Mark Antrim Short was an American actor best known for his roles in Tom Sawyer, The Flirt, and Huck and Tom. He had a long career in the film industry, starting as a juvenile lead and later becoming a casting director and talent agent.
Personal and Family Life
Antrim Short was born on July 11, 1900, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was married to Frances Morris, and they had one child together. He came from a family of entertainers, as he was the son of actor Lew Short and actress Estelle Short. His cousins include actress Blanche Sweet, and he had two sisters, Gertrude and Florence, who were also actresses.
Career
Short started his career as a juvenile lead with Biograph in 1912. He was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild. Over time, he transitioned from acting to working behind the scenes, becoming a casting director for Goldwyn, Republic, and Universal studios. In 1947, he established his own talent agency.
Death and Legacy
Antrim Short passed away on November 24, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, from emphysema. He left behind a legacy in the film industry, remembered for both his on-screen performances and his contributions behind the scenes. His family ties to the entertainment industry also helped continue the legacy of performance in his family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Night | 1937-06-11 | Bob |
| Ebb Tide | 1937-11-17 | Man |
| Exclusive | 1937-08-06 | Messenger Boy |
| Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | 1936-04-09 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Classmates | 1924-11-19 | Jones |
| Where the Trail Divides | 1914-10-12 | Little ‘How’ |
| Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley | 1918-03-10 | Amarilly’s Brother (uncredited) |
| Married? | 1926-02-17 | Chuck English |
| The Narrow Path | 1918-12-15 | Jimmy Glidden |
| Hugon, the Mighty | 1918-11-23 | Gabriel |
| She Couldn’t Take It | 1935-10-08 | Reporter |
| The Son of Wallingford | 1921-01-01 | |
| Beauty’s Worth | 1922-05-14 | Tommy |
| The Right of Way | 1920-02-29 | Billy Wantage |
| Life’s Harmony | 1916-02-22 | |
| Romance and Arabella | 1919-02-15 | Peter Harper |
| The Flirt | 1916-03-26 | |
| A Jewel in Pawn | 1917-04-16 | Jimmy |
| Hypocrites | 1915-01-20 | Teenage Boy (uncredited) |
| Tom Sawyer | 1917-12-10 | Joe Harper |
| The Pinch Hitter | 1925-12-13 | Jimmy Slater |
| The School Teacher and the Waif | 1912-06-26 | Student (uncredited) |
| O’Malley of the Mounted | 1921-02-06 | Bud Lanier |
| The Way of a Woman | 1914-03-18 | |
| The Test | 1914-04-15 | |
| The Fruit of Evil | 1914-04-22 | |
| Rich Girl, Poor Girl | 1921-01-24 | Muggsy |
| The Yellow Dog | 1918-11-04 | ‘Nosey’ White |
| Huck and Tom | 1918-03-04 | Joe Harper |
| Artists & Models | 1937-08-04 | Waiter (uncredited) |
| John Barleycorn | 1914-01-01 | |
| Movie Maniacs | 1936-02-20 | Cameraman (uncredited) |
| The Cry of the First | 1915-09-23 | Naipo |