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William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. [1] . He is remembered as a foremost Western star of the silent era who "imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity." [2] .
William S. Hart. Actor: The Money Corral. A storybook hero, the original screen cowboy, ever forthright and honest, even when (as was often the case) he played a villain, William S. Hart lived for a while in the Dakota Territory, then worked as a postal clerk in New York City.
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- Newburgh, New York, USA
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- Newhall, California, USA
Jun 19, 2024 · William S. Hart (born December 6, 1864, Newburgh, New York, U.S.—died June 23, 1946, Newhall, California) was an American stage and silent film actor, who was the leading hero of the early westerns.
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William S. Hart (1864–1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is remembered as a foremost Western star of the silent era who "imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity."
William S. Hart. Actor: The Money Corral. A storybook hero, the original screen cowboy, ever forthright and honest, even when (as was often the case) he played a villain, William S. Hart lived for a while in the Dakota Territory, then worked as a postal clerk in New York City.
- December 6, 1864
- June 23, 1946
Learn about the life and career of William S. Hart, the original silent screen film cowboy who created the role of "The White Hat" hero. Discover how he became a stage star, a Hollywood pioneer, and a rancher in Newhall, California.
Feb 2, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of William S. Hart, a silent film star and director who played flawed but redeemed cowboys. See his films, including The Cold Deck, at MoMA's Modern Matinees series.
