Robert C Hilliard, nicknamed "Handsome Rob," was considered the handsomest leading man of his era. He succeeded Maurice Barrymore as leading man to
Lily Langtry. His son, Commander Robert Bell Hilliard died sixteen months after his father died. Robert C HIlliard was no relation to silent film actor Harry Hilliard
Harry Hilliard who was under contract at Fox and one of Theda Bara's leading men.