G. M. Anderson — Motography’s Gallery of Picture Players (1912) 🇺🇸

G. M. Anderson is director and leading man of the Essanay western stock company, now operating at Niles, California.

He has won fame wherever motion pictures are shown for his “Broncho Billy” character-creation and the origination of the great “Alkali Ike Western Comedy Series.”

Mr. Anderson’s [Gilbert M. “Broncho Billy” Anderson] name is a household word throughout two hemispheres. Having been identified with the film business almost from its first conception, he is a master of many of its intricacies. His ability to direct and play leading roles in his own productions stamps him as a genius of photoplay craft. “Broncho Billy’s Last Hold-up,” “Broncho Billy’s Escapade,” and “Broncho Billy for Sheriff” are splendid examples featuring his work.

Everybody knows Anderson and admires his absolute naturalness when playing before the camera. He specializes on western subjects, but is good in any line of photoplay work.

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Collection: Motography Magazine, September 1912