Ernest Hilliard

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Characters played by Ernest Hilliard

Walker Hammond — Racing Luck (1935)

A ruthless rival stable owner who resorts to arson and illegal horse substitutions to win. His fraud is exposed by Morgan, leading to the burning of the Curtis stables and his own track ban.

Harry Wells — Burning Up Broadway (1928)

Native New Yorker who introduces friend Travers to the club. He is a revenue agent who revives the knocked-out Travers, coordinates with other agents to track the bootleggers' shipment, and successfully orchestrates the arrest of Spike and Nick.

Morton — The Broadway Hoofer (1929)

Morton is a wealthy and persistent suitor who is rejected before the Broadway star leaves New York. He helps trace her to the touring company, recognizes her disguise, and privately reveals her identity to Bobby in an attempt to remove his romantic rival, causing the couple’s painful separation.

Career Overview

Ernest Hilliard has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Signature works include The Matinee Idol, A Midnight Adventure, Dugan of the Dugouts. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
71
Birth Date
1890-01-31
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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