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Wilfred Lytell Jr. (16 October 1891 – 10 September 1954) was an American film actor.[2][3]
Wilfred Lytell | |
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Born | William Lyttel, Jr. October 16, 1891 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 10, 1954 62) Salem, New York, U.S.[1] | (aged
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery (Brooklyn, New York City), New York |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1916–1951 |
Spouse(s) | Jessie Mueller[2] Elizabeth McClellan Dustin |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Bert Lytell (brother) |
Lytell was born in New York City, New York and appeared in 35 films between 1915 until 1952.
On November 29, 1923, while working the film The Warrens of Virginia in San Antonio, Texas, actress Martha Mansfield was severely burned when a tossed match ignited her Civil War costume. Having completed her scenes, she had returned to the car. When her clothing burst into flames, Wilfred Lytell, who was the leading actor, threw his heavy overcoat over her and her chauffeur's hands were severely burned from trying to remove her burning clothing. The fire was put out, but she sustained substantial burns to her body and succumbed to her injuries the next day. [4]
He died in Salem, New York, on September 10, 1954. His brother, actor Bert Lytell, died on September 28, just 18 days after his brother's death.
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