Walter C. Kelly

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Walter C. Kelly (October 29, 1873 in Mineville, New York – January 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA) was a Vaudeville comedian. He was the uncle of actress Grace Kelly (Princess of Monaco). He appeared in several Broadway productions and in several movies. He was sometimes credited as Walter "Judge" Kelly.

Kelly toured for years as The Virginia Judge. He released a recording of his act on Victor records. He brought the role to the movies in the 1935 Paramount film The Virginia Judge.

His movie acting roles include:

1936 Tugboat Princess
1936 Laughing Irish Eyes
1935 The Virginia Judge
1935 McFadden's Flats
1931 The Seas Beneath

His autobiography was published "Of Me I Sing : An Informal Autobiography", by Walter C Kelly, New York : Dial Press, 1953 (OCLC: 3399237). He was also the author of a short story in 1935 "The Virginia Judge."

He died from injuries sustained in a road accident.

References

Scott, A. O. "Movies: About The Virginia Judge". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information at www.ibdb.com
Of me I sing : an informal autobiography (WorldCat.org) at www.worldcatlibraries.org

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Name	Kelly, Walter
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Short description	American comedian
Date of birth	29 October 1873
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Date of death	6 January 1939
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