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Robert Gleckler

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Robert Gleckler
Gleckler in Great Guy (1936)
Born(1887-01-11)January 11, 1887
DiedFebruary 25, 1939(1939-02-25) (aged 52)
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Pierre, South Dakota
OccupationActor
Years active1927–1939
SpouseNorma Phillips

Robert Gleckler (January 11, 1887 – February 25, 1939) was an American film and stage actor who appeared in nearly 60 movies between 1927 until his death in 1939.[1] He was cast for the role of Jonas Wilkerson, overseer of the slaves at Tara in Gone with the Wind, but died during the filming and was replaced with Victor Jory.[2][3]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Solomon p.356
  2. ^ Google Books
  3. ^ Wilson, Steve (2014). The Making of Gone With the Wind. University of Texas Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-292-76126-1.

Bibliography

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  • Solomon, Aubrey. The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography. McFarland, 2011.
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