Harry C. Bradley (actor)

Harry C. Bradley
Born(1869-04-15)April 15, 1869
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 1947(1947-10-18) (aged 78)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1930–1946
Spouse(s)Lurelle Lansing Waters
1894–1906; div.
Lorena Atwood
1926–1947; her death

Harry C. Bradley (born Harry Charles Bradley Cockrill;[1][2] April 15, 1869 – October 18, 1947) was an American film actor.[3] He appeared in more than 200 films between 1930 and 1946.

Early life and career

Bradley was born and raised in San Francisco.[1][4] His father Theodore Cockrill was San Francisco's Chief of Police.[2]

Before he ever stepped in front of a movie camera, Bradley had amassed about 2 decades' worth of Broadway stage credits,[5] most notably in the original production of Anne Nichols' Abie's Irish Rose, in which Bradley portrayed Father Whelan in all 2,327 performances.[6][7]

Personal life and death

Bradley was married at least twice, both times to fellow stage performers.

In 1894, he married Lurelle Lansing Waters.[8] She divorced Bradley on grounds of desertion in 1906,[9] but continued to appear alongside him onstage under her maiden name for at least another two years.[10]

From 1926 until her death in June 1947, Bradley was married to the stage actress and singer Lorena Atwood.[11] On October 18, scarcely four months later, Bradley suffered a fatal heart attack in Hollywood.[6]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K4Z-5SVY : 11 February 2023), Harry Charles Bradley, .
  2. ^ a b "Obituaries: Harry Bradley". El Paso Times. October 25, 1947. p. 7. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Hal Erickson (2014). "Harry C. Bradley". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  4. ^ "United States City and Business Directories, ca. 1749 - ca. 1990", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6ZLZ-W2HB : Sat Dec 16 04:52:44 UTC 2023), Entry for Harry C Bradley, from 1875 to 1880.
  5. ^ "Harry Bradley credits". IBDB.
  6. ^ a b "Obituaries: Harry Bradley". Variety. October 22, 1947. p. 63. ProQuest 1285909523. Harry Bradley, character actor, died of a heart attack Oct. 18 in Hollywood. He had freelanced in films for the last 15 years. He was a member of the original 'Abie's Irish Rose' cast and played it in New York five years. Wife, former Lorena Atwood, died four months ago.
  7. ^ "Abie's Irish Rose: People". IBDb.
  8. ^ "The World of Society: Where Many Washington People Are Visiting". The Washington Star. August 13, 1894. p. 7 Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "Sparks News". Reno Evening Gazette. June 14, 1906. p. 7. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "Attractions at the Theaters: Heirs to the Hoorah". The Stockton Evening Mail. November 10, 1908. p. 2. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Obituaries: Lorena Atwood". Variety. June 11, 1947. p. 49. ProQuest 1285922742. Lorena Atwood, former opera and musicomedy actress, died at her home in Hollywood June 3. She retired from the stage in 1926, after marrying Harry C. Bradley, who survives. Debuting in San Francisco, she was a grand opera lead before going east. Appearing in N. Y., she shuttled between musicals and dramas, appearing in 'Raffles' for two seasons before going into George M. Cohan's 'Little Johnny Jones,' 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' and others. Her last appearance was in 'Captain Applejack.'