Arthur L. Jarrett

Arthur L. Jarrett was a renowned stage actor and writer, whose illustrious career spanned decades. As a father, he proudly mentored his son, the talented singer Arthur Jarrett, and was also the brother of Daniel Jarrett, a prominent Broadway playwright. With a remarkable range, Jarrett played in various stock companies across the United States, commencing in the 1890s, and went on to appear in the 1955 production of "The Bad Seed". In 1952, he shared the stage with the illustrious José Ferrer in the play "The Shrike". Jarrett's versatility extended to the silver screen and television, where he made notable appearances. Additionally, he co-authored several plays with Marcy Klauber, including "My Fair Ladies" (1941),"Springtime for Broadway" (same),"Romance on the Rye" (same),"Moonlight and Pretzels" (1933) - which he also adapted into a screenplay - "Broken Heart Cafe" (1938),"Bundles from Britain" (1941),"So Far So Good" (1938),and "Obediently Yours" (1940).