A. C. Blumenthal

A. C. Blumenthal
Born(1886-12-29)December 29, 1886
San Rafael, California
DiedJuly 29, 1957(1957-07-29) (aged 70)
Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, California
OccupationsPromoter
Real estate
Spouse
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(m. 1927⁠–⁠1945)​

Alfred Cleveland Blumenthal (December 29, 1886 – July 29, 1957) was an American real estate developer, theatrical promoter and husband of actress Peggy Fears. A C Blumenthal was also a speakeasy owner and friend of New York Mayor Jimmy Walker.

Blumenthal was born in San Rafael, California, to German immigrants. On June 19, 1927, he married the actress Peggy Fears and they divorced in 1945. He died on July 29, 1957 in Beverly Hills.

References

  1. 1 2 "A. C. Blumenthal, Promoter, Is Dead. Noted Theatrical Figure of Twenties Aided Expansion of Fox Movie Chain. 'Pint-Sized Financier' Joined Cohan's Troupe". The New York Times. July 31, 1957. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  2. ↑ Hoyt, Edwin P. (1976). The Whitneys: An Informal Portrait 1635-1975. New York: Weybright and Tally. p. 217. ISBN 0-679-40134-2.
  3. ↑ American Biography: A New Cyclopedia. Vol. 20. New York: The American Historical Society. 1924. pp. 135–136.
  4. ↑ "Fixer on the Warpath". Time. August 29, 1932. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  5. ↑ "Peggy Fears To Wed Today. Actress to Become the Bride of A.C. Blumenthal at the Ambassador". The New York Times. June 19, 1927. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  6. ↑ "Divorced". Time. September 10, 1945. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  7. ↑ "A. C. Blumenthal". New York Daily News. 31 July 1957. p. 382 – via Newspapers.com.