Walter Hitchcock was an American actor who is best known for The Auction Block, The White Raven, and The Walls of Jericho. Born in July 1871 in Newcastle, Maine, he made his mark in the film industry before his untimely death.
Personal and Family Life
Walter Hitchcock was married to Teresa Michelena in 1912. Their marriage lasted until his death in 1917. Very little is known about his family life, but he spent most of his career in New York City.
Death and Legacy
Walter Hitchcock passed away on June 23, 1917, in New York City due to Bright’s disease. His contributions to early cinema remain significant, with several of his films still noted by film historians. Although his career was short-lived, he is remembered for his performances in silent films that shaped the movie industry.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Auction Block | Jarvis Hammon | 1917 |
| The Belle of the Season | Clifton Brophy | 1917 |
| The Moral Code | Gilbert Gerard | 1917 |
| The White Raven | John Blaisdell | 1917 |
| Vera, the Medium | Herbert Carlton | 1917 |
| The Libertine | Charlie Gregg | 1916 |
| The Prima Donna’s Husband | Philip Morton | 1916 |
| The Snowbird | Michael Flynn | 1916 |
| The Half Million Bribe | Graham Thorne | 1916 |
| The Blindness of Love | Herbert Graham | 1916 |
| The House of Tears | Henry Thorne | 1915 |
| Her Reckoning | Stanley Grant | 1915 |
| The Great Ruby | Lord George Hartopp | 1915 |
| Destiny: or, the Soul of a Woman | The Connoisseur | 1915 |
| It Was to Be | Henry Randall | 1915 |