Harold George Bryant "Harry" Davenport (January 19, 1866–August 9, 1949) was an American film and stage actor who worked in show business from the age of six until his death. After a long and prolific broadway career, he came to Hollywood in the 1930s and appeared in films including Gone with the Wind (1939), where he portrayed Dr. Meade. His specialty was playing grandfathers, judges, doctors, and ministers. Bette Davis called Davenport "without a doubt, (...) the greatest character actor of all time."
Early life
Davenport was born in Canton, Pennsylvania, where his family lived during the holidays. He also grew up in Philadelphia. Harry came from a long line of stage actors; his father was the famed thespian Edward Loomis Davenport and his mother, Fanny Vining, was an English actress descendant of the renowned 18th-century Irish stage actor, Jack Johnson. His sister was actress Fanny Davenport. He made his stage debut at the age of five in the play Damon and Pythias. Davenport made his Broadway debut in 1894 and appeared there in numerous plays.
Harry Tichborne DavenportJ.P. (1833 – 19 March 1895), known from 1890 as Harry Tichborne Hinckes, was a British barrister and Conservative Party politician who was elected to the House of Commons for constituencies in his native Staffordshire on two occasions in the 1880s.
Here are 10 things you should know about Harry Davenport, born on January 19, 1866. No less an authority than Bette Davis reportedly said of him, "Without a doubt, he was the greatest character actor of all time."
published: 19 Jan 2022
The Life and Tragic Ending of Harry Davenport
The Life and Tragic Ending of Harry Davenport
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published: 04 May 2021
Saleslady (1938) | Full Movie | Anne Nagel | Weldon Heyburn | Harry Davenport
Department store employees Mary Dakin and Bob Spencer are married, with Bob not knowing Mary is the granddaughter of millionaire mattress-king Miles Cannon.
Director: Arthur Greville Collins (as Arthur G. Collins)
Writers: Kubec Glasmon (story: "Nothing Down"), Marion Orth (screenplay)
Stars: Anne Nagel, Weldon Heyburn, Harry Davenport
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published: 27 Mar 2021
HARRY DAVENPORT: Canton's Famous Actor
This program was researched and presented by Matthew Carl in 2008. Several video clips and images have been removed from the original presentation to satisfy YouTube copyright requirements but the video is still an hour in length. Harry Davenport spent much of life in Canton, Pennsylvania. As an actor, he is best known as "Dr. Meade" in "Gone With the Wind" and "Grandpa" in "Meet Me in St. Louis".
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published: 12 Feb 2019
Harry Davenport as Dr. Meade
From Disk Four of Gone with the Wind.
published: 25 Jun 2021
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
A corrupt trucking company tries to monopolize the transportation industry by putting a railroad out of business.
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
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published: 18 Mar 2021
Long Shot (1939) FULL MOVIE | Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, and Harry Davenport | Drama
Long Shot is a 1939 American horse racing film directed by Charles Lamont.
Starring Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, and Harry Davenport.
Plot: Henry Sharon is about to be ruined financially by rival stable owner Lew Ralston when he gets an idea to fake his own death. His prize horse Certified Check is bequeathed to niece Martha, a young woman Ralston had hoped to marry.
published: 29 Jun 2021
Edward G. Robinson with Harry Davenport in Larceny, Inc. 1942
Here are 10 things you should know about Harry Davenport, born on January 19, 1866. No less an authority than Bette Davis reportedly said of him, "Without a dou...
Here are 10 things you should know about Harry Davenport, born on January 19, 1866. No less an authority than Bette Davis reportedly said of him, "Without a doubt, he was the greatest character actor of all time."
Here are 10 things you should know about Harry Davenport, born on January 19, 1866. No less an authority than Bette Davis reportedly said of him, "Without a doubt, he was the greatest character actor of all time."
Department store employees Mary Dakin and Bob Spencer are married, with Bob not knowing Mary is the granddaughter of millionaire mattress-king Miles Cannon.
Di...
Department store employees Mary Dakin and Bob Spencer are married, with Bob not knowing Mary is the granddaughter of millionaire mattress-king Miles Cannon.
Director: Arthur Greville Collins (as Arthur G. Collins)
Writers: Kubec Glasmon (story: "Nothing Down"), Marion Orth (screenplay)
Stars: Anne Nagel, Weldon Heyburn, Harry Davenport
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Department store employees Mary Dakin and Bob Spencer are married, with Bob not knowing Mary is the granddaughter of millionaire mattress-king Miles Cannon.
Director: Arthur Greville Collins (as Arthur G. Collins)
Writers: Kubec Glasmon (story: "Nothing Down"), Marion Orth (screenplay)
Stars: Anne Nagel, Weldon Heyburn, Harry Davenport
For more information about The Film Detective, visit:
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This program was researched and presented by Matthew Carl in 2008. Several video clips and images have been removed from the original presentation to satisfy Yo...
This program was researched and presented by Matthew Carl in 2008. Several video clips and images have been removed from the original presentation to satisfy YouTube copyright requirements but the video is still an hour in length. Harry Davenport spent much of life in Canton, Pennsylvania. As an actor, he is best known as "Dr. Meade" in "Gone With the Wind" and "Grandpa" in "Meet Me in St. Louis".
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This program was researched and presented by Matthew Carl in 2008. Several video clips and images have been removed from the original presentation to satisfy YouTube copyright requirements but the video is still an hour in length. Harry Davenport spent much of life in Canton, Pennsylvania. As an actor, he is best known as "Dr. Meade" in "Gone With the Wind" and "Grandpa" in "Meet Me in St. Louis".
If you enjoy this type of content, support LeRoy Heritage Museum by becoming a member at https://leroyheritage.org/become-a-member.
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paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
A corrupt trucking company tries to monopolize the transportation industry by putting a railroad out of business.
pa...
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
A corrupt trucking company tries to monopolize the transportation industry by putting a railroad out of business.
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
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paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
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paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
A corrupt trucking company tries to monopolize the transportation industry by putting a railroad out of business.
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
download from http://publicdomainmovie.net/
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paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
public domain movies at smithys pictures
Long Shot is a 1939 American horse racing film directed by Charles Lamont.
Starring Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, and Harry Davenport.
Plot: Henry Sharon is about...
Long Shot is a 1939 American horse racing film directed by Charles Lamont.
Starring Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, and Harry Davenport.
Plot: Henry Sharon is about to be ruined financially by rival stable owner Lew Ralston when he gets an idea to fake his own death. His prize horse Certified Check is bequeathed to niece Martha, a young woman Ralston had hoped to marry.
Long Shot is a 1939 American horse racing film directed by Charles Lamont.
Starring Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, and Harry Davenport.
Plot: Henry Sharon is about to be ruined financially by rival stable owner Lew Ralston when he gets an idea to fake his own death. His prize horse Certified Check is bequeathed to niece Martha, a young woman Ralston had hoped to marry.
Here are 10 things you should know about Harry Davenport, born on January 19, 1866. No less an authority than Bette Davis reportedly said of him, "Without a doubt, he was the greatest character actor of all time."
Department store employees Mary Dakin and Bob Spencer are married, with Bob not knowing Mary is the granddaughter of millionaire mattress-king Miles Cannon.
Director: Arthur Greville Collins (as Arthur G. Collins)
Writers: Kubec Glasmon (story: "Nothing Down"), Marion Orth (screenplay)
Stars: Anne Nagel, Weldon Heyburn, Harry Davenport
For more information about The Film Detective, visit:
Website: https://www.thefilmdetective.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmdetective/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmDetective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmdetective/
This program was researched and presented by Matthew Carl in 2008. Several video clips and images have been removed from the original presentation to satisfy YouTube copyright requirements but the video is still an hour in length. Harry Davenport spent much of life in Canton, Pennsylvania. As an actor, he is best known as "Dr. Meade" in "Gone With the Wind" and "Grandpa" in "Meet Me in St. Louis".
If you enjoy this type of content, support LeRoy Heritage Museum by becoming a member at https://leroyheritage.org/become-a-member.
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LeRoyHeritageMuseum/.
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/leroymuseum.
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
A corrupt trucking company tries to monopolize the transportation industry by putting a railroad out of business.
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
download from http://publicdomainmovie.net/
please like and subscribe
thanks for watching
paradise express 1937 -- Harry Davenport
public domain movies at smithys pictures
Long Shot is a 1939 American horse racing film directed by Charles Lamont.
Starring Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, and Harry Davenport.
Plot: Henry Sharon is about to be ruined financially by rival stable owner Lew Ralston when he gets an idea to fake his own death. His prize horse Certified Check is bequeathed to niece Martha, a young woman Ralston had hoped to marry.
Harold George Bryant "Harry" Davenport (January 19, 1866–August 9, 1949) was an American film and stage actor who worked in show business from the age of six until his death. After a long and prolific broadway career, he came to Hollywood in the 1930s and appeared in films including Gone with the Wind (1939), where he portrayed Dr. Meade. His specialty was playing grandfathers, judges, doctors, and ministers. Bette Davis called Davenport "without a doubt, (...) the greatest character actor of all time."
Early life
Davenport was born in Canton, Pennsylvania, where his family lived during the holidays. He also grew up in Philadelphia. Harry came from a long line of stage actors; his father was the famed thespian Edward Loomis Davenport and his mother, Fanny Vining, was an English actress descendant of the renowned 18th-century Irish stage actor, Jack Johnson. His sister was actress Fanny Davenport. He made his stage debut at the age of five in the play Damon and Pythias. Davenport made his Broadway debut in 1894 and appeared there in numerous plays.