DeWolf Hopper Sr.
Acting
Biography
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Born: March 30, 1858
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
Sunshine Dad
The theft of a sacred diamond band from a Hindoo shrine starts the action.
Casey at the Bat
In his career, De Wolf Hopper recited Ernest Lawrence Thayer's "Casey at the Bat" thousands of times. Here, wearing a tuxedo, he emerges from behind a curtain as if at a theater, gives a short introduction, and launches into the poem. The camera is stationary, and although Hopper stands in one place, his hands and arms, his face, and his voice are animated throughout. In delivery, it's a minstrel performance.
Broadway to Hollywood
In this through-the-years saga about a show business family, the fame of husband and wife vaudeville headliners of the 1880s is eclipsed by their son.
Puppets
A modern story of Commedia dell'Arte's Pierrot and Columbine.
Filmography
as Vaudeville Act (archive footage)
as Pantaloon
as Extra (uncredited)
as Alonzo Evergreen