Raymond Hackett (July 15, 1902 – July 7, 1958) was an American stage and screen actor. He had been a child actor on the Broadway stage and was the brother of Albert Hackett. He was born in New York City the son of Maurice Hackett and Florence Hackett (née Hart). His mother was later a silent screen actress. Hackett's first wife was Myra Hampton, the marriage was dissolved. His second wife was the actress Blanche Sweet.Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912–1976 based on original annual publications by John Parker; 1976 edition compiled by Gale Research
As a child he first appeared on stage in New York in 1907 in The Toymaker of Nuremberg; Nov. 25, 1907 Garrick Theatre. In Sept. 1909 he appeared with Margaret Anglin in the play The Awakening of Helena Richie. In early silent films was called Master Raymond Hackett and appeared with his brother Albert in several shorts and one 1921 feature film The Country Flapper co-starring Dorothy Gish and Glenn Hunter. Had a major adult Broadway success in The Cradle Snatchers 1925 with Mary Boland and Humphrey Bogart. Hackett was popular in early sound films but his movie career ceased about 1931.Raymond Hackett at IBDb.com
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1912 Little Boy Blue Harold Short Lost film 1914 The Shadow of Tragedy Robert Sterling Short Lost film 1915 The Ringtailed Rhinoceros Billie Loring / The Prince Lost film 1918 The Cruise of the Make-Believes Daniel Meggison Lost film 1919 Ginger Tim Mooney Lost film 1922 The Country Flapper Shipp Jumpp 1927 The Love of Sunya Kenneth Ashling 1928 Faithless Lover Harry Ayres Lost film 1929 The Trial of Mary Dugan Jimmy Dugan Madame X Raymond Floriot The Girl in the Show Mal Thorne Footlights and Fools Jimmy Willet Lost film 1930 Not So Dumb Bill Numbered Men 31857 Let Us Be Gay Bruce Keene Our Blushing Brides David Jardine On Your Back Harvey The Sea Wolf Allen Rand The Cat Creeps Paul Lost film1931 Seed Junior Carter (final film role)
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portrait of Raymond Hackett NY Public Library; Billy Rose collection Hackett as a child actor and adult University of Washington; Sayre collection Raymond Hackett(aveleyman)