Billy Bletcher Movies
The career of American comic actor Billy Bletcher stretched from the silent era through the late 1960s. He began performing in vaudeville at age 19 and began his screen career at the Vitagraph Studios, Brooklyn in 1913. While there, he sometimes directed John Bunny comedies. He and his wife Arline came to Hollywood in 1917 where he became a stock comic for Mack Sennett's troupe and played in many two-reelers. Bletcher's career didn't really take off until the early 1920s when he teamed up with Billy Gilbert. Together they appeared in a number of Hal Roach two-reelers. Bletcher later appeared as Spanky's father in the "Our Gang" shorts. He also provided voices for Disney cartoon characters and in features such as The Wizard of Oz (as a Munchkin). Bletcher also did voiceovers on television. His last film appearance was in 1969. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1925
This routine comedy-drama starred Raymond McKee, whose big claim to fame was his starring role in Down to the Sea in Ships (which would be forgotten today if it hadn't given Clara Bow her first decent part). McKee is Patrick O'Brien, who returns home from World War I to find that his job is not waiting for him. Although he lies to his mother (Gertrude Claire) and says he is secretary to the wealthy Van Tassler, he really gets work in a garage. His lowly position, however, doesn't stop Van Tassler's daughter, Mary (Marjorie Meadows), from falling in love with him. Even opposition from her aunt and her snobbish fiancé, Arthur Waddington Watts (Dick Gordon), doesn't stop the couple from being together. O'Brien finally makes good when he invents a device that separates water from gasoline, and his pal Buddy (Billy Bletcher) helps him market it. With his newfound riches, O'Brien makes a suitable mate for Mary. ~ Janiss Garza, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Raymond McKee, Gertrude Claire, (more)
