ROBERT HARRON

From Who's Who on the Screen (1920)

"Bobby" Harron was born in New York City. Leaving school when but fourteen years of age, he scent to work as errand boy in the old Biograph studios earning just flee dollars a week. D. W. Griffith, just then starting his career, found Bobby exceptionally bright and gave him a tryout before the camera. Mr. Harron's screen instinct was quickly recognized and Mr. Griffith, after putting him through a course of intensive training, gave him his start with small parts. The first role that brought him into national prominence was that of the young Southern boy in "The Birth of a Nation." His success established him firmly in public favor which grew with every production in which he has since appeared. Mr. Harron is now starred by Metro and is at the head of his own producing unit.

From Who's Who on the Screen (1920)
"Bobby" Harron was born in New York City. Leaving school when but fourteen years of age, he scent to work as errand boy in the old Biograph studios earning just flee dollars a week. D. W. Griffith, just then starting his career, found Bobby exceptionally bright and gave him a tryout before the camera. Mr. Harron's screen instinct was quickly recognized and Mr. Griffith, after putting him through a course of intensive training, gave him his start with small parts. The first role that brought him into national prominence was that of the young Southern boy in "The Birth of a Nation." His success established him firmly in public favor which grew with every production in which he has since appeared. Mr. Harron is now starred by Metro and is at the head of his own producing unit.

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