Legare Rogers Lytton[1] (born Oscar Legare Rogers;[2] April 9, 1867 – August 14, 1924) was an American film actor of the silent era and an architect.[1] He appeared in more than 90 films between 1912 and 1924. Prior to entering films he had a substantial stage career behind him.

Legare Rogers Lytton
Lytton in 1921
Born
Oscar Legare Rogers

(1867-04-09)April 9, 1867
DiedAugust 14, 1924(1924-08-14) (aged 57)
New York City, US
Alma materColumbia University
Occupation(s)Actor, architect
Years active1912–1924

Lytton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana,[citation needed] and graduated from Columbia University in 1889. After graduation, he worked several years for architect Stanford White. Leaving architecture, he went to Dobbs Ferry, New York, as head of a boys' school before he became an actor.[3]

On Broadway, Rogers appeared in Service (1918), The Strugglers (1911), The Clouds (1911), Madame X (1910), Lincoln (1909), The Galloper (1906), The Sorceress (1904), Love's Pilgrimage (1904), and The Proud Prince (1903).[4] When he turned to films, he acted for Vitagraph Studios.[3]

On August 14, 1924, Lytton died in Bellevue Hospital in New York City.[3]

Lytton's papers are housed at the New York Public Library.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "L. Rogers Lytton papers: 1891-1918". The New York Public Library Archives & Manuscripts. Archived from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Soister, John T.; Nicolella, Henry; Joyce, Steve (January 10, 2014). American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-7864-8790-5. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Necrology". Columbia Alumni News. XVI (18): 251–252. February 13, 1925. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "L. Rogers Lytton". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
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