Famous Film Folk

Two hundred forty-one stars of the silent screen, photographed and profiled in 1925 — Barrymores and Beerys, comedy kings and serial queens, each with the studio portrait that made their face famous.

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Directors & Producers

32 profiles

Comedians

41 profiles

Western & Serial Stars

21 profiles

Child Players

4 profiles

From the Stage

38 profiles

Screen Players

102 profiles

More of the Gallery

3 profiles

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Highlights

Anita Stewart

ANITA STEWART was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 17th., and received her education in that city, graduating from Erasmus…

Julanne Johnston

JULANNE JOHNSTON was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and when an infant her family settled in Pittsburgh, Pa., and after a short…

Viola Dana

VIOLA DANA was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., on June 28th., 1900, and is a sister of popular Shirley Mason. She has been on the stage…

Buster Keaton

BUSTER KEATON was born in Pickway, Kansas, on October 4th., 1896, and has virtually been on "the move" ever since, as, when he…

Tully Marshall

TULLY MARSHALL was born in Nevada City, California, on April 13th., and received his education at the University of Santa Clara…

Marion Davies

MARION DAVIES was born in New York City, on January 3rd., 1900, and educated in that city, and at the Convent of the Sacred…

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