Harry Beresford was an American actor best known for his roles in Seven Keys to Baldpate, David Copperfield, and Anna Karenina. Born Henry William Walter Horseley Beresford on November 4, 1863, in London, England, he had a long and distinguished career on stage and screen.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Beresford was married twice. His first marriage was to actress Emma Dunn on October 4, 1897, in Chicago, but they divorced in 1909, with Dunn gaining custody of their daughter, Dorothy. Later, he married actress Edith Wylie, with whom he remained until his death.
Death and Legacy
Harry Beresford passed away on October 4, 1944, in Los Angeles, California. He left behind a rich legacy in the entertainment industry as a veteran of stage and film, remembered for his significant contributions, including his portrayal of the small-town drunk ‘Clem Hawley’ in the play The Good Old Soak.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Doctor X
1932-08-03
Dr. Duke
Two Seconds
1932-05-28
Doctor
Follow the Fleet
1936-02-20
Captain Hickey
The Prince and the Pauper
1937-04-30
The Watch
The Little Minister
1934-12-28
John Spens
Murders in the Zoo
1933-03-31
G.A. Evans
Little Women
1933-11-24
Doctor Bangs
High Pressure
1932-01-10
Dr. Rudolph Pfeiffer
The Sign of the Cross
1932-11-30
Favius Fontelas
They Won’t Forget
1937-07-14
Confederate Soldier
Klondike Annie
1936-02-21
Brother Bowser
The Match King
1932-12-31
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Ever in My Heart
1933-10-28
Eli, the Gardener
College Coach
1933-11-04
Professor
Seven Keys to Baldpate
1935-12-13
Elijah Quimby
Grand Jury
1936-08-07
Tom Evans
Newsboys’ Home
1938-12-24
O’Dowd
She’s No Lady
1937-08-20
Uncle John
Scandal for Sale
1932-04-01
Brownie
The Dancing Town
1928-10-26
Pa Pepperall
Finn and Hattie
1931-02-04
Mr. Perkins (N.Y. street cleaner)
Scandal Sheet
1931-01-31
Egbert Bertram Arnold
A Dog of Flanders
1935-03-22
Sacristan
Up Pops the Devil
1931-05-19
Mr. Platt
Forgotten Commandments
1932-05-22
Priest
Heaven on Earth
1931-11-27
Captain Lilly
The Merry Frinks
1934-05-26
J. Harold Brumby
Page Miss Glory
1935-09-07
Mr. Kimball
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
1934-07-28
Claude
Postal Inspector
1936-08-16
Ritter
In His Steps
1936-09-22
Davidson
I Cover the Waterfront
1933-05-19
Old Chris
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