Stars of Vaudeville #869: Dustin Farnum
Today is the birthday of silent screen star Dustin Farnum (1874-1929). A second generation stage performer, he got his theatrical start in childhood, and by age 15 had formed a vaudeville act with his brother William (also destined for film stardom), which consisted primarily of tumbling and wrestling. He then began acting with stock companies, barnstorming the […]