4.2
Movie
Directing
Duke Worne
- Born
- Died
- (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 67 titles
Biography
Howard "Duke" Worne (December 14, 1888 – October 13, 1933) was an American director and actor of the silent era. He directed more than 70 films between 1919 and 1931. He also appeared in 27 films between 1914 and 1928. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California. In 1930, Worne married silent film actress Virginia Brown Faire, to whom he remained married until his death three years later in 1933.
Signature work
Known For
4.2
Movie
5.0
Movie
The Craving
4.5
Movie
The Scrapper
5.5
Movie
The Tornado
7.5
Movie
The Trail of the Octopus
5.0
Movie
Damon and Pythias
9.0
Movie
The Chinatown Mystery
5.0
Movie
The Campbells Are Coming
7.0
Movie
Trooper 77
10.0
Movie
The Star Reporter
7.0
Movie
The Eagle's Talons
8.0
Movie
The Screaming Shadow
10.0
Movie
The Empire Builders
8.0
Movie
Ships of the Night
10.0
Movie
The Wheel of Destiny
10.0
Movie
Bride Of The Desert
10.0
Movie
Nan of the North
9.0
Movie
The Devil's Chaplain
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | The Chinatown Mystery Film | |
| 1926 | Trooper 77 Film | Phil Manning |
| 1918 | The Craving Film | Dick Wayles |
| 1917 | John Ermine of the Yellowstone Film | Lieutenant Butler |
| 1917 | Who Was the Other Man? Film | Herbert Cornell |
| 1917 | The Scrapper Film | Jerry Martin, a parasite |
| 1917 | The Trail of Hate Film | Capt. Dana Holden |
| 1917 | The Tornado Film | Lesparre - the lead of Cayote gang |
| 1916 | The Purple Mask Film | Duke Hestor |
| 1916 | From Broadway to a Throne Film | Billy |
| 1916 | The Gay Lord Waring Film | Von Gerold |
| 1915 | The Campbells Are Coming Film | |
| 1915 | Just Jim Film | The Dip |
| 1915 | Gene of the Northland Film | Jacques |
| 1914 | Damon and Pythias Film | Luculus (as H.B. Worne) |
| 1914 | The Phantom Violin Film |
Crew credits 52
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | The Midnight Special Film | Director |
| 1929 | Bride Of The Desert Film | Director |
| 1929 | Handcuffed Film | Director |
| 1929 | Anne Against the World Film | Director |
| 1929 | The Devil's Chaplain Film | Director |
| 1929 | Some Mother's Boy Film | Director |
| 1929 | When Dreams Come True Film | Director |
| 1928 | Ships of the Night Film | Director |
| 1928 | Isle of Lost Men Film | Director |
| 1928 | The Man from Headquarters Film | Director |
| 1928 | Into the Night Film | Director |
| 1928 | A Midnight Adventure Film | Director |
| 1928 | The Danger Patrol Film | Director |
| 1928 | The Phantom of the Turf Film | Director, Producer |
| 1928 | The Heart of Broadway Film | Director, Producer |
| 1927 | Heroes in Blue Film | Director |
| 1927 | The Wheel of Destiny Film | Director |
| 1927 | The Cruise of the Hellion Film | Director |
| 1927 | The Silent Hero Film | Director |
| 1927 | Daring Deeds Film | Director, Producer |
| 1927 | When Seconds Count Film | Producer |
| 1927 | Smiling Billy Film | Director, Producer |
| 1926 | The Boaster Film | Director |
| 1926 | The Gallant Fool Film | Director |
| 1926 | Trooper 77 Film | Director |
| 1926 | Speed Cop Film | Director |
| 1926 | The Heart Of A Coward Film | Director |
| 1925 | The Pride of the Force Film | Director |
| 1925 | The Flame Fighter Film | Producer |
| 1925 | Easy Going Gordon Film | Director |
| 1925 | The Canvas Kisser Film | Director |
| 1925 | Going the Limit Film | Director |
| 1925 | Too Much Youth Film | Director |
| 1925 | Secret Service Sanders Film | Director |
| 1925 | Ten Days Film | Director |
| 1924 | The Sword of Valor Film | Director |
| 1924 | The Empire Builders Film | Director |
| 1924 | Do It Now Film | Director |
| 1924 | Marry in Haste Film | Director |
| 1923 | The Showdown Film | Director |
| 1923 | The Eagle's Talons Film | Director |
| 1923 | One of Three Film | Director |
| 1922 | Nan of the North Film | Director |
| 1922 | The Secret Code Film | Director |
| 1922 | The Further Adventures of Yorke Norroy Film | Director |
| 1921 | A Yankee Go Getter Film | Director |
| 1921 | Dangerous Paths Film | Director |
| 1921 | The Blue Fox Film | Director |
| 1921 | The Star Reporter Film | Director |
| 1920 | The Branded Four Film | Director |
| 1920 | The Screaming Shadow Film | Director |
| 1919 | The Trail of the Octopus Film | Director |