Robert Brower was an American actor known for his roles in The Little Minister, Vanity Fair, and How Mrs. Murray Saved the American Army. Born on July 14, 1850, in Point Pleasant, New York, he was a notable silent film character actor active from the early 1910s until the 1930s. He passed away on December 8, 1934, in West Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Brower’s personal life details are not well-documented, but he was known as a tall, moustachioed character actor. He began his career in film when he joined Edison in 1911, and his work continued throughout the 1920s. He remained involved in the film industry into the early talking pictures era.
Death and Legacy
Robert Brower died of a heart attack on December 8, 1934, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent character actor during the silent film period. His performances were notable for their charm and depth, earning him a respected place in early cinema history. Even many years after his passing, his contributions to film are remembered by enthusiasts and historians alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Active Life of Dolly of the Dailies #5: The Chinese Fan | 1914-01-31 | Director of Union Realty |
| The Lost Romance | 1921-05-08 | Butler |
| The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg | 1928-01-30 | Minister to the King (uncredited) |
| Vanity Fair | 1915-10-05 | Mr. Osborne |
| The Movies | 1925-10-07 | The Father |
| Hawthorne of the U.S.A. | 1919-11-30 | King Augustus III |
| Thirty Days at Hard Labor | 1912-01-09 | Mr. Langdon |
| The Totville Eye | 1912-11-27 | Thomas Adams, the editor |
| The Ambassador’s Daughter | 1913-01-21 | The ambassador |
| Adam’s Rib | 1923-09-24 | Hugo Kermaier |
| The Little Minister | 1921-12-25 | Hendry Munn |
| Peck’s Bad Boy | 1921-04-21 | The Minister |
| A Proposal from the Duke | 1913-07-22 | Mr. Reed – President of the Occidental Trust Co. |
| The Doctor’s Duty | 1913-11-11 | |
| The Honeymoon Express | 1926-09-02 | Dick Donaldson |
| Singed Wings | 1922-11-26 | Don José della Guerda |
| What Every Woman Knows | 1921-04-24 | Scotch Lawyer |
| Long Live the King | 1923-11-26 | The King |
| Abraham Lincoln | 1930-11-08 | (uncredited) |
| The Voice of the Violin | 1915-03-05 | |
| What Could She Do? | 1914-11-20 | John Atkinson |
| Held by the Enemy | 1920-10-24 | Uncle Rufus |
| The Last Trail | 1927-01-23 | Sam Beasley |
| Beggars of Life | 1928-09-22 | Blind Sims |
| Bread on the Waters | 1913-03-25 | John Wilson |
| A Letter to Uncle Sam | 1913-03-05 | The General |
| An Old Fashioned Elopement | 1912-12-23 | |
| Tim | 1912-11-18 | Tim’s Father |
| With The Eyes Of The Blind | 1913-04-01 | Dr. Burnett |
| Home Cured | 1926-03-14 | |
| Fifth Avenue Models | 1925-04-26 | Art Salesman |
| The Cossack Whip | 1916-11-13 | Andre Lukovsky |
| The Truth About Helen | 1915-11-12 | The Boss |
| A City Sparrow | 1920-10-17 | Parson Neil |
| Fools First | 1922-05-27 | Butler |
| Racing Hearts | 1923-07-15 | Horatio Whipple |
| The Gay Defender | 1927-12-10 | Ferdinand Murrieta |
| Thirty Days | 1922-12-10 | Professor Huxley |
| The Mystery of the Double Cross | 1917-03-17 | Herbert Brewster |
| The Tell-Tale Step | 1917-05-28 | Doctor Oppenheim |
| Through Turbulent Waters | 1915-06-25 | James Montrose |
| The Faith Healer | 1921-03-13 |
