Walter C. Kelly
Walter C. Kelly (October 29, 1873 in Mineville, New York – January 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a Vaudeville comedian. He was the brother of Jack Kelly (Olympic Gold Medalist and father of actress Grace Kelly) and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright George Kelly. He also appeared in several Broadway productions[1] and in several movies. He was sometimes credited as Walter "Judge" Kelly.
Kelly toured for years as The Virginia Judge. He released a recording of his act on Victor Records. He brought the role to the movies in the 1935 Paramount film The Virginia Judge.
His movie acting roles include "'Guns' Costello" in Seas Beneath (1931);[2] "Dan McFadden" in McFadden's Flats (1935);[3] "Judge Calhoun Davis" in The Virginia Judge (1935);[4] "Capt. Zack Livermore" in Tugboat Princess (1936);[5] and "Pat Kelly" in Laughing Irish Eyes (1936).[6]
His autobiography, Of Me I Sing: An Informal Autobiography, was published in 1953. He was also the author of a 1935 short story, "The Virginia Judge", which served as the basis for the 1935 movie.[4]
On December 8, 1938, Kelly was struck by a car in Hollywood, California. He was taken to Philadelphia where he died on January 6, 1939 from the injuries he sustained.[7]
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