Orme Caldara

Orme Caldara (born Frank Slocum; February 9, 1875 – October 21, 1925) was an American stage actor. He was married to actress Julia Dean from 1906 to 1913. Caldara appeared in one movie, The Spreading Dawn with Jane Cowl. He often appeared with Cowl in the theatre co-starring with her in several influential Broadway plays, including Within the Law (1912–1913), Common Clay (1915–1916), Lilac Time, and Smilin' Through (1919–1920).

Caldara contracted tuberculosis in the early 1920s, and his ailing health forced him to retire from his stage career. He died of the disease in a sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York, in 1925.

Biography Caldara was born Frank Slocum on February 9, 1875 in Empire City, Oregon. Caldara was working as a stage actor by 1898, when he was a leading member of the Lorraine Hollis Company.

In addition to acting, Caldara was also a professional swimmer.

Death Caldara contracted tuberculosis in the early 1920s, and his ailing health forced him into an early retirement. He died of the disease in a tuberculosis sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York, on October 21, 1925.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1917 The Spreading Dawn Anthony Vanderpyl

Select stage credits Year Title Role Notes 1904 The Sorceress New Amsterdam Theatre 1905 Friquet Savoy Theatre 1907 The Aero Club Jack Chandler Criterion Theatre 1907 The Round Up Jack Payson New Amsterdam Theatre; Broadway Theatre 1912–1913 Within the Law Richard Gilder Eltinge 42nd Street Theatre 1915–1916 Common Clay Hugh Fullerton Theatre Republic 1919–1920 Smilin' Through Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne Broadhurst Theatre