Edwin Milton Royle
American writer
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| Intro | American writer | ||
| Places | United States of America | ||
| was | Writer Playwright | ||
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio Literature | ||
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| Birth | 2 March 1862 | ||
| Death | 16 February 1942 (aged 80 years) | ||
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Biography
Edwin Milton Royle (March 2, 1862 – February 16, 1942) was an American playwright. He was born in Lexington, Missouri, and died in New York City.
Over 30 of his plays were performed. His best-known is The Squaw Man (1905), which in 1914 became the first Hollywood film directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
He was married to Selena Fetter (1860-1955). Daughter Selena Royle (1904–83) was a successful stage and film actress. Josephine Fetter Royle (1901–92) was another daughter.