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Betty Harte, Lebanon's silent film era star


LebTown
February 18, 2021 4 min read
Betty Harte, born Daisy Mae Light in Lebanon, 1882. (Selig Polyscope Company/Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Library)
The silent film era dominated cinema in the late 19
th century into the early 20
th century, producing well-known films such as “Ben-Hur” (the 1925 adaptation) or the original “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Actors during this era faced the peculiar task of portraying characters without the key element of sound. We still remember some actors who thrived during this time, such as Charlie Chaplin or Mary Pickford.
Did you know, however, that Lebanon produced a silent film era star who appeared in over 100 films? Her name was Betty Harte a name fitting for an actress who no doubt captured the hearts of countless who watched. ....

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