John Cossar
Encyclopedia
John Hay Cossar was an English actor of the silent era
. He appeared in 146 films between 1914
and 1929
.
He was born in London
, England
and died in Hollywood, California. He was the fifth child of Walter Cossar and his wife Kate Lyster. Walter was in the Royal Marines between 1835 and 1863. In 1865 the family travelled to Canada and thence to Chicago, Illinois, where John's older brother Walter Lyster Cossar later became City Editor of the Chicago Evening Journal.
In 1896, John married Fanny Cohen in Chicago, Illinois. Fanny was also an actress and the 1930 census of Los Angeles shows them living with two children, Phyllis and Raymond.
In Los Angeles on 1 September 1920, John Hay Cossar applied for US citizenship. On his application he described himself as: height 5' 10", hair grey, complexion dark,
weight 163lbs.
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 146 films between 1914
1914 in film
The year 1914 in film involved some significant events, including the debut of Cecil B. DeMille as a director.-Events:*The 3,300-seat Mark Strand Theatre opens in New York City....
and 1929
1929 in film
-Events:The days of the silent film are numbered. A mad scramble to provide synchronized sound is on.*January 20 - The movie In Old Arizona is released. The film is the first full-length talking film to be filmed outdoors....
.
He was born in London
London
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, England
England
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and died in Hollywood, California. He was the fifth child of Walter Cossar and his wife Kate Lyster. Walter was in the Royal Marines between 1835 and 1863. In 1865 the family travelled to Canada and thence to Chicago, Illinois, where John's older brother Walter Lyster Cossar later became City Editor of the Chicago Evening Journal.
In 1896, John married Fanny Cohen in Chicago, Illinois. Fanny was also an actress and the 1930 census of Los Angeles shows them living with two children, Phyllis and Raymond.
In Los Angeles on 1 September 1920, John Hay Cossar applied for US citizenship. On his application he described himself as: height 5' 10", hair grey, complexion dark,
weight 163lbs.
Selected filmography
- The Fire DetectiveThe Fire DetectiveThe Fire Detective is a 1929 adventure film serial directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Thomas Storey. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Gladys McConnell - Gladys Samuels* Hugh Allan - Capt. Jeff Tarrant* Leo D. Maloney - Chief Carson...
(1929) - Melting MillionsMelting MillionsMelting Millions was a 1927 adventure film serial directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. It is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Allene Ray - Judy Winslow* Walter Miller - Lieutenant Palmer* E. H. Calvert* William Norton Bailey* Eugenia Gilbert...
(1927) - The House Without a KeyThe House Without a Key (serial)The House Without a Key is a 1926 mystery film serial directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. It is based on the novel of the same name and is the first onscreen appearance of the fictional detective Charlie Chan, although the main stars are Allene Ray and Walter Miller. The film is now considered to be...
(1926) - The Fast ExpressThe Fast ExpressThe Fast Express is a 1924 drama film serial directed by and starring William Duncan. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* William Duncan - Brent McAdams* Edith Johnson - Lucille Worth* Edward Cecil - Christopher Langley* Eva Gordon - Rita...
(1924) - The Hunchback of Notre DameThe Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923 film)The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1923 American film directed by Wallace Worsley and produced by Carl Laemmle and Irving Thalberg. It stars Lon Chaney, Sr., Patsy Ruth Miller, Norman Kerry, Nigel de Brulier, Brandon Hurst. The film is the second most famous adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel,...
(1923) - The Steel TrailThe Steel TrailThe Steel Trail is a 1923 drama film serial directed by and starring William Duncan.-Cast:* William Duncan - Bruce Boyd* Edith Johnson - Judith Armstrong* Harry Carter - Mark Zabel* Ralph McCullough - Frank Norton* Harry Woods - Morris Blake...
(1923) - Voices of the CityVoices of the CityVoices of the City , aka The Night Rose is a 1921 silent film starring Leatrice Joy and Lon Chaney, Sr. It is considered lost. It was remade by MGM in 1929 as Voice of the City directed by and starring Willard Mack.-Cast:...
(1921) - The Marriage RingThe Marriage RingThe Marriage Ring is a 1918 silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo.-Cast:* Enid Bennett as Anne Mertons* Jack Holt as Rodney Heathe* Robert McKim as Hugo Mertons* Maude George as Aho* Charles K. French as Koske* Lydia Knott as Mrs. Heathe...
(1918) - The Strange Case of Mary PageThe Strange Case of Mary PageThe Strange Case of Mary Page is a 1916 drama film serial directed by J. Charles Haydon. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Henry B. Walthall - Phil Langdon, Attorney* Edna Mayo - Mary Page* Sidney Ainsworth - David Pollock...
(1916)