Glenn Hunter (September 26, 1894 – December 30, 1945) was an American stage and silent film actor who gained popularity in the 1920s on the

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Biography

His parents were Isiah T. Hunter and Sarah Glenn. Hunter began on Broadway appearing in plays from 1915. His first film was 1921's ''

The Case of Becky ''The Case of Becky'' is a 1921 American silent drama film based on a successful 1912 play written by David Belasco and Edward J. Locke, ''The Case of Becky''. Belasco also produced the play, which starred his muse, Frances Starr. The film w ...

'', playing opposite

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, based on a 1912 stage play starring

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. In 1922, he was seen in Paramount's ''

The Country Flapper ''The Country Flapper'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by F. Richard Jones and starring Dorothy Gish, Glenn Hunter and Tom Douglas. The film is based on "The Cynic Effect," a short story by Nalbro Bartley. Plot Jolanda, a y ...

'' with Dorothy Gish and the Hackett Brothers, Raymond and Albert. In 1923, Hunter co-starred with Mary Astor in the costume film ''Puritan Passions''. He had originated the role of Merton in the Broadway play '' Merton of the Movies'' (1922). In 1924, he made a silent film of the play released by

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. The film is now considered a sought after lost film. Hunter died of cancer in New York. Hunter was married to May Eagan.''Who Was Who in the Theatre:1912–1976'' vol.2 D–H p. 1242; originally published annually by John Parker; this 1976 edition by Gale Research Company

Selected filmography

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The Cradle Buster ''The Cradle Buster'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Glenn Hunter, Marguerite Courtot and William H. Tooker. Cast * Glenn Hunter as Benjamin Franklin Reed * Marguerite Courtot as Gay Dixon *Mary F ...

'' (1922) *'' Smilin' Through'' (1922) *'' Second Fiddle'' (1923) *'' Puritan Passions'' (1923) *'' Youthful Cheaters'' (1923) *''

West of the Water Tower ''West of the Water Tower'' is a 1923 American silent comedy drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon and is based on the novel of the same name by Homer Croy. Gl ...

'' (1923) *'' Merton of the Movies'' (1924) *''

The Silent Watcher ''The Silent Watcher'' is a lost 1924 American silent melodrama film directed by Frank Lloyd. It stars Glenn Hunter and Bessie Love. It was produced by Frank Lloyd Productions/ First National and distributed by First National Pictures. It was ...

'' (1924) * '' Grit'' (1924) * ''

His Buddy's Wife ''His Buddy's Wife'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Glenn Hunter, Edna Murphy, and Gordon Begg. Plot As described in a film magazine reviews, Jim McMorrow and Bill Mullaney, from entirely different ...

'' (1925) *'' The Pinch Hitter'' (1925) * '' The Little Giant'' (1926) * ''

The Broadway Boob ''The Broadway Boob'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Glenn Hunter, Mildred Ryan, and Antrim Short. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Dan Williams, a burlesque dancer from a small tow ...

'' (1926) * ''

The Romance of a Million Dollars '' The Romance of a Million Dollars'' is a 1926 American drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Glenn Hunter, Alyce Mills and Gaston Glass.Langman p.177 Cast * Glenn Hunter as Breck Dunbarton * Alyce Mills as Marie Moore * Gast ...

'' (1926)

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Glenn Hunter
portrait gallery NY Public Library, Billy Rose Collection 1894 births 1945 deaths American male film actors American male silent film actors American male stage actors 20th-century American male actors People from Highland Falls, New York Deaths from cancer in New York (state) {{US-stage-actor-stub