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Ernest Torrence: Silent Hollywood’s Greatest Character Actor Ernest Torrence hams it up as Peter in 1927's The King of Kings.

Ernest Torrence: Silent Hollywood’s Greatest Character Actor

Shawn Hall January 8, 2023

In his nearly fifty film roles, Ernest Torrence perfectly exemplifies the unique skill set required to...

Utahns in Classic Film John Gilbert, Constance Bennett, Loretta Young

Utahns in Classic Film

Shawn Hall January 27, 2022

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