Ward Crane

Summary

Ward Crane (May 18, 1890 – July 21, 1928) was an American silent film actor popular in comedies and dramas. Out of dozens of films, he is remembered as the handsome heavy to Buster Keaton's hero in Sherlock Jr. (1924). Crane died aged 38 in Saranac Lake, New York, from pneumonia.[1][2][3]

Ward Crane
Born(1890-05-18)May 18, 1890
DiedJuly 21, 1928(1928-07-21) (aged 38)
Resting placeSt. Agnes Cemetery
OccupationActor
Years active1913–1928

Crane was the son of John J. Crane.[4] He was born and educated in Albany, New York. He served in the Navy during World War I.[5] He was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Albany.[4]

Selected filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ Ward Crane bio; allmovie.com
  2. ^ Who Was Who on Screen, p. 102 2nd Edition c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt ISBN 0-8352-0914-8
  3. ^ Silent Film Necrology, p.110 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana ISBN 0-7864-1059-0
  4. ^ a b "Ward Crane Funeral". The Times Herald. New York, Olean. July 25, 1928. p. 9. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Ward Crane, Film Actor". The New York Times. Associated Press. July 22, 1928. p. 36. Retrieved December 5, 2022.

External links edit

  • Ward Crane at IMDb
  • Ward Crane on right in The Frisky Mrs. Johnson with Billie Burke, 1920(Univ. of Wash./Sayre collection)
  • Ward Crane passport picture, 1920
  • kinotv.com