Elliott Nugent


Elliott Nugent was an American actor, playwright, writer, and film director.

Life and career

Nugent was born in Dover, Ohio, the son of actor J.C. Nugent. He attended Ohio State University. He successfully made the transition from silent film to sound film. He directed The Cat and the Canary, starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. He also directed the Hope films Never Say Die and My Favorite Brunette.
Nugent was a college classmate of fellow Ohioan James Thurber. Together, they wrote the Broadway play The Male Animal in which Nugent starred with Gene Tierney. He also directed the 1942 film version starring Henry Fonda and Olivia de Havilland.
Nugent was the brother-in-law of actor Alan Bunce of Ethel and Albert fame.
Nugent died in his sleep at his New York home. His papers are archived at the New York Public Library.

Partial list of stage works

The Poor Nut The Male Animal Tomorrow the World Voice of the Turtle
Source:

Partial filmography

Headlines - Roger HillmanThe Single Standard - Party Boy Wise Girls - KempySo This Is College - EddieNot So Dumb - GordonThe Sins of the Children - Johnnie WagenkampfThe Unholy Three - HectorRomance - HarryFor the Love o' Lil - Sandy JenkinsThe Virtuous Husband - Daniel CurtisThe Last Flight - FrancisThe Mouthpiece Life Begins Whistling in the Dark Three-Cornered Moon - Stock Broker If I Were Free Two Alone Strictly Dynamite - Performer She Loves Me Not Enter Madame Splendor Wives Never Know It's All Yours Thunder in the City - Casey Professor Beware Give Me a Sailor Never Say Die The Cat and the Canary Nothing But the Truth The Male Animal The Crystal Ball Stage Door Canteen - HimselfUp in Arms My Favorite Brunette Welcome Stranger - Dr. Morton My Girl Tisa - Man on Boat Mr. Belvedere Goes to College The Great Gatsby The Skipper Surprised His Wife My Outlaw Brother - Ranger Captain