Harry Dunkinson

American actor

Harry Dunkinson
Dunkinson (lower left) with Mason in advertisement for Molly and I (1920)
Born	(1876-12-16)December 16, 1876 New York City, US
Died	March 14, 1936(1936-03-14) (aged 59) California, US
Years active	1912–1935

Harry Dunkinson (December 16, 1876 – March 14, 1936) was an American film and stage actor.^[1] He appeared in more than 140 films between 1912 and 1935. He was born in New York City and died in California.

Dunkinson began acting on stage when he was nine years old. His work in films began with Essanay. He worked primarily in silent films, with his roles diminishing after sound films were introduced.^[2]

Selected filmography

The Battle of Love (1914) - Jack Sanford
The Slim Princess (1915) - Count Selim Malagaski
The Broken Pledge (1915, Short) - Harold
The Blindness of Virtue (1915) - Aberlady's butler
In the Palace of the King (1915) - Priest
The Crimson Wing (1915) - Don Rodrigo Valera
The Raven (1915) - Tony
The Misleading Lady (1916) - Boney
The Strange Case of Mary Page (1916) - E.H. Daniels, Show Manager
Skinner's Dress Suit (1917) - Willard Jackson
The Trufflers (1917) - Abe Silverstone
Filling His Own Shoes (1917)
On Trial (1917) - Attorney for the Defense
Follow the Girl (1917) - Hong Foo
The Edge of the Law (1917) - Spike
Danger Within (1918) - Dr. Trevick
Selfish Yates (1918) - Ed Miller, the 'Oklahoma Hog'
A Soul for Sale (1918) - Wilbur Simons
Kidder & Ko (1918) - Silas Kidder
The Brass Bullet (1918)
The Forbidden Room (1919) - Police Chief
The Rebellious Bride (1919) - Jimmy O'Shay
The Coming of the Law (1919) - Sheriff
A Rogue's Romance (1919)
Chasing Rainbows (1919) - Jerry
Love Is Love (1919) - Dave Wilson
The Willow Tree (1920) - Jeoffrey Fuller
Rouge and Riches (1920) - Max Morko
The Daredevil (1920) - Ranch Owner
Molly and I (1920) - Jack Herrick
Forbidden Trails (1920) - Henry Parsons
The Husband Hunter (1920) - Arthur Elkins
Officer 666 (1920) - Policeman Phelan - Officer 666
Beware of the Bride (1920) - Pete Noble
Prairie Trails (1920) - Ike Stork
The Land of Jazz (1920) - Mr. Dumbardon
Why Trust Your Husband? (1921) - Uncle Horace
The Blushing Bride (1921) - Butler
The Tomboy (1921) - The Circus Manager
A Ridin' Romeo (1921) - King Brentwood
The Big Town Round-Up (1921) - Luther Beaumont
The Primal Law (1921) - Carson
The Last Trail (1921) - Kenworth Samson
The Duke of Chimney Butte (1921) - Jedlick
Trailin' (1921) - Sandy Ferguson (uncredited)
The Fast Mail (1922) - Harry Joyce
Mine to Keep (1923) - Sewell
Soft Boiled (1923) - The Storekeeper
Sting of the Scorpion (1923)
Bag and Baggage (1923) - Hotel Detective
Gentle Julia (1923) - Uncle Joe Atwater
The Diamond Bandit (1924) - Friar Michael
The Last Man on Earth (1924) - Elmer's Father
Lash of the Whip (1924)
The Desert's Price (1925) - Sheriff
A Bankrupt Honeymoon (1926, Short) - Harold's Lawyer
Lash of the Whip (1926) - Pinto's servant
Mulhall's Greatest Catch (1926) - Con McCarren
Doubling with Danger (1926) - Detective McCade
Smile, Brother, Smile (1927) - Mr. Potter
Silver Valley (1927) - Mike McCool
Sporting Goods (1928)
Dressed to Kill (1928)
The Farmer's Daughter (1928) - (uncredited)
Amateur Daddy (1932) - Fat Hicks (uncredited)
Tillie and Gus (1933) - Bartender (uncredited)
Design for Living (1933) - Mr. Egelbauer (uncredited)
David Harum (1934) - Townsman (uncredited)
Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) - Quartet Member (uncredited)
Ferocious Pal (1934) - Sheriff Dick Williams
Another Wild Idea (1934, Short) - Judge (uncredited)
Going Bye-Bye! (1934, Short) - Judge (uncredited)
Servants' Entrance (1934) - Innkeeper (uncredited)
The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) - Passenger (uncredited)
I'll Fix It (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited)
Broadway Bill (1934) - (uncredited)
The County Chairman (1935) - (uncredited)
The Whole Town's Talking (1935) - Customer (uncredited)
Life Begins at 40 (1935) - Abercrombie's Friend (uncredited)
George White's 1935 Scandals (1935) - Postman (uncredited)
Vagabond Lady (1935) - Dock Official (uncredited)
This Is the Life (1935) - Mailman (uncredited)
Grand Exit (1935) - Mueller (uncredited)
Thanks a Million (1935) - Politician (uncredited)
Nevada (1935) - Poker Player

References

^ Katchmer, George A. (September 22, 2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved July 13, 2018 – via Google Books.
^ Wollstein, Hans J. "Harry Dunkinson". AllMovie. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2022.