Arthur Ashley

Arthur Ashley (October 6, 1886 – December 28, 1970) was an actor, writer, and director of silent films and also acted in legitimate theater.[1] He was involved with World Pictures. He directed and acted in several film productions. Later in his career he established his own stock company for theatrical productions.[2]

Arthur Ashley
Film still of Ashley and Gerda Holmes in The Iron Ring (1916)
Born(1886-10-06)October 6, 1886
DiedDecember 28, 1970(1970-12-28) (aged 84)
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • film director
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Still of Ashley with Dorothy Green in The Praise Agent (1919)

His starring roles included The Guardian.

He worked with William A. Brady's daughter Alice Brady on several projects.[3]

He was also the manager of the Percy Williams Actors' Home.[4]

Filmography

Actor

Director

  • The Guardian (1917)
  • The Marriage Market (1917)
  • Rasputin, the Black Monk (1917)
  • Shall We Forgive Her? (1917)
  • The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918)
  • Broken Ties (1918)
  • Oh Mary Be Careful (1921)

References


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