Richard Foster Baker

Movies

On Trial
The Judge
Robert Strickland, the self-confessed murderer of Gerald Trask, refuses to defend himself on the witness stand. His attorney, however, cross-examines Strickland's wife.
The Fable of the Throbbing Genius of a TankTown Who Was Encouraged by Her Folks Who Were Prominent
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A silent short film of 1916 directed by Richard Foster Baker. The subject is taken from a story by George Ade .
The Fable of the Roistering Blades
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Out in the celery belt there is a stunted flag station whose leading citizens still wear gum arctics. In this lonesome kraal two highly respected money getters marched at the head of the women and school children during Perfect Developing and Printing dry movement day.
Sweedie Goes to College
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Sweedie, the cook, reads an ad in the newspaper for a maid to give her services in exchange for college tuition. She applies and is accepted.
The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket
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The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket is a 1915 silent film directed by Richard Foster Baker. Gloria Swanson made her first credited appearance in this film as Farina.
The Fable of the Bush League Lover Who Failed to Qualify
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Rube Homer Splivins imitates the actions of a famous matinee idol in order to woo his lady love.