Emmett Vogan

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Emmett Vogan
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Vogan in Dangerous Money (1946)
Born
Charles Emmett Vogan

(1893-09-27)September 27, 1893
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1969(1969-10-06) (aged 76)
OccupationActor
Years active19341957
Spouse(s)Edythe Evelyn Lawrence[ citation needed ]

Charles Emmett Vogan (September 27, 1893 October 6, 1969) was an American actor with almost 500 film appearances from 1934 to 1954, making him, along with Bess Flowers, one of the most prolific film actors of all time.

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In 1913, Vogan acted with the Allen and Kenna Musical Comedy Company. [1] In 1917, he was the male lead in a touring company that presented The Four Husbands. [2] He also was the male lead in the touring production of Too Much Mustard (1924). [3] Vogan also acted with the Anderson Players, the Wilkes Players, and the O.D. Woodward group, in addition to having a headline vaudeville act. [4]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. "Clever Show at the Beverley". Staunton Daily Leader. Virginia, Staunton. May 27, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved November 24, 2018 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. "Musical Comedy Tabloid at Majestic". Harrisburg Telegraph. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. May 1, 1917. p. 3. Retrieved November 24, 2018 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ""Too Much Mustart" Success at Columbia". Casper Star-Tribune. Wyoming, Casper. August 25, 1924. p. 4. Retrieved November 24, 2018 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. "Emmett Vogan Brings Andersion Players Versatile Stage Craft". Press and Sun-Bulletin. New York, Binghamton. August 29, 1927. p. 5. Retrieved November 24, 2018 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg