Herbert Standing (13 November 1846 – 5 December 1923) was a British stage and screen actor and the patriarch of the Standing family of actors. He was the father of numerous children, many of whom had careers in theatre and cinema. Toward the end of his life, he appeared in many Hollywood silent films. Standing began in theatre in 1867, and turned to films in 1913. Standing's children include Sir Guy Standing,

Wyndham Standing Charles Wyndham Standing''Silent Film Necrology'', 2nd Edition by Eugene Michael Vazzana, c. 2001 page 497 (23 August 1880 – 1 February 1963) was an English film actor. Early years Standing was born in London, England and died in Los An ...

Percy Standing Percy Standing (26 October 1882 – 17 September 1950) was an English film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 42 films between 1913 and 1934. He was born in Lambeth, London and died in Placer County, California. Selected filmography ...

Jack Standing Jack Standing (10 February 1886 – 25 October 1917) was an English born American actor. Biography The son of stage actor Herbert Standing and brother of Wyndham Standing (1880–1963), who also was a famous actor in the early days of film, J ...

, Herbert Standing Jr. and Aubrey Standing. Grandchildren involved in show business were

Joan Standing Joan Standing (21 June 1903 – 3 February 1979) was an English actress best known for playing Nurse Briggs in the 1931 horror film ''Dracula''. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1919 and 1940. Partial filmography * ''The Loves of ...

Kay Hammond Dorothy Katherine Standing, Lady Clements (18 February 1909 – 4 May 1980), known professionally as Kay Hammond, was an English stage and film actress. Family Kay Hammond was born in London, England as Dorothy Katherine Standing, the daught ...

, Guy Standing Jr. and Jack Standing Jr.''Silent Film Necrology'' 2nd Edit. by Eugene Michael Vazzana c. 2001 Present-day character actor

John Standing Sir John Ronald Leon, 4th Baronet (born 16 August 1934) is an English actor and baronet who is known as John Standing. He is the stepson of John Clements. Early life Standing was born in London, the son of Kay Hammond (née Dorothy Katherin ...

(son of Kay Hammond) is a great-grandson. The Blue Moon (1920) - 6

Partial filmography

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The Geisha ''The Geisha, a story of a tea house'' is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts. The score was composed by Sidney Jones to a libretto by Owen Hall, with lyrics by Harry Greenbank. Additional songs were written by Lionel Monckton and James ...

'' (1914) *'' False Colors'' (1914) *''

Jane Jane may refer to: * Jane (given name), a feminine given name * Jane (surname), related to the given name Film and television * ''Jane'' (1915 film), a silent comedy film directed by Frank Lloyd * ''Jane'' (2016 film), a South Korean drama fil ...

'' (1915) *'' Hypocrites'' (1915) *''

Buckshot John ''Buckshot John'' is a 1915 American Western film that was directed by and starred Hobart Bosworth. Prints of the film survive in the Library of Congress film archive. Cast * Hobart Bosworth as "Buckshot John" Moran * Courtenay Foote as Dr. Buc ...

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The Caprices of Kitty ''The Caprices of Kitty'' is a 1915 American Comedy film, comedy silent film directed by Phillips Smalley and written by Elsie Janis. The film stars Elsie Janis, Courtenay Foote, Herbert Standing, Vera Lewis, Martha Mattox and Myrtle Stedman. The ...

'' (1915) *'' Sunshine Molly'' (1915) *''

Captain Courtesy ''Captain Courtesy'' is a lost film, lost 1915 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber based upon a novel by Edward Childs Carpenter. The film stars Dustin Farnum, Courtenay Foote, Winifred Kingston, H ...

'' (1915) *'' Help Wanted'' (1915) *''

Betty in Search of a Thrill ''Betty in Search of a Thrill'' is a lost 1915 American silent adventure film that was directed by Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber and written by Elsie Janis. The film stars Elsie Janis, Owen Moore, Juanita Hansen, Herbert Standing, Vera Lewis, ...

'' (1915) *''

The Wild Olive ''The Wild Olive'' is a lost 1915 American drama silent film directed by Oscar Apfel and written by Elmer Blaney Harris, Basil King and Oliver Morosco. The film stars Myrtle Stedman, Forrest Stanley, Mary Ruby, Charles Marriott, Edmund Lowe and ...

'' (1915) *''

The Rug Maker's Daughter ''The Rug Maker's Daughter'' is a 1915 American adventure silent film directed by Oscar Apfel and written by Julia Crawford Ivers. The film stars Maud Allan, Forrest Stanley, Jane Darwell, Howard Davies, Herbert Standing and Laura Woods Cushing. ...

'' (1915) *'' Kilmeny'' (1915) *''

The Majesty of the Law ''The Majesty of the Law'' is a 1915 American drama silent film written and directed by Julia Crawford Ivers. The film stars George Fawcett (in his film debut), Jane Wolfe, William Desmond, Myrtle Stedman, John Oaker, and Charlie Ruggles. The fi ...

'' (1915) *''

The Yankee Girl ''The Yankee Girl'' is a 1915 silent film comedy produced by Oliver Morosco, distributed by Paramount Pictures and starring Blanche Ring, from the Broadway stage. This film though a comedy is actually based on Ring's 1910 musical-comedy play of t ...

'' (1915) *''

The Gentleman from Indiana ''The Gentleman from Indiana'' is a surviving 1915 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and written by Julia Crawford Ivers and Frank Lloyd after the novel by Booth Tarkington. The film stars Dustin Farnum, Winifred Kingston, Herbe ...

'' (1915) *''

The Tongues of Men ''The Tongues of Men'' is a 1916 silent film drama produced by the Oliver Morosco Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Frank Lloyd directed and English stage actress Constance Collier stars in her debut film. The story is based on a 191 ...

'' (1916) *''

The Call of the Cumberlands ''The Call of the Cumberlands'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and written by Julia Crawford Ivers based upon the novel of the same name by Charles Neville Buck. The film stars Dustin Farnum, Winifred Kingston, He ...

'' (1916) *''

Madame la Presidente ''Madame la Presidente'' is a surviving 1916 silent film comedy produced by Oliver Morosco and directed by Frank Lloyd. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures and stars Broadway legend and musical comedy star Anna Held in what would be her fin ...

'' (1916) *''

Ben Blair Ben Austin Blair (born 26 March 1979 in Westport, New Zealand) is a former rugby union footballer. He played four tests for New Zealand. He scored 37 points on his All Blacks debut against Ireland A in 2001 at Ravenhill in Belfast; however, a ...

'' (1916) *''

The Code of Marcia Gray ''The Code of Marcia Gray'' is a 1916 silent romantic crime drama produced by Oliver Morosco, distributed through Paramount Pictures and directed by Frank Lloyd. Cast * Constance Collier as Marcia Gray *Harry De Vere as Harry Gray *Forrest Stanl ...

'' (1916) *'' The Heart of Paula'' (1916) *''

David Garrick David Garrick (19 February 1717 – 20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of European theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Sa ...

'' (1916) *''

Davy Crockett David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Re ...

'' (1916) *'' An International Marriage'' (1916) *'' The Stronger Love'' (1916) *'' The House of Lies'' (1916) *''

The Intrigue ''The Intrigue'' is a surviving 1916 silent film drama produced by Pallas Pictures and released through Paramount Pictures. Frank Lloyd directed the film which was written by Julia Crawford Ivers and photographed by her son James Van Trees. The ...

'' (1916) *''

Her Father's Son ''Her Father's Son'' is a 1916 American silent comedy film directed by William Desmond Taylor and written by Anna Fielder Brand and L. V. Jefferson. The film stars Vivian Martin, Gayne Whitman, Herbert Standing, Helen Jerome Eddy, Joe Mass ...

'' (1916) *'' The Right Direction'' (1916) *'' Redeeming Love'' (1916) *'' The Spirit of Romance'' (1917) *''

The Man from Painted Post ''The Man from Painted Post'' is a 1917 American Western drama film produced by and starring Douglas Fairbanks. The scenario by Fairbanks is based on a short story ''Silver Slippers'' by Jackson Gregory. Joseph Henabery is the official director ...

'' (1917) * ''

The Hidden Spring ''The Hidden Spring'' is a 1917 American silent film, silent adventure film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Harold Lockwood, Vera Sisson and Herbert Standing.Connelly p.9 Cast * Harold Lockwood as Donald Keeth * Vera Sisson as Thora Eric ...

'' (1917) * '' The Little Patriot'' (1917) *'' Down to Earth'' (1917) *'' Stella Maris'' (1918) *''

Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley ''Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley'' is a 1918 American silent romantic comedy film starring Mary Pickford that was directed by Marshall Neilan and written by Frances Marion based upon a novel by Belle K. Maniates. Plot Set in San Francisco duri ...

'' (1918) *''

The White Man's Law ''The White Man's Law'' is a surviving 1918 American silent drama film directed by James Young and written by Marion Fairfax and John B. Browne. The film stars Sessue Hayakawa, Florence Vidor, Jack Holt, Herbert Standing, Mayme Kelso, and Forre ...

'' (1918) *'' How Could You, Jean?'' (1918) *''

He Comes Up Smiling ''He Comes Up Smiling'' is a 1918 American comedy film produced by and starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Allan Dwan. This film was based on a novel of the same title by Charles Sherman, which was adapted into a 1914 play of the same name ...

'' (1918) *'' Wild Honey'' (1918) *'' The Squaw Man'' (1918) * ''

In Judgement Of ''In Judgement Of'' is a 1918 American silent drama film, directed by Will S. Davis. It stars Anna Q. Nilsson, Franklyn Farnum, and Herbert Standing, and was released on August 12, 1918. Cast list * Anna Q. Nilsson as Mary Manners * Franklyn Fa ...

'' (1918) *''

You Never Saw Such a Girl ''You Never Saw Such a Girl'' is a lost 1919 American silent drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola and written by Marion Fairfax and George Weston. The film stars Vivian Martin, Harrison Ford, Mayme Kelso, Willis Marks, Edna Mae Cooper, a ...

'' (1919) *''

The Home Town Girl ''The Home Town Girl'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Robert G. Vignola, written by Oscar Graeve and Edith Kennedy, and starring Vivian Martin, Ralph Graves, Lee Phelps, Carmen Phillips, Stanhope Wheatcroft, and Herbert St ...

'' (1919) *''

A Rogue's Romance ''A Rogue's Romance'' is a 1919 American silent crime drama film produced and released by the Vitagraph Company of America. It was directed by James Young and starred matinee star Earle Williams. Rudolph Valentino (billed as Rudolph Volantino) ...

'' (1919) *'' My Little Sister'' (1919) *'' A Sporting Chance'' (1919) *'' Through the Wrong Door'' (1919) *'' Lord and Lady Algy'' (1919) *''

Almost a Husband ''Almost a Husband'' is a lost 1919 American comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and written by Robert F. Hill. It is based on the 1897 novel ''Old Ebenezer'' by Opie Read. The film stars Will Rogers, Peggy Wood, Herbert Standing, Cullen ...

'' (1919) *''

A Misfit Earl ''A Misfit Earl'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Ira M. Lowry, and starring Louis Bennison, Samuel Ross, Charles Brandt, Neil Moran, Ida Waterman, and Claire Adams. The film was released by Goldwyn Pictures on November 16, 1919 ...

'' (1919) *'' The Cup of Fury'' (1920) *'' Judy of Rogue's Harbor'' (1920) *''

Don't Ever Marry ''Don't Ever Marry'' is a 1920 American comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan and Victor Heerman and written by Marion Fairfax. The film stars Matt Moore, Marjorie Daw, Thomas Jefferson, Mayme Kelso, Betty Bouton and Christine Mayo. The fi ...

'' (1920) *''

Simple Souls ''Simple Souls'' is a 1920 American silent drama film produced by Jesse Hampton and distributed through Pathé Exchange. It is based on a 1919 novel of the same name by John Hastings Turner and stars Blanche Sweet. Robert Thornby directed. It ...

'' (1920) * '' The Blue Moon'' (1920) *''

Her First Elopement ''Her First Elopement'' is a 1920 American drama film directed by Sam Wood and written by Edith M. Kennedy. It is based on the 1915 novel ''Her First Elopement'' by Alice Duer Miller. The film stars Wanda Hawley, Jerome Patrick, Nell Craig, Luc ...

'' (1920) *''

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'' (1920) *'' Man and Woman'' (1920) *'' She Couldn't Help It'' (1920) *''

One Wild Week ''One Wild Week'' is a lost 1921 American silent comedy romance film directed by Maurice Campbell and starring Bebe Daniels. Adolph Zukor produced the film through his Realart Pictures Corporation. Plot As described in a film magazine, Pauline H ...

'' (1921) * ''

The Man Worth While ''The Man Worth While'' is a 1921 American silent melodrama film, directed by Romaine Fielding. It stars Joan Arliss, Lawrence Johnson, and Eugene Acker, and was released on September 9, 1921. Cast list * Joan Arliss as Mary Alden * Lawrence Jo ...

'' (1921) *''

The Crossroads of New York ''The Crossroads of New York'' is a lost 1922 American silent comedy film directed by F. Richard Jones and an all-star cast of silent comedians. It was produced by Mack Sennett and released through First National Distributors. Plot As describ ...

'' (1922) *'' The Masquerader'' (1922) *'' The Trap'' (1922) *'' While Satan Sleeps'' (1922) *'' The Impossible Mrs. Bellew'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1923) * ''

Rainbow Riley ''Rainbow Riley'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Charles Hines and starring Johnny Hines, Brenda Bond, and Bradley Barker. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Steve Riley, a cub reporter, is sent out to cover a fe ...

'' (1926)(*Herbert Standing died in 1923; probably his son Herbert Jr.) * '' The Brown Derby'' (1926)(*Herbert Standing died in 1923; this is probably his son Herbert Jr.)

References

External links

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Portrait of Herbert Standing in a role
(NY Public Library, Billy Rose collection)
Portrait gallery
(University of Washington, Sayre collection) {{DEFAULTSORT:Standing, Herbert 1846 births 1923 deaths English male stage actors English male film actors People from Peckham 19th-century English male actors 20th-century English male actors English male silent film actors Male actors from London Standing family British expatriate male actors in the United States