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Bert Lytell
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Born
February 24
,
1885
·
New York City, New York, USA
Died
September 28
,
1954
·
New York City, New York, USA
(following surgery)
Birth name
Bertram Mortimer Lytell
Height
5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
Mini Bio
Bert Lytell was born on February 24, 1885 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for
Alias the Lone Wolf (1927)
,
Obey the Law (1926)
and
A Message from Mars (1921)
. He was married to Grace Menken,
Claire Windsor
and Evelyn Vaughn. He died on September 28, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA.
Family
Spouses
Grace Menken
(March 16, 1930 - September 28, 1954) (his death)
Claire Windsor
(May 14, 1925 - August 9, 1927) (divorced)
Evelyn Vaughn
(1911 - October 1924) (divorced)
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Served on a civilian committee during World War II and urged the USO to stage "Macbeth" at Fort Meade, Maryland. All were surprised when the soldiers requested "more of that Shakespeare stuff."
Brother of actor
Wilfred Lytell
.
The handsome, dashing matinee idol introduced two classic sleuths to the screen: The Lone Wolf and Boston Blackie.
Was the radio host of "Stage Door Canteen" during World War II.
His career declined with the advent of sound pictures.
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