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)
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Jerry's Busy Day (1915)
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The Hold-up (1915)
Taking a Chance (1915)
Jerry in the Movies (1916)
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Jerry's Big Game (1916)
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Jerry's Millions (1916)
Be Sure You're Right (1917)
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Jerry's Brilliant Scheme (1917)
As clever reveal gag opens an unidentified Ovey comedy from 1917.
This is an older and wiser Ovey in a Three Stooges comedy.
