Lawrence Grant, a young boy from England, was captivated by the Native American people and their culture from a tender age. He spent countless hours devouring books and articles about their history and way of life, developing a profound admiration for these ancient civilizations.
Years later, Grant was afforded the extraordinary opportunity to immerse himself in Native American culture by spending several months living with various tribes in Wyoming and Montana. During this period, he employed an early motion picture technology called Kinemacolor to capture his experiences on film.
After editing the thousands of feet of footage he had shot, Grant embarked on a lecture tour, which he aptly titled "Travels with Kinemacolor." This tour allowed him to share his remarkable experiences with audiences across the country.
Grant's journey to America began in 1908, when he joined a repertoire company that also featured the renowned actress Pauline Frederick. Over the course of the next few years, he established himself as a successful character actor, enjoying a 25-year career in Hollywood.
Lawrence Grant's life came to a close on February 19, 1952, at the age of 81, in Santa Barbara, California. His health began to decline the previous year, following four performances he gave at the Santa Barbara Lobero Theater during a severe heat wave.
Despite being married four times, Grant did not have any immediate family members at the time of his passing, except for four nieces living in England.
