Royal Douglas was an American actor best known for his roles in Frauds, A Bunch of Keys, and The Fable of the Two Unfettered Birds. He was born on April 17, 1888, in Canada and passed away on June 19, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Royal Douglas Milne, also known as Royal Douglas, had a familial connection to the famous author A.A. Milne, being his cousin. Details about his early life and family are limited, but his career in acting spanned several years during the early 1900s.
Career Highlights
Douglas had a prolific acting career in the silent film era, starring in numerous short films from 1915 to 1917. Some of his notable works include Frauds, A Bunch of Keys, and The Invisible Web, where he played various characters. His contributions to early cinema helped pave the way for future generations of actors.
Death and Legacy
Royal Douglas died on June 19, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy in the silent film industry. Though he may not be widely recognized today, his works in film are a part of cinematic history that reflects the early days of Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Frauds | 1915 | Mortimer |
| A Bunch of Keys | 1915 | Gilly Spooner |
| The Fable of the Two Unfettered Birds | 1915 | Edgar |
| The Invisible Web | 1917 | Jack Delaine |
| The Little White Girl | 1917 | Unknown |
| Easy Ed | 1916 | Archibald Nasturtion |
| A Failure at Fifty | 1916 | Frank Harrington |
| The Beachcomber | 1916 | Hal Benson |
| The Fable of the Slim Girl Who Tried to Keep a Date That Was Never Made | 1916 | Ernest |
| The Fable of How Wisenstein Did Not Lose Out to Buttinsky | 1916 | as Royal Douglass |
| The Fable of Handsome Jethro, Who Was Simply Cut Out to Be a Merchant | 1916 | Lyford |
| The Return of Gentleman Joe | 1915 | Mickey Ryan |
| Rule Sixty-Three | 1915 | Spencer Jones |
| The Fable of the Tip and the Treasure | 1915 | Tom – a Neighbor |
| The Awakening Hour | 1915 | Unknown |