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Instructions · What links here · Lester W. Cole (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 10 days ago by Moosebird (talk: D · +) · Last edited 8 days ago by KylieTastic

Lester W. Cole (March 30, 1896 – May 4, 1962) was an American stage and film actor, singer, vocal producer, and organist. He was discovered by producer George M. Cohan while studying at Columbia and appeared in several Broadway shows before moving to Hollywood.^[1] He originated several commercial singing groups, later serving as a vocal producer of USO camp shows. In the 1950s, he moved to Troy, New York, where he served as an organist and choir director until his death.

Early life

Cole was born on March 30, 1896 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended public schools in Brooklyn before enrolling at Columbia University. While appearing there in a college play, he was recruited by Broadway producer George M. Cohan to appear in his 1926 production Peggy-Ann.^[1]^[2]

Hollywood

Cole moved to Hollywood around 1927 to appear in the musical productions of Lillian Albertson.^[3] He appeared in straight theatre and musicals.^[4] In 1929, Cole was signed by Tiffany-Stahl to appear in the film Painted Faces.^[5]

Personal life

Lester Cole was married to Linda Newlin Cole. They had three daughters.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Organist Dies During Service". The Troy Record. May 5, 1962. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^ "Lester Cole". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^ Kingsley, Grace (July 4, 1929). "Another Eaton is in Pictures". The Los Angeles Times. p. 22. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^ Whitaker, Alma (April 30, 1929). "Dane Madder Than Ever". The Los Angeles Times. p. 35. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^ Kingsley, Grace (September 11, 1929). "Evelyn Brent Has New Story". The Los Angeles Times. p. 30. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

[:0-1] "Organist Dies During Service". The Troy Record. May 5, 1962. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

[2] "Lester Cole". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

[3] Kingsley, Grace (July 4, 1929). "Another Eaton is in Pictures". The Los Angeles Times. p. 22. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

[4] Whitaker, Alma (April 30, 1929). "Dane Madder Than Ever". The Los Angeles Times. p. 35. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

[5] Kingsley, Grace (September 11, 1929). "Evelyn Brent Has New Story". The Los Angeles Times. p. 30. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

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