Theodore von Eltz: Theodore von Eltz. Actor: Red-Haired Alibi. Born in New Haven, Connecticut on November 5, 1893, silent screen lead Theodore Von Eltz was the son of a Yale professor and educated at Hill School at Pottstown Pennsylvania. Originally prepped to become a doctor, he decided instead to pursue acting. At age 19 he made his New York debut and soon was hitting the Broadway boards with performances in "Children of Earth"...
Known For: Red-Haired Alibi (Trent Travers), Bright Eyes (J. Wellington Smythe(as Theodor von Eltz)), California Straight Ahead! (James Gifford), Topper (Hotel Manager)