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Charles King

Born 31 October 1889 in New York, New York, USA, as Charles Joseph King.
Died 11 January 1944 in London, England, United Kingdom, of pneumonia.

Brother of actress Mollie King and actress Nellie King.

Married actress Lila Rhodes, 1912; until Charles’ death, 11 January 1944; three children.

Charles King is a different performer than actor Charles King. A song and dance specialist, King was best-known for his work in vaudeville. King was the romantic lead in The Broadway Melody (1929).

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