William J. Kelly — A Man You Should Know (1926) 🇺🇸

Hollywood is full of ironical stories. One of the most twisted of these is the history of William J. Kelly.

Those who know the annals of their handbook of American drama can’t forget his name.

To those who follow the monthly play programs of the Writers Club in Hollywood, the name is not only identified with delectable bits of characterization, but is a prime favorite as well.

But to those who only follow the flicker of the silver sheet, the name is probably entirely unknown. And it is their loss.

On the New York stage for more than ten years, Kelly supported or was supported by some of the most acclaimed figures on the American stage.

Repeating some of his former successes, he went on tour in Australia, where he played for several years. Recently, he decided he had been away from Broadway long enough and returned, but it was via California. Once in California, he succumbed to the lure of Hollywood.

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Collection: Picture Play Magazine, October 1926