DAVIS, C. G.
DAVIS, Charles G. (1873-1926) was killed in an accidental explosion aboard the replica Frigate Constitution whil filming at the isthmus.
In the News~
June 29, 1926 [SF Examiner]: “Kin hunted in blast tragedy. Los Angeles, June 28.—Police this afternoon started a search for the daughter of Charles Davis, killed yesterday at Catalina by an explosion aboard the replica of the Frigate Constitution, in which five other motion picture actors were injured. The daughter, Georgette Davis, formerly resided at 8491 Dividadero Street, San Francisco, and when last heard from was employed by Foreman and Clark, clothiers in that city as a stenographer. Mrs. Davis, of 10211 South San Pedro Street, is anxious to hear from the girl before her husband's funeral is held.”
June 30, 1926 [The Catalina Islander]: “As a result of injuries received from the premature explosion of a cannon on board the replica ship Constitution, at the Isthmus, C. G. Davis, a motion picture actor residing at 1014 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, passed away while en route from the Isthmus to Avalon in a speed boat Sunday evening. The explosion also injured George Boyle, A. Olson, Eric Johansen, Charles Carlson and G. Louit, all residents of Los Angeles. The five men are now in the Catalina Hospital under the care of Dr. W. J. Harrison and Dr. Simmons. The body of Mr. Davis was taken to Wilmington and the Coroner’s inquest was to have been held Tuesday afternoon. According to the report which reached Avalon the premature discharge of the old-fashioned cannon displaced two masts of the replica vessel, and the men who were on the mast at the time fell to the deck. The accident happened in the midst of a battle scene some fifteen miles off Ship Rock. The film producers immediately stopped their work and a speed boat was dispatched from Avalon, carrying the medical supplies and a physician.”
