Ernest Wood (actor)

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Ernest D. Wood
DiedJuly 13, 1942
OccupationActor

Ernest Wood (died July 13, 1942) was an American stage and screen actor. [1] [2] He played in many movies, including Woman's Law , A Perfect Gentleman , Not Damaged , Call It Luck , and False Pretenses .

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References

  1. "Ernest D. Wood". The Los Angeles Times. July 15, 1942. p. 17. Retrieved June 24, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Veteran Actor of Stage, Screen Dies". The San Bernardino County Sun. July 16, 1942. p. 3. Retrieved June 24, 2020 via Newspapers.com.