Robert Cummings(1865-1949)
- Actor
- Director
Highly distinguished Broadway stage and film performer Robert Cummings
born in Massachusetts in 1865. Began in stock company theatres from the
1880's. Intelligent, strong personality character and supporting star
who appeared in at least 34 drama, crime and comedy movies, making his
film debut as Connor in George Irving's 'The Jungle' starring George
Nash for the All Star Feature Co in 1914. Perhaps best remembered as
Monsieur Duval in Albert Capellani's 'Camille' starring Clara Kimbell
Young for Shubert Film Co in 1915 and as Joel Radley in 'Betsy Ross'
starring Alice Brady for the World Film Co in 1917. Robert retired from
the screen in 1920 to return again in minor roles in 1930's talkies
such as 'I'd Give My Life' in 1936 and his last screen appearance as
the judge in the crime drama 'The Outer Gate' starring Ralph Morgan in
1937. Robert died in Los Angeles in 1949 age 84.
