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Armstrong, Robert, 1890-1973

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1890 - 1973

Biography

Robert Armstrong (1890-1973) was a United Stated WWI Army veteran, playwright, and American actor.

Robert Armstrong (1890-1973) was a United Stated WWI Army veteran, playwright, and American actor. He is best remembered for his role in the RKO Pictures 1933 version of King Kong, which was directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack.

Citation:
Wikipedia, via WWW. January 28, 2021 (Robert Armstrong (1890-1973) was a United Stated WWI Army veteran, playwright, and American actor. He is best remembered for his role in the RKO Pictures 1933 version of King Kong, which was directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ernest B. Schoedsack sound recordings

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227605794]
Identifier: MSS 5792
Scope and Contents

Collection includes two compact discs with sound recordings made by Ernest B. Schoedsack during the 1960s. Includes a narration of the wreck of the schooner Wisdom II by Schoedsack, and a recorded letter to a Mr. Turner in Texas. The letter has several narrative voices in addition to Schoedsack, including Ruth Rose and Robert Armstrong. Dated approximately 1960s.

Dates: approximately 1960s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ernest B. Schoedsack sound recordings

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