J. Hartley Manners

1870–1928 (age 58)

Playwright/Actor

Biography

J. Hartley Manners penned the affectionate drama Peg o' My Heart and other character-driven stories that captured audiences on Broadway and beyond, often crafting roles with his wife Laurette Taylor in mind.

His works migrated to the screen and continued to touch audiences even after he passed, and he now lies at Woodlawn Cemetery among the artists he cherished.