Merry Jerry

 

George Ovey starred as "Merry Jerry" in more than 100 Cub Comedies from 1915 to 1917.  He stood with both of his feet pointed inwards just like a later Jerry.

 

Here is a few production stills, ads and articles for the series.
 

 

 

 

 

An Oriental Spasm (1915)

 

 Jerry's Busy Day (1915)

 

The Hold-up (1915)

Taking a Chance (1915)

Jerry in the Movies (1916)

Jerry's Big Game (1916)

Jerry's Millions (1916)

Be Sure You're Right (1917)

Jerry's Brilliant Scheme (1917)

A clever reveal gag opens an unidentified Ovey comedy from 1917.

This is an older and wiser Ovey in a Three Stooges comedy.