George Hackathorne (February 13, 1896 – June 25, 1940) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1916 and 1939.

George Hackathorne
Stars of the Photoplay, 1924
Born(1896-02-13)February 13, 1896
DiedJune 25, 1940(1940-06-25) (aged 44)
Years active1916-1938

Hackathorne was born and educated in Pendleton, Oregon. Despite his mother's wishes that he get a college education, he chose to be an actor.[1] He began his career as a child actor[2] in stock theater, after which he performed in vaudeville. He and his brother had a dramatic act that toured the United States.[1]

On June 25, 1940, Hackathorne died in Hollywood, California, at age 44.[3] He was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Hackathorne and Lillian Hall in Minnesota newspaper promotion for The Last of the Mohicans (1920)

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stars of the Photoplay. Chicago: Photoplay Magazine. 1924. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. ^ "You're wrong; it's not Richard: He's George Hackathorne, newcomer". The Capital Times. Wisconsin, Madison. August 29, 1922. p. 7. Retrieved January 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "George Hackathorne". The New York Times. June 27, 1940. p. 23. ProQuest 105252035. Retrieved January 26, 2021 – via ProQuest.
  4. ^ Institute, American Film (1997). The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States. University of California Press. p. 349. ISBN 9780520209695. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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