Australian-born film director and actor of the silent era. His acting career transitioned successfully into the sound era. He was born William James Raper, son of Edward and Eleanor. He changed his name before starting his stage career in Australia - which was successful. He came over, possibly with a few other Australians, to pursue acting in the USA. He arrived aboard the SS Sonoma in Dec 1905 and was in Hollywood c1910. He had been directing plays before he started directing films and had already found success before he married Betty Blythe.
Australian-born film director and actor of the silent era. His acting career transitioned successfully into the sound era. He was born William James Raper, son of Edward and Eleanor. He changed his name before starting his stage career in Australia - which was successful. He came over, possibly with a few other Australians, to pursue acting in the USA. He arrived aboard the SS Sonoma in Dec 1905 and was in Hollywood c1910. He had been directing plays before he started directing films and had already found success before he married Betty Blythe.
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