Jack Richardson — Real Tales About Reel Folk (1914) 🇺🇸

In Redbird Wins, a recent two-act racing drama by the Flying A, Jack Richardson was required to wear a raincoat.

As the sky above Santa Barbara was crystal clear and the sun shining as it consents to shine only upon California, everybody at the studio guyed Mr. Richardson unmercifully.

The famous “villain” took it all with characteristic good nature. Several miles from the studio, however, during the taking of a scene, suddenly the whole landscape darkened. By the time the company could reach a place of shelter, Mr. Richardson was the only dry member.

Then, he laughingly confessed that he had been praying for rain all day.

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Collection: Reel Life Magazine, November 1914