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Ernest Hendrie(1859-1929)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Ernest Hendrie born in London in 1859. Highly successful stage performer, his most notable stage role was in 'The Bride of Love to Sweet Nancy' in 1890 and as Tylo in 'The Blue Bird' which he later appeared in the film version in 1910. He also co-authored 'The Elder Miss Blossom' a comedy which was also made into a movie in 1919. He will perhaps be best remembered in the screen version as The Professor in Thomas Bentley's 'The Divione Gift' co-starring opposite Joyce Dearsley for the Phillips Film Co in 1918, his last screen appearance was the lead role as Foxey Green in 'A Will and a Way' a comedy co-starring Polly Emery made at the Artistic Picture studio in 1922.
BornJune 10, 1859
DiedMarch 11, 1929(69)
BornJune 10, 1859
DiedMarch 11, 1929(69)
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Known for

Wanted a Wife (1919)
Wanted a Wife
  • Writer
  • 1919
The Blue Bird
Short
  • Tylo
  • 1910
A Will and a Way
  • Foxey Green
  • 1922
The Divine Gift
  • The Professor
  • 1918

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Actor



  • A Will and a Way
    • Foxey Green
    • 1922
  • The Divine Gift
    • The Professor
    • 1918
  • The Blue Bird
    Short
    • Tylo
    • 1910

Writer



  • Wanted a Wife (1919)
    Wanted a Wife
    • novel "The Elder Miss Blossom"
    • 1919

Personal details

  • Born
    • June 10, 1859
    • Pimlico, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 11, 1929
    • Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Lily Marianne Brough (actress)April 19, 1885 - March 11, 1929 (his death)
  • Other works
    Stage Play: The Elder Miss Blossom. Comedy. Written by Ernest Hendrie and Metcalfe Wood [credited as Metcalfe Wood]. Knickerbocker Theatre: 20 Nov 1899- Dec 1899 (closing date unknown/39 performances). Cast: Percy Ames [credited as Percy F. Ames], Nellie Campbell, Rodney Edgecumbe, Frank Fenton, Athol Forde [credited as Athol Forde], Rudge Harding [Broadway debut], William H. Kendal, Mrs. William H. Kendal, Mary Kilpack, G.P. Polson, Mrs. A.B. Tapping. Produced by Daniel Frohman.
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