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Name
  
Edwin Royle

Role
  
Playwright

Grandchildren
  
Francette Paretti


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Died
  
February 16, 1942, New York City, New York, United States

Spouse
  
Selena Fetter Royle (m. 1892–1942)

Movies
  
The Squaw Man, The Squaw Man's Son

Children
  
Selena Royle, Josephine Fetter Royle

Similar People
  
Selena Royle, Oscar Apfel, Jesse L Lasky, Cecil B DeMille, Georges Renavent

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 play is The Squaw Man (1905), which became the first Hollywood film directed by Cecil B. DeMille in 1914.

He was married to Selena Fetter. Daughter Selena Royle (1904–83) was a successful stage and film actress.

References

Edwin Milton Royle Wikipedia