New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-19
BUNNY TO RETURN
i. TO THEATRICALS
Local Man, Brother of Noted
Star Accepts Place in
Movies Concern.

George E. Bunny of Trinity
street, brother of the late John Bum
ny, ''the man who made millions
laugh is to enter the movie pro-
fession so successfully followed by
his brother with the Eastern Film
company of Providence, R. L., assum-
ing the leading comedy roles for that
concern. Mr.. Bunny who has been
connected with the Cook, Bergheimer
company of New York, for a number
of years has rendered his resigna-
ton, to take effect next week. 81
Like his famous brother, Mr.. Bun
ny, is noted for his versatility, and be-
sides being a great laugh producer is
also able to bring tears by his tragedy
work. He has had much experience
in the theatrical world.
Mr.. Bunny is a native of New York
city. When about one year old, his
parents moved to Brooklyn, where he
attended st. James Commercial
School, where he was awarded a gold
medal for highest honors in elocution
and grammar.
On the completion of his school
career he entered the employ OF the
New -Yerl -.Centralsraiiroad. where nc
remained until he entered the stage
life
His first appearance was with Muir
ply and Welch's Ministries, as an
end man, and he soon gained the
reputation of being one of the finest
dancers that travelled at that time.
The following year he Travelled i'm
variety, or what is now known as
vaudeville, and among the houses that
he anpcaled IN were Mirrors nd the
Bowery theaters, which were noted
at the time as the best variety Louses
in the country 4f.#@
In 1887 Mr.. Bunny, supported
Handel and Won Leer in "A Brave
Woman" and Our Soldiers" and dur
ing the following season n was Sec
ond lead man in Brooks & Dixon's
great success. "Romany Rye
1t was during this period that
Hoyt's various plays were pr Dduting
side splitting. rollicking comedy and
Mr. Hoyt, on learning Of Mr.. Bum
nys abilities along those lines, Sc
cured him for the lead in "A Rag /
Baby" Those who witnessed this |
production remember the hit MIR. i
Bunny made in this skit, and his repu-
tation travelled from coast to coast
Other plays in which Mr.. Bunny /
featured were: Perth" with Ollie !
Redpath: lights of London" Little !
Lord Fauntelroy;" and Augustus
Thomas Alabama
Mr.. Bunny also appeared with the
ate James A. Hearne of Shore Acres
fame, in Now Adays."
Probably the greatest success at
aimed by Mr.. Bunny was in "Yon
y, he ,a1a Cnrnpd ma /
20 the late Gus Heege. On many oc-
casions when Mr.. Heege was unable
20 appear in the role, Mr.. Bunny took
his place, and was accredited with
being superior to Heege as a Swedish
comedian. J., ..,l.f
About thirteen years ago Mr..
Bunny decided to give up the stage,
md he purchased what is now Crow
sll's drug store, continuing in BUSH
ness for number of years.
The Eastern Film company is a
newly organized concern, and it has
its employees some of the
most noted moving picture stars of
he country, including Dan Mason,
Who is well known to local attendants
II picture houses, and is also a cele-
'rated scenario writer.
The task of writing a special play |
or Mr.. Bunny has been entrusted to
Miss Edith MurilIo.
George Bunny married a daughter
f the late Thomas McCabe, and the .
ouple have two children, Eleanor
nd Jack Bunny. 1t is the intention
f Mr.. Bunny to maintain his resi- ! ;
ence in this city.