Charles Ray — Motography’s Gallery of Picture Players (1914) 🇺🇸

Charles E. Ray was born in Jacksonville, Ill., but it was in Peoria, Ill., that his inborn stage ambition clamored for recognition.

His parents insisted on him learning a trade or entering a profession, but the only profession that appealed in any way to Charles E. was that of the footlights.

His entrance into theatricals was not a bit startling. He reached the exalted position of usher after passing through the stages of hand-bill boy and water boy.

His next promotion was to the box-office, and from there to extras. It was while playing in repertoire in San Diego that he made application to Thomas H. Ince for a position. Mr. Ince looked him over, accepted him, and he is now in his second year as juvenile lead in Kay-Bee, Broncho, and Domino pictures.

Mr. Ray is a good athlete, excellent horseman, and enjoys driving his own car.

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Collection: Motography Magazine, August 1914