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."
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.
Was leading man at San Francisco's Alcazar Theater, where he became a matinée idol. Regular members of that illustrious company included Marjorie Rambeau, Charlie Ruggles, Evelyn Vaughan, Edmund Lowe, James Gleason, and Walter Catlett.