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Raymond Hackett

Raymond Hackett

Birthday: 1902-07-15 | Place of Birth: New York, New York, USA

Raymond Hackett (July 15, 1902 – July 7, 1958) was an American stage and film actor whose career bridged the final years of silent cinema and the rise of early sound films. Born in New York City to a theatrical family, he made his Broadway debut at just five years old, performing as Master Raymond Hackett and quickly establishing himself as a gifted child actor. Hackett transitioned to Hollywood in the late 1920s, becoming a familiar face in early talkies. Between 1929 and 1931 he appeared in a string of major studio productions, including "The Trial of Mary Dugan," "Madame X," "Our Blushing Brides," and "Not So Dumb." His roles often cast him as earnest young men, romantic leads, or sympathetic supporting characters during a period when studios were rapidly adapting to sound technology. By the early 1930s, Hackett stepped away from film and returned to the stage, where he continued to work steadily in touring productions and regional theater. His personal life included marriages to actress Myra Hampton and later to silent‑film star Blanche Sweet, with whom he remained until his death. Raymond Hackett died in Los Angeles in 1958 at age 55.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1932
Boo

as    Paul (edited from "The Cat Creeps")

1931
Seed

as    Junior Carter

1930
Not So Dumb

as    Bill

1930
Let Us Be Gay

as    Bruce

1930
Numbered Men

as    Bud 'The Kid' Leonard

1930
Our Blushing Brides

as    David Jardine

1930
The Cat Creeps

as    Paul

1929
The Trial of Mary Dugan

as    Jimmy Dugan

1929
The Girl in the Show

as    Mal Thorne

1929
Manhattan Serenade

as    Man in Park

1929
Madame X

as    Raymond Floriot

1928
The Faithless Lover

as    Harry Ayres

1918
The Cruise of the Make-Believes

as    Daniel Meggison