Harry von Meter

Biography

Harry von Meter was a member of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War and later became a stage actor for eighteen years. He transitioned to silent film in 1912, starring in over 200 films between 1912 and 1929, including notable roles in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) and "Broadway Love" (1918). A veteran of the Thanhouser Company, Nestor Film Company, and Universal Pictures, von Meter retired from acting at the onset of sound films.