Arthur Albertson

Born in Waycross, Georgia. Stage and silent screen actor in handsome leading man roles. Navy veteran. Albertson was active on Broadway from 1919-26, appearing in 6 productions. Committed suicide in New York City on October 26, 1926, by drinking Lysol after the close of a stage show in Chicago. He was married to actress Esther Howard, who in 1926 was appearing in "Sunny" at the New Amsterdam Theatre and appeared in films from 1930-1952.