| NIGEL DE BRULIER was born in a small town in England, and in youth possessed
a wonderful soprano voice. He began to sing publicly in his church choir
and attracted so much attention, he later appeared on the English operatic
stage. Suddenly he lost his voice and in the struggle to regain this priceless
gift, lost his health. A sea trip was prescribed, so Mr. De Brulier set
out for America. Subsequently he lived in a small railroad town in New England,
becoming a track walker, depot agent, and baggage master. The borax mines
in Death Valley next claimed his attention. With the motion picture capital
close by he ventured into pictures and rose rapidly, the old artistic spirit
carrying him to immediate prominence. He is remembered for his work in "The
Four Horsemen," "The Three Musketeers" and "The Hunchback." |