Owen Moore

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Characters played by Owen Moore

Chick Clark — She Done Him Wrong (1933)

Chick Clark is Lady Lou's former boyfriend, a vicious criminal imprisoned for attempting to steal diamonds for her. After escaping, he confronts Lady Lou, threatens her, and briefly tries to strangle her before stopping because he still loves her. He later shoots Dan Flynn and is finally arrested by Captain Cummings while preparing to kill Lady Lou.

James Braithwaite Crocker / Piccadilly Jim — Piccadilly Jim (1919)

An American newspaper reporter whose reckless escapades in London make him notorious as “Piccadilly Jim.” After overhearing his cousin by marriage, Anne Chester, criticize him, he returns to America determined to reform. He meets Anne aboard a ship under another name, struggles to find work in New York, and later helps her kidnap Ogden Pett.

Thomas Burton — Her Temporary Husband (1923)

A wealthy man in love with Blanche Ingram, Thomas disguises himself as the elderly John Ingram and goes through a marriage ceremony with her because she must marry quickly to secure a fortune. When the real old man's secretary and underworld associates threaten him, Thomas becomes the target of their murder plot. Blanche ultimately accepts him as her permanent husband.

Patrick Michael Regan — Women Love Diamonds (1927)

Mavis's chauffeur who becomes her love interest after her relationship with Jerry fails. He accepts her past with Harlan but faces opposition from his sister. He suffers a car accident, recovers, becomes a taxi driver, and ultimately reconnects with Mavis when she works as a nurse, deciding to start a relationship.

Herbert Willis — Husbands for Rent (1927)

Sir Reginald's nephew initially promised to Doris. After falling for Molly abroad, he returns to dissolve the engagement amicably. Forced into a pragmatic marriage with Doris following a social scandal, he gradually develops true affection but remains silent due to misunderstandings. Ultimately, he embraces his genuine love for Doris.

Dennis — The Red Mill (1927)

Dennis is a foreign visitor to the Netherlands, accompanied by his valet Caesar Rinkle. He announces an ice-skating race and promises to kiss the winner, prompting Tina to compete. Later he mistakes Tina, dressed as Gretchen, for Gretchen herself; after learning of the confusion, he pursues Tina to the mill and escapes with her from Willem.

Stanley Colton — A Man of Sentiment (1933)

Stanley is a wealthy playboy whom Julia intends to meet on the night of her accident. He has offered her a handsome apartment, music lessons, and possibly a trip to Europe in exchange for becoming his mistress. His offer establishes the circumstances that bring Julia toward the meeting before her accident, setting up a contrast with her later love for John Russell.

Gerry Morgan — What a Widow! (1930)

Second-billed male principal, played by Owen Moore. The surviving lobby card shows him in a scene with Gloria Swanson alongside Lew Cody and Gregory Gaye, placing his character among the film's featured leads in the romantic comedy.

The Admiral — The Road to Mandalay (1926)

A once well-to-do Englishman who has fallen into criminal dealings as a partner of Singapore Joe and English Charlie Wing, The Admiral meets Joe's Daughter in her shop and becomes her romantic partner. Joe discovers their planned marriage and abducts him, but The Admiral later fights Joe and escapes with the daughter after Joe tells him to take her away.

Steve Pelton — Hush Money (1931)

Leader of a criminal gang who shares a house with Joan Gordon. After being arrested and later released, he blackmails Joan using her scandalous past.

Arthur Randall — The Parasite (1925)

Arthur is Laura Randall's divorced husband and Bertie's father. As he becomes prominent, Laura tries to win him back, while he takes Joan and her mother into his home at Bertie's insistence. After finding Joan injured and caring for Bertie, he recognizes her self-sacrifice and marries her.

Anthony Churchill — Love Is an Awful Thing (1922)

Anthony is a young man seeking to marry Helen after a six-month probation intended to convince her father that he is suitable. When Marion produces old love letters, he pretends to be a married man with six children to put her off. The deception is exposed and creates complications with Helen before the blackmail scheme is uncovered and the way to their marriage is cleared.

Career Overview

Owen Moore has 197 screen credits in a career dating back to 1909. Signature works include Torment, Rolling Stones, Her Temporary Husband. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
197
Birth Date
1886-12-11
Birth Place
Fordstown Crossroads, County Meath, Ireland

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