September 24 was the birthday of pioneering silent film director Barry O'Neil (Thomas J. McCarthy, 1865-1918). O'Neil was the son of Irish immigrants residing in New York City. His name change likely had to do with the presence of another actor named Thomas McCarthy; one notes that he commendably chose a professional name that similarly […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:48AM on September 24, 2025