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William A. Grew

1885 – 1967

American dramatist

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Lived 1885 – 1967 (aged 82). William A. Grew was an actor.

William Albert Grew (August 26, 1885 - October 26, 1967) was an American actor, sketch-writer and revue playwright who wrote, directed, and performed in nine Broadway productions from 1924 to 1931. His and his wife, actress Gwendolyn Pates, had a stock company called the Grew-Pates Players, performing in the United States and Canada from 1914 to 1920.

Plays The Sap 1924 - twice filmed The Mating Season 18 July 1927, Selwyn My Girl Friday at the Theatre Republic 1929 Nice Women at the Longacre Theatre, 1929 She Lived Next to the Firehouse 1931 - William A. Grew and Harry Delf

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Who was William A. Grew?

American dramatist

When was William A. Grew born?

William A. Grew was born on 26 August 1885.

When did William A. Grew die?

William A. Grew died on 26 October 1967.

What was William A. Grew's occupation?

William A. Grew was an actor.

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