Theodore von Eltz explained

Theodore von Eltz
Birth Date:5 November 1893
Yearsactive:1915-1957
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Peggy Prior (1921-1928; divorced)
Children:2, including Lori March

Theodore von Eltz (November 5, 1893  - October 6, 1964) was an American film actor, appearing in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1957. He was the father of actress Lori March.[1]

Early life

Von Eltz was a Yale University professor's son. After 12 years at an eastern private boarding school, he served in France for eight months during World War I. He followed his war experience with ventures into oil fields in Texas and on the stage in New York.[2]

In September 1921, von Eltz married Peggy Prior. They had a daughter, Lori, and a son, Theodore, Jr. In 1928, the couple separated, reconciled, and finally divorced on November 7.

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theodore von Eltz, a character actor . New York Times . June 7, 2019.
  2. News: Johnson . Erskine . Hollywood's Spiciest Marriage Mix-Up . February 27, 2020 . The Miami Herald . June 12, 1932 . Florida, Miami . 28. Newspapers.com.