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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The House with Closed Shutters1910-08-08Agnes Randolph – Charles’ Sister
Rose o’ Salem Town1910-09-25A Sea Child
The Revenue Man and His Girl1911-09-24The Moonshiner’s Daughter
His Trust Fulfilled1911-01-18The Frazier child, as an adult
A Child of the Ghetto1910-06-06Ruth
The Mountaineer’s Honor1909-11-24At Dance
The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals1909-02-18Theatre Woman
The Cricket on the Hearth1909-05-27Sister Bertha
Those Awful Hats1909-01-25Theatre Audience
The Eternal Grind1916-04-17Jane
Swords and Hearts1911-08-27Jennie Baker
The Fugitive1910-11-07Confederate son’s fiancée
An Awful Moment1908-12-18
At the Altar1909-02-25Minnie’s Friend / Dinner Guest
A Flash of Light1910-07-17At First Party
The Lure of the Gown1909-03-15At Dance
The Lesson1910-12-19
The Girl and the Outlaw1908-09-08
A Strange Meeting1909-08-01
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea1909-10-27The Second Wife’s Friend
Love Finds a Way1909-01-11Lady-in-Waiting
One Touch of Nature1909-01-01Second Couple
The Cord of Life1909-01-28In Tenement
The Golden Supper1910-12-12Camilla
A Midnight Adventure1909-11-18Mercedes
Ramona1910-05-23Woman in Chapel
The Lily of the Tenements1911-02-27
The Habit of Happiness1916-03-12Elsie Pepper
The Unchanging Sea1910-05-05Villager (uncredited)
Heart Beats of Long Ago1911-02-06The Daughter
The Girls and Daddy1909-02-01Dr. Payson’s Second Daughter
Drive for a Life1909-04-22One of Mignon’s Sisters
His Wife’s Mother1909-03-01Maid
Those Boys!1909-01-18A Daughter
A Corner in Wheat1909-12-13
What’s Your Hurry?1909-11-01On Street
Nursing a Viper1909-11-03
The Light That Came1909-11-11At the Ball
The Redman’s View1909-12-09Indian
In the Border States1910-06-13Union Maiden at Farewell
The Usurer1910-08-15At Luncheon
The Banker’s Daughters1910-10-20