Arthur Ashley (October 6, 1886 – December 28, 1970) was an actor, writer, and director of silent films and also acted in legitimate theater.[1] He was involved with World Pictures. He directed and acted in several film productions. Later in his career he established his own stock company for theatrical productions.[2]

Arthur Ashley
Film still of Ashley and Gerda Holmes in The Iron Ring (1916)
Born(1886-10-06)October 6, 1886
DiedDecember 28, 1970(1970-12-28) (aged 84)
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • film director
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Still of Ashley with Dorothy Green in The Praise Agent (1919)

His starring roles included The Guardian.

He worked with William A. Brady's daughter Alice Brady on several projects.[3]

He was also the manager of the Percy Williams Actors' Home.[4]

Filmography

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Actor

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Director

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  • The Guardian (1917)
  • The Marriage Market (1917)
  • Rasputin, the Black Monk (1917)
  • Shall We Forgive Her? (1917)
  • The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918)
  • Broken Ties (1918)
  • Oh Mary Be Careful (1921)

References

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  1. ^ "ASHLEY, Arthur H." www.thanhouser.org.
  2. ^ Soister, John T.; Nicolella, Henry; Joyce, Steve (2013-01-31). American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913_ÑÐ1929. McFarland. ISBN 9780786487905.
  3. ^ Wollstein, Hans J. "Arthur Ashley | Overview". Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via AllMovie.
  4. ^ "Arthur Ashley." The New York Times, 30 Dec. 1970, p. 28.
  5. ^ a b Langman, Larry (1998). American Film Cycles: The Silent Era. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 9780313306570.
  6. ^ "South Bend News-Times 13 July 1916 — Hoosier State Chronicles: Indiana's Digital Historic Newspaper Program".
  7. ^ "What Happened at 22 (World Pictures, 1916). Good+on Linen. One | Lot #86555".
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