George Lessey (June 8, 1879 â€" June 3, 1947) was an American actor
and director of the silent era. He appeared in 123 films between 1910
and 1946. He also directed 76 films between 1913 and 1922.Lessey was
born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and as a boy he acted in theatrical
productions there. He graduated from Amherst College.For a year,
Lessey was a leading man for Edison Studios, after which he directed
films for the company for two years. In 1914, he joined Universal
Studios as a director. He portrayed Romeo in the initial film version
of Romeo and Juliet, directed the first serial, What Happened to Mary,
and played the first dual role in film as twins in The Corsican
Brothers.
and director of the silent era. He appeared in 123 films between 1910
and 1946. He also directed 76 films between 1913 and 1922.Lessey was
born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and as a boy he acted in theatrical
productions there. He graduated from Amherst College.For a year,
Lessey was a leading man for Edison Studios, after which he directed
films for the company for two years. In 1914, he joined Universal
Studios as a director. He portrayed Romeo in the initial film version
of Romeo and Juliet, directed the first serial, What Happened to Mary,
and played the first dual role in film as twins in The Corsican
Brothers.
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