Richard Harding Davis

Richard Harding Davis

American journalist and fiction writer (1864–1916)

Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 5 films (1917–1926) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 62 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1917 VERA, THE MEDIUM. Lewis J. Selznick Enterprises Inc. B&W
1923 Stephen steps out. Famous Players-Lasky Corp. 6 reels 16mm B&W sound
1923 The scarlet car. Universal Pictures Corp. 5 reels 16mm B&W
1926 RANSON'S FOLLY. First National. 8 reels B&W
1926 THE MAD RACER. Fox Film Corp 2 reels B&W