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DAVID MANNERS (1900 - 1998)
Actor - Author - Artist - Friend
Born Rauff Acklom April 30, 1900: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Died December 23, 1998: Santa Barbara, CA
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| Between 1930 and 1936 David Manners made
38 Hollywood feature films, beginning with Journey's
End, the film that also launched the careers of James Whale
and Colin Clive. He is best remembered today for his work in
the Bela Lugosi Dracula, The
Mummy, and The Black Cat. Carole Lombard, Katherine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, Loretta Young, Barbara Stanwyck, Helen Chandler, Jacqueline Wells, Gloria Stuart, Joan Blondell, Kay Francis, Myrna Loy, Mae Clarke, Adrienne Ames, Ann Dvorak, Madge Evans, Ina Claire, Frances Dade, Constance Bennett, Heather Angel, Elissa Landi, Ruth Chatterton and Zita Johann were among his co-stars. |
| When he walked away from Hollywood, he was
at the height of his popularity. Never looking back or having
any regrets, David lived a full and successful life. His subsequent
adventures included life on the high Mojave Desert, authoring
several books including two novels, making 16 MM movies during
World War II, returning to acting briefly on Broadway and in
early television, and retiring to a quiet, contemplative life
surrounded by good friends. |
| In 1971 I had the privilege of becoming acquainted with David through the mail, an acquaintance that quickly developed into a close friendship that lasted the rest of his life. David Manners was a kind and true gentleman and I hope to celebrate his love of life and people here. – John Norris |
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