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William S. Hart

WILLIAM S. HART was born in Newburgh, New York, and in youth went west with his family where he learned to ride with great skill, growing to manhood on the Idaho plains. At an early age he sought honors on the stage, and though he experienced great difficulty in getting a start he finally convinced a manager that he was good enough for a small part in "Hamlet," in which he made his first appearance. He then supported Madame Modjeska. At that time Thomas H. Ince made him an offer to appear on the screen and he was the first to introduce the "two-gun man" screen characterization. His success was immediate and he quickly rode to fame and fortune. He is a great lover of dumb animals, his splendid ranch being the home of countless animal friends. His famous pony "Pinto" shares Mr. Hart's screen honors. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 190 lbs., and has brown hair and blue eyes.