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Document 209711

HARRY CAREY
Rugged cowboy star of silents and talkies.
Photograph signed: "Truly/Harry Carey". Sepia, 6½x8½. Bronx-born Harry Carey's love and understanding of horses and horsemanship was gotten from watching the activities of New York's mounted policemen of the 1880s. In 1911, Carey (1878-1947) signed with the Bronx-based Biograph film company, playing villain roles for pioneer director D.W. Griffith. From 1917-1921, under the guidance of fledgling director John Ford, Carey made 26 features and two-reelers in the role of hard-riding frontiersman Cheyenne Harry. Carey remained in demand during the 1930s as a leading player, notably in the 1932 serial Last of the Mohicans and the 1936 western The Last Outlaw. In 1939, Carey was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Vice President in Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Rounded creased corners, light wear at edges. Slightly silvered. Fine condition.

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