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Henry Otto

1877 – 1952

American silent film actor and director

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Lived 1877 – 1952 (aged 74). Henry Otto was an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter and film actor.

Henry Otto (August 8, 1877 – August 3, 1952) was an American silent film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

Otto contributed to over 150 films throughout his career, working as an actor and a director throughout. He directed many films in 1914, in films such as When a Woman Waits, In Tune, The Archeologist, and The Redemption of a Pal working with actors such as Edward Coxen, Charlotte Burton and George Field. He retired from film in 1942.

Otto was found dead on August 4, 1952, in Los Angeles.

Selected filmography Actor Harbor Island (1912, Short) - General Arieno - Owner of Harbor Island The Lipton Cup: Introducing Sir Thomas Lipton (1913) Margarita and the Mission Funds (1913, Short) - Padre Sandez of the Mission Through the Centuries (1914, Short) - Amos Willing Elizabeth's Prayer (1914) - Richard Lee, A Sporty Acquaintance The Zaca Lake Mystery (1915, Short) - The Hunter Half a Rogue (1916) - Ex-Senator Henderson Mister 44 (1916) - Dick Westfall Lorelei of the Sea (1917) - John Grey The Outlaw Express (1926) - John Mills The Iron Mask (1929) - The King's Valet The Quitter (1929) - Dr. Abott One Hysterical Night (1929) - Dr. Hayden Sea Devils (1931) - Governor Svengali (1931) - Man with Opera Glasses (uncredited) Beware of Ladies (1936) - Plainclothesman (uncredited) The 13th Man (1937) - One Punch (uncredited) Here's Flash Casey (1938) - Dock Warden (uncredited) Silver Queen (1942) - Fight Spectator (uncredited) Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) - Minor Role (uncredited) (final film role)

Director Betty's Bandit (1912) Beppo (1914) The Measure of Leon Du Bray (1915) The Castle Ranch (1915) Undine (1916) The River of Romance (1916) Mister 44 (1916) Big Tremaine (1916) The River of Romance (1916) The Butterfly Girl (1917) Their Honeymoon Baby (1918) Wild Life (1918) The Island of Intrigue (1919) The Amateur Adventuress (1919) The Great Romance (1919) Fair and Warmer (1919) The Microbe (1919) The Great Victory (1919) The Willow Tree (1920) The Cheater (1920) A Slave of Vanity (1920) Lovebound (1923) The Temple of Venus (1923) Dante's Inferno (1924) The Folly of Vanity (1924) The Ancient Mariner (1925) Alma de Gaucho (1930)

Writer Memories of the Past (1911) Oh, Such a Night! (1912) All on Account of a Transfer (1913) Lola (Scenario, 1914) The Phantom Fortune (Scenario, 1915) Half a Rogue (Scenario, 1916) The River of Romance (Scenario, 1916) Big Tremaine (1916) A Slave of Vanity (Scenario, 1920) The Temple of Venus (Story, 1923)

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Who was Henry Otto?

American silent film actor and director (1877-1952)

When was Henry Otto born?

Henry Otto was born on 8 August 1877 in St. Louis.

When did Henry Otto die?

Henry Otto died on 3 August 1952 in Los Angeles.

What was Henry Otto's occupation?

Henry Otto was an actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter and film actor.

What nationality was Henry Otto?

Henry Otto was American.

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· Wikidata: Q3132996

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