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Frederick Vroom

Frederick Vroom (11 November 1857 – 24 June 1942) was a Canadian actor of the silent film era. Vroom appeared in more than 70 films between 1912 and 1939, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts. He played featured roles in Buster Keaton's films The Navigator (1924) and The General (1926).

Frederick Vroom

Advertisement for the American drama film The Kentucky Colonel (1920) with Joseph J. Dowling and Frederick Vroom, from the insert after page 10 of the October 2, 1920 Exhibitors Herald.

National Film Corporation of America · Exhibitors Herald (Oct. - Dec. 1920) on the Internet Archive · Public domain

Name
Frederick Vroom
Born
11 November 1857
Birthplace
Clementsport, Nova Scotia, British North America
Died
24 June 1942
Place of death
Hollywood, California, US
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
Canada
Fields
Western
Languages
English

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Frederick Vroom (11 November 1857 – 24 June 1942) was a Canadian actor of the silent film era. Vroom appeared in more than 70 films between 1912 and 1939, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts. He played featured roles in Buster Keaton's films The Navigator (1924) and The General (1926).

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