Betty Harte was an American actress best known for her roles in early silent films, including The ‘Epidemic’ in Paradise Gulch, The Schoolmaster of Mariposa, and A Tale of the Sea. Born as Daisy Mae Light on May 13, 1882, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, she became a leading lady known for performing her own stunts in adventurous westerns and period dramas.
Personal and Family Life
Betty Harte was a talented actress who began her career after working as a secretary for a newspaper. Her adventurous spirit led her to take on various roles in early silent cinema, where she captivated audiences with her performances.
Career
In her film career, Harte appeared in numerous notable productions from 1909 to the mid-1910s. She was recognized not only for her acting skills but also for her willingness to perform stunts, which was unusual for women in her era. Her work with the Selig company showcased her versatility in various genres, including swashbucklers and dramas.
Death and Legacy
Betty Harte passed away on January 3, 1965, in Sunland, California. Her contributions to early cinema and her adventurous roles have left a lasting impression, making her a distinctive figure in the history of American film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Pair of Boots | 1912-12-27 | |
| The Maid at the Helm | 1911-12-07 | Elizabeth Barker |
| A Frontier Girl’s Courage | 1911-12-05 | Mary Wilson |
| The Mate of the Alden Bessie | 1912-01-04 | |
| Kings of the Forest | 1912-11-11 | Sona – Fritz’s Wife |
| Shipwrecked | 1911-09-21 | Annie Jackson |
| The Bait | 1916-01-22 | Margot |
| Justinian and Theodora | 1910-12-29 | Theodora |
| A Common Enemy | 1910-04-04 | |
| The Courtship of Miles Standish | 1910-01-20 | |
| The Heritage of Hate | 1916-11-13 | Myra (as Betty Hart) |
| Bill’s Sweetheart | 1913-07-31 | Little Maverick (adult) |
| The Still Alarm | 1911-05-18 | Cad Wilber |
| A Romance of the Rio Grande | 1911-12-12 | |
| I Was Meant for You | 1913-08-01 | Susan |
| A Nest Unfeathered | 1914-02-14 | The Foreman’s Wife |
| In the Sultan’s Power | 1909-06-17 | |
| Blackbeard | 1911-11-23 | Señorita Lopez |
| Bounder | 1912-03-12 | Ruby Blackwell |