reckless · 1930
Born Reckless
5.81930
MovieCrimeComedy
In order to use the publicity to get re-elected, a judge sentences a notorious gangster to fight in the war.
The Money ChangersThe Money Changers · 1920
The Money Changers
10.01920
MovieCrimeDrama
Lucy Hegan, the proprietor of a settlement house for the poor, is engaged to Hugh Gordon, the head of a large pharmaceutical and chemical firm who, unknown to Lucy, is also the ringleader of a powerful drug and white slave operation in the Chinese quarter.
Time, the ComedianTime, the Comedian · 1925
Time, the Comedian
3.01925
MovieDrama
Nora Dakon, bored with the dullness of her life in a small New Jersey town, leaves her husband and small daughter to run off with Larry Brundage, a wealthy New York City sportsman. Nora's husband kills himself, and, to avoid scandal, Brundage walks out on Nora. She returns to her child and later she becomes a noted singer. Nora moves to Paris, France, and at a party to celebrate the Armistice, she again meets Brundage, who falls madly in love with her daughter, Ruth. To break up their engagement, Nora is forced to tell Ruth of her tragic relationship with Brundage years earlier. Ruth leaves Brundage and soon finds consolation in the love of Tom Cautley, a young art student.
DeliveranceDeliverance · 1919
Deliverance
7.01919
MovieDrama
The story of Helen Keller and how she overcame her disabilities.
The Mistress of ShenstoneThe Mistress of Shenstone · 1921
The Mistress of Shenstone
8.01921
MovieDramaRomance
The husband of Lady Myra Ingleby is off fighting in the World War. She is devastated when Sir Derysk Brand tells her that her husband has been killed. The War Office gives her the details - Lord Ingleby was killed, not by enemy fire, but because of an error committed by one of his fellowmen, whose name is never to be disclosed. The grieving widow retreats to her Cornwall estate for a rest. Staying at the inn is a man known as Jim Airth, who carries a grief of his own.
Just a WifeJust a Wife · 1920
Just a Wife
10.01920
MovieDrama
Businesswoman Eleanor Lathrop becomes an advisor to Richard Emerson, an ambitious young engineer. He becomes very successful with her help, and to avoid the talk that surrounds their relationship, she suggests that he marry Mary Virginia Lee, a Southern girl from an aristocratic but impoverished family. Mary is happy to wed Emerson since she is tired of being poor. On their honeymoon, she reveals that she got married only to have luxuries, and Emerson admits that he was looking for social standing. After their confessions, they decide it's best to lead separate lives. Emerson stays at his club in New York, while Mary lives at his country home. Eleanor becomes jealous of Mary's position, even though she's the one who spends her time with Emerson.
Bond of FearBond of Fear · 1917
Bond of Fear
1917
MovieWestern
When stern Judge McClure gets into an argument with his younger brother John, a physical fight ensues in which the judge apparently kills John. In fear of the consequences, he runs off to the West and hires guide Cal Nelson to take him far into the desert. Along the way they meet Mary Jackson, and the judge, overcome by heat prostration, babbles out his secret.
The Devil DodgerThe Devil Dodger · 1917
The Devil Dodger
1917
MovieDramaWestern
A gambler runs a frontier town with an iron fist.
A Daughter of the PoorA Daughter of the Poor · 1917
A Daughter of the Poor
1917
MovieDramaComedy
A young girl, Rose Eastmen lives with her lazy Uncle, who works as a janitor in a publishing house. Lacking education, both Rose and her Uncle are susceptible to the socialist ideas of writer Rudolph Creig. One day Rose encounters Jack Steven's the wealthy son of the publishing house, working on his car. She believes he is a common laborer, and begins seeing him. Through her exposure to Jack, Rose begins to realize the rich are not such an abominable people. Rudolph has also reached this conclusion after learning Steven's has published his book. Now with a hefty royalty check and success, Rudolph is able to marry Rose.
Her Social ValueHer Social Value · 1921
Her Social Value
7.01921
MovieDrama
A shop girl has ambitions of marrying up.
Prisoners of LovePrisoners of Love · 1921
Prisoners of Love
8.01921
MovieDramaRomance
Blanche Henry, a vivacious young woman, finds what she believes is true love with a handsome young man, but then learns that he has designs on her younger sister.
One Shot RossOne Shot Ross · 1917
One Shot Ross
7.01917
MovieDramaWestern
A vigilante of the west, known as "One Shot" Ross, travels east on a stage which is held up and robbed of its gold chests. Without his guns he is knocked unconscious in a hand-to-hand conflict, and is cared for by Mary, daughter of a ranch owner, whose place is near the outlaw country.
The Double StandardThe Double Standard · 1917
The Double Standard
1917
MovieDrama
Newly elected police court judge John Fairbrother is impassioned when it comes to the laws affecting the dives and cabarets of the city, and promises equal justice for all.
The Smugglers of Santa CruzThe Smugglers of Santa Cruz · 1916
The Smugglers of Santa Cruz
1916
MovieDrama
Langdon, a revenue officer in search of smugglers operating along the coast of Santa Cruz Island, Cal., meets Verna. the daughter of the lighthouse keeper and they fall deeply in love.
Follow the GirlFollow the Girl · 1917
Follow the Girl
1917
MovieWestern
Orphan Hilda Swanson's prayers are answered when a Swedish-American colonization company agrees to send her to America. Aboard the steamer, she meets Olaf, a young Swede, and Donna, an enemy courier who is posing as a passenger. Learning that the secret service is on her trail, Donna sews secret documents into the hem of Hilda's skirt. She then sends a wire to her comrade Felix Martinez, notifying him to intercept the Swedish girl.
SparrowsSparrows · 1926
Sparrows
7.01926
MovieDrama
Molly, the eldest child of a group of orphans being used as slaves on a farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.
Trimmed in ScarletTrimmed in Scarlet · 1923
Trimmed in Scarlet
7.01923
MovieAdventureCrime
Disapproving of the loose woman her father has married, Faith Ebbing leaves home and goes to work, but she later steals $5,000 in Liberty Bonds to pay off Duroc, a blackmailer threatening her mother, Cordelia Ebbing.
Zoo in BudapestZoo in Budapest · 1933
Zoo in Budapest
4.81933
MovieDramaRomance
Zani is an unusual young man who has spent his entire life in a zoo in Budapest. His only true friends are the zoo's animals. When Zani meets Eve, a young orphan girl, they fall in love. To be together Eve must somehow escape from her strict orphan school. When she does she and Zani must hide overnight in the zoo - where everyone is looking to find them.
A Motion to AdjournA Motion to Adjourn · 1921
A Motion to Adjourn
9.01921
MovieComedyDrama
Silas Warner, Jr., is the playboy son of a wealthy New York financier. When Silas’s brother, Archie, commits a near-theft, Silas nobly takes the blame. Disinherited by his father, Silas travels West to start a new life in a mining town. Once there, he is inducted into a local fraternity of fortune seekers known as the "Ornery and Worthless Men of the World". A series of events leads to a compromising situation that forces Silas to marry Sally. The film blends Western themes with comedic and dramatic elements as Silas navigates his new life and marriage.
The VikingThe Viking · 1928
The Viking
6.81928
MovieHistoryAction
In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.
Fighting CaravansFighting Caravans · 1931
Fighting Caravans
4.91931
MovieActionWestern
Clint Belmet is a bit of a firebrand and is sentenced to at least 30 days in jail, but his partners, Bill Jackson and Jim Bridger talk a sympathetic Frenchwoman named Felice into telling the bumbling, drunken marshal that Clint had married her the previous night. Clint is released so he can accompany Felice on the wagon train heading west to California.