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- The great English character star A. Bromley Davenport born Arthur Henry Bromley-Davenport in Baginton, Warwickshire in 1867, his father was a well-known conservative politician William Bromley Davenport. Arthur was educated at Eton College, Berkshire. He began his acting career on the London stage at the age of 25 years old in 1892 appearing in many popular theatre productions. From 1920 he became a regular character film performer often playing sophisticated elderly gentleman in more than 70 drama, comedy and crime movies, making his film debut as Sir Crispin Vickrey in 'The Great Gay Road' starring Stewart Rome for the Broadwest Film Co. His best known films include 'Fox Farm' (1922) Eileen of the Trees' (1928) 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' (1934) ' Jamaica Inn' (1939) and 'Love on the Dole' (1941) est. He was last seen in Carol Reed's 'The Way Ahead' starring David Niven in 1944. Married twice, Elizabeth Light in 1886 and Madame Adele Burdillat of Nice, France in 1921.
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Albert Victor Bramble was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1880. He became a well-known classical stage performer, beginning in 1900. In addition, he appeared in quite a few films, first for the B&C Film Company in 1914, where he stayed until the late 1920s. He was also a producer and director, and in 1916 he gave up acting for those fields. He appeared in only one talkie, 25 years after his last film acting role, in Outcast of the Islands (1951), starring Ralph Richardson and Trevor Howard.- Comedian Alf Scotty born Alfred Scott or Scotty in the mod 1880's in England. began working in pantomimes and music hall. Starred in at least 20 short comedy films in just one year starring opposite his wife Lily Ward, first in a series of short 'Alf' comedies under the direction of Cecil Birch. His debut movie was 'What the?' released in March 1915 followed by a series of Scottie comedies from May 1915 for the Bamforth Film Company in Yorkshire, England. What ever happened to Alf Scotty after his last film role in late 1915?.
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Alice De Winton born Alice Wilson in Dorchester in 1864, highly well-known on stage, perhaps her best known 'The Man from Blankley's at the Criterion Theatre in 1903. she also worked on Broadway. Beautiful sophisticated lady who starred and supported in many drama films, first with the Cecil Hepworth Film Company with 'The Fairy Doll' in 1912, she perhaps best remembered as Duchess of Berwick in 'Lady Windermere's Fan' directed by Fred Paul and starring Milton Rosmer for the Ideal Film Company in 1916, her finale film she played Dowager in A.V. Bramble's 'The Bachelor's Club' again at Idael Film Co in 1921. she was also a writer. Sister of actress Dora De Winton.- Alice Hollister born in Massachusetts in 1886. Convent educated. Became a popular figure in more than 90 silent melodrama and crime films, a dark-haired beauty, perhaps the screen's first 'vamp', joined the Kalem Film Company along with her husband pioneering cinematographer George K. Hollister, she made her film debut in 'By a Woman's Wit' under the direction of Sidney Olcott in 1911, perhaps her most important role as Mary Madeleine in 'From the Manger to the Cross' in 1912 Filmed on location in Isreal, the following year starred in 'The Vampire's Trail' directed by Robert G. Vignola, her last screen appearance as Mrs. Mayne in 'The Dancers' directed by Emmett J. Flynn and starring George O'Brien at the Fox Film Co in 1925.
- Andre Heuze born in 1913 in France. Fresh-face, rustic youngster who starred in his first film role as Carrots in 'Poil de Carrotte' directed by Duvivier from the novel by Jules Renard in 1925. Andre was offered only smaller roles in movies afterwards such as in 'Devil in the Heart' (1926), 'The Big Test' (1927), 'Seed in the Wind' (1928) and his last screen appearance was in 'Shifting Sands' (1929). He is the son of screenwriter, film director and journalist Andre Heuze sr.
- Anita Bush born in Washington, District of Columbia in 1883. began in Vaudeville theatre as part of the comedy team Williams and Walker in the early 1900's, and later became well-known on the drama theatre's on Broadway. This beautiful black performer starred in only two movies, the first was a Western/drama/mystery 'The Bull-Dogger' in 1921 and her second film was an action/adventure 'The Crimson Skull' in 1922 both films consisted of an all-black cast made for the Norman Film Manufacturing Company of Jacksonville, Florida. She as later worked as the Secretary of the Negro Actors Guild until her death in The Bronx, New York in 1974 age 90.
- American actress Anita Hendrie was born in Philadelphia in 1864 to physician William Scott Hendrie and M. Louise Morton. She began working in the theatre from the 1880's. Anita was a wonderful dark haired lady who appeared in at least 70 silent drama films often playing maids, mothers or wives under the direction of D.W. Griffith at the Biograph Film Co in 1908-09, making her film debut as Jessie Marshall in 'The Helping Hand' with Flora Finch in 1908. Her most notable role was as the Mother in 'The Golden Louis' starring Owen Moore in 1909.
She left the Biograph in 1909, moved to the IMP studios briefly in 1911 and won the starring role as the Mother of Don Alvarez in 'The Secret of the Palm' directed by Joseph W. Smiley and starring King Baggot. Her last screen appearance as Mrs. Bennet Allan in 'The Better Influence' with Herbert Prior at the Majestic Film Co in 1912.
Anita was married to actor/director David Miles from 1902 until his death in 1915. Anita died in Brooklyn, New York in 1940 age 76. - Actress
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Anna Fougez born Maria Annia Pappacena in Taranto, Apulia, Italy in 1894, became a gorgeous dark haired star of Italian cinema, first appeared in a drama 'Le Awenture Di Colette' under the direction of R. Savaresa at the Cine Film Company in 1916 later followed with the Filmgraf Film Company and last seen with the Libertas Film Company in 1922, she was also a screenwriter. she died in 1966 age 72.- Actor
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Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.- Arthur Evers born in Paducah, Kentucky in 1879, became a well-known stage performer from the 1890's, smart, handsome dark-haired character and supporting star in few film roles, first he was under the direction of Jay Hunt in 'Camille' starring Gertrude Shipman at Champion Film Company in 1912, later with the Famous Players Film Company, retired from the screen in 1916 but 19 years later he made one more screen appearence as a Court Clerk in 'Les Miserables' in 1935 starring Fredric March and Charles Laughton.
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Real life Hero in World War I, Arthur Guy Empey was born in Utah in 1883. Actor/writer who starred in his first film role as a soldier in 'over the Top' which he also directed from his best-selling book, about his own experiences as an American soldier in the British Army during World War 1. made at Vitagraph Film Company. From 1919 he appeared in few drama films until his last screen appearance in 1921's 'Millionaire For a Day'. Died in 1963 age 80 in an army veterans hospital in Kansas leaving his medals to the men in the ward.- Arthur M.Cullin born in Kensington, London in the 1870's, began on stage probably in the mid 1890's, appeared as smart gentleman in many drama and crime films often with the London (Jury) Film Company from 1914, later with the Stoll Film Company and British Gaumont until the mid 1920's, he played the role of Dr. Watson twice in his film career the first was 'The Valley of Fear' Sherlock Holmes was played by H.A. Sainsbury in 1916 the second time was in 'The Sign of Four' in 1923 Sherlock Holmes played by Eille Norwood
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A one time rubber-faced star of comedy theatre from the mid 1910s, starred in a series of four short 'Will O' Wisp' comedy films directed by Cecil Mannering for the British Gaumont Film Company in 1920 the first of which was 'Horatio's Deception'. later appeared in mostly support roles in talkies through the 1930s until his last film in 'Kipps' in 1941.- Augusta Burmaster born Auguste Murmeister in Hamberg, Germany in 1850. well-known on stage in Germany and America from the 1870's. Popular character star in many drama and comedy films, often played Mothers or Landladies first she was under contract with the Lubin Film Company from 1912, making her debut in 'Just Married' starring Arthur Ellery. Perhaps best remembered in the role of Marta Antonovitch in 'The Dancer's Peril' directed by Travers Vale, starring Alice Brady and Harry Benham for the World Film Co in 1917, she retired from the screen in 1920, made a late comeback in 1929 playing the role of Mrs Gertrude Mannheim in the thriller 'The Greene Murder Case' directed by Frank Tuttle and starring William Powell for the Paramount studios. Died in Los Angeles in 1934 age 84.
- Master Breezy Reeves Jr, born Reeves Barnes Eason, also billed as "Breezy" Eason Jr, was born in California in 1914, son of actor/film director B. (William) Reeves Eason and actress Jimsy Mayo. Handsome, cute blonde boy who starred in mostly westerns from the age of two. He was known as 'Universal's Littlest Cowboy' until he was hit by a truck at the age of six while riding his bike to a music lesson near his home at 6200 Fountain Avenue in Los Angeles. He never regained consciousness and died of his injuries after surgery at California Hospital.
- Early Gorman better known as 'Baby Early' was born in New Jersey in 1906. Pretty blonde child star who made her film debut at the age of 5 appearing in nearly 50 short silent comedy and drama films, first under the direction of Harry C. Mathews in 'When First We Met' at the Powers Picture Plays studios in 1911, she also had her own 'Baby Early' comedy series including 'Early Awakening' with Matty Roubert in 1912, she was last seen on screen in 'The Gift of the Fairies' at the Rex Motion Picture studios in 1918 retiring at the age of 11. Died in New Jersey in 1982 age 76. Married name is Earle E. Gehrig.
- English stage and screen actress Barbara Hoffe born in England in around 1897. She became a well-known drama and comedy stage actress from the early 1910's. She starred in at least 6 movies under her real name Barbara Conrad under the direction of Wilfred Noy at the Clarendon Film Co between 1915-17, making her debut in a crime/drama 'The Verdict of the Heart' with Harry Welchman, her last film at Clarendon studios was 'The Lost Chord' in 1917. In 1920 she starred in her first film under the name of Barbara Hoffe in 'Five Pound Reward' a comedy directed by Adrian Brunel and co-starring a young Leslie Howard at the Minerva Film Co. Her most notable roles in 'Eugene Aram' in 1924 and in her last silent film 'Lieutenant Daring RN and the Water Rats' with Percy Moran in 1924. Barbara made a comeback in her only talkie in 1931 'The Woman Decides' directed by Miles Mander and starred Owen Nares at BIP studios. In a magazine interview in 1927 Barbara Hoffe confessing rather bizarrely that her favourite meal was mushroom omelette, also revealed that her favourite hobby was collecting 'first editions cheaply. In Australia in 1931 Barbara Hoffe was awarded £500 damages against Gordon Harbord, the theatrical producer for breach of contract. Miss Hoffe played the leading role in 'The Command to Love' at the Arts Club Theatre, but Yvonne Arnaud was substituted when the play was produced and ran at Daly's Theatre.
- Beautiful English brunette Beatrice Beckley born Beatrice Mary Beckley in Brighton in 1885. Highly distinguished stage actress on the London stage and Broadway stage from the early 1900's, most notable in 'The Freedom of Suzanne' in 1905, 'John Glayde's Honour' in 1908, 'Caliban of the Yellow Sands' in 1916, 'Why Marry?' in 1918 and 'Declassee' in 1920. Beatrice starred in only two movies making her film debut as Princess Flavia in Hugh Ford and Edwin S. Porter's 'The Prisoner of Zenda' for the Famous Players Film Co in 1913 she starred opposite her husband James K. Hackett whom she married in 1911. Her last film she was billed as Mrs. James K. Hackett playing the role of Mary Carroll in Raoul Walsh's 'Should a Husband Forgive?' with Miriam Cooper for the Fox Film Co in 1919. Beatrice died in Hampshire, England in 1969 age 84
- Beatrice Dominguez born in San Bernardino in California in 1896. A exotic dancer, first working in vaudeville under the name of 'La Bella Sevilla'. dark-haired genuine beauty who appeared in a handful of melodrama and western movies, making her film debut in 1914 under the direction of Burton L. King in 'The Masked Dancer' at Vitagraph studios, later became popular in Art Acord westerns such as 'The Moon Rider' in 1920. She made screen history when she danced the Tango with Rudolph Valentino in 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' in 1921 the scene captivated audiences and made Valentino a star it is still one of the most famous moments of silent film history. sadly in 1921 she collapsed from a ruptured appendix and died of peritonitis after surgery, she was only 24
- Benoit Duval probably the first child film performer who was a apprentice from the Lumiere factory in Lyon, France, was asked by the pioneering film director Louis Lumiere to star in 'Table Turned on the Gardener' Benoit played the gardener's son who slyly puts his foot on the hosepipe, the flow of water stops, the gardener peers into the nozzle then the boy withdraws his foot then gardener is drenched, boy laughs, gardener played by Francois Clerc who was a genuine gardener, another Lumiere employee.
- One of the greatest theatrical performers of the time Benoit Constant Coquelin born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France in 1841. Made his professional stage debut at 19 as the comic valet in Moliere's 'Le Depit amoureux' at the Comedie-Francaise in 1860, his first great success was as Figaro in 'The Barber of Saville'. Four years after joining the comedie-Francaise, Coquelin became one of the elite societaires and during the next 22 years he starred in 44 new plays, including 'Gringoire' (1867), 'Tabarin' (1871), 'Forestier' (1871), 'L'Etrangere' (1876), Jean Dacier' (1877) 'Les Rantzau' (1884), he toured Europe and America with 'Les Precieuses ridicules', wrote several books including 'Art and the Actor'. In 1895 he joined the Renaissance Theatre in Paris where he had successes in Edmond Rostand's play 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 1897 and in 1898 at the Lyceum Theatre in London. In 1900 he toured America with the lengendary theatre star Sarah Bernhardt appearing at the Broadway's Garden Theatre in a production of 'Cyrano de Bergerac' his most famous role, he starred in his only film which was the duel scene from 'Cyrano de Bergerac' with sound recording on phonograph cylinder directed by Clement Maurice at the Phono-Cinema- Theatre studio in 1900, the film is thought to be the first ever made with both colour and sound. On their return to France he appeared in 'L'Aiglon' at the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. He was rehearsing for the starring role in Rostand's 'Chantecler' when he died suddenly in Paris age 68 in 1909.
- Berta Nelson, born in the mid 1890's, beautiful sincere Italian starlet who appeared in many silent drama and comedy films, first working under the direction of Vincenzo Denizot in 'Like a Sister' at the Itala Film Company in 1912, perhaps she will be best remembered for playing the role of Elena de Treville in L'Ombra' co-starring opposite Vittoria Lepanto and directed by Mario Caserini at the Lombardo-Teatro Film Company in 1917, she was last seen on screen in a character role in Luigi Maggi's 'Ali spezzate' for the Nelson Film Company in 1923.
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Born Bessie Harrison in Santa Barbara in 1890. Her father Edgar Thomas Harrison was a musician. Bessie starred in at least 200 melodrama, action westerns and crime films. In the 1910 she was visiting the Selig Film studios with a party of friends, when a director saw and liked her red hair because he said it would photograph a beautiful black, so he offered her a minor role, she had no formal training on stage, as did many early film actors, she was talented and soon rose to be one of Selig's most popular stars. Her first major role as a leading actress was under the direction of Francis Boggs in 'The Sheriff of Tuolomne' starring Tom Mix in 1911. Bessie will be perhaps be best remembered as Helen Chester in 'The Spoilers' directed by Colin Campbell with co-star William Farnum in 1914 and as Virginia Carvel in 'The Crisis' based in Winston Churchill's sprawling novel, co-starring George Fawcett and Matt Snyder, Bessie remained with selig until 1918. She was last seen in a supporting role as Ada Tremaine in John Ince's 'The Girl of Gold' starring Florence Vidor and Malcolm McGregor for the Regal Film Co in 1925. She returned to the screen in the 1930's as a extra. Bessie reportedly had a terrible argument with her mother Claribel, walked out of her Hollywood home, and was never seen or heard from again. Her brother Elbert spent years searching for her but was unsuccessful.Bessie married at 19 to Selig film producer Charles Eyton they divorced in 1915. She died from congestive heart failure in 1965 age 74.- Betty Faire born in England in the early 1900's, began in the theatre. Beatiful star in many melodrama and crime drama films, she played the lead role in her debut film 'The Door That Has No Key' directed by Frank Hall Crane and co-starring George Relph at the Allance Film Company in 1921, most often working for the Stoll Film Co through the 1920's, perhaps she will be best remembered as Phyllis Benton in 'Bulldog Drummond's Third Round' directed by Sidney Morgan and co-starring Jack Buchanan at the Astra-National Film Company in 1925, she was last seen in Reginald Fogwell's 'Cross Roads' starring Percy Marmont in 1930.
- Beautiful brunette of the early American silent films Billie Billings born in the late 1880's. Began working in the theatre from around the mid 1900's. She appeared in mostly support and character roles and just few leading roles in at least 25 drama and comedy movies for the Vitagraph Film Company between 1915-17. She made her film debut in Maurice Costello's 'The Heart of Jim Brice'. Billie became most notable in the starring role as Baroness Von Ehrenstein in Paul Scardon's 'The Redemption of Dave Darcey' in 1916 and also in her last movie as Caroline Shrefton in 'Transgression' with Earle Williams in 1917, what happened to her afterwards, who knows?.
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Billy Merson born William Henry Thompson in Nottingham in 1881, he began his career while working in a lace-making factory and performing shows as an acrobat and comedian in the evening at the Nottingham Theatre Royal. It took some time until he could make a good living from his stage work; he also wrote many songs including 'The Photo of the Girl I Left Behind', 'Desdemona' and possibly his best known song 'The Spaniard That Blighted My Life'. He was chairman of the music hall at the Players Theatre in London. Starred in a handful of silent film comedies under the direction of W.P. Kellino for the Homeland (Globe) Film Company in 1915-17 often taken from his own sketches. Later he was often seen in character roles in many talkies through the 1930's. According to an article in the Nottingham Evening Post dated 19/8/2011 Billy Merson whose real name is William Henry Thompson may have been related to the famous 19th Century bare knuckle prize fighter William 'Bendigo' Thompson born in Nottingham in the early 1800's, and his descendants are Hayden Thompson born 2011 son of stage actress Emma Rothwell born 1985.- Blanche Forsythe born in the mid 1880's. She starred in many early melodrama and historical drama with the Barker Films Company from 1912, she's perhaps best remembered in 'East Lynne' in 1913, 'Jack Tar' in 1915, the title role in 'Jane Shore' in 1915 and also the title role in 'She' in 1916, played a dramatic role in her last movie as Mary Turner in 'A Just Deception' directed by A.E. Coleby and co-starring Augustus Yorke for the I.B. Davidson Film Company in 1917.
- Blanche Mehaffey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1907. She began as a dancer with the Ziegfeld Follies before coming to Hollywood. She starred in many comedies, westerns and drama films starting in 1923, initially for the Hal Roach Film Company often playing opposite Charley Chase and later Glenn Tryon, though occasionally appeared in drama and cowboy features. In 1929 she dropped out of filming to study voice and languages for more than a year in New York City, returned to films in 'Sunrise Trail' a western starring Bob Steele in 1931. She was last seen on screen in 1938's 'The Wages of Sin' made at the Willis Kent studios.
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Bliss Milford born in South Dakota in the late 1880's, spent her youth in Chicago, beautiful and delightful curly brunette who starred and supported in many dramas, crime, comedy and cowboy films, first with the Edison Film Company from 1911, followed with briefly Thanhouser Film Company, she perhaps best remembered as Daisy in 'What Happened To Mary?' starring Mary Fuller in 1912 and as Mrs. Bertha Randall in 'The Adventure of the Wrong Santa Claus' in 1914, her final appearance on screen was a character role as Ruby in 'Sylvia on a Spree' starring Emmy Wehlen for the Metro Film Company in 1918. For a time she lived on a ranch near Las Vegas, New Mexico an early centre for the production of Westerns.- The Beautiful actress Bonnie Hill was born in Indiana in 1891. Began working as a model in the early 1910's. Bonnie arrived in Hollywood in 1919 appearing in small roles, making her film debut in Henry Otto's comedy 'The Amateur Adventuress' starring Emmy Wehlen at Metro Film Co in 1919, afterwards she was offered mostly character roles and the occasional support roles. She perhaps best remembered as Mazie Colben in Ray C. Smallwood's 'Billions' starring Alla Nazimova in 1920 and as the pretty neighbor in Buster Keaton's 'The Frozen North' in 1922, Bonnie was last seen on screen as Mrs. Wyman in 'The Love Gamble' starring Lillian Rich for the Banner Film Co in 1925.
- Bruce McRae born in India in 1867 of Scot and English Parents. Stage performer of British and American Theatre. He went to New Zealand at the age of 16 where he worked in cattle ranching, moved to Australia for five years and became a surveyor. In 1890, he moved to the United States where he became manager of a cattle ranch in Laramie, Wyoming and a year later made his first appearance on stage supporting Forbes Robertson in 'Thermidor' at Proctor's 23nd Street Theatre, became highly well-known on Broadway and the English Theatres, perhaps his best known stage role as Dr. Watson with William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes in the early 1910's. handsome gentleman in a handful of drama and action movies, first the starring role in 'The Ring and the Man' directed by Francis Powers at the Famous Players Film Company in 1914, perhaps best remembered as the Bookie in the action-adventure serial 'Beatrice Fairfax' directed by Leopold and Theodore Wharton and starring Harry Fox and Grace Darling for International Film Service in 1916, he was last seen on screen under the direction of Colin Campbell in the lead role as John Brand in 'The World's a Stage'co-starring opposite Dorothy Phillips in 1922. He died of heart disease in 1927 age 60.
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Burr McIntosh born William Burr McIntosh in Ohio in 1862. Son of the President of public utility and Cleveland Gas Coal Company William Ambrose. Burr was educated at Lafayette College in Princeton where he became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity in 1884. became a star on Broadway stage, perhaps his best-known stage role was in 'Trilby' in 1905. Hefty, bald, intelligent man who starred and supported in many drama and comedy films, his first was the starring role Jo Vernon in Lawrence B. McGill's In Mizzoura (1914) for the All Star Feature Film Co in 1914. While perhaps best remembered as Squire Bartlett in D.W. Griffith's Way Down East (1920) starring Lillian Gish in 1920, he also appeared in many early talkies, including his last The Richest Girl in the World (1934) starring Miriam Hopkins for the RKO Film Co in 1934. During the 1930s he devoted himself to charitable causes, particularly collecting toys for poor families. He his also known for publishing a well-known magazine (Burr McIntosh Monthly) and a lecturer characterizing himself as 'The Cheerful Philosopher' also a film production owner, author, reporter and pioneering radio actor. He died from a heart attack in Hollywood in 1942 age 80- Actor
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Charles Austin born in London, England in 1878 was an highly well-known comic performer on the Music Hall theatre from the 1890s, became best remembered playing the role of 'P.C. Parker' on stage and in two silent comedy short films 'Parker's Weekend' in 1916 and 'The Exploits of Parker' in 1918 made at the Homeland (Globe) Film Company. later starred in talkies including Hot Heirs in 1931 and his last 'We'll Smile Again in 1942. also a playwright and screenwriter. died in London in 1944.- Charles Belcher born in San Francisco in 1872. A graduate of San Francisco's Lincoln Grammar School. Became popular in drama and comedy theatre from 1907. White-haired gentleman who appeared in many action adventure and drama films, first starring with Ruth Roland in a adventure serial 'The Adventures of Ruth made at the Pathe Film Co in 1919, he's perhaps most notable for his roles in many of Douglas Fairbanks action films including 'The Mark of Zorro' in 1920, 'The Three Musketeers' in 1921 and 'The Black Pirate' in 1926, he' perhaps best remembered as Balthazar in 'Ben Hur' in 1925,Charles made his last screen appearance, playing the Duke in Albert Ray's 'Thief in the Dark' in 1928.
- Charles Brandt born in Philadelphia in 1862. well-known stage performer from the 1880s. cheerful, white-haired gentleman who starred and supported in more than 60 movies for the Lubin Film Company from 1911, often seen as professionals or fathers in dramas and comedies, first appeared in 'His Chorus Girl Wife' directed by Harry Solter and starring Florence Lawrence in 1911, perhaps he will be best remembered in the role of Sam Graham in 'The Fortune Hunter' directed by Barry O'Neil, starring William Elliott and Ethel Clayton in 1914. in 1917 he moved to the World Film Company followed by the Betzwood Film Co in 1918 last seen in 'The Master Mind' directed by Kenneth S. Webb and starring Lionel Barrymore for the First National Film Company in 1920. died in Philadelphia in 1924 age 62
- Charles Edward Bull born in Texas in 1881, tall, handsome man was a real life Judge working for the Justice of the Peace in Reno, Nevada, became better known for his impersonation of Abraham Lincoln in two films, first a western starring O'Brien and Madge Bellamy in 'The Iron Horse' at the Fox Film Company in 1924 later followed by a melodrama 'The Heart of Maryland' directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Dolores Costello and Jason Robards snr at Warner Brothers in 1927. He died in Lynwood, California in 1971 aged 90.
- Brilliant stage and screen actor Charles Eldridge was born in New York in 1854. Starred on the drama and comedy theatre from the 1870's. Occasionally known as Mr. Eldridge became a white haired gentleman who starred and supported in more than 160 melodrama, comedy and crime movies, with the Vitagraph Film Company from 1910, making his film debut as the old farmer in 'The Legacy' co-starring Mary Maurice. His most notable role was as Jabee Smith in many of the 'Mr. Jarr' comedies starring Harry Davenport in 1915. Mr. Eldridge left Vitagraph in 1916 to worked for several other film companies including IMP, Victor, Rolfe, Columbia, Stubert and last with Goldwyn and Fox until his death from cancer in 1922 age 68.
- Charles J. Stine born Charles Jacob Stine in 1864. well-known on the Vaudeville theatre from the 1880's, later on Broadway stage, he appeared in the original Broadway production of 'The Young Turk' in 1910 and 'Ginger' in 1923. Stout white haired comedian who appeared in many films for the Essanay Film Company between 1913-16, first as a office clerk in 'The Drummer's Umbrella' co-starring Billy Mason, he will be best remembered in Charles Chaplin's 'His New Job' in 1915 and also many of the 'Fable' comedies in 1915-16, retired from the screen after appearing in 'Putting It Over' with Marguerite Clayton at the end of 1916. He died in New York in 1934 age 70.
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Charles Judels or Charles Judel was born in Amsterdam in 1882. Starred on vaudeville in the early 1900s, and made his Broadway stage debut in 'The Ziegfeld Follies of 1912'. Highly talented chubby man who appeared in more than 130 American comedy and drama movies, his expertise with dialects served him well throughout his career. His first film was the comedy Old Dutch (1915) directed by Frank Hall Crane and starring Lew Fields for the Shubert Film Co. He is perhaps best remembered as the cheese-store proprietor in the Laurel & Hardy film Swiss Miss (1938). He also did extensive work as a voice actor in animated films, most notably as the voice of Stromboli in Disney's Pinocchio (1940). His last appearance on screen was as a Danite Merchant in Samson and Delilah (1949).- Charles Abbe born in Connecticut, USA in 1860, became a highly regarded stage performer on the Broadway comedy and drama theatre's from 1895, often appeared as socialite fathers, first starred in a couple of well-known drama films at the Famous Players Film Company and the World Film Company in 1915, later became a well-known supporting player at the Paramount Film Company through the 1920s until his last film 'The Bishop's Candlesticks in 1929.
- Charlotte Merriam born in Illinois in 1903. Her father was a Colonel in the Army. She began her film career in 1919 when she was 16 in The Flip of a Coin (1919). While visiting the Universal studios she was offered a part in a comedy series starring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, which she accepted. Afterwards, she starred in many short and feature comedies, also with the Vitagraph Film Company in 1924, and starred in adventure and drama films, including the role of Mary Trail in Captain Blood (1924). Later she worked for the Warner Brothers studios from 1929; she also appeared in many talkies until her last, Dancing Man (1934). She was also a accomplished singer. Married to actor Rex Lease in 1925; divorced in 1929. Died in Los Angeles in 1972, age of 69.
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Christine Silver was born in London in 1884, became highly popular in the theatre from the late 1890's, her best known stage performance was in George Bernard Shaw's 'Fanny's First Play' in 1911, was a pretty brunette star in few silent movie dramas, first under the direction of Albert Ward in a crime drama 'The Playdell Mystery' in 1916 for the British Empire Film Company, also later with the London Film Company in the early 1920's, often seen in character roles in talkies until her last in 1955, later she appeared in a number of T.V. series, including The Vise and last seen in T.V.'s The History of Mr. Polly in 1959. she was also an accomplished playwright. Died in London age 75.- Clarence Blakiston born in Biggleswick in 1864, highly well-known classical, melodrama and comedy theatre star from the 1880's. later appeared as a aristocratic gentleman in few silent film roles first in a short drama from the 'Tense Moment from Great Plays' film series starring Sybil Thorndike for the Master (BEF) Film Company in 1922, later worked for the British Gaumont Film Company and then the B&C Film Company. minor roles in few talkies in the mid 1930's. Dead in 1943 age 79.
- Clarine Seymour born to Albert and Florence Seymour in Brooklyn, New York in 1898. Her father ran a ribbon manufacturing business, in 1917 her father became so ill that he had no choice but to close his successful business and so Clarine secured work through the Thanhouser Film Company, which was located in New Rochelle, as a result of her work through that company , she obtained work through Pathe in a Pearl White serial and also in 1917 she appeared opposite Mollie King in 'Mystery of the Double Cross', followed in Toto the Clown comedies for the Robin Film Co and also appeared in many Al Christie comedies, she excepted an offer from D.W. Griffith who directed her in 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' (1919) and 'True Heart Susie' (1919) opposite Lillian Gish and in Scarlet Days (1919). In 1920 Clarine became famous after starring in 'The Idol Dancer' the public loved her, shortly after that film's release she signed a four year contract, her next role was 'Way Down East' However, half way through production Clarine suddenly died unexpectedly from an intestinal ailment following an operation at Misericordia Hospital in New York at the age of 21. Mary Hay took over her role and the film was a box office success.
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Popular stage and film comedian Claude Noel Hulbert was born in Fulham, London in 1901, younger brother of the highly well-known comedian, singer and comic dancer Jack Hulbert. Like his brother, he was educated at Cambridge and was a member of the Footlights comedy club as an undergraduate. He began his professional acting career in supporting roles in many of the Aldwych farces with Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn. He appeared in films from 1928 before making his first starring role in Their Night Out (1933) with Binnie Barnes. Perhaps one of his most memorable roles at that time was the silly ass brother to Ralph Lynn in A Cup of Kindness (1934), the starring role in Hello, Sweetheart (1935), and starring as a dithering diplomat in Wolf's Clothing (1936). He played opposite Will Hay in two popular comedies The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941) and My Learned Friend (1943), which were the most successful of his later vehicles. He died in a hospital in Sydney, Australia while ashore from a world cruise with his family.- Clifford Bruce born in Toronto, Canada in 1885, a well-built touch performer who supported in many American silent drama, westerns and action-serial's, first with the Selig Film Company in 1913, followed by Fox studios and later the Metro Film Company in the late 1910's, he's perhaps best remembered as the Gypsy Leader in Pearl White's action-adventure serial 'The Perils of Pauline' for the Pathe Film Company in 1914 and as Tom the Friend in Theda Bara's 'A Fool There Was' directed by Porter Emerson Browne at the Fox Film Company in 1915, he was last seen as Baron Demetrius Strakosch in 'Black Is White' in 1920 released a year after his death, he dead in New York aged only 34 in 1919.
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Clifton Boyne born in 1874, well-known English drama and comedy stage performer from the 1890's including Porter Emerson Brown's play 'The Bad Man' with Matheson Lang in 1923. often appeared well-dress in few crime thrillers and melodrama film roles, first played the role of 'Brunton' in a mystery 'The Musgrave Ritual' directed by George Ridgwell and starring Eille Norwood as Sherlock Holmes at the Stoll Film Company in 1922, also with the British Gaumont Film Company in the mid 1920's, he's was also a well-known playwright with such plays as 'Women and Diamonds' which also played on stage and screen. later he was last seen in character roles in few talkies until 'Hard Steel' in 1942. Died in 1945 age 71.- Daisy Campbell, English actress born around the mid 1850s. popular on the London theatre from the 1880s. often appeared in films as a aristocratic white-haired matron, lady or dutches, a great forgotten character star in more than 20 British silent movies, making her film debut as Mrs. Waltham in Denison Clift's 'Demos' starring Milton Rosmer for the Ideal Film Company in 1921, perhaps she will be best remembered as Countess of Strangeways in Arthur Maude's 'Poppies of Flanders' with Jameson Thomas for the BIP Film Co in 1927, her final screen appearance as Mrs. McPhillip in 'The Informer' directed by Arthur Robison, starring Lya De Putti and Lar Hanson in 1929.
- Beautiful English brunette star Daisy Cordell born in the mid 1880's. Became a well-known classical theatre performer from 1901. Exquisitley gorgeous English lady who starred in many romantic, adventure and crime movies, often working under the direction of Percy Nash at the Neptune Film Co from 1914. She made her film debut in a crime/drama 'The Harbour Lights' co-starring with Gerald Lawrence, her most memorable roles, as Mrs. Travers in 'Disraeli' starring Dennis Eadie in 1916 and in 'The Life of a London Actress' directed by Alexander Butler and starring Daphne Glenne at Barker Film Co in 1919. Her last screen appearance was in 'Shoeblack of Piccadilly' with Eileen Magrath in 1920.