Harvey Clark

Harvey Clark was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Seven Keys to Baldpate, Picture Brides, and The Silver Treasure. He was active in the film industry from the 1910s through the 1930s.

Personal and Family Life

Harvey Thornton Clark was born on October 4, 1885, in Chelsea, Boston, Massachusetts. He began his career in films with the New York Picture Company in 1916. He was known for his work as a vaudeville and stage comedian and became a respected supporting actor in Hollywood during the 1920s and 1930s.

Career

Throughout his career, Harvey Clark portrayed a variety of characters, ranging from hotel managers and doctors to British aristocrats. His versatility allowed him to appear in numerous films and contribute to many beloved projects during the silent and early sound film eras.

Death and Legacy

Harvey Clark passed away on July 19, 1938, in Hollywood, California, due to a heart attack. His contributions to film, particularly in comedic roles, have left a lasting mark on the industry, and he is remembered for his extensive body of work as a character actor.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
A Shriek in the Night 1933-07-22 Peterson
Partners of the Plains 1938-01-14 Baldy Morton
Red-Headed Woman 1932-06-25 Uncle Fred
It’s Love I’m After 1937-10-08 Mr. Babson
Three Godfathers 1936-03-06 Marcus Treen
Picture Brides 1934-04-23 ‘Doc’ Rogers
Back Page 1933-11-07 Luke
Half Marriage 1929-10-12 Justice of the Peace
The Innocence of Lizette 1916-12-24 Henry Fauer
Mother Carey’s Chickens 1938-07-29 Clarence Fuller
West of Singapore 1933-01-31 Scrub
The Man Who Won 1923-08-26 Sunny Oaks
The Magic Flame 1927-09-17 The Aide
Mixed Faces 1922-10-21 William Haskins
Shifting Sands 1918-08-01 Henry Holt – Rent Collector
One Wild Night 1938-06-02 Henderson (uncredited)
Racket Busters 1938-07-16 Merchant (uncredited)
The Band Plays On 1934-12-21 Graduate
Madame X 1937-10-01 Meryval
Strictly Personal 1933-03-17 Biddleberry (uncredited)
Going Wild 1930-12-21 Herndon Reamer
Get Your Man 1927-12-06 Marquis de Valens
Liliom 1930-09-27 Angel Gabriel
Paddy O’Day 1936-01-17 Ship’s Doctor
Seven Keys to Baldpate 1929-12-25 Elijah Quimby
Devil’s Playground 1937-01-24 Real Estate Man
Empty Saddles 1936-12-20 Swaps Boone
Arsène Lupin Returns 1938-02-25 Hotel Assistant Manager (uncredited)
Fury 1936-06-05 Mayor Pippen (uncredited)
No Greater Glory 1934-03-30 Customer in Tailor Shop
Six Feet Four 1919-09-13 Two-Hand Billy Comstock
Women of Glamour 1937-03-09 Roger
The Lady Objects 1938-10-12 Mr. Franklin
Man of the World 1931-03-24 Joe – American Tourist
The Three Musketeers 1916-02-06 Duke of Buckingham
Tell ‘Em Nothing 1926-10-16 Husband
Putting Pants on Philip 1927-12-03 Tailor
Anybody’s Woman 1930-08-15 Mr. Tanner
Dance Charlie Dance 1937-07-06 Richard Milton
Camille 1927-09-04 The Baron
A Sporting Chance 1919-06-28 Aaron Witt
The Count