Hobart Bosworth

Hobart Bosworth

American film actor, director, writer, and producer (1867-1943)

Hobart Van Zandt Bosworth was an American film actor, director, writer, and producer. Bosworth began his career in theater, eventually transitioning to the emerging film industry. Despite a battle with tuberculosis, he found success in silent films, establishing himself as a lead actor and pioneering the industry in California. Bosworth started his own production company, Hobart Bosworth Productions, in 1913, focusing on Jack London melodramas. After the company closed, Bosworth continued to act in supporting roles, surviving the transition to sound films. He is known as the "Dean of Hollywood" for his role in shaping the California film industry. In 1960, Bosworth was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 63 films (1914–1942) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 8 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1935 The Crusades Cecil B. DeMille 12:00 B&W
1935 THE CRUSADES Cecil B. DeMille 125 min B&W
1935 THE CRUSADES Films, Inc 135min 16mm B&W Sound
1936 THE DARK HOUR. Chesterfield Motion Picture Corp. 7 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1937 PORTIA ON TRIAL. Republic Pictures Corp 8 reels B&W
1937 WOLVES OF THE SEA. Jay Dee Kay Productions 7 reels 16mm Sound
1938 THE SECRET OF TREASURE ISLAND. Columbia Pictures Corp. B&W
1941 Law Of The Tropics. Ray Enright 76 min. B&W
1942 Bullet Scars. D. Ross Lederman 59 min. B&W
1942 Escape From Crime. D. Ross Lederman 51 min. B&W
1942 I Was Framed. D. Ross Lederman 61 min. B&W
1942 They Died With Their Boots On. Raoul Walsh, B. Reeves Eason 140 min B&W
Handicap 7 reels 16mm Sound