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In Wild Duck
In Wife or Country

Harry Mestayer (1876–1958)[1] was an actor in silent films and theatrical productions in the U.S. He had leading roles and was a supporting actor in more than two dozen films and numerous theaterical productions.[2] He performed in California,[3] was in several hits in Chicago[4] and performed on Broadway.

He was the son of Shakespearean actor Charles Mestayer and had several actors in his family.[5][3]

He eventually married Victory Bateman.

The Museum of the City of New York has several photographs of him in acting roles.[6]

Filmography

Plays

References

  1. ^ "Harry Mestayer (1876-1958) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  2. ^ "Harry Mestayer – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
  3. ^ a b "Theatre Magazine". Theatre Magazine Company. May 11, 1911 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Out West: A Magazine of the Old Pacific and the New". Land of Sunshine Publishing Company. May 11, 1911 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "The World Today". Current Encyclopedia Company. May 11, 1911 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Museum of the City of New York - Search Result". collections.mcny.org.
  7. ^ Ankerich, Michael G. "Dangerous Curves atop Hollywood Heels: The Lives, Careers, and Misfortunes of 14 Hard-Luck Girls of the Silent Screen". BearManor Media – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Welsch, Tricia (July 27, 2013). Gloria Swanson: Ready for Her Close-Up. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 9781617037498 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ "Harry Mestayer". BFI.