Rapley Holmes (June 1, 1868 – January 11, 1928)[1] was a stage and screen actor.

[3] On stage he appeared with many greats of the Edwardian era including Maxine Elliott, Elsie Ferguson, Nance O'Neil, Doug Fairbanks and both William and Dustin Farnum.

Holmes began appearing in silent films in 1914 while still maintaining an active role in Broadway plays.

Acting in Rain dominated the rest of Holmes's career up until his death in January 1928.

His role in Rain was played by James A. Marcus in the 1928 Gloria Swanson hit re-titled Sadie Thompson and by Guy Kibbee in the 1932 talkie Rain with Joan Crawford.