Alfred Cleveland Blumenthal

Alfred Cleveland Blumenthal
Born
San Rafael, California
DiedJuly 29, 1957(1957-07-29) (aged 71)
Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, California
Occupation(s)Promoter
Real estate
Spouse
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(m. 1927⁠–⁠1945)​

Alfred Cleveland Blumenthal (c. 1891 – July 29, 1957) was an American real estate developer, theatrical promoter and husband of actress Peggy Fears.[1] A C Blumenthal was also a speakeasy owner and friend of New York Mayor Jimmy Walker.[2]

Biography

Blumenthal was born on about 1891, in San Rafael, California, to a woman named Herzog.[3] On June 19, 1927, he married the actress Peggy Fears and they divorced in 1945.[4][5] He died on July 29, 1957.[6] He is mentioned in David Niven's The Moon's a Balloon as hosting a party that included Fears, Mary Duncan ,and architect Phil Henry Ammidown.

References

  1. ^ "A. C. Blumenthal, Promoter, Is Dead. Noted Theatrical Figure of Twenties Aided Expansion of Fox Movie Chain. 'Pint-Sized Financier' Joined Cohan's Troupe". The New York Times. July 31, 1957. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  2. ^ Hoyt, Edwin P. (1976). The Whitneys: An Informal Portrait 1635-1975. New York: Weybright and Tally. p. 217. ISBN 0-679-40134-2.
  3. ^ "Fixer on the Warpath". Time. August 29, 1932. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  4. ^ "Peggy Fears To Wed Today. Actress to Become the Bride of A.C. Blumenthal at the Ambassador". The New York Times. June 19, 1927. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  5. ^ "Divorced". Time. September 10, 1945. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  6. ^ California Death Index