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ERBzine Silver Screen Series ~ ERBzine 0502
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LOBBY DISPLAY VI
NEIL HAMILTON
Hamilton played the role of Jane's fiance in Tarzan the Ape Man.
He reprised the role in Tarzan and His Mate.

James Neil Hamilton (1899.09.09-1984.09.24)  originated the role of milksop Harry Holt, Jane's fiance, in the film Tarzan the Ape Man (1932), and he actually received top billing in the film. Hamilton reprised the role in the pre-Code sequel Tarzan and His Mate (1934) at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Hamilton was an American stage, film and television actor, He had a very long career and made 268 films from the 1920s through the 1960s, He played opposite such stars as Maureen O'Sullivan, Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Constance Bennett, Ann Sothern and Jean Arthur, but is best remembered by modern audiences for his role as Commissioner Gordon on the Batman TV series of the 1960s. 

     Neil Hamilton's show business career began when he secured a job as a shirt model in magazine ads. He became interested in acting and joined several stock companies. He got his first film role in 1918, but received his big break from D.W. Griffith in The White Rose (1923).
     After performing in several more Griffith films, Hamilton was signed by Paramount in the late 1920s and soon became one of that studio's most popular leading men. His rugged good looks and sophisticated demeanor kept him steadily employed, and he worked for just about every studio in Hollywood, from glittering MGM to rock-bottom PRC. Hamilton worked steadily over the years, and grew gracefully into mature supporting parts. 
     He was married to Elsa Cozetta Whitmer from 1922 until his death in 1984. They had one child.
 

TARZAN, THE APE MAN
ERBzine SILVER SCREEN Series: MOVIE COMPENDIUM
I: Intro Tarzan the Ape Man Memories II by W. Armstrong
II: Tarzan the Ape Man: Notes ~ Credits ~ Photos
III: Big Little Book Illustrated Summary I
IV: Big Little Book Illustrated Summary II
V. Tarzan, The Ape Man: Film Log Notes & Study Guide
VI. Tarzan the Ape Man Lobby Gallery I
VII. Lobby Gallery II: Tarzan Make Love
VIII. Lobby Gallery III: Tarzan and Jungle Friends
IX: Lobby Gallery IV
X: Lobby Gallery V
XI: Lobby Gallery: Neil Hamilton
XII: Rare Set Photos


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