Alan Roscoe

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Characters played by Alan Roscoe

Gerrit Ammidon (as Albert Roscoe) — Java Head (1923)

Skipper of the Nautilus engaged in oriental trade. He loves Nettie but marries Taou to save her from execution. He brings her to Salem, resists Edward's attempts to turn Taou against him, and ultimately reunites with Nettie before departing on the ship.

Pharon (as Albert Roscoe) — Cleopatra (1917)

Pharon is a high priest entrusted with a sacred dagger to kill Cleopatra, but he gives her his love instead. When she needs money, he leads her to his ancestors' tomb, where she takes treasure from a mummy. His devotion endures, and he later brings her the serpent with which she dies.

Lon Henderson — The Mating Call (1928)

Rose’s wealthy husband, Lon has repeatedly been unfaithful to her and carries on an affair with Jessie Peebles. He insinuates that Leslie was involved in Jessie’s death and belongs to the local Order that subjects Leslie to vigilante justice. Lon is found dead in his office, with Marvin nearby and holding a gun.

Captain - U.S.S Saratoga — Hell Divers (1932)

The captain of the Saratoga disciplines Windy after Windy steals a boat to catch up with the carrier. The captain reduces Windy one rate from chief; Windy is subsequently reduced to Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class for leaving his post without authorization, being absent without leave, and missing the ship.

Rev. Frank Holliwell — The Branding Iron (1920)

Reverend Frank Holliwell is involved in an incident with Joan that makes Pierre jealous. Pierre's rage over the incident leads him to brand Joan, making the Reverend's connection to her a catalyst for the central conflict. The plot summary does not describe the incident itself or give Frank any further actions.

Dalton, the Ringmaster — Rain or Shine (1930)

Dalton is the circus's ringmaster and secretly conspires with Foltz to take over the show in Shrewsberry. After Mary asks him to manage the circus, he diverts its cash to a sheriff and persuades the staff to parade despite their unpaid salaries. Mary signs control over to him, but Smiley tears up the contract and fires him.

Lennox — The Paliser Case (1920)

Lennox is the young man Cassy loves. Seated in the opera box next to Monty Paliser when Paliser is murdered, he becomes the subject of a chain of incriminating evidence and is accused of the crime. Cassy confesses to the murder in an attempt to shield him.

Dan Mallory — The Chorus Lady (1924)

A horse racer engaged to Patricia. After his prize horse Lady Belle is blinded in a fire, he postpones their wedding. He later wins a $20,000 race with the blind horse and travels to New York to marry Patricia, only to find her at Dick Crawford's apartment.

Jim Belmont — The Lure of the Wild (1925)

Jim is Agnes Belmont's husband and Cuddles's father. Believing that Agnes loves Gordon Daniels, he leaves with Cuddles and his dog Shep for the Canadian wilderness. At Daniels' instigation, Mike Murdock kills him, leaving Cuddles exposed to the elements and setting the rescue and revenge events in motion.

Sir Derek Anstruther — Her Purchase Price (1919)

An English baronet touring Egypt who falls in love with Sheka after learning of her unusual upbringing. He outbids others when she is offered for sale, marries her, and takes her to England. Discord in their household and his financial difficulties lead Sheka to attempt to sell herself, but he follows her and they reunite.

Maurice Taylor — The She Devil (1918)

A travelling artist who does not return Lolette's love. After leaving the Spanish village for Paris, he takes her to see Spanish dancers, then brings her back to the village when her pursuit of dance contracts causes trouble. The Tiger later imprisons him, and Lolette frees him by deceiving the Tiger, allowing them to escape together.

Uncas — The Last of the Mohicans (1920)

Chingachgook's son and the last living warrior of the Mohican tribe. He warns Col. Munro, helps rescue Cora and Alice, and loves Cora. While fighting to protect her from Magua, he is stabbed and dies beside her.

Career Overview

Alan Roscoe has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include Evangeline, The Mystery of the Silent Death, A Pound for a Pound. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
91
Birth Date
1886-08-23
Birth Place
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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