Charles H. Butcher - Revision history

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 It seems too much of a coincidence that what appear to be three different actors with the surname Butcher all appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an [[R.H. Butcher]] credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an [[H.C. Butcher]] acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and [[Chas. H. Butcher]] or [[C.H. Butcher]] played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).
-Discrepancies in the names appearing in credits lists for plays and film are commonplace, either through some kind of error,  or by choice, even today. In this case, while unconfirmed credits may be misleading, ''[[S.A. Pictorial]]'' specifically refers to a [[C.H. Butcher]]  leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed. So one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and that varying credits listed above all refer to the same actor.
+Discrepancies in the names appearing in credits lists for plays and film are commonplace, either through some kind of human error,  or by choice, even today. In this case, while unconfirmed credits may be misleading, ''[[S.A. Pictorial]]'' specifically refers to a [[C.H. Butcher]]  leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed. So one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and that varying credits listed above all refer to the same actor.
 == Sources ==

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 == Biography ==
-It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an [[R.H. Butcher]] credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an [[H.C. Butcher]] acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and [[Chas. H. Butcher]] or [[C.H. Butcher]] played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).
+It seems too much of a coincidence that what appear to be three different actors with the surname Butcher all appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an [[R.H. Butcher]] credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an [[H.C. Butcher]] acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and [[Chas. H. Butcher]] or [[C.H. Butcher]] played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).
-Discrepancies in the names appearing in credits lists for plays and film are commonplace, either as errors or on purpose, even today. In this case, while unconfirmed credits may be misleading, ''[[S.A. Pictorial]]'' specifically refers to [[C.H. Butcher]]  leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed. So one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and that varying credits listed above all refer to the same actor.
+Discrepancies in the names appearing in credits lists for plays and film are commonplace, either through some kind of error,  or by choice, even today. In this case, while unconfirmed credits may be misleading, ''[[S.A. Pictorial]]'' specifically refers to a [[C.H. Butcher]]  leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed. So one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and that varying credits listed above all refer to the same actor.
 == Sources ==

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 == Biography ==
-It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an [[R.H. Butcher]] credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an [[H.C. Butcher]] acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and [[Chas. H. Butcher]] or [[C.H. Butcher]] played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).  While unconfirmed credits may be misleading, [[S.A. Pictorial]] specifically refers to [[C.H. Butcher]]  leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed, so one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and that these credits all refer to the same actor.
+It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an [[R.H. Butcher]] credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an [[H.C. Butcher]] acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and [[Chas. H. Butcher]] or [[C.H. Butcher]] played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).
 == Sources ==

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+[[Charles H. Butcher]] (b. **/**/**** - d. **/**/****) was an actor.
 == Biography ==
-It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an R.H. Butcher credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an H.C. Butcher acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and Chas. or C.H. Butcher played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).  While unconfirmed credits may be misleading, [[S.A. Pictorial]] specifically refers to C.H. Butcher leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed, so one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and perhaps that this was all the same actor.
+It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an [[R.H. Butcher]] credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an [[H.C. Butcher]] acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and [[Chas. H. Butcher]] or [[C.H. Butcher]] played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920).  While unconfirmed credits may be misleading, [[S.A. Pictorial]] specifically refers to [[C.H. Butcher]]  leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed, so one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and that these credits all refer to the same actor.
 == Sources ==
-Parsons, Neil - Black and white bioscope: making movies in Africa 1899 to 1925 (2018)
+Parsons, Neil - ''Black and white bioscope: making movies in Africa 1899 to 1925'' (2018)
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	It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an R.H. Butcher credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an H.C. Butcher acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and Chas. or C.H. Butcher played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920). While unconfirmed credits may be misleading, [[S.A. Pictorial]] specifically refers to C.H. Butcher leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed, so one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and perhaps that this was all the same actor.		It seems too much of a coincidence that three different actors with the surname Butcher appeared in silent films for [[African Film Productions]] within two years: there is an R.H. Butcher credited as Lieut. Coghill in ''[[The Symbol of Sacrifice]]'' ([[Dick Cruikshanks]]/1918); an H.C. Butcher acted in ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1918); and Chas. or C.H. Butcher played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in the film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]]/1920). While unconfirmed credits may be misleading, [[S.A. Pictorial]] specifically refers to C.H. Butcher leaving for North-Western Rhodesia in March 1919, which is where parts of ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' were filmed, so one can probably assume that at least the initials are correct and perhaps that this was all the same actor.
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−	(b. //** - d. //**). Actor. C.H. Butcher is an as yet not clearly identified actor who played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in [[Joseph Albrecht]]’s film version of [[H. Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' (1919). Interestingly, a year earlier an actor by the name of H.C. Butcher acted in Albrecht’s ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' (1918). Both roles required a young man of about 30 and the odds are that this was the same person. In which case he was probably born around 1890. (FO)	+	(b. //** - d. //**). Actor. C.H. Butcher is an as yet not clearly identified actor who played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in [[Joseph Albrecht]]’s film version of [[Henry Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' (1919). Interestingly, a year earlier an actor by the name of H.C. Butcher acted in Albrecht’s ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' (1918). Both roles required a young man of about 30 and the odds are that this was the same person. In which case he was probably born around 1890. (FO)

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−	(b. //** - d. //**). Actor. ~~Charles~~ H. Butcher is an as yet not clearly identified actor who played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in [[Joseph Albrecht]]’s film version of [[H. Seton Merriman]]’s novel [[With Edged Tools]] (1919).	+	(b. //** - d. //**). Actor. C.H. Butcher is an as yet not clearly identified actor who played the part of Joseph Atkinson, soldier-servant to the character of Jack Meredith, played by [[Charles Sparrow]], in [[Joseph Albrecht]]’s film version of [[H. Seton Merriman]]’s novel ''[[With Edged Tools]]'' (1919). Interestingly, a year earlier an actor by the name of H.C. Butcher acted in Albrecht’s ''[[The Voice of the Waters]]'' (1918). Both roles required a young man of about 30 and the odds are that this was the same person. In which case he was probably born around 1890. (FO)

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