Movies by Fraunie Fraunholz

A House Divided

A House Divided

A married couple, suspecting one another of infidelity, decide to "live separately together."

Burstup Homes' Murder Case

Burstup Homes' Murder Case

A spoof of Sherlock Holmes. Directed by Alice Guy-Blache for Solax Film Company.

The Dream Woman

The Dream Woman

In this story the hero is haunted by a beautiful young woman who tries to stab him to death with a knife. This fantasy recurs on each of his birthdays, becoming more and more real as the years go on. He leaves home to secure a place as groom, but arrives at his destination too late. Forced to retrace his steps, he seeks shelter in a little inn, forgetting that the hour of his birth is approaching. In the middle of the night he awakens, terrified with fright… Based on Wilkie Collins' novel “The Dream Woman”.

The Pit and the Pendulum

The Pit and the Pendulum

Alice Guy's version of Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum. This film is partially lost.

The Ocean Waif

The Ocean Waif

An abused young woman finds safety and love in the arms of a famous novelist.

Heart of a Painted Woman

Heart of a Painted Woman

Young Martha Redmond, a poor girl from a small town, leaves to find a singing career in New York City. She doesn't find success as a singer, but finds a job as a model for a prominent artist, and soon becomes his mistress. When her lover throws her over to marry the daughter of a wealthy man, she becomes a "fallen women", a plaything for wealthy playboys. She meets Barrett, a millionaire's son, and begins to wonder if she might have a future with him, but it seems like he'll turn out to be just like "all the others".

The Lure

The Lure

Charlotte Baker is drugged and taken to a brothel by Paul, her fiance, who in reality is a pimp. To find her, Charlotte's family contacts the celebrated detective Bob Macauley.

Shadows of the Moulin Rouge

Shadows of the Moulin Rouge

A Parisian doctor, infatuated with the wife of his benefactor, drugs and kidnaps her, and tries to convince the husband that she is dead. This film is lost.

The Woman of Mystery

The Woman of Mystery

Norma, a dancer, receives many presents from admirers. Among them she finds a peculiar looking box, out of which spring several poisonous snakes. Nelson, a detective, is called upon to solve the mystery.

The Burglar and the Lady

The Burglar and the Lady

A gentleman burglar is a detective, which acts as a shield to his more shady pastime.

The Temptations of Satan

The Temptations of Satan

Satan decides to ruin the innocence of ambitious Everygirl , who has a beautiful voice and wishes to pursue a career singing in opera. He thus assumes human form and follows her in order to make sure that she accepts his terms.