James H Pierce was the last silent film actor to play who?
James Pierce a party given by Edgar Rice Burroughs and his daughter Joan. Burroughs, the creator and author of the Tarzan books, immediately wanted Pierce to star in the next Tarzan movie. Pierce gave up a role in the film "Wings" to accept the Tarzan role. His part in "Wings" was given to a newcomer named Gary Cooper. The silent Tarzan film Burroughs talked him into accepting was released in 1927 by RKO Radio Pictures, and entitled "Tarzan and the Golden Lion". Pierce wed Joan Burroughs on August 8, 1928, his 28th birthday. From 1932 to 1936, James and Joan Pierce were
Billy Gilbert (silent film actor) shorts, often uncredited. His last film appearance, again uncredited, was in "F-Man", a comedy released by Paramount Pictures in May 1936. As actor: As director: Billy Gilbert (silent film actor) Billy Gilbert (born William V. Campbell in Hollywood, California; September 15, 1891—April 29, 1961) was involved in more 150 American films between 1913 and 1936, working as either an actor, extra, or director. This Billy Gilbert should not be confused with the later film actor Billy Gilbert (born William Gilbert Barron), who became well known working for Hal Roach Studios in the 1930s. That "later" Gilbert's acting career in both