John Charles Nugent (6 April 1868 â€" 21 April 1947), was an American
actor, director, and screenwriter. A veteran stage performer, he
appeared in 20 films between 1929 and 1943.Nugent was born in Niles,
Ohio, and attended Reeves University.By 1900, Nugent was active in
vaudeville.Nugent's Broadway debut came in the comedy Kempy (1922),
which he wrote. Kempy was considered a success. Dorothy Parker
enthusiastically reviewed Kempy in her theater column in Ainslee's
Magazine, saying, "People strayed into the Belmont Theatre on the
opening night with an air of, 'I may stick it out for an act or so,
but I'm glad of the chance to get to bed early.' And then Kempy turned
out to be one of the nicest little comedies they ever saw in their
lives."
actor, director, and screenwriter. A veteran stage performer, he
appeared in 20 films between 1929 and 1943.Nugent was born in Niles,
Ohio, and attended Reeves University.By 1900, Nugent was active in
vaudeville.Nugent's Broadway debut came in the comedy Kempy (1922),
which he wrote. Kempy was considered a success. Dorothy Parker
enthusiastically reviewed Kempy in her theater column in Ainslee's
Magazine, saying, "People strayed into the Belmont Theatre on the
opening night with an air of, 'I may stick it out for an act or so,
but I'm glad of the chance to get to bed early.' And then Kempy turned
out to be one of the nicest little comedies they ever saw in their
lives."
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