J. Barney Sherry
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J. Barney Sherry was an American actor of the silent era
. He appeared in 215 films between 1905 and 1929.
He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania
and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
from heart disease
.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
. He appeared in 215 films between 1905 and 1929.
He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Germantown is a neighborhood in the northwest section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, about 7–8 miles northwest from the center of the city...
and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
from heart disease
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
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Selected filmography
- Custer's Last FightCuster's Last FightThe silent film Custer's Last Fight is the first movie about George Armstrong Custer and his final stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. It was shot in Inceville, Santa Ynez Canyon and Los Angeles, California.- Cast :...
(1912) - The Battle of GettysburgThe Battle of Gettysburg (1913 film)The Battle of Gettysburg is a 1913 silent drama film directed by Charles Giblyn and Thomas H. Ince. The film is now considered to be lost, although some battlefield footage was used by Mack Sennett in his comedy Cohen Saves the Flag, which was shot on location alongside this production. However...
(1913) - Aloha Oe (1915)
- The Stepping StoneThe Stepping StoneThe Stepping Stone is a 1916 silent drama film, directed by Reginald Barker and Thomas H. Ince. It is a lost film.-Plot:Mary Beresford is the wife of unambitious law clerk Al Beresford. Thanks to Mary 's tenacity and carefully calculated social-climbing, Al is promoted to the position of personal...
(1916) - Her DecisionHer DecisionHer Decision is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Gloria Swanson.-Cast:* Gloria Swanson - Phyllis Dunbar* J. Barney Sherry - Martin Rankin* Darrell Foss - Bobbie Warner* Ann Forrest - Inah Dunbar...
(1918) - The Secret CodeThe Secret Code (film)The Secret Code is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Albert Parker and starring Gloria Swanson.-Cast:* Gloria Swanson - Sally Carter Rand* J. Barney Sherry - Sen. John Calhoun Rand* Rhy Alexander - Lola Walling...
(1918) - A Gun Fightin' GentlemanA Gun Fightin' GentlemanA Gun Fightin' Gentleman is a 1919 Western film directed by John Ford and starring Harry Carey. Because only three reels of originally five or six are believed to exist, this film is considered a partially lost film.-Cast:* Harry Carey - Cheyenne Harry...
(1919) - The Lion ManThe Lion Man (serial)The Lion Man is a 1919 American action film serial released by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, directed by Albert Russell and Jack Wells, produced by Russell and starring Kathleen O'Connor and Jack Perrin. The serial is now considered to be lost....
(1919) - The White SisterThe White Sister (1923 film)The White Sister is a 1923 drama film starring Lillian Gish, directed by Henry King, and released by Metro Pictures about nine months before its merger into Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was based on the 1909 novel by F. Marion Crawford...
(1923) - Galloping HoofsGalloping HoofsGalloping Hoofs is a 1924 Western film serial directed by George B. Seitz. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Allene Ray - Carole Page* Johnnie Walker - David Kirby* J...
(1924) - The Warrens of VirginiaThe Warrens of Virginia (1924 film)The Warrens of Virginia is a 1924 drama film directed by Elmer Clifton. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation.-Plot:As the American Civil War begins, Ned Burton leaves his Southern love, Agatha Warren, and joins the Union army...
(1924) - Daughters Who PayDaughters Who PayDaughters Who Pay is a 1925 drama film directed by George Terwilliger, starring Marguerite De La Motte and featuring Béla Lugosi.-Cast:* Marguerite De La Motte — Sonia Borisoff / Margaret Smith* John Bowers — Dick Foster...
(1925) - Play BallPlay Ball (serial)Play Ball is a 1925 drama film serial directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Walter Miller - Jack Rollins* Allene Ray - Doris Sutton* Harry Semels - Count Segundo* J. Barney Sherry - Thomas W. Sutton...
(1925) - Casey of the Coast GuardCasey of the Coast GuardCasey of the Coast Guard is a 1926 action genre silent film, released in ten chapters. Directed by William Nigh and written by Lewis Allen Browne. The film is presumed to be lost.-Plot:...
(1926) - The Crimson FlashThe Crimson FlashThe Crimson Flash is a 1927 action film serial directed by Arch Heath. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Cullen Landis* Eugenia Gilbert* Thomas Holding * J. Barney Sherry* Walter P. Lewis* Ivan Linow* Mary Gardner...
(1927)