Henry Herbert (c. 1879 – 20 February 1947) was an English film, stage actor and producer, who became well known in the United States.

Biography

Herbert appears to have commenced his early career with Ben Greet's Company, and with Sir Frank Benson; for some years he managed Benson's No.2 Company on tour, as well as playing leading parts. On 22 April 1911, he directed

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in his first appearance on stage at the Theatre Royal,

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, as Hortensio in ''

The Taming of the Shrew ''The Taming of the Shrew'' is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunke ...

''. In 1912 he went to the

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and appeared at the Lyceum Theatre (New York) on 9 September as Captain Jeyes in ''The 'Mind-the-Paint' Girl'', and from March to May 1916 he appeared (with Sir Herbert Tree) at the

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, New York, as Griffith and the Jester in

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'', Tubal in ''

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'', and Dr. Caius in ''

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''. He took up residence at 16

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, New York City, and became solely engaged on the American stage thereafter both as an actor and a producer, with an impressive career. Herbert is likely to have also worked in film, credited as Henry Hebert.

Partial filmography

*'' A Man of Sorrow'' (1916) *'' The Fires of Conscience'' (1916) *'' The Silent Partner'' (1917) *''

The Hidden Children ''The Hidden Children'' is a 1917 American silent historical drama film directed by Oscar Apfel and starring Harold Lockwood, May Allison and Lillian West.Lowe p.9 It is based on a 1914 novel by Robert W. Chambers, set in Colonial America. Locat ...

'' (1917) *'' The Ghosts of Yesterday'' (1918) *''

La Tosca ''La Tosca'' is a five-Act (drama), act drama by the Nineteenth-century theatre, 19th-century Theatre of France, French playwright Victorien Sardou. It was first performed on 24 November 1887 at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin in Paris, wi ...

'' (1918)(*as Henry Hebert) *'' When Fate Decides'' (1919) *''

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'' (1920) *''

Her Elephant Man ''Her Elephant Man'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Scott R. Dunlap and starring Shirley Mason, Alan Roscoe, Henry Hebert, Ardita Mellinina, and Harry Todd. It is based on the 1919 novel ''Her Elephant Man: A Story of the Sawd ...

'' (1920) *''

Twins of Suffering Creek ''Twins of Suffering Creek'' is a 1920 American silent Western film directed by Scott R. Dunlap and starring William Russell, Louise Lovely, E. Alyn Warren, William Ryno, and Henry Hebert. It is based on 1912 novel of the same name by Ridgwe ...

'' (1920) *'' Black Roses'' (1921) *''

Blind Hearts ''Blind Hearts'' is a 1921 American silent drama film produced by Hobart Bosworth who stars along with Madge Bellamy and Raymond McKee. This film was made prior to Bosworth's next film '' The Sea Lion'', a film now in Public Domain and out o ...

'' (1921) * '' No Defense'' (1921) *'' The Little Minister'' (1922) *''

Little Wildcat ''Little Wildcat'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Plot Cast * Alice Calhoun as Mag o' the Alley * Ramsey Wallace as Judge Arnold * Herbert Fortier as Robert Ware * Oliver Hardy as 'Bull' Mulligan * Adele Farr ...

'' (1922) *''

My Wild Irish Rose ''My Wild Irish Rose'' is a 1947 American musical film directed by David Butler. It stars Dennis Morgan and Arlene Dahl (in her debut film). It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1948. Plot A fictionalized biopic of Chauncey Olcott, the m ...

'' (1922) * ''

The Silent Vow ''The Silent Vow'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William Duncan and starring Duncan, Edith Johnson and Dorothy Dwan.Rainey, p. 136. It is a Northern, following the activities of an officer of the Mounties. Cast * Willi ...

'' (1922) * ''

When Danger Smiles ''When Danger Smiles'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by William Duncan and starring Duncan, Edith Johnson and James Farley.Langman, p. 503 Cast * William Duncan as Ray Chapman * Edith Johnson as Frania Caravelle * James F ...

'' (1922) *''

The Day of Faith ''The Day of Faith'' is a 1923 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Tod Browning starring Eleanor Boardman, Tyrone Power Sr., and Raymond Griffith. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Jane Maynard opens a mission in the ...

'' (1923) *'' So Big'' (1924) * '' Stolen Secrets'' (1924) * '' Daughters of Today'' (1924) *''

The Enchanted Hill ''The Enchanted Hill'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Irvin Willat and written by James Shelley Hamilton and Peter B. Kyne. The film stars Jack Holt (actor), Jack Holt, Florence Vidor, Noah Beery ...

'' (1925) *'' The Blue Streak'' (1926) *'' The Mystery Club'' (1926) * ''

One Chance in a Million ''One Chance in a Million'' is a 1927 American silent crime film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring William Fairbanks, Viora Daniel and Charles K. French. It was produced by the independent company Gotham Pictures. Synopsis After rescuin ...

'' (1927) * '' The Girl from Rio'' (1927) *''

The Charge of the Gauchos ''The Charge of the Gauchos'' (Argentine title: ''Una nueva y gloriosa nación'') is a 1928 American-Argentine silent film, silent historical film directed by Albert H. Kelley and starring Francis X. Bushman, Jacqueline Logan, and Guido Trento. B ...

'' (1928) * '' Fangs of Fate'' (1928) * '' Laddie Be Good'' (1928) * '' The Wright Idea'' (1928) *''

Their Own Desire ''Their Own Desire'' is a 1929 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Norma Shearer, Belle Bennett, Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery, and Helene Millard. The film was adapted by James Forbes and Frances ...

'' (1929) *''

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'' (1936)

References

* Parker, John, editor, ''Who's Who in the Theatre'', 10th edition revised, London, 1947, p. 750.

External links

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