Theodor von Eltz — A Dependable Actor (1925) 🇺🇸

Though Theodor von Eltz was born in Connecticut, he might, if he wished, claim the title of baron. His uncle was master of ceremonies at the court of the late Franz Josef.

But Theodor [Theodore von Eltz] had no interest in titles. He wanted to become an actor. After a year of minor rôles in New York productions, he tried the movies. Then came the war and he served as lieutenant with the A. E. F. Five years ago he settled upon screen acting as his profession and had rather hard sledding, as there were spells of activity which almost shook his confirmed optimism.

The date of his first baby’s birth is doubly significant for him, as it marked his call from Lasky [Jesse L. Lasky] to play the villain in “The Woman with Four Faces,” his first really good opportunity. He is now classed as one of the most dependable actors in featured casts, and is always working at some studio.

Von Eltz is a practical, sensible fellow, rather inclined to shyness. Tennis is his only sport, much of his spare time being spent in the study of French and German. The “French evenings” at his home, during which conversation is carried on in that language, are very attractive. His wife was a Hollywood high-school girl.

And, by the way, have you noticed how strongly he resembles Richard Dix? He admires Dix tremendously, and considers him one of the screen’s finest, both as man and as actor.

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Photo by: Paul Grenbeaux

Collection: Picture Play Magazine, October 1925