Glenn Tryon (born Glenn Monroe Kunkel; August 2, 1898 – April 18, 1970) was an American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1923 and 1951.

Biography

He was born as Glenn Monroe Kunkel on August 2, 1898, in

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. Tryon was married to actress Jane Frazee from 1942 to 1947 and they had one son, Timothy Tryon. Glenn was also married to actress Lillian Hall (1896–1959). Tryon died on April 18, 1970, in

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at the age of 71.

Selected filmography

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Her Dangerous Path ''Her Dangerous Path'' is a 1923 American adventure film serial directed by Roy Clements. Cast * Edna Murphy as Corinne Grant * Charley Chase as Glen Harper (as Charles Parrott) * Hayford Hobbs as Donald Bartlett * William F. Moran as Dr. Ph ...

'' (1923) * '' Mother's Joy'' (1923) * '' Battling Orioles'' (1924) * '' Smithy'' (1924) * ''

Near Dublin ''Near Dublin'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Ralph Ceder and starring Stan Laurel. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Stan is a postman in the Irish village and is in love with the belle of the town. His rival ...

'' (1924) * ''

The White Sheep ''The White Sheep'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Hal Roach and starring Glenn Tryon Glenn Tryon (born Glenn Monroe Kunkel; August 2, 1898 – April 18, 1970) was an American film actor, screenwriter, director and pr ...

'' (1924) * '' Say It with Babies'' (1926) * ''

The Cow's Kimona ''The Cow's Kimona'' is a 1926 American film starring Glenn Tryon and featuring Oliver Hardy. Hardy's scenes would later be deleted. Plot Cast * Glenn Tryon * Charles Sellon as The father * Oliver Hardy (scenes deleted) See also * Oliver Ha ...

'' (1926) * '' Along Came Auntie'' (1926) * ''

45 Minutes from Hollywood ''45 Minutes From Hollywood'' (1926) is an American two-reel silent film released by Pathé Exchange. The runtime is 15 minutes. At the time, it was known as a Glenn Tryon vehicle, but today it is best remembered as the second instance of Stan ...

'' (1926) * ''

Two-Time Mama ''Two-Time Mama'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Cast * Tyler Brooke as Mr. Dazzle The Devil * Anita Garvin as Mrs. Dazzle * Glenn Tryon as Mr. Brown * Vivien Oakland - Mrs. Brown * Gale Henry as Nora a.k.a. ...

'' (1927) * ''

Long Pants ''Long Pants'' (also known as ''Johnny Newcomer'') is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Frank Capra and starring Harry Langdon. Additional cast members include Gladys Brockwell, Alan Roscoe, and Priscilla Bonner. Plot The sile ...

'' (1927) * '' The Poor Nut'' (1927) * '' A Hero for a Night'' (1927) * ''

Hot Heels ''Hot Heels'' is a lost 1928 American silent comedy film directed by William James Craft and starring Glenn Tryon and Patsy Ruth Miller. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. A trailer for the film survives.''Catalog of Holdi ...

'' (1928) * ''

How to Handle Women ''How to Handle Women'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film directed by William James Craft and starring Glenn Tryon. Bela Lugosi had an early, uncredited role, and ''Krazy Kat'' cartoonist George Herriman played himself. It was produced and d ...

'' (1928) * ''

The Gate Crasher ''The Gate Crasher'' is a 1928 American comedy film directed by William James Craft and written by Carl Krusada, Vin Moore, William James Craft and Albert DeMond. The film stars Glenn Tryon, Patsy Ruth Miller, T. Roy Barnes, Carla Laemmle (c ...

'' (1928) * '' Lonesome'' (1928) * ''

Thanks for the Buggy Ride ''Thanks for the Buggy Ride'' is a 1928 American comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and written by Beatrice Van and Tom Reed. The film stars Laura La Plante, Glenn Tryon, Richard Tucker, Kate Price, Jack Raymond and Trixie Friganza. The ...

'' (1928) * ''

Barnum Was Right ''Barnum Was Right'' is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Del Lord and starring Glenn Tryon, Merna Kennedy and Basil Radford. Along with the sound version, the film was also released in a silent version for theatres not wired for sound. A ...

'' (1929) * '' It Can Be Done'' (1929) * ''

Skinner Steps Out ''Skinner Steps Out'' is a 1929 American comedy film directed by William James Craft and written by Albert DeMond and Matt Taylor. The film stars Glenn Tryon, Merna Kennedy, E. J. Ratcliffe, Burr McIntosh, Lloyd Whitlock and William Welsh. Th ...

'' (1929) * ''

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'' (1929) * ''

Dames Ahoy! ''Dames Ahoy!'' is a 1930 American comedy film directed by William James Craft and starring Glenn Tryon, Otis Harlan and Gertrude Astor. Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, it was also released in a silent version. Synopsis Three sa ...

'' (1930) * '' The Midnight Special'' (1930) * '' Dragnet Patrol'' (1931) * '' Secret Menace'' (1931) * '' The Widow in Scarlet'' (1932) * '' The Pride of the Legion'' (1932) * ''

Beauty for the Asking ''Beauty for the Asking'' is a 1939 film drama produced by RKO Pictures, and starring Lucille Ball and Patric Knowles. It tells the story of Jean Russell (Ball), a beautician who is jilted by her boyfriend (Knowles) so he can marry an older but ...

'' (1939) * ''

Law Men ''Law Men'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, and released by Monogram Pictures. This is the eighth film in the "Marshal Nevada Jack McKenzie" series, and stars Johnny Mack Brown as Jack McKenzie and Raymond Hatton as ...

'' (1944) * ''

George White's Scandals ''George White's Scandals'' were a long-running string of Broadway revues produced by George White that ran from 1919–1939, modeled after the ''Ziegfeld Follies''. The "Scandals" launched the careers of many entertainers, including W. C. F ...

'' (1945) * ''

Messenger of Peace ''Messenger of Peace'' is a 1947 American drama film directed by Frank Strayer, which stars John Beal, Peggy Stewart, and Paul Guilfoyle. The screenplay was written by Glenn Tryon from an original story by Henry Rische. It was produced by the ...

'' (1947) * ''

Miss Mink of 1949 ''Miss Mink of 1949'' is a 1949 American comedy film directed by Glenn Tryon (his last film as a director) and written by Arnold Belgard. It stars Jimmy Lydon, Lois Collier (in her final film role), Dick Lane (TV announcer), Richard Lane, Barbara ...

'' (1949)

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