Sidney Rankin Drew


Sidney Rankin Drew was an American actor and film director.

Biography

Born in 1891, Drew was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew and first cousin of the actors John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, and Ethel Barrymore. He appeared in 36 films between 1913 and 1917, and directed 14 films between 1915 and 1917.
After a successful career with Vitagraph, Drew moved to Metro Pictures in 1916, becoming the fifth of the Barrymore/Drew to work at the studio. His first, and last, film at Metro was The Belle of the Season, which was shot in 1916, but released posthumously in 1918.
Drew was killed in action when his plane was shot down over France during World War I. He has a monument in Central Park.

Filmography

The Still Voice *shortHis Tired Uncle *shortAn Infernal Tangle *shortThe Snare of Fate *shortAn Unwritten Chapter *shortThe Glove *shortMy Lady of Idleness *shortThe Penalties of Reputation *shortA Game of Cards *shortTiming Cupid *shortHearts of Women *shortMarrying Sue *shortIn the Old Attic *shortThe Drudge *shortThe Idler *shortNever Again *shortMr. Barnes of New York The Tattoo Mark *shortMaria's Sacrifice *shortThe Royal Wild West *shortIn the Latin Quarter *shortO'Garry of the Royal Mounted *shortThe Island of Regeneration *featureThe Quality of Mercy *shortA Madcap Adventure *shortJanet of the Chorus *shortElsa's Brother *shortThe Lesson of the Narrow Street *shortThe Reward *shortThe Third Party *shortWho Killed Joe Merrion? *featureThou Art the Man *featureThe Hunted Woman *featureThe Suspect *featureThe Musical Barber *shortA Vampire Out of Work The Girl Philippa *featureWho's Your Neighbor? *featureThe Belle of the Season *feature

Director