Eugene O'Brien

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Characters played by Eugene O'Brien

Burton Crane — Come Out of the Kitchen (1919)

Burton Crane is a Northerner who offers $3,000 to lease and occupy the Daingerfield family's country house, insisting on white servants. Claudia and her relatives consequently serve him and his companions under assumed roles. He falls in love with Claudia, mistakenly believes she is a wonderful cook, and discovers the family's arrangement before asking her to become his wife.

Herbert Landis — Flames (1926)

Railroad engineer sent to oversee bridge construction in Oregon. Initially smitten by Anne Travers and dismayed by her pursuit by Hilary Fenton. He becomes her protector after a prank backfires, ultimately saving her from a forest fire and winning her heart.

Hugh Carroll — Poor Little Peppina (1916)

Hugh Carroll is a man traveling to America who meets Peppina aboard the boat. He finds her hiding in his cabin, offers her food and shelter without knowing she is a girl, and later, as a police-station chief, releases her from arrest and orders Soldo arrested. He and Peppina eventually fall in love.

Harry Hammond, a Broker — Fires of Faith (1919)

Harry is a wealthy man who has scorned the Salvation Army. After being shanghaied and taken to London, he is persuaded by one of its representatives to enlist in the aviation corps. Wounded during the war, he is sheltered by Elizabeth as the Allies retreat; he later reunites with his fiancée Agnes, and they marry.

Fred Garlan — Souls for Sables (1925)

Fred is Alice Garlan's devoted husband, though he has little time and limited money to spend on her. When Alice acquires a sable coat, he suspects Harrison Morrill bought it for her, and this suspicion causes the couple to separate. Fred and Alice eventually reconcile, and she becomes satisfied with their home and life.

Andrew Fabian — The Voice from the Minaret (1923)

Andrew Fabian is studying theology with the intention of becoming a priest when he meets Lady Adrienne Carlyle aboard a ship bound from Mumbai. He persuades her to join his pilgrimage to the sacred land, and they fall in love. They meet again in England, and after Lord Leslie Carlyle's death, Andrew and Adrienne may finally be together.

Major Seymour — Dangerous Innocence (1925)

A dashing military officer who initially resists Ann's advances due to her apparent youth and his past connection to her mother. He proposes to protect her reputation, fights Gilchrist to clear his name, forces a public confession, and ultimately reunites with Ann to marry her.

Grenfall Lorry — Graustark (1925)

An American who meets Princess Yetive while she is traveling under an assumed name, Lorry follows her to Graustark after she leaves without saying goodbye. He is arrested after shooting Dangloss, escapes with Yetive's help, and later discovers Dangloss is alive. He returns to the palace in time to stop Yetive's wedding to Prince Gabriel.

Robert Blake — The Scarlet Woman (1916)

Robert Blake is a wealthy crusader who investigates and exposes Clinton Hastings, causing Hastings to be disbarred. Hastings retaliates by targeting Thora Davis, using Paula Gordon to arrange their introduction while concealing his knowledge of Thora’s past. After marrying her, Blake recognizes her worth and reunites with her.

Career Overview

Eugene O'Brien has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include A Fool and His Money, The Faithless Lover, The Romantic Age. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
51
Birth Date
1880-11-14
Birth Place
Boulder, Colorado, USA

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