Westcott Clarke

Born: 1886-09-26

Westcott Bailey Clarke (September 27, 1886 – January 26, 1959), also known as Westcott Clarke, W.B. Clarke, Westcott B. Clarke and W.B. Westcott, was an American film actor and Broadway actor. Clarke was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 27, 1886. He appeared in 12 films during his career and was best known for his role in Safety Last! from 1923. Before 1922, he was active on Broadway. Clarke died in Los Angeles, California, in 1959. He is interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.


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Safety Last!

as The Floorwalker
Released: 1923-04-01

When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances...

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The Trial of Mary Dugan

as Captain Price
Released: 1929-06-08

A woman is tried for the murder of her lover. Director Bayard Veiller's 1929 courtroom drama...

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Saturday Night

as Bill - the Plumber
Released: 1922-01-29

Though betrothed to fellow socialite Richard, Iris weds her chauffeur Tom leaving Richard to...

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The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln

as Thomas Lincoln, Father
Released: 1924-02-02

A biographical film featuring the presidency and assassination of Abraham Lincoln during the...

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At First Sight

as L. R. Grandy
Released: 1924-01-12

A man falls in love with a woman he thinks is a rich lady when in fact she is her maid.

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North of the Rio Grande

as Clendenning (as W.B. Clarke)
Released: 1922-05-14

Son of Colonel Haddington, Bob leads a posse against raiders in a settlement. During his...

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Sweet Daddy

as uncredited
Released: 1924-08-17

Jimmy Jump's boss asks him to meet his small niece and her dog and entertain them between...

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The Breaking Point

as Sheriff Wilkins
Released: 1924-05-04

Assuming that he has killed the husband of the woman he also loves, Judson Clark flees through a...

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