Rosina Henley

Writing
Manhattan, New York, USA

Biography

American screenwriter and actress. Married to British director Harley Knoles.

Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles

#1The Sign of the Cross

Movie - 1914, 2h 15m as Mercia, a Christian maid

5.1 / 10
Drama

In 64 A.D., Marcus Superbus is Prefect of Rome. When the Emperor Nero decides to renew persecution of the Christians, Marcus opposes him, fearing for the safety of Mercia, the Christian woman whom he loves. Through the machinations of the Empress Poppaea and other women at court, Tigellinus, Nero's agent in the war against the Christians, convinces Nero to have Mercia arrested. Marcus appeals to the emperor for mercy, but is told that she can be saved only by renouncing Christianity. Waiting to enter the arena to be killed, Mercia steadfastly refuses to reject her religion, despite Marcus' pleas. Finally, Marcus is converted by her and they enter the arena to face death together.

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#2Wanted, A Mother

Movie - 1918, 2h 15m as Marie

8.8 / 10
Drama

Neglected by her grief-stricken father, a doctor, after the tragic death of his wife, little Eileen Homer changes the wording of her father's ad for a governess to read: "Wanted, a mother." After much melodrama that’s just what she gets.

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#3The Strong Way

Movie - 1917, 2h 15m as Martha

3.0 / 10
Drama

Eunice Torrence (June Elvidge) has wed the elderly Geoffrey Farrow (Joe Herbert) only because her mother (Isabelle Berwin) wanted her to marry money. But Farrow is a rotten character and Eunice, who really loves Don Chadwick (John Bowers), immediately regrets her decision.

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#4Courage for Two

Movie - 1919, 2h 15m as Olive Herrick

10.0 / 10
ComedyDrama

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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