Van Dyke Brooke
Van Dyke Brooke, né Stewart McKerrow (22 June 1859–17 September 1921) was an early American actor, screenwriter and film director, whose works include The Reprieve: An Episode in the Life of Abraham Lincoln (1908) and Lights of New York (1916). He worked as a stage actor for many years before going to work in the film industry in 1909. He became an actor, writer and director for Vitagraph where he found fame and financial reward almost from the outset. He wrote and directed many of the screenplays for the films in which he acted. He worked for the studio until 1916 when he was laid off with other ageing actors. He continued to work as an actor until his death in 1921.
He directed many films starring Norma Talmadge.
Acted in
Straight Is the Way
1921
as Const. Whipple
The Passionate Pilgrim
1921
as Hitt
The Son of Wallingford
1921
What Women Want
1920
as William Holliday Sr.
The Bond of Blood
1920
as Holden - Evelyn's Father
The Peacemaker
1914
The Helpful (?) Sisterhood
1914
as Mr. Vardon
Sawdust and Salome
1914
as John Grey
The Vavasour Ball
1914
as A Pawnbroker
Father's Hatband
1913
as Mason - the Father
Under the Daisies
1913
as Mr. Martin - Viola's Father
An Old Man's Love Story
1913
as James Greythorne
The Modern Prodigal
1913
as Mr. Gray, a Banker
The Mouse and the Lion
1913
as Bill Hanks, Gangster Chief
Ida's Christmas
1912
as Mr. Jones
Mrs Lirriper’s Lodgers
1912
as Major Jackman
Captain Barnacle's Waif
1912
Captain Barnacle's Legacy
1912
as Captain Barnacle
Conscience
1912
The Foster Child
1912
as Mr. Kasper
On the Pupil of His Eye
1912
as John - the Butler
Lulu's Doctor
1912
as Ben March
The Spider's Web
1912
as Harris - A Swindler
Dr. LaFleur's Theory
1912
as A Hardened Criminal
The Old Silver Watch
1912
as The Children's Stepfather
Mrs. 'Enry 'Awkins
1912
as Liza's Old Father
The First Violin
1912
as Von Schultz - an Old Musician
For the Honor of the Family
1912
as Col. Ryder - Guy's Father
Some Good in All
1911
as Ben Hartley - a Blackmailer
A Friendly Marriage
1911
For Love and Glory
1911
as Osmond's Father
She Came, She Saw, She Conquered
1911
The Sleep Walker
1911
as George Langham
The Show Girl
1911
The Leading Lady
1911
The Wooing of Winifred
1911
as The Suitor
The Wooing of Winifred
1911
as The Attorney