Mrs. William Bechtel

Mrs. William Bechtel

Born: June 12, 1861
Died: October 21, 1938
in New York City, New York, USA
American actress, born Jennie Cecilia Ahlstrom. In films from 1910 to 1916.

Movies for Mrs. William Bechtel...

The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement
Title: The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement
Character: Ruth's mother
Released: September 21, 1914
Type: Movie
An amateur detective's automobile is stolen by a young woman who is determined to elope, leading to a complicated chase involving several vehicles.
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Alexia's Strategy
Title: Alexia's Strategy
Character: Mrs. James Trexel - Alexia's Mother
Released: December 6, 1913
Type: Movie
Walter Young and John Osgood are both in love with Alexia Trexell, daughter of the president of the trust company where both young men work.
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The Doctor's Duty
Title: The Doctor's Duty
Released: November 11, 1913
Type: Movie
A socially-minded drama about a doctor who keeps his fiancée waiting at their engagement party, because a sick child needs help.
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John Manley's Awakening
Title: John Manley's Awakening
Character: The Housekeeper
Released: January 1, 1913
Type: Movie
John Manley one day learns to his great sorrow that Caroline Hastings, whom he was going to ask to be his wife, is already betrothed to another.
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The Crime of Carelessness
Title: The Crime of Carelessness
Character: Hilda's Mother
Released: December 30, 1912
Type: Movie
Edison short about a happy couple about to be married, but the guy's carelessness at their workplace leads to tragedy.
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How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family
Title: How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family
Character: Mike's Mother-in-Law
Released: December 28, 1912
Type: Movie
A farce in which Ms. Murphy finds that a horseshoe brings her anything but happiness.
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A Christmas Accident
Title: A Christmas Accident
Character: Mrs. Gilton
Released: December 14, 1912
Type: Movie
Well-to-do Mr. and Mrs. Gilton live next door to a large family, the Biltons, that struggles to make ends meet. Despite their desire to be friendly, Mr. Gilton is frequently irritated by his neighbors, insisting that they stay out of his yard, and blaming them for anything that goes wrong. During the holiday season, the differences between the two families become even clearer. Mrs. Gilton wants to do something to help the Biltons, but Mr. Gilton will take a lot of convincing.
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Tim
Title: Tim
Character: Tim's Mother
Released: November 18, 1912
Type: Movie
It's time for Tim to get a job.
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The Land Beyond the Sunset
Title: The Land Beyond the Sunset
Character: Joe's Grandmother
Released: October 28, 1912
Type: Movie
A poor young boy goes on a field trip and dreams of escaping to a land beyond the sunset.
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At the Masquerade Ball
Title: At the Masquerade Ball
Character: Mrs. Van Rensellaer
Released: October 21, 1912
Type: Movie
A short comedy about the romance between Margaret and John. At a masked ball at the home of John's mother, Margaret is suspected of stealing jewellery. When the misunderstanding is cleared up, nothing more stands in the way of their romance.
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His Daughter
Title: His Daughter
Character: Mrs. Thompson
Released: February 13, 1912
Type: Movie
William Thompson slips away to New York, leaving his wife and daughter to shift for themselves. He obtains a station and finally becomes head waiter in one of the gay restaurants of the Great White Way. As years slip by his daughter becomes star-struck. Harry Valentine, the manager, notices her pretty face and tries to take her from town with him, although he has no position in the company to offer her. This she declines, but when he later writes her that he will marry her if she will come to New York and will also place her on the stage, she decides to leave her mother and accept the offer. Of course, Valentine has no intention of marrying her and when he meets her in New York he takes her for a little supper at the restaurant before the supposititious wedding ceremony and thus Thompson is brought face to face with his daughter.
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His Mother's Thanksgiving
Title: His Mother's Thanksgiving
Character: Mother
Released: November 22, 1910
Type: Movie
This holiday-themed melodrama released by Edison Studios in 1910 concerns Robert, a young man who leaves his mother’s home in New England to forge a career in the big city. When he achieves “fame and fortune” six years later, his proud mother can’t wait to welcome him home for Thanksgiving. Robert, however, intends to stay in the city to enjoy a holiday feast with his society friends and beautiful fiancée. When Mom decides to pay a surprise visit on Thanksgiving Day, she is saddened to find that her son is so ashamed of her that he relegates her to an upstairs room, out of sight and out of mind.
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The Heart of a Waif 
Title: The Heart of a Waif 
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Jenkins are a childless country couple who are fond of children and do not hesitate to evidence their fondness.