Anderson Lawler

Anderson Lawler was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Lawler began his acting career appearing in various films, such as the Olive Borden drama "Half Marriage" (1929), the Vilma Banky dramatic adaptation "A Lady to Love" (1930) and the Kay Francis comedy "Girls About Town" (1931). He also appeared in the Richard Dix drama "Ace of Aces" (1933). He continued to work steadily in film throughout the thirties, appearing in the Tom Keene western "The Cheyenne Kid" (1933), the John Boles drama "Beloved" (1934) and the drama "Alcatraz Island" (1937) with John Litel. He also appeared in "Fly-Away Baby" (1937) with Glenda Farrell. Nearing the end of his career, he tackled roles in "Torchy Blane: The Adventurous Blonde" (1937), the drama "Accidents Will Happen" (1938) with Ronald Reagan and the mystery "Mystery House" (1938) with Dick Purcell. He also appeared in "Torchy Blane in Chinatown" (1939). Lawler more recently produced "Backfire" (1946). Lawler passed away in April 1959 at the age of 57.