About Wright Lorimer
Lived 1874 – 1911 (aged 37). Wright Lorimer was an American actor and screenwriter.
Wright Lorimer (March 10, 1874 – December 22, 1911) was the stage name of Walter Myron Smith, an American stage actor and playwright who was also known as Walter M. S. Lowell. He was author of a famous religious play The Shepherd King and starred in the Broadway production playing David. The play was co-written with Arnold Reeves. Lorimer committed suicide in 1911 despondent over a contract and proceeds of The Shepherd King with producer William A. Brady.
In 1923 The Shepherd King was made into an extravagant religious film by Fox Film Corporation. It was shot in several countries and released in direct competition with Cecil B. DeMille's religious spectacular The Ten Commandments.
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Who was Wright Lorimer?
American actor (1874-1911)
When was Wright Lorimer born?
Wright Lorimer was born on 10 March 1874 in Worcester.
When did Wright Lorimer die?
Wright Lorimer died on 22 December 1911 in New York City.
What was Wright Lorimer's occupation?
Wright Lorimer was an actor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Wright Lorimer?
Wright Lorimer was American.
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