Tall, burly star of the silent screen. Began on stage and started acting in films from 1911, under contract first with Imp, then Universal. Became extremely popular in heroic (
Ivanhoe) or evil (
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) characterisations. Loved performing heavily disguised, playing all ten roles in
Shadows...
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(1906). Stage Play: Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Comedy (revival). Written by Anne Crawford Flexner. New York Theatre: 17 Sep 1906- Oct 1906 (closing date unknown/24 performances). Cast: King Baggot (as "Mr. Bob"), Harry Buchanan (as "Mr. Eichorn"), Argyle Campbell (as "Billy Wiggs")...
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Tall, burly star of the silent screen. Began on stage and started acting in films from 1911, under contract first with Imp, then Universal. Became extremely popular in heroic (
Ivanhoe) or evil (
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) characterisations. Loved performing heavily disguised, playing all ten roles in
Shadows...
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