Sydney Jarvis was an American actor known for his roles in Loose Ankles, Climbing the Golden Stairs, and Casey at the Bat. He was born on January 11, 1878, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and passed away on June 6, 1939, in Hollywood, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Sydney Jarvis was married to Virginia Dare, and together they had a son named Murray Jarvis, who became an MGM sound engineer. Jarvis found initial success in London as a concert singer collaborated with Henry Wood. To supplement his income, he often performed at night as a music hall comedian under a different name.
Death and Legacy
Sydney Jarvis died on June 6, 1939, in Hollywood, California. He is remembered for his diverse talents as a character actor, singer, and comedian, leaving a legacy of performances that entertained audiences in the early film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Crazy | 1932-09-23 | The Director |
| Madame X | 1929-08-17 | Gendarme at Trial (uncredited) |
| A Fool’s Advice | 1932-02-20 | Obediah |
| The Wagon Show | 1928-02-19 | Sayre |
| The Upland Rider | 1928-06-03 | Ross Cheswick |
| The Unholy Night | 1929-09-13 | The Butler |
| Maids a la Mode | 1933-03-04 | Furniture Man (uncredited) |
| Casey at the Bat | 1927-03-08 | McGraw |
| Spite Marriage | 1929-03-24 | Man in Audience Next to Elmer |
| The Pajama Party | 1931-10-03 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Slightly Static | 1935-09-07 | Radio Station Technician (uncredited) |
| Sealskins | 1932-02-06 | Mr. Jarvis – Lonely Hearts Advisor (uncredited) |
| Air Fright | 1933-12-23 | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Bum Voyage | 1934-12-15 | Ship’s Passenger at Party (uncredited) |
| Zenobia | 1939-04-21 | Townsman |
| Caravan | 1934-12-30 | Card Player (Uncredited) |
| Broadway Serenade | 1939-04-07 | Santa Claus (uncredited) |
| Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation | 1939-07-07 | Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited) |
| Fury | 1936-06-05 | Court Bailiff (uncredited) |
| Timber War | 1935-11-20 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| The Thin Man | 1934-05-25 | Witness (uncredited) |
| Big Business | 1937-06-18 | Townsman Investor |
| Mr. Bride | 1932-12-24 | Ship Passenger |
| Footlights and Fools | 1929-11-08 | Stage manager |
| Young Donovan’s Kid | 1931-06-06 | Bailiff (uncredited) |
| A Woman of Affairs | 1928-12-15 | Gendarme (uncredited) |
| Loose Ankles | 1930-02-02 | Circus Cafe Ringmaster |
| The Rage of Paris | 1938-06-09 | Mr. Smythe (uncredited) |
| Signing ’em Up | 1933-12-01 | Movie director |
| Scarface | 1932-04-09 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Blossoms On Broadway | 1937-11-19 | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Wild and Woolly | 1937-07-19 | Referee (uncredited) |
| The Devil-Doll | 1936-07-10 | Gendarme (uncredited) |