Alta Allen
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alta Allen (born Alta Crowin; September 6, 1904 – July 24, 1998*) was an American actress. Allen made her first professional stage performance when she was ten. In 1920, she signed a contract with Fox Film Corporation, although she would only perform one role in any silent film released by Fox Film. She would subsequently sign a contract with Universal Studios, and later appeared in several films released by this corporation. Her final credited screen appearance occurred in 1926. Alta Allen died in 1998 at age 93. [*The indicated birth and death dates are per Wikipedia. Other sources differ significantly. Which dates are accurate is not clear.]
Known For
Max is determined to woo Mary, despite her Aunt Agatha's disapproval. Then, Max and Mary become embroiled in the world of Madam Coralie, a prominent dressmaker-bootlegger.
Be My Wife
After breaking a mirror in his home, superstitious Max tries to avoid situations which could bring bad luck, but in doing so causes himself the worst luck imaginable.
Seven Years Bad Luck
Clyde is a handyman around a circus. His mother is the bearded lady in the side-show; his father is a millionaire separated from his family. Clyde is endeavoring to get the old man's fortune, with the strong man of the circus scheming to beat him to it.
Skirts
William Harcourt loses all his money in a business transaction and is forced to dismiss his servants. Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt are about to entertain Richard Thayer and his fiancée, Bessie Lane, at dinner when there is received a message announcing the arrival of Montana millionaire Bill Bradford, a client of Harcourt's. Anxious to make a good impression, Harcourt and his wife disguise themselves as servants, while Thayer and his fiancée take the part of the Harcourts.
A Shocking Night
When his sister, who is married to saloon keeper Joe Slavin, dies, Jack Armstrong takes in her little daughter, Bebe. Sampson Burke, his rival for schoolteacher Agnes Rushton, conspires with Slavin to have Jack arrested for abduction.
Daring Chances
Cliff Barton, suspicious of the intentions of the local banker, Seth Tolliver, withdraws his money from the bank, hides it, and is later killed by two hirelings of the banker. Deputy Sheriff Art Stratton, who has trained Barton's horse and is in love with his daughter, Thora, is assigned to guard the ranch for the creditors; and Tolliver, who has designs on the property and wants his son to marry Thora, arranges to have the ranch auctioned.
The Set-Up
Young Sonny's dying father leaves him in the care of Breezy, a hobo he has mistaken for a wealthy businessman.
A Self-Made Failure
Rose, who works for a penny-pinching junk dealer, dreams of romance with wealthy bachelor Ted Tudor.