''Bob Hampton of Placer'' is a 1921 American silent
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super- ...
directed by
Marshall Neilan
Marshall Ambrose "Mickey" Neilan (April 11, 1891 – October 27, 1958) was an American actor.
Early life
Born in San Bernardino, California, Neilan was known by most as "Mickey." Following the death of his father, the eleven-year-old Mickey ...
and written by
Marion Fairfax. It is based on the 1910 novel ''Bob Hampton of Placer'' by
Randall Parrish. The film stars
James Kirkwood Sr.,
Wesley Barry,
Marjorie Daw,
Pat O'Malley,
Noah Beery Sr., and
Frank Leigh
Frank Leigh (18 April 1876 – 9 May 1948) was a British stage and film actor.Goble p. 232
Biography
Born in London in 1876, Leigh settled in Hollywood and became a leading man during the silent era. Following the introduction of sound, his ro ...
. The film was released on May 1, 1921, by
Associated First National Pictures.
Cast
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James Kirkwood Sr. as Bob Hampton
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Wesley Barry as Dick
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Marjorie Daw as The Kid
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Pat O'Malley as Lt. Brant
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Noah Beery Sr. as Red Slavin
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Frank Leigh
Frank Leigh (18 April 1876 – 9 May 1948) was a British stage and film actor.Goble p. 232
Biography
Born in London in 1876, Leigh settled in Hollywood and became a leading man during the silent era. Following the introduction of sound, his ro ...
as Silent Murphy
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T. D. Crittenden as Gen. Custer
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Tom Gallery
Thomas Sarsfield Gallery (November 27, 1897 – August 25, 1993) was an American film actor. He appeared in 21 films between 1920 and 1927 and was married to actress ZaSu Pitts. Subsequently, he became a successful sports promoter.
Selected ...
as Rev. Wyncoop
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Priscilla Bonner
Priscilla Bonner (February 17, 1899 – February 21, 1996) was an American silent film actress who specialized in portraying virginal, innocent heroines.
Early years
Priscilla Bonner was born in Washington, D.C. on February 17, 1899. Her ...
as Schoolteacher
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Charles West as Maj. Brant
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Bert Sprotte
Bert Sprotte (9 December 1870 – 30 December 1949) was a German actor. He appeared in more than 70 American films between 1918 and 1938. He was born in Chemnitz, Saxony, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Selected filmography
* '' Selfi ...
as Sheriff
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Carrie Clark Ward
Carrie Clark Ward (January 9, 1862 – February 6, 1926) was an American actress of the silent era.
Biography
Ward was born in Virginia City, Nevada, in 1862.
In 1885 Clark acted in a company at the San Francisco Bush Street Theatre.
Wa ...
as Housekeeper
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Victor Potel
Victor Potel (October 12, 1889 – March 8, 1947) was an American film character actor who began in the silent era and appeared in more than 430 films in his 38-year career.
Career
Victor Potel was born in Lafayette, Indiana in 1889, and hi ...
as Willie McNeil
*Charles A. Post as Jack Moffet
References
External links
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1921 films
1920s English-language films
Silent American drama films
1921 drama films
First National Pictures films
Films directed by Marshall Neilan
American silent feature films
American black-and-white films
Films based on American novels
1920s American films