A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses
- ISBN-10
- 1476609055
- ISBN-13
- 9781476609058
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 488
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-05-20
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- George A. Katchmer
Description
Long before sound became an essential part of motion pictures, Westerns were an established genre. The men and women who brought to life cowboys, cowgirls, villains, sidekicks, distressed damsels and outraged townspeople often continued with their film careers, finding success and fame well into the sound era--always knowing that it was in silent Westerns that their careers began. More than a thousand of these once-silent Western players are featured in this fully indexed encyclopedic work. Each entry includes a detailed biography, covering both personal and professional milestones and a complete Western filmography. A foreword is supplied by Diana Serra Cary (formerly the child star "Baby Peggy"), who performed with many of the actors herein.
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