John Bunny
John Bunny (September 21, 1863 – April 26, 1915) was an American actor. Bunny began his career as a stage actor, but transitioned to a film career after joining Vitagraph Studios around 1910. At Vitagraph, Bunny made over 150 short films – many of them domestic comedies with the comedian Flora Finch – and became one of the most well-known actors of his era.
Gertie the Dinosaur
as Club MemberAlthough not the first feature-length animated film, as is sometimes thought, it was the first...
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Little Nemo
as HimselfCartoon figures announce, via comic strip balloons, that they will move - and move they do, in a...
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A Cure for Pokeritis
as Mr. SharpeThis domestic comedy depicts a woman who stops her husband's gambling habit by having her cousin...
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A Tale of Two Cities
as JailerA condensed silent film version of the Charles Dickens classic about the French Revolution and...
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Her Crowning Glory
as Mortimer BunnyA widower becomes infatuated with his daughter's governess, to the displeasure of the child and...
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Tangled Tangoists
as uncreditedJohn and Flora meet at a ball, but neither can do these modern dances, so they sit out… and run...
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Bunny Backslides
as BunnyWhile Flora Winslow, a widow is engaged to Bunny, she attends a lecture on eugenics and decides...
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Yesterday and Today
as (archive footage)A compilation of early-day silent films that serves as a glimpse back to the formative days of...
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Bunny's Suicide
as John SpinkA tragicomedy in which the suicide attempt of the character Bunny is seen by a neighbour, who...
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The Pickwick Papers
as Samuel PickwickThe Pickwick Papers comprised three reels, individually titled "The Adventure of the Honourable...
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Ida's Christmas
as Santa ClausA poor young girl finds a purse and returns it to its owner, who decides to reward her honesty.
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The Film Parade
as (archive footage) (uncredited)Pioneer filmmaker J. Stuart Blackton was intrigued by the idea of a film about the history of...
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Troublesome Secretaries, or How Betty Outwitted Her Father
as Harding - The FatherThis is basically a two practical-joke comedy. Bunny is a businessman father and Mabel plays...
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Bunny's Honeymoon
as Mr. Bunny, Valeria's GodfatherBunny's niece has a beau who is so addicted to drink that her father will not permit her to...
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Freckles
as Mr. JohnA comedy in which a man secretly has his pustules removed. His secrecy leads his wife to believe...
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Polishing Up
as John BunnyWhen his wife goes away on vacation, a husband decides to use that time to do a little "playing...
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Kitty and the Cowboys
as Fatty aka KittyFatty comes up with a plan to prank his cowboy buddies. He announces that his sister Kitty is...
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Bunny's Dilemma
as John BunnyJohn Bunny gets into an awful stew when he hears from his Aunt Eliza that she is coming to visit...
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Stenographer Troubles
as Mr. Bunny, the BossA comic one-act film featuring the character Bunny, which takes place in an office.
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Vanity Fair
as Joseph SedleyA silent short film telling the classic story of Becky Sharp.
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The Lovesick Maidens of Cuddleton
as uncreditedAn old doctor hires a young new doctor to join his practice, particularly to attract women for...
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In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath
as BunnyBunny purchases a Vapor Bath, guaranteed to make the fat thin and do the trick with neatness. In...
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Hearts and Diamonds
as Widower TupperTupper meets the wealthy Miss Whipple at a baseball game. When she declares that she just adores...
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Doctor Bridget
as Bridget the CookA silent comedy in which a sick young boy gets healthy after a regime of hard work, and does not...
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Diamond Cut Diamond
as Mr. BunceA silent comedy in which a jealous woman wants to catch her husband in the act of infidelity.
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Mr. Bunny in Disguise
as Mr. BunnyLOST FILM. A comedy in which Johan has no desire to meet the unmarried Sarah, and so has his...
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Mr. Bolter's Infatuation
as Ben BolterMr. Bolten is hoping to woo the dancer Céleste and invites her for coffee. Her answer is that...
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The Pickpocket
as Patrick McQuireA John Bunny comedy short featuring his usual leading lady Flora Finch. Confusion over a stolen...
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The New Stenographer
as The fat employerA capable but homely new hire becomes ill and recommends her beautiful cousin during leave. The...
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Chumps
as Mr. Bun Johnny - the Full-Grown Star - the Big ChumpBunny and Marsh attend a show and both fall in love with a charming danseuse.
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The Feudists
as Second Husband, Bill CraigThe Craigs and Smiths, next-door neighbors, are the best of friends until Smith builds a chicken...
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as uncreditedLove! What a wonderful thing is love. Cupid is a specialist in aching hearts and for sick men...
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