Comedian and romantic lead Bobby Vernon staffed numerous silent films. Born Silvion de Jardins in Chicago, the son of noted actress Dorothy Vernon, he first appeared on-stage when he was only 11. Five years later, Vernon was appearing in Universal's "Joker" #92;comedies. He began starring in Keystone #92;romantic comedies opposite Gloria Swanson in 1915. Occasionally Vernon appeared under his birth name in the early years. He began appearing in Al Christie #92;romantic comedies in 1917. Vernon enjoyed popularity until the dawn of talkies. He became a #92;comedy supervisor at Paramount after that and worked on the films of W.C. Fields and Bing Crosby. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide