E. H. Calvert


Elisha Helm Calvert was an American film actor and director. He appeared in more than 170 films, as well as directing a further 60 titles.

Biography

He was born William Helm in Madison, Wisconsin,, and died in Hollywood, California. He was a Spanish–American War veteran who served in Cuba. He was a member of the Adventurers Club of New York.
Calvert was raised in Madison and graduated from Central High School. He acted for a summer at the Fuller Opera House. After a military career from which he retired as a captain, he acted in stock theater, including working in Arizona, where he acted with Theodore Roberts. He also performed in vaudeville. For 18 years, he was a director, beginning with the Essanay Company. He also acted in films for Essanay.
Calvert had a son, also named William Helm.

Selected filmography

From the Submerged The Snare One Wonderful Night - Chief Detective SteingallThe Showman The Slim Princess The Crimson Wing - Count Ludwig von Leun-WalramA Daughter of the City - Henry L. BancroftVultures of Society - Raymond RaphaelAccording to the Code - Judge Andrews