Robert Brower

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