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Roy D'Arcy

Roy D'Arcy (born Roy Francis Giusti; February 10, 1894 – November 15, 1969) was an American film actor of the silent film and early sound period of the 1930s noted for his portrayal of flamboyant villains. He appeared in 50 different films between 1925 and 1939, such as Erich Von Stroheim 's The Merry Widow (1925) and The Temptress (1926) with Greta Garbo. Finishing his film career around the age of 45, D'Arcy retired to his own real estate business.

Roy D'Arcy

(From left) Unidentified actor, Roy D'Arcy, and Eleanor Boardman in the American romantic film Bardelys the Magnificent (1926). It has film still code 259-114.

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Name
Roy D'Arcy
Born
10 February 1894
Birthplace
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died
15 November 1969
Place of death
Redlands, California
Birth Name
Roy Francis Giusti
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
United States

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