Gus Saville

Gus Saville (born Augustus C. Tate; 1857 – March 25, 1934)[1] was an American silent film actor.[2] He mostly appeared in action films and western films.

Early life and career

Saville was born in 1857 in Peekskill, New York, the son of U.S. Marshall A.C. Tate. Against his father's wishes, he performed in theatre as a young child and through his adolescence.[3]

Arrest

In 1890, Saville was arrested for infidelity in Spokane, Washington upon complaint of his wife.[4]

Film career

It is unknown when Saville entered the film industry, as only his feature films could be researched. During his career, Saville appeared in 17 feature films. He was best known for his roles in Tess of the Storm Country (1922), The Brand (1919), Almost a Husband (1919), and The Girl from Outside (1919).[5]

Personal life

Saville was married to Jessie Tate. He died on March 25, 1934 in Hollywood, California at the age of 77.

Partial filmography
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References
  1. The Movieland Directory: Nearly 30,000 Addresses of Celebrity Homes, Film Locations and Historical Sites in the Los Angeles Area, 1900-Present. McFarland. 2015-07-11. ISBN 9781476604329.
  2. "Gus Saville". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  3. Katchmer, George A. (2015-05-20). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058.
  4. "Arrest of Augustus C Tate 1890". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  5. Ankerich, Michael G. (2011-12-14). The Sound of Silence: Conversations with 16 Film and Stage Personalities Who Bridged the Gap Between Silents and Talkies. McFarland. ISBN 9780786485345.
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