Gilbert Emery
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Gilbert Emery was the stage name of Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle, an American actor who appeared in over 80 movies from 1921 to his death in 1945.
, New York
, to William L. and Hariette (Gilbert) Pottle. He prepared for college at Naples High School and at the Normal School in Oneonta
, New York. He graduated from Amherst College
in the class of 1899.
. In 1900 he was a reporter for the Morning Sun
in New York City
; from 1900-1901 he worked for the Evening Post
; and from 1901-1903 he worked for Criterion Magazine. He was an instructor in English at Columbia University
and a writer.
During World War I
, Pottle was a member of the American Expeditionary Forces' Liaison Service, serving with French Balloon Companies 39, 49 and 74. He was later a member of the Paris Peace Conference
from 1918 to 1919, and a member of the Interallied Food Commission in 1919.
He wrote a number of books in his early years, including Handicapped, The Little Village, and The Little House. He also wrote poems and short stories for magazines and several plays. Much of his writing was under the pen name Gilbert Emery.
From 1921 until his death in 1945, Gilbert Emery acted in at least 88 movies, including Behind That Curtain
(1929), A Farewell to Arms
(1932), Grand Canary
(1934), and A Man to Remember
(1938).
Early years
Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle was born June 11, 1875, in NaplesNaples, New York
Naples may refer to two municipalities in Ontario County, New York in the United States:*Naples , New York*Naples , New York, located entirely within the town...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, to William L. and Hariette (Gilbert) Pottle. He prepared for college at Naples High School and at the Normal School in Oneonta
Oneonta, New York
Oneonta is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, had a population of 13,901. Its nickname is "City of the Hills." While the word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in the Iroquois language...
, New York. He graduated from Amherst College
Amherst College
Amherst College is a private liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Amherst is an exclusively undergraduate four-year institution and enrolled 1,744 students in the fall of 2009...
in the class of 1899.
Career
Pottle started out as a short story writer and later wrote plays. From 1899 to 1900 he was an instructor in English and public speaking at Beloit Academy in WisconsinWisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. In 1900 he was a reporter for the Morning Sun
Morning sun
Morning sun may refer to:*The Sun, the Solar System's star**A sunrise*Morning Sun , a documentary film about China's Cultural Revolution*Morning Sun , an album by American country artist Barbara Mandrell...
in New York City
New York City
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; from 1900-1901 he worked for the Evening Post
Evening Post
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; and from 1901-1903 he worked for Criterion Magazine. He was an instructor in English at Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
and a writer.
During World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, Pottle was a member of the American Expeditionary Forces' Liaison Service, serving with French Balloon Companies 39, 49 and 74. He was later a member of the Paris Peace Conference
Paris Peace Conference, 1919
The Paris Peace Conference was the meeting of the Allied victors following the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers following the armistices of 1918. It took place in Paris in 1919 and involved diplomats from more than 32 countries and nationalities...
from 1918 to 1919, and a member of the Interallied Food Commission in 1919.
He wrote a number of books in his early years, including Handicapped, The Little Village, and The Little House. He also wrote poems and short stories for magazines and several plays. Much of his writing was under the pen name Gilbert Emery.
From 1921 until his death in 1945, Gilbert Emery acted in at least 88 movies, including Behind That Curtain
Behind That Curtain (film)
Behind That Curtain is a 1929 mystery film directed by Irving Cummings, starring Warner Baxter and featuring Boris Karloff. It was the first Charlie Chan film to be made at Fox Studios. It was based on the novel of the same name. Charlie Chan is played by Korean American actor E. L...
(1929), A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms (1932 film)
A Farewell to Arms is a 1932 American romantic drama film directed by Frank Borzage, and starring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes. The screenplay by Oliver H.P...
(1932), Grand Canary
Grand Canary (novel)
Grand Canary is a novel by author A. J. Cronin, initially published in 1933. It tells the story of Dr. Harvey Leith, an English physician who is wrongfully blamed for the deaths of three patients and leaves his country in disgrace, ultimately finding redemption when thrust into the middle of a...
(1934), and A Man to Remember
A Man to Remember
A Man to Remember is a American drama film directed by Garson Kanin, his first film credit as a director. The picture was based on the novel The Failure, written by Katharine Haviland-Taylor, and the screenplay was penned by Dalton Trumbo. The story tells of a saintly small town doctor working...
(1938).
External links
- Gilbert Emery, IBDb.com
- Wounded Soldier at Montauville, a poem written by Emery during World War I