Robert Gleckler

Robert Gleckler (January 11, 1887 – February 25, 1939) was an American film and stage actor who appeared in nearly 60 movies between 1927 until his death in 1939.[1] He was cast for the role of Jonas Wilkerson, overseer of the slaves at Tara in Gone with the Wind, but died during the filming and was replaced with Victor Jory.[2][3]

Robert Gleckler
Gleckler in Great Guy (1936)
Born(1887-01-11)January 11, 1887
DiedFebruary 25, 1939(1939-02-25) (aged 52)
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Pierre, South Dakota
OccupationActor
Years active1927–1939
SpouseNorma Phillips

Selected filmography

References

  1. Solomon p.356
  2. Google Books
  3. Wilson, Steve (2014). The Making of Gone With the Wind. University of Texas Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-292-76126-1.

Bibliography

  • Solomon, Aubrey. The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography. McFarland, 2011.
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