Dorothy West

Dorothy West was an American actress and writer, best known for her roles in The Guerrilla (1908), Winning Back His Love (1910), and A Summer Idyll (1910). She was born on August 29, 1891, in Griffin, Georgia, USA, and passed away on December 11, 1980, in Davenport, Florida, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Dorothy West was born into a family that likely encouraged her artistic pursuits. Details about her private life are limited, but she became a notable figure in early American cinema. Throughout her career, West was involved in various projects, reflecting her dedication to the arts.

Career

Dorothy West’s career was marked by her involvement in silent films, where she portrayed a range of characters across numerous productions. She began acting at a young age and quickly gained recognition for her talents. West featured in many films during the early 1900s, contributing significantly to the film industry during that era.

Death and Legacy

Dorothy West died on December 11, 1980, in Davenport, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of early film contributions. Her work in silent cinema remains a part of America’s cultural history. Though her time in the spotlight was brief, she is remembered for her impactful performances in the films of her day.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The House with Closed Shutters 1910-08-08 Agnes Randolph – Charles’ Sister
Rose o’ Salem Town 1910-09-25 A Sea Child
The Revenue Man and His Girl 1911-09-24 The Moonshiner’s Daughter
His Trust Fulfilled 1911-01-18 The Frazier child, as an adult
A Child of the Ghetto 1910-06-06 Ruth
The Mountaineer’s Honor 1909-11-24 At Dance
The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals 1909-02-18 Theatre Woman
The Cricket on the Hearth 1909-05-27 Sister Bertha
Those Awful Hats 1909-01-25 Theatre Audience
The Eternal Grind 1916-04-17 Jane
Swords and Hearts 1911-08-27 Jennie Baker
The Fugitive 1910-11-07 Confederate son’s fiancée
An Awful Moment 1908-12-18
At the Altar 1909-02-25 Minnie’s Friend / Dinner Guest
A Flash of Light 1910-07-17 At First Party
The Lure of the Gown 1909-03-15 At Dance
The Lesson 1910-12-19
The Girl and the Outlaw 1908-09-08
A Strange Meeting 1909-08-01
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea 1909-10-27 The Second Wife’s Friend
Love Finds a Way 1909-01-11 Lady-in-Waiting
One Touch of Nature 1909-01-01 Second Couple
The Cord of Life 1909-01-28 In Tenement
The Golden Supper 1910-12-12 Camilla
A Midnight Adventure 1909-11-18 Mercedes
Ramona 1910-05-23 Woman in Chapel
The Lily of the Tenements 1911-02-27
The Habit of Happiness 1916-03-12 Elsie Pepper
The Unchanging Sea 1910-05-05 Villager (uncredited)
Heart Beats of Long Ago 1911-02-06 The Daughter
The Girls and Daddy 1909-02-01 Dr. Payson’s Second Daughter
Drive for a Life 1909-04-22 One of Mignon’s Sisters
His Wife’s Mother 1909-03-01 Maid
Those Boys! 1909-01-18 A Daughter
A Corner in Wheat 1909-12-13
What’s Your Hurry? 1909-11-01 On Street
Nursing a Viper 1909-11-03
The Light That Came 1909-11-11 At the Ball
The Redman’s View 1909-12-09 Indian
In the Border States 1910-06-13 Union Maiden at Farewell
The Usurer 1910-08-15 At Luncheon
The Banker’s Daughters 1910-10-20