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John C. Rice: The Man Who Kissed May Irwin in "The Kiss" by Trav S.D.

Just a few of the known fragments on actor John C. Rice (John C. Hillburg, 1857-1915), who, in addition to being a stage star, is one of history's first identifiable screen actors. A child of Swedish immigrants, Rice grew up in rural Beaver Kill, Sullivan County, New York. According to the Will Rogers Papers (edited […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:54AM on April 7, 2022

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