Clarence Geldart

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Characters played by Clarence Geldart

Marie's Step-Father — A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923)

Marie's stepfather refuses to let her into the house on the night she is due to leave for Paris with Jean. By locking her out and telling her to find shelter elsewhere, he sets in motion the separation that sends Marie on the train without Jean.

Gen. Arnold — The Fall of a Nation (1916)

Union general commanding forces during the Civil War campaigns.

The Doctor — Why Change Your Wife? (1920)

The medical professional who oversees Robert's 24-hour recovery period after his fall. His pronouncement of health serves as a narrative device to resolve the hotel room standoff and allow the characters to move forward.

Conrade — Richard the Lion-Hearted (1923)

A political rival whose ambitions and opposition threaten the stability of Richard's cause.

Jake Robbins — A One Man Game (1927)

Jake Robbins is a neighboring rancher and the father of Roberta, whom he affectionately calls his only son. His sister, Mrs. DeLacey, and niece, Millicent, visit his ranch, where Fred Hunter arrives disguised as the Duke of Black Butte. The plot identifies Jake through his family connections, while Roberta's actions form the central romantic conflict.

Joseph Johnson — Too Much Johnson (1919)

Joseph Johnson is the Mr. Johnson who owns the oil wells in Mexico. Billy sells the wells to him before leaving Mexico, and a young woman named Leonora is traveling to marry him through a mail arrangement. At the end, Augustus arranges for Johnson to marry Mrs. Batterson as a way to free himself from his mother-in-law.

Commissioner Grimshaw — The Thirteenth Chair (1929)

Commissioner Grimshaw confronts Edward 'Ned' Wales when Wales attempts to investigate the murder scene by bribing a servant. He challenges Wales’s conduct while Wales insists that he can identify the woman who committed the crime, establishing Grimshaw as an authority involved in the early investigation.

Martin Bassett — The Fair Barbarian (1917)

Martin Bassett is Octavia's father, whose arrival in Slowbridge helps change the direction of the story. He comes with Jack Belasys after Octavia has begun considering marriage to Captain Barold, and his arrival contributes to Octavia's opportunity to return to Bloody Gulch and reunite with Jack.

Hallet — The Way of a Man with a Maid (1918)

Hallet is Arthur's office manager. He calls on Arthur to work late at the office, first disrupting Arthur's planned date with Elsa and later preventing him from wearing his newly purchased clothes to escort her. Arthur's work under Hallet is also the setting for the promotion that improves his prospects.

Count de Mourney (as Clarence Geldart) — Rent Free (1922)

The foreign Count who has married Barbara Teller's stepmother. He returns with her to the mansion and discovers the squatters living there, prompting a series of comic complications.

Dr. Macklyn — Sick Abed (1920)

One of the two quack doctors hired by John Weems to support the scheme of making Reginald Jay feign an illness. He participates in the medical charade until the situation becomes untenable, after which he departs alongside Dr. Widner.

Dr. Sandy McAllister (as Clarence Geldart) — All Souls' Eve (1921)

Dr. McAllister is summoned by Nora when Peter becomes seriously ill on All Souls' Eve. Nora sends for him while Roger is too drunk to respond, but the doctor cannot arrive before Alice's spirit intervenes and Nora saves Peter. He is the physician called to help Roger and Alice's son.

Career Overview

Clarence Geldart has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Robin Hood Collection (Silent) with 1 titles. Signature works include A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, Richard the Lion-Hearted, A Daughter of the Wolf. 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
108
Birth Date
1867-06-08
Birth Place
New Brunswick, Canada

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4134977), public domain (CC0).