Volume III: Biographies

YORKE, Jay C. *

Actor, director

1914-1916

Thanhouser Career Synopsis: Jay C. Yorke is believed to have joined Thanhouser in 1914. He appeared in various films in 1915 and 1916.

Biographical Notes: The New Rochelle Pioneer, June 3, 1916, announced that Jay C. Yorke was among nearly two dozen important players, directors, and cameramen whose employment was terminated by the studio on May 27, 1916, as part of an economy move. An account in the New Rochelle Evening Standard, May 29, 1916, stated that he was a director at the time.

Thanhouser Filmography:

1915: Across the Way (Princess 2-12-1915), Old Jane of the Gaiety (7-18-1915)

1916: Reforming Rubbering Rosie (Falstaff 1-13-1916), Beaten at the Bath (Falstaff 1-27-1916), Harry's Happy Honeymoon (Falstaff 2-3-1916), Ruth's Remarkable Reception (Falstaff 2-22-1916), Pansy Post, Protean Player (Falstaff 3-21-1916), Pedro, the Punk Poet (Falstaff 3-23-1916), The Snow Shoveler's Sweetheart (Falstaff 3-30-1916), Oh! Oh! Oh! Henery! (4-4-1916), Willing Wendy to Willie (Falstaff 4-29-1916), The Dashing Druggist's Dilemma (Falstaff 5-1-1916), Freddie's Frigid Finish (Falstaff 5-13-1916), Steven's Sweet Sisters (Falstaff 5-20-1916)

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